There is no better band to cover the iconic Freaky Friday track, “Take Me Away” than Meet Me At The Altar. Three incredibly badass women unleashing a fiery new rendition of a song that won all of our emo hearts back in 2003 is exactly what we needed today. It has been exactly twenty years since we were graced with the song in such a memorable and influential film, and now we can appreciate a younger generation taking an absolutely banging new stab at it. Meet Me @ The Altar also gave fans a sick and grungy visual to accompany… Read more »
Just ahead of the release of their seventh studio album Hard Reset, The Word Alive frontman Telle Smith stopped by the idobi Studios in North Hollywood and told me why the latest era of the band truly is a… hard reset. From a recent lineup change to signing with Thriller Records—a new label created by Fearless Records founder Bob Becker—Hard Reset is inspired by self-reflection in a shut down world, a fresh start within the band’s camp, and a new perspective for Smith following a healthy break-up. The Word Alive have taken their years of experience within the… Read more »
Lynks has shared a new electro-disco banger, all about making the most of your best years whilst you have them, even though that sometimes leads to bad decisions.
Last month we kicked off the official Summertime Sadness Bracket to figure out who wrote the official song of the summer! This is certainly an ongoing debate, so to do this right, we need everyone’s opinion. We need YOUR opinion. From now until Labor Day we are running a bracket where we need you to vote on your favorite song. Different songs will go head-to-head for each round. This is single elimination, so if you see a song you like, VOTE!!! The Summertime Sadness Bracket is unique because we are including songs from legendary acts like Paramore, Green Day, and Fall Out Boy,… Read more »
Hot Milk are back today with another intrinsic single and music video for their latest effort, “BLOODSTREAM“. The British alt-pop duo have delivered an explosive song, coming in as the third release off of their upcoming album A CALL TO THE VOID. The album is slated to drop on August 25th and so far the band has dropped “HORROR SHOW“, and “PARTY ON MY DEATHBED” to give fans a proper taste of what’s to come. If you dig what you hear, you can pre-order the new record here. “BLOODSTREAM” is definitely showcasing a departure in sonic soundscape compared to the… Read more »
It is officially summer time! You know what that means…every pop-punk band is about to ask the same burning question: “Did we just write the song of the summer?” It is hard to determine the correct answer here. Especially because music is subjective, and your song of the summer pick is probably different than someone else’s. So, how do we decide which band truly wrote the summer anthem? Look no further! Here at idobi we are kicking off the official Summertime Sadness Bracket to figure out the truth and get to the bottom of this! We need your help though.… Read more »
Dropping their first song since 2022, Bearings is back with their brand new single, “Gone So Gone.” Released via Pure Noise Records, the band is introducing fans to a new era of bangers, with this first single marking the beginning of a release campaign for their upcoming LP, The Best Part About Being Human. The album is set to drop on August 18. Describing the record, the band said, “‘The Best Part About Being Human’ is being alive and the second best part is writing an upbeat and exciting record with your brothers in a small house in North Hollywood.… Read more »
Today is a good day because our new favorite alt-pop star, Zeph has finally shared her debut full-length album character development. Earlier this year Zeph announced her signing to indie label, Hopeless Records, and brought fans two new tracks. “like everyone else” is a soft pop track, more aligned with Zeph’s previous work, while “you don’t like me like that” explores a more punk/hyperpop soundscape. Speaking on character development, Zeph shares: “It’s just about me figuring out what I want, where every song is like a diary entry which together document one small slope of an emotional rollercoaster. I’ve already… Read more »
Known for his self-explorative lyrics, grandson is stepping out of his comfort zone with his new music video for “Half My Heart.” Off of his new full-length, I LOVE YOU, I’M TRYING, the video showcases the artist on an endlessly-spinning merry-go-round. The setting is a symbol of the song’s themes about growing up and feeling stuck. grandson is on a playground, battling between learning from his bad habits and opening his heart to new relationships. In the end, he gets off of the merry-go-round and is joined by a possible love interest. “‘Half My Heart’ is about feeling stuck in… Read more »
Citizen has embarked on the Decade Of Youth tour to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their debut album Youth, which kicked off last night at a sold-out show in New York City. While the group ran through the 10-track album, they surprised fans during their 4-track encore with a new, unreleased single titled “If You’re Lonely.” “If You’re Lonely” marks a notable departure from their previous work, showcasing a fresh and vibrant sound that radiates with an infectious upbeat tonality. The song introduces listeners to a fusion of funky leading percussion, dance-worthy guitars, and sunny synths, creating an irresistibly catchy… Read more »
