Hail The Sun has released their new single, “Secondary Worship,” via Equal Vision Records. With impressive guitar riffs that throw you back into the early 2000s metalcore scene, listeners are going to have their faces shredded off. The messaging of the track offers introspection of oneself. Frontman Donovan Melero explains that the majority of their music is about self-realization while learning to grow from past mistakes. “But it came from a darker place,” he explains. “While I haven’t mastered it, I’ve certainly gotten better at directing my energy into the places it’s better suited for. And the places I want… Read more »
After celebrating their 2023 return EP Childhood Eyes with a Good Morning America performance of “The Places We’ll Go” alongside songstress Cassadee Pope earlier this week, Yellowcard is celebrating their legacy with a collaborative album with Hammock titled A Hopeful Sign. Marking the announcement of the collaborative release, which is set to arrive on February 9 via Equal Vision Records, Yellowcard has issued a freshly spun rendition of the group’s smash hit single, “Ocean Avenue.” In contrast to the energetic and fast-paced urgency of the original release, the collaborative version presents a more tranquil and dreamy ambiance brought to life… Read more »
We are officially at the halfway point of our 100 Rising Artists You Need To Listen To In 2024! In case you’ve missed any of our previous installments of the first 40 out of 100 artists you need to be listening to in the New Year, you can check them out here. While we’ll always have our tried and true artists and bands that we revisit time and time again—the emo trinity, anyone?—it’s always so exhilarating and rewarding to discover new music and fall in love with a sound that is entirely new to your ears. Besides, we could all… Read more »
Welcome back to our fourth installment of “100 Rising Artists To Listen To In 2024”! We can’t wait for you to discover your new favorite band from us here at idobi Radio. It is never a bad time to fall in love with a new artist. Whether you prefer pop-punk, indie-rock, metal, or pop-rock, we’ve got something for you. Every day there are talented folks out there all over the world deciding to take the leap into starting a band or project. It is our job to find these acts and present them to you. If you missed parts 1-3,… Read more »
It’s never a bad time to discover a new band or artist. Somewhere out there, in either a basement, garage, or make-shift studio, a group of people are sitting around writing songs and deciding to start a new band. You never know which one of those artists might just be the next biggest thing in the world. It is our job, here at idobi Radio, to find these acts and expose them to you. Of course, you’ll always see us covering the mainstay acts like My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, or Paramore. However, all of those bands were once… Read more »
Ahead of their Side Effects EP, House Parties is unleashing their brand-new track “Mid-Life Crisis” paired with trippy new visuals. The song follows their October release “Braindead,” a fiery track featuring the one and only Derek DiScanio of State Champs as a producer. In fact, he produced the whole House Parties Side Effects EP alongside Seth Henderson. If you loved “Braindead” or early 2023’s “CAUTIOUS,” you have to add “Mid-Life Crisis” to your playlist ASAP. Check out the new track below. Overall, the band details feeling stuck in time and overwhelmed, a common feeling for several Gen Z individuals. “This… Read more »
Today is a great day to discover your new favorite band. Texas-based House Parties is happy to make your acquaintance with their vivacious new single, “Braindead.” Marking their first release signed to Equal Vision Records, the pop-punk trio introduces themselves to the world through lively gang vocals, dynamic drum fills, and driving guitars that stay the course through the entire arrangement. It is a fiery anthem with the same tongue-in-cheek spirit as scene heavy-hitters like State Champs—and coincidentally, frontman Derek DiScanio is listed as a collaborator on the track. In a statement, House Parties shares the meaning behind the single… Read more »
In a captivating interview just ahead of his new album drop, Craig Owens takes readers and listeners on an immersive journey into the creation of his latest, Volume 1. With a career spanning over 20 years and connections to his iconic projects such as Chiodos, Isles & Glaciers, and D.R.U.G.S., Owens unveils the detailed process of selecting and reimagining 10 tracks from his illustrious discography. As he delves into the album’s concept and the emotional journey of revisiting his music, Owens shares the meticulous thought process behind each song choice and how the reimagined renditions breathe new life into his… Read more »
Shallow Pools have become a scene favorite in the last year. From their recent signing with Equal Vision Records to their appearance on our very own Tate Logan’s Punk Goes Pride, the band is showing no signs of slowing down. Today, they announced their debut full-length, I Think About It All The Time, which drops October 13. To celebrate the news, Shallow Pools released their new single “Nightmare,” giving listeners a sneak peek into the record’s mature sound. Combining distorted guitar riffs with pulsing synthesizers, “Nightmare” is reminiscent of Maroon 5’s Songs About Jane both sonically and in its attitude.… Read more »
Welcome back! Today we are diving into our second feature for Pride month. Calling all queer folks that also love alternative music! Gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, intersex, or anywhere in-between on the spectrum – this month and this feature is just for you. Again, my name is Tate Logan and I am a transman that has been involved in the alternative music space since I was a kid. I’ve played in bands, toured the country, released albums and obsessed over all things music for basically my entire life. I host a show right here on idobi radio called Punk… Read more »
