Beloved Midwest emo duo, Remo Drive is back today to announce the release of their forthcoming full-length album, Mercy. Their fourth studio album will drop via Epitaph Records on February 23rd. In celebration of this exciting news, Remo Drive has given fans the title track, “Mercy” today along with a Western-inspired music video! The visual finds the band in full cowboy attire, performing amid a cornfield. The aesthetic choice to execute the video in black and white leans into the old-timey feeling of the song. “Mercy,” the single, follows two previous releases in anticipation of the album. “No, There’s No… Read more »
Joshua Roberts, best known for being Magnolia Park‘s frontman, is here with his debut solo EP Good For You via Epitaph. Across eight tracks, including singles “Stay, Stay, Stay!” and “Darkness,” Roberts departs from pop-punk vocals with soulful sonics and R&B beats. In fact, the artist notes he was inspired by the likes of Labrinth, Jason Derulo, and The Weeknd. “It was a different process because I had to be more of a nuisance with my voice because of the style prerequisites,” he says. “I believe that it definitely shows the distinction of what I do with the band versus… Read more »
Great news indie kids, Remo Drive is back in action with a brand-new single “New In Town,” accompanied by an aesthetically retro music video via Epitaph Records. In true-to-form Remo Drive fashion, vocalist/guitarist Erik Paulson as well as bassist and brother Stephen, are the ideal duo to deliver honest and raw emo-tinged indie tracks. Preceded by the Halloween-released “No, There’s No Hope For You,” “New In Town,” follows Erik’s real-life journey moving from his home state of Minnesota to Albany, NY and feeling a bit lost in the mix of a new city. Check out the track below. “’New in… Read more »
Marking their first new music since 2022’s the classic symptoms of a broken spirit, UK behemoths Architects have issued their pummeling new track, “Seeing Red,” with an accompanying music video. The group’s latest release, arriving via Epitaph Records, ignites with colossal guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and vocalist Sam Carter’s commanding delivery. While already boasting an infectious catchiness from the outset, “Seeing Red” transforms into an anthem powerhouse, propelled by an authoritative choir chorus. Read more: Dayseeker Announces Spring 2024 Tour With Polaris “We’re so happy to release ‘Seeing Red’ and to announce our US tour,” Carter shares. “This marks another… Read more »
Roe Kapara recently stopped by the idobi Radio studios to perform live acoustic sessions of his songs “Everything’s Fine(Nuke Song)“, “Everyone’s Dying(Grandma’s Drunk Again)“, and a lovely cover of Cage The Elephant’s “Cigarette Daydreams.” Afterwards, he sat down with our very own, Eddie Barella to discuss his rise to success, the release of his new EP I Hope Hell Isn’t Real, and more. Kapara is meticulous and clever with the way he presents his music to people, particularly online. His TikTok and Instagram Reel content feels otherworldly, as if viewers are being invited into a unique universe that he has… Read more »
Close out your year by adding the new single “blame me for everything” by Lil Lotus and MOD SUN to your playlists. The relatable emo rock track highlights the feeling of not being able to live up to everyone’s expectations. Lil Lotus explains, “‘blame me for everything’ is for when you feel like you can’t do anything right, whether it’s from a partner, family, or anyone else.” Check out the picnic-themed music video below. On top of sharing this stunning collab, Lil Lotus is on the verge of releasing his new LP nosebleeder via Epitaph Records on December 1, featuring… Read more »
Just because we’re entering the winter holiday season doesn’t mean you can’t keep the spirit of Halloween alive. Magnolia Park is continuing on with their spooky vibes with the release of their “Fell In Love On Halloween” music video via Epitaph Records. The bittersweet music video perfectly complements the acoustic emo track, which draws parallels between The Nightmare Before Christmas‘ Jack and Sally with the song’s protagonists. “I was dressed up like Jack/Should’ve known this won’t last/Every good thing comes and goes, at least I took my chance,” frontman Joshua Roberts sings. Check out the full “Fell In Love On… Read more »
‘Tis that season for us to collectively reflect on the masterful, put-it-on-repeat albums that have dropped this year. In a year brimming with exceptional releases, sifting through the best albums of 2023 proved to be a delightful challenge for the idobi Radio team. When we initially tried to narrow our favorite albums down to 23 to correspond with 2023, it proved absolutely impossible. So we took off the restraints and, ahem, opened up that pit! Welcome to the Best Albums Of 2023 Vol. 2. We opted for a celebration of equality, bestowing each album with its due praise for a… Read more »
As Bad Suns bask in the infinite joy emanating from their new EP, the six-track collection is more than meets the eye. In the creative universe of Christo Bowman, the visionary force of the group alongside Gavin Bennett (bass) and Miles Morris (drums), the group paints an ocean of emotions across each song, musing in on sorrow, pain, and joy. Ultimately, the amalgamation of the tracks on Infinite Joy reflects a picture of immense personal growth and resilience. In idobi Radio’s exclusive interview with Bowman, the vocalist/guitarist hones in on the influences that fueled the writing and recording of Infinite… Read more »
The energetic vocalist of Magnolia Park, Joshua Roberts, has announced his debut solo EP Good For You. It comes out on December 15 courtesy of Epitaph. His latest single, “Darkness” gives us a taste of what to expect from the upcoming release. Embarking on an exciting musical path, Roberts’ newest venture experiments with alternative R&B. The seamless transition from vibrant pop-punk to this new sound showcases the versatility of his voice and craft. Keeping it in the Mag Park family, he produced and wrote the single with Vince Ernst. Roberts says, “‘Darkness’ came about when Vince and I learned that… Read more »
