This week’s Study Hall is with Honey Revenge! Nick Major sits down with the band for some hilarious childhood stories, their musical origin stories and what they were like back in those formative years of high school! The band also plays some tracks they are the most excited to be playing out on the Summer School Tour.
Singer-songwriter NIKI DEMAR released her glamorous, romantic, unapologetically queer track and accompanying music video for “Vegas.” The neon-lit visuals brilliantly pair with the bright pop-rock love song. In the video, the singer recruited her real-life girlfriend and fellow musician Julianne Hope to “tie the knot” in the Marriage Capital of the World. Plus, the two actually did get matching playing card tattoos that appeared in the music video. “Let’s go to Vegas/Book a one-way flight/Spend all our money/Go to a chapel/Get married tonight/Let’s drink til the morning/Let the strangers stare/Kiss in the streets making the memories/That we’ll see when we… Read more »
There’s this sensation when you’re experiencing a good book and a great album that feels somewhere in between flying and falling. It’s a weightlessness that has many readers and listeners searching for that next spell of satisfaction. Bringing the two mediums together might just be the delicious fix. Like a proper cheese and wine pairing, these 9 combinations of alternative albums and classic literature might give you that delectable feeling of floating. 1. ‘Wuthering Heights’ by Emily Brontë & Take Me Back To Eden by Sleep Token Wuthering Heights’ Katherine and Heathcliff are the exemplars of a toxic, tragic relationship.… Read more »
FOXCULT, Seattle’s premier “stargaze” act, is back with their new EP, THE AMETHYST DRIFT via Adventure Cat Records. Additionally, the post-hardcore artists delivered their new single and visuals for “NGC 3603.” Previously, the act dropped narrative-driven tracks “GEMINI 4” featuring Tom Weaver of Casey, “ASTRAL GALLERY” featuring Michael Skaggs of Outline In Color, and “WORMHOLE.” If you want to follow the musical story timeline as intended, “NGC 3603” takes place in between “WORMHOLE” and “GEMINI 4.” Read more: Dark Divine Shares Punishing New Single, “Digital Numb” “But if only you could leave yourself behind/Recalling a mirage kept deep inside/The splendor… Read more »
With seven full-length albums to their name and their music solidly, and rightfully, etched into the annals of rock history alongside emo/scene peers such as My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, and Dashboard Confessional, The Early November has returned with their most personal collection of songs yet. To mark the occasion, they’ve released a 10-track magnum opus as a self-titled album, more than 20 years into their career. In an in-depth interview with idobi Radio, founding members Ace Enders (vocalist/guitarist) and Jeff Kummer (drummer/percussionist) discuss why now was the right time to release a self-titled album, what’s next for The… Read more »
Hey Violet are celebrating the end of International Women’s Month by channeling an unapologetic appreciation and love for female-identifying artists. Fresh off the release of their latest single, “Uncomplicated,” via Hopeless Records earlier this year, Hey Violet’s leading duo, sisters Nia and Rena Lovelis are poised to close out the month by spotlighting six influential female artists who have left a lasting mark on their journey as women and musicians. Drawing inspiration from a diverse spectrum of musical talent, the band pays homage to the raw emotion of alt-rock icon Alanis Morissette while honoring the poetic rebellion of Patti Smith.… Read more »
As we commemorate International Women’s Month, it is essential to recognize and appreciate women’s remarkable talent and invaluable contributions to the punk music scene. Women-led punk bands have been making waves for years, but their impact has been particularly significant in recent times, owing to their exceptional musical prowess, electrifying live performances, and inspiring lyrical messages. Women have proven that they are more than capable of holding their own in a predominantly male-dominated genre and have, in many cases, surpassed many of their male counterparts in terms of creativity, originality, and musical skill. It is high time that we give… Read more »
After shining the spotlight on her vibrant other-half, Donny Lloyd, the guitar-slinging master of Honey Revenge, while celebrating Black History Month, Devin Papadol, the hot-pink-headed pop-punk songstress and mic commander of the group, steps into the limelight. As we honor International Women’s Day today, amidst celebrating International Women’s Month, Papadol pauses her blossoming career to reflect on the remarkable women she’s encountered in the music industry. From the undeniable influence of the All We Know Is Falling frontwoman Hayley Williams to chance encounters with industry trailblazers while in line for a concert as a teen, Papadol shares the profound impact… Read more »
This week I talk to long time friend and bass player Hunter Burgan from the band AFI, we talk about how he got started in music, how we met, and how my band in high school opened for AFI, and at the time that was the biggest show I had ever played. We talk briefly how I also played drums in his side project Hunter Revenge and we learn what he’s been up to with his musical endeavors.
We have officially reached the finish line of our 100 Rising Artists You Need To Listen To In 2024! With the new year in full swing, we hope that idobi Radio has exposed you to some of the most exciting, rising artists across a multitude of genres through this series. Who knows? Maybe we’ll even expand it further next year *wink wink.* One thing is for sure: we will absolutely continue to bring you the best new music from your next favorite artists. Thank you for joining idobi Radio in showcasing 100 Rising Artists You Need To Listen To In… Read more »