Welcome to the final installment of idobi Radio’s Best Albums of 2023. With so many incendiary records released this year, crafting this list was incredibly challenging to say the least. From break-out acts, to legendary mainstays, we were gifted with so many fantastic collections of music in 2023. Join us in taking a trip down memory lane of the last year and reminisce over the memories made along the way. If you are just now joining, make sure to go back and take a peak at our Best Albums Of 2023 Volumes 1 and 2. And fear not. In the… Read more »
This weekend, Green Day played the greatest halftime show of the year, and no, it wasn’t at an American football game. The “Basket Case” artists headed to Hamilton, Ontario to play during the Canadian Football League (CFL) championship game, otherwise known as the Grey Cup. As the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Montreal Alouettes took a quick break from the game, Green Day took to the stage to play hits new and old for the football fans. They kicked off their four-song set with new single “The American Dream Is Killing Me,” followed by “Basket Case,” “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams,” and… Read more »
Taylor Acorn is back to bless your New Music Friday playlists with a brand-new raw, pop-punk-tinged track “Basement.” “I didn’t know it but I guess rock bottom has a basement/Never thought it could get worse/’Til I woke up on the pavement/Facing all the bridges that I ever burned,” the Nashville artist urgently sings as her chorus vocals soar. Frankly, many can relate to this track and the feeling like they’ve hit their lowest and found out, it could, in fact, get worse. Listen to the new song “Basement” and the accompanying video below. “I absolutely love this song! I wrote… Read more »
After releasing their self-titled album this May, electro-pop trio A R I Z O N A have now released A R I Z O N A (R E M I X E D) on Fueled By Ramen. This new rendition of the album features remixes of all 12 tracks by rising and establishing EDM artists, such as T. Matthias, Alle Farben, Leondis…oh, and Bilmuri, who remixed “Dark Skies.” Wait… Bilmuri, the one-man post-hardcore project by Johnny Franck, formerly of Attack Attack!? The Bilmuri remix might come as a surprise to those not familiar with this bit of A R I… 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 »
Marking their first full collection of music since 2022’s Apocalypse Whenever, Bad Suns have returned with their third new single, “Living Or Dying,” to be featured on their forthcoming Infinite Joy EP. The 6-track body of music additionally features already released singles “The One I Used To Love” and “Astral Plans.” The full release will arrive on November 17 via Epitaph Records. The new single “Living Or Dying” is emphasized by an array of glistening piano notes, infectious hi-hat fills, and an irresistible groove in the guitar work. All of these elements and more converge into a breathtaking crescendo, underpinned… Read more »
Everyone loves when a surprise guest jumps out during a live performance and last night we got an absolutely iconic collaboration. Dave Grohl, famous for his work in both Foo Fighters and Nirvana, joined boygenius at the Hollywood Bowl on Halloween to bring fans a special live performance of their song, “Satanist“. Grohl was dressed in corspe make-up for the holiday, while Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus from boygenius were sporting various religious attire. Don’t worry, they also wore their famous school-boy outfits as well. Many fans were able to capture the moment on their phones, check out… Read more »
Indie rock darlings Bad Suns are ending 2023 with a bang via their brand-new music video for the bittersweet track for those recovering from addiction in “The One I Used To Love.” Preceded by the 2022 LP Apocalypse Whenever and collab with PVRIS “Maybe You Saved Me,” the new song sees vocalist Christo Bowman examining the hardships that come with ending a relationship: his own one with alcohol. “Forgot who I am, so I swam in the ocean/I fuck up the plan, just to feel some emotion/Drink all that I can, like I want to be broken/I don’t give a… Read more »
Well, this isn’t a headline you see every day. A fan brought their dog up in the pit during Motionless In White’s set at The Scranton Apocalypse Fest on Saturday, September 16 in Scranton, PA. This unusual scene caught the attention of fellow concertgoers and the band’s drummer, Vince Mauro. In a statement posted to X (formerly Twitter), Mauro explains his very valid concerns about the dog attending the gig. “Seeing the dog in the pit at our Scranton show really bummed me out,” Mauro writes. “I wanna go on record to say unless your dog is literally deaf and… Read more »
The MTV Video Music Awards have been a staple in cross-genre visual celebration since its first broadcast in 1984. Larger-than-life personalities have taken the stage, including Britney Spears and Beyonce all the way to Beastie Boys and Missy Elliot. This year is no different, with the MTV VMAs lineup absolutely stacked with performers. The show will include a dazzling group of stars who are honoring the 50th year of hip-hop, a special pre-show performance featuring NLE Choppa and Sabrina Carpenter, and even a Video Vanguard performance from award recipient Shakira. Read more: Enter Shikari & The Return To Human Connection… Read more »
