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Editorial

idobi Family Journal: BIPOC Bands and Where to Find Them


Dear Journal,  It’s that time again: new year, new me! (Yeah, I know I’m super late but I’ve been busy.) Like I’ve done for the past few years, on December 31 I queued up a song on Spotify, ready to hit play as soon as midnight rolled around to make sure I started the year off with the right vibe. This year’s winner? The Maine with “Dirty, Pretty, Beautiful”, naturally.  Obviously, you know I gotta rep my boys in The Maine always. But as I was scrolling through the artists I follow, I started thinking about what was missing from… Read more »

Editorial

Phoenix Festival, 1996: The Tour That Defined Me


— As UK music festivals go, the Phoenix Festival doesn’t have the storied history of Glastonbury or Reading. It only ran for five years, between 1993 and ’97, but it was located pretty close to my home in the Midlands region of England when I was growing up, and so I went to the 1995 event and the two that followed.  The 1996 Phoenix Festival is the festival that I judge all festivals on. So high was the bar it set, I’ve yet to see it be bettered (and I’ve attended Glastonburys, Readings, Coachellas, Riot Fests, Rocklahomas, Download/Doningtons, and more… Read more »

News

News Flashes 11.07.22: The Loss of Aaron Carter, Spencer Sutherland’s Tour, and Sick New World Festival


— Today we talk about the life of Aaron Carter, Spencer Sutherland’s tour, and the Sick New World Festival. — The Loss of Aaron Carter Fans, friends, and family are mourning the loss of child pop star Aaron Carter. The 34-year-old was found dead in his bathtub and the announcement was made this weekend. Many people have taken to their socials to show their love for Carter. Fellow child star and ex-girlfriend Hilary Duff wrote, “For Aaron– I’m deeply sorry that life was so hard for you and that you had to struggle in front of the whole world. You… Read more »

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