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Premiere: 7 Minutes In Heaven’s Trailer for “[Noel] No Faith”


Merry Fishmas! Tonight, our very own Fish of Gone Fishkin hosts the world wide web’s most epic radio Christmas party, with guests ranging from Jarrod Alonge to 7 Minutes In Heaven–the band that won’t only bring us a kickass interview, but also a brand new song for the most wonderful time of the year. As if we weren’t anxious enough  to hear the Christmas track, 7MIH is bringing us an exclusive teaser trailer. Check out a preview of “[Noel] No Faith” below, and hear the full version on Gone Fishkin tonight at 9PM ET.

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Neil Gaiman – Coraline


Coraline moves into a new house and is surprised to find a passage into another identical house which is ruled by the button-eyed Other Mother. Neil Gaiman’s classic tale is a creepier version of Alice in Wonderland.

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A Message To You On World Suicide Prevention Day 2015


Dear You,

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. As a scene, we have always been more inclined to be open about mental health, and more understanding towards those who are depressed, anxious, or suffer from any and all mental health issues. It is important that we take the opportunity today to share this outlook with the rest of the world.

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Robin Benway – Audrey, Wait!


Audrey’s break up with Evan leads to an international hit song and the inability to leave her house without being chased by rabid fans. Robin Benway’s debut novel is a classic Taylor Swift song from the ex’s point of view.

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SXSW 2015 Diary: A Subculture in Search of a Subculture


Thursday, March 19th I flew into South by Southwest this afternoon. Tonight, I strode 6th Street. amid the scene here in Austin. I felt a tension between, and within, the musicians, attendees, and the city. The dichotomy is an inclination toward indie values, opposed by the gravitation of commercialism. I realize this as I happen on IFC’s Fairgrounds, which features a music stage, interactive attractions such as a Velcro wall, and food trucks and a beer stand. It’s like a festival within a festival and it is a microcosm of SXSW. It’s an insular fantasy realm manifested by marketers and… Read more »

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Tuesday Ten: Indulging Your Winter Blues


Winter sucks. And some days, there’s just no point in trying to fight it; all you want to do is curl up under the covers and break out your favorite angsty music while preparing for hibernation. That’s why our writers have prepared a two-part playlist dedicated to the winter blues; check out part one this week!

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Interview: Kenny Vasoli of Vacationer


idobi managing editor Eleanor Grace caught up with Kenny Vasoli in Toronto to talk about everything happening in the world of Vacationer, his songwriting approach on their most recent record Relief, navigating heartbreak and anxiety, his history with The Starting Line, and more.

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Tuesday Ten: (Throw)back To School Playlist


Let’s not beat around the bush here—learning is cool, but school is usually much less cool. Thankfully, your homework pile will never be taller than your stack of records, and the right song can help you get through even the most impossible assignments. We asked our writers to share their favorite songs from their first year of college, high school, middle school, or elementary school for a special back to school playlist in this week’s Tuesday Ten.

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