From rock n’ roll godmother Sister Rosetta Tharpe to grunge singer Tina Bell, there have always been Black rock music artists. Pop-punk and alternative rock are no different. To celebrate Black History Month and the kickass contributions of Black rock artists, here are 10 Black pop-punk and alt-rock artists you should listen to year-round. Fefe Dobson The Canadian pop-punk singer Fefe Dobson released her self-titled debut album in 2003, which spawned hits that included “Take Me Away,” “Bye Bye Boyfriend,” and “Everything.” She would follow that album with 2006’s Sunday Love and 2010’s Joy. The latter was especially notable for… Read more »
It’s that time of year when we all look back on the albums that served as the soundtrack to the last 12 months. With so many incredible releases in 2023, it was pretty tricky to narrow down our most beloved releases. idobi Radio had too many favorites to pack into one list, so today, we are unveiling our Best Albums Of 2023 Volume 1! We simply weren’t capable of ranking these albums. Instead, we chose to give them all equal praise and list them based on the release date. Additionally, this list does not include EPs or reimagined albums (those… Read more »
After the resounding success of their inaugural holiday event last year in the heart of Philadelphia, PA, Grayscale has announced the eagerly-awaited return of their 2nd Annual Holiday Show. This enchanting event of live performances set to the tune of the holiday season is scheduled to take place at the iconic venue, The Fillmore Philadelphia, on December 22. For fans eager to secure their spot to Grayscale’s Annual Holiday Show, presale tickets will be available starting tomorrow, September 26, at 10 AM ET, while general ticket sales commence this Thursday, September 28, at 10 AM ET. You can snag tickets… Read more »
The Wonder Years are celebrating a decade of The Greatest Generation by dipping back into the vault and bringing a previously unheard b-side to life.
Geek Girl Riot is revisiting the Sandman universe and one of our Rioters’ (many) conversations about femme empowerment. While you relive the episode’s magic, keep scrolling to read the latest reviews, featuring: Dead Ringers, Mrs. Davis, The Covenant, Beau Is Afraid, Evil Dead Rise, and The Diplomat.
The Fest has announced the 2023 line-up and it is stacked with hundreds of incredible bands. Celebrating its 21st year, The Fest will be held in Gainesville, FL on October 27th, 28th, and 29th. Headliners this year include Thursday, Decendents and Less Than Jake, with both Thursday and Less Than Jake performing special album shows. Thursday will play two sets, featuring their album War All The Time. Less Than Jake will do the same with their album Hello Rockview. Fans can expect other performances from artists such as Laura Jane Grace, The Wonder Years, Gwar, Eve6, Free Throw and many,… Read more »
Telltale are venturing across the pond this summer to perform in the United Kingdom for the very first time. Set to play 2000 Trees Festival on July 7th alongside American Football, The Wonder Years, Bullet For My Valentine and many others, the band has announced a run of headline shows around the festival. Need a ticket? You can grab yours here. Read more: The Home Team Announce Summer Headline Shows with Action/Adventure If you are here in the United States and itching to see the band live, no worries! Telltale is also heading out on a co-headline run with fellow… Read more »
It’s hard enough to make it in a competitive industry when you’re young. But if you’re also a person of color and/or part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, it can feel next to impossible. For Meet Me @ The Altar—a trio of young women of color, two of whom are queer—the only way around those industry hurdles is through them. “We’re the perfect mesh of like almost every single type of person in the world,” says vocalist Edith Victoria. I’m catching up with the band over Zoom, the day before their debut full-length, Past // Present // Future, is set to… Read more »
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idobi sits down for an interview with Gavin Haley on tour before he opens for Tate McRae and Mimi Webb.
