This week, get to know Avery Lynch, a singer-songwriter known for her emotionally rich, piano-driven ballads. Originally from Pennsylvania, she began playing piano at seven and later honed her songwriting skills at Berklee College of Music before moving to Los Angeles. Her sound is soft with romantic vocals and introspective storytelling, often drawing from personal experiences but something listeners can relate to. We discuss her latest single, “The Boys Who Don’t Know What They Want,” social media, what she has planned next, and much more. Enjoy and share the episode with a friend. This episode was brought to… Read more »
Did idobi Radio predict the Green Day film?! The short answer: yes and no. Last week, Tate Logan of idobi Radio posted a faux dream casting if Green Day were to ever sign off on a biopic film. In a playful casting suggestion, Logan envisioned Josh Hutcherson as Tré Cool, Jack Dylan Grazer as Billie Joe Armstrong, and Melrose Avenue drummer Jed McIntosh, who closely resembles bassist Mike Dirnt. Despite this casting prediction, yesterday, the California trio announced their plans to create a comedy film based on their early years as a group. Per an exclusive Variety report, the film… Read more »
After nearly two years, Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco fame has re-appeared onstage. This time, this singer took to the mic for the I Love LA Eaton Fire Relief benefit show, which took place on February 8 at the Glendale Presbyterian Church. Each ticket purchased directly helped the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. Here, Urie showed off his jazz stylings with a cover of “Smile” by Charlie Chaplin, whose opening lines say, “Smile, though your heart is aching/Smile, even though it’s breaking.” Many fans shared and reposted clips of the performance such as TikTok user @_alyssayung_ who said, “EVERYONE… Read more »
Los Angeles-based indie-rockers The Toxhards have arrived with a new single and music video for “Beatrice” via Hopeless Records. The bright alternative song is set to appear on their forthcoming concept album Your Neighborhood, which features “Satan’s Little Hell Song.” The band shares of the song, “‘Beatrice’ kicks off our upcoming concept album, Your Neighborhood. A song written in a burst of creative adrenaline at 3 in the morning during a bout of homesickness and nostalgia, it sat in a GarageBand iPhone project for years until it was unearthed with a renewed higher purpose for this record.” They continue, “The… Read more »
A show where Diva Bleach called in and Marko DeSantis co-hosted. Please consider donating Marko’s family’s GoFundMe to support his family who unfortunately lost their house in the Los Angeles Fires if you’re able to. https://www.gofundme.com/f/victorias-family-needs-your-help
After announcing her forthcoming debut album Hollywood Forever, DeathbyRomy is back with her new single “LA LA LAND.” The track is preceded by industrial-tinged tracks and grunge-laced tracks “CITY OF ANGELS,” “XXXHIBITIONIST,” and “BITCHFAMOUS.” The artist explains, “This song is about being drained by the superficial hamster wheel that is LA ‘culture.’ The inescapable who’s who and ‘why do you matter?’ ‘What can you do for me?’-attitude that pollutes all social relationships and interactions.” Of her LP, due out on April 25, DeathbyRomy shares, “I’ve been through a lot to get to this point. I wanted this record to feel… Read more »
Following their Grammy nomination, culminating in the internet trolling the Recording Academy for mistaking Courtney LaPlante for Poppy, Spiritbox has unleashed their blistering new single, “No Loss, No Love.” The track arrives after “Soft Spine” and “Perfect Soul,” with all three tracks featured on their forthcoming record, Tsunami Sea. The 11-track collection drops on March 7, 2025, via Pale Chord in partnership with Rise Records. Spiritbox will kick off the massive 2025 North American tour next week in London. Loathe, Dying Wish, and GEL will support the Courtney LaPlante-fronted group. Check out their full touring schedule below and purchase tickets… Read more »
Hosted last night, February 5, in Los Angeles, CA, the G*VE A F*CK Benefit For LA Wildfire Relief 2025 featured a slew of impressive talent to raise funds to aid those affected by the ongoing wildfires that began in January. Actor John C. Reilly took the stage as the evening’s emcee, setting the tone for a night of unforgettable performances. Among the standout acts was Paramore’s frontwoman Hayley Williams, who joined a star-studded roster including St. Vincent, FINNEAS, Fred Armisen, Lucy Dacus, and The Linda Lindas, among others. Williams, who had already made a surprise appearance earlier in the night,… Read more »
If you caught the Grammys Red Carpet, you probably saw an interviewer confuse Spirtibox‘s Courtney LaPlante for fellow Best Metal Performance nominee Poppy. Being an utter icon, LaPlante answered each question as if she truly was Poppy. Now, it seems as if Poppy is capitalizing on the moment with the release of new merch. On her Instagram, she shared a “Hello I Am Poppy” shirt design with the caption, “We Are All Poppy.” Each shirt is $35 and will ship in March. Read more: 6 Grammy Awards Speeches That Offered Hope For LGBTQ+, Immigrants, & More Spotify even took the… Read more »
Aligned perfectly with the start of his acoustic tour hitting the West Coast this week, Youth Fountain has unleashed the striking ballad “Twin Flame” alongside the Together In Lonesome Acoustic EP, available now via Pure Noise Records. “I loved having this specific song be the focus for the Together In Lonesome Acoustic EP,” Youth Fountain mastermind Tyler Zanon. “I felt like it was one of the strongest songs off the record, so I’m hoping that doing the video/ showcasing it as the single for it will help get the song heard a little more to some new people out there.”… Read more »
