Following the release of their 2025 record The Hart, Grayscale just revamped LP track “Some Kind Of Magic” with help from indie pop trio Smallpools. Previously, Grayscale reinvented tracks from the album, including “Kept Me Alive” with Slowly Slowly’s Ben Stewart and “Summer Clothes” with Games We Play and Trella. Grayscale shares, “For ‘Some Kind Of Magic,’ we tapped into some of our favorite 80s bands that our parents always had playing around the house growing up. After months of reworking it and continually speeding up the tempo, we finally landed on an upbeat song that feels like ‘The Cure… Read more »
Fresh off of the release of their anthemic new full-length album Ghost Town Road and a standout live session at idobi Radio Studios, where they performed their 2024 hit single “Night Shift,” Smallpools took us on a nostalgic ride by performing their breakout 2013 hit “Dreaming.” “I guess we wrote the songs thinking they were good enough to put out into the world, so we hoped that someone would care and like them,” vocalist Sean Scanlon shared with Fuse TV in August 2013 following the release of the Gold-certified track in May 2013. “We spent so much time writing, and… Read more »
Ahead of the release of their anthemic new full-length album, Ghost Town Road, Smallpools stopped by the idobi Radio Studios in Los Angeles, CA, to perform their January 2024 hit release, “Night Shift.” “Sometimes we get stuck in a routine that we can’t break out of,” the group shared at the time of the track’s release. “The nightshift provides a comfortable anonymity, but we wanna find more. Will we bring to life a dream that still lingers within or remain in this loop that is the night shift.” Stripping away the shimmering guitars, pulsating percussion, vibrant synths, and infectious energy… Read more »
smallpools brings good vibes to their tunes and, as it turns out, to their home too. In the latest Tour de Session, we crashed their apartment to see where they’ve spent quarantine. The band welcomed us with open arms (and their four-legged pals did too). Watch as they show us their studio space, bring us to towel heaven, and throw in a few outfit changes for good measure. Plus, they sit down in the studio to perform their new track “simulation” just for the idobi fam. Hit play below!
idobi photographer Sadie Moon covered the Smallpools show with Misterwives in LA atThe Fonda.
Listen to Zach DeWall from Set It Off co-hosting my show plus interviews with Smallpools, Between You & Me, and 7 Minutes In Heaven here!
Ahead of their upcoming hometown Philadelphia shows this week, Grayscale has officially dropped The Hart Deluxe version. After releasing the original LP on January 31, 2025, the new release sees the band teaming up with industry veterans to give a new flavor to those OG hits. In fact, Grayscale collabed with Cassadee Pope (Hey Monday) on a deluxe version of “Painting Over You,” complete with an accompanying music video. And yes…it’s even more heartbreaking than you could imagine. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. The band also tapped The Wonder Years for “Not Afraid To Die,” Derek Sanders for “Mum… Read more »
There’s no denying that 2023 has been an absolutely monumental year for music! And it’s been an equally colossal year at idobi Radio. From idobi’s electrifying SonicTap event, “Best Night Of My Life,” in collaboration with American Authors, to our extensive weekend-long coverage of When We Were Young Fest—complete with real-time web updates during the festival and exclusive interviews with your favorite artists and bands—2023 has been one for the books. As we draw the curtain on this extraordinary year, we’re taking a look back at the top 50 songs in rotation on idobi Radio in 2023. From fan favorites… Read more »
What better way to spend a Friday night than with a bunch of people who like the same music as you? Not to mention: live bands, DJs, one-of-a-kind beer and exclusive merchandise! On August 5th the folks right here at idobi Radio hosted a SonicTap event at the Frogtown Brewery in Los Angeles, CA. This kicks off one of many upcoming activations from idobi, as we continue to make huge strides building a unique community in our area. idobi Radio is a team of extremely passionate, like-minded, and dedicated individuals who strive to bring alternative music to the masses. We… Read more »
As the summer draws to a close, we at idobi are determined to savor every last moment, and we’re doing it in style with an event you won’t want to miss! Get ready for the Best Night Of My Life, presented by idobi SonicTap and American Authors, taking place on August 5 at Frogtown Brewery in Los Angeles. Kicking off the Best Night Of My Life right at 6 PM PT, Frogtown Brewery will come alive with an electrifying, exclusive DJ set from Smallpools, immediately followed by live performances from Tillie, Young Rising Sons, and finally with American Authors closing… Read more »
