At first glance, the thought of setting emo bangers to orchestral strings doesn’t sound real. How could the soothing nature of classical music ever match up to the angst and grit of the Warped Tour scene? However, this juxtaposition creates the most magical blend of emotionally charged lyrics and dynamic instrumentation. Hawthorne Heights experiments with this theatrical sound on an orchestral rendition of their latest single, “The Storm,” pulled from their freshly released EP, Lost Light, which dropped last month. Celebrating their current tour with Emo Orchestra, the new version paints Hawthorne Heights’ authentically emo-punk sound in a new and… Read more »
Singer/Songwriter/Comedian Durand Bernarr is an experience. He made a name for himself touring with Erykah Badu, lending his vocals to Anderson .Paak and Kaytranada, pulling off a legendary NPR Tiny Desk performance and blowing up many of our Instagram and TikTok feeds with hilarious viral videos singing on The TERRELL Show. In this candid chat, Durand sits down to talk about his album Wanderlust, his journey from Ohio to Los Angeles going from “couch ministries” as he calls couch surfing to building a global fanbase, sold out tours, and living life in the full flow of his humanity. | Brought… Read more »
After dropping two highly-anticipated singles last month, our iconic pop-punk trio are keeping the momentum with the announcement of a third brand new track. blink-182 took to TikTok and Instagram Reels this morning to share a teaser of their upcoming single, “DANCE WITH ME” slated to drop this Wednesday, October 4th along with a fresh music video. This new tune will serve as the fourth single from their upcoming eleventh studio album, ONE MORE TIME… following the title track, “MORE THAN YOU KNOW” and last year’s single, “EDGING“. After all of the teasing and hype surrounding the announcement of the… Read more »
Fueled By Ramen trio Meet Me @ The Altar might be winding down from their tour support 5 Seconds Of Summer, but they’re not stopping the fun. Today, the “Garden” artists launched a deluxe edition of their debut LP Past // Present // Future, as well as a brand-new music video. Featuring bouncy basslines and urgent pop-punk vocal screams courtesy of their dynamic vocalist Edith Victoria, the band reveals their musical maturity on the deluxe track music video for “Changes.” Check out the new vintage-inspired video below. Other new tracks featured on the extended album include “Give It Up,” “Take… Read more »
There’s finally a chill in the air, and we all know what that means: Halloween is on its way. Whether you enjoy dressing up for parties or hosting a horror movie night from the comfort of your couch, there’s something for everyone to take part in. Better yet, there are plenty of alternative bands and artists that find their inspiration in the spooky season. This doesn’t mean that they are carving pumpkins or telling ghost stories. Many bands in our scene incorporate paranormal or horror imagery and themes into their releases. This can take the form of voodoo dolls (The… Read more »
Verswire, the first ever Venture Capital for artists, is changing the music industry, one satisfied and successful artist at a time. They are revolutionizing the relationship between labels and artists by taking a brand-new approach on a very outdated business model. Today, idobi Radio is proud to announce the launch of Face The Music, our newest radio show and podcast hosted by the creative minds behind Verswire. Verwire is the brainchild of Nick Lippman and Sherry Saeedi. Both are seasoned veterans in the music industry, with an incredibly impressive history. Now, listeners will have the opportunity to join this intelligent… Read more »
It’s hard to say goodbye to the past and focus on the future. Whether this means letting go of a toxic relationship or moving on from what’s comfortable, change can be scary. However, this fear makes us realize that a situation is worth changing. Knuckle Puck is tackling these complex emotions head-on with their new single, “Losing What We Love.” The title track introduces fans to the sonic experience fans will have on their forthcoming LP, which drops October 20 via Pure Noise Records. Done with sugarcoating life’s highs and inevitable lows, the pop-punk band taps into an honest new… Read more »
Fresh off the release of their fall single “HONEY (ARE U COMING?),” Italy’s sexiest export, Måneskin has shared exciting news with fans. The award-winning rock quartet are launching an extended version of their January 2023 LP RUSH!. The new album edition, RUSH! (Are U Coming?), includes five new songs. The 22-track extended album is officially coming out November 10, so fans will have to hang tight, and maybe add the record to their Christmas shopping list. Fans can also pre-order the album beginning on September 29. RUSH! (Are U Coming?) Tracklist: 1. HONEY (ARE U COMING?)2. VALENTINE3. OFF MY FACE4.… Read more »
Jayden Seeley, the frontman of beloved pop-punk band With Confidence, has released his debut single “Day Job” today. This officially marks the launch of his solo career and the first track couldn’t be more perfect. “Day Job” is a quirky, catchy, pop-rock driven tune that expands on the sounds from With Confidence’s last album. It’s clear that Seeley has spent the last year truly honing in on his own creative path. “Day Job” is a testament to his individuality and separation from his previous project, all while remaining true to what he does best. It is authentic and fresh. “Day… Read more »