A sea of fans embellished in sequins, glitter, and cowboy hats took over the streets of Seattle this past weekend for one of the most highly anticipated tours of the summer; Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. Since March, the 33-year-old singer-songwriter embarked on her stadium tour, delivering an intense 3-hour experience from her extensive discography. Lumen Field shattered attendance records with over 72,000 fans per night for the two sold-out shows. Leading up to the concerts, Seattle proclaimed July 22 and 23 as “Taylor Swift Weekend,” which doesn’t come as a surprise with how much tourism the pop powerhouse brought… Read more »
It was never a phase. However, which phase are we talking about exactly? Truth be told, the evolution of the emo style had many, many phases. We know we were never the jocks, the preps, or the bookworms. But we certainly had something going on, and it was developing alongside the bands we loved. Sometimes we were in all black, and surprisingly, sometimes, we were in pink and yellow. Beanies may have been really tiny, and other times very baggy and oversized. Emo fashion means something different for everyone. We thought it would be fun to rank the different ways… Read more »
Following an illness in the touring party, Paramore has made the decision to reschedule this week’s This Is How headlining dates. In a statement posted to their social channels, the group shares, “As announced yesterday, our show in San Francisco was postponed due to illness within the touring party. Our San Francisco show has been rescheduled to August 7, 2023.” The post continues, “After much deliberation, in the interest of our health and the ability to put on a show you all deserve, we have decided to reschedule our shows this week in Seattle, Portland, and Salt Lake City…Previously purchased… Read more »
After being told countless times that he would never make it, TX2 stopped by the idobi Studios to chat with Nick Major about his recent found success. In this captivating interview with the young, emerging artist, Nick delves into his remarkable journey of self-discovery and sonic evolution. From his early experiences playing in rock bands during his middle school days to later experimenting with rap and hip-hop influences, TX2‘s musical path has been a dynamic and evolving one. He shares how the tragic loss of one of his bandmates in a car accident shifted his focus towards rap, yet he… Read more »
When life gets heavy, it’s our friends who help us find our way out of the darkness. We all need these ride-or-die support systems, and The Ready Set is letting his fans know that he is there for them with his new song “Teammate.” Marking his second new single since 2022, the track blends acoustic guitar with Jordan Witzigreuter’s flowing vocals, reminding the listener that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Witzigreuter sings, “I’m your teammate/In this terrifying age/In this modern little cage/We all wanna break out” to describe the universal feelings of self-doubt and anxiety that… Read more »
Happy July 4th! From cookouts to pool parties, this American holiday is best celebrated outdoors with family and friends. And, of course, one secret ingredient to the perfect Independence Day festivities is fireworks! But we’re not just talking about the red and blue sparklers that light up the sky. At idobi, we are major fans of the Detroit pop-punk band Fireworks. A cult favorite in the scene, Fireworks formed in 2004 and signed to the iconic Run For Cover Records just a year later. Known for their mix of bright guitar tones and introspective lyrics, the band hit their stride… Read more »
Jeff Rosenstock has returned with the announcement of his ninth studio album, Hellmode. The new record is set to drop September 1st via Polyvinyl. Today, Rosenstock shared a brand new single “Doubt” along with an accompanying anime-style music video. Earlier this year, Rosenstock released another single off of the upcoming album, “Liked U Better“, making “Doubt” our second taste. The animated video was created by members of the team behind Craig of the Creek, a show that Rosenstock soundtracks. Pretty cool! Speaking on the music video for “Doubt”, Jeff Rosenstock shared: “I wanted to make an anime-inspired video that captures… Read more »
From saving lives to taking them, here are 5 Marvel actors that took on roles that saw them go from being heroes to killers.
Arrows In Action are a band that only comes along every once in a while. They have grown incredibly successful in a short amount of time. This is undoubtedly because of their impressive amount of hard work, unwavering talent, and steadfast approach to being the best musicians they can be. The trio are completely independent, gaining their dedicated fanbase through genuine connection and earnest self-promotion. They absolutely crush on TikTok and Reels, showcasing their ability to draw people in all over the world. On Friday (May 26th), Arrows In Action released their highly-anticipated debut full-length album, Built To Last. Over… Read more »
Everyone is talking about the Barbie movie. Directed by Greta Gerwig (Little Women, Lady Bird) and starring Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, July 21st can’t come fast enough. Today Atlantic records shared the news of the musical companion to the film, BARBIE THE ALBUM. The soundtrack features an impressive list of artists including Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice, Lizzo, Charli XCX, The Kid LAROI, Tame Impala, and more. They have shared the first single “Dance The Night” by Dua Lipa today with an accompanying music video. BARBIE THE ALBUM was executive produced by internationally renowned Golden Globe and 7x Grammy award winning artist… Read more »
