Our favorite blue-haired songstress is back! Charlotte Sands has surprised her fans today by announcing her new EP, Good Now. The new collection of songs, set to drop July 12, features two new tracks alongside Sands’ previously released bangers, “Alright,” “Six Feet Under”, “Tantrum”, and “Lost.” Known for her love of storytelling, Sands has never been afraid to be vulnerable when writing music. Good Now delves into her challenges with disassociating and the anxiety that comes with feeling disconnected from the people in your life. Yet, the pop-rocker mixes this honesty with her unique brand of upbeat melodies and driving… Read more »
Excitement has filled the air as Taylor Swift‘s highly anticipated re-release of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) is set to release this week. This album promises to be a treat for fans, with exciting features from Paramore vocalist Hayley Williams on “Castles Crumbling” and the revered rock titans Fall Out Boy on “Electric Touch.” But that’s not all Swifties have to look forward to! The excitement will continue as Paramore joins the superstar for a 48-date European run next year. The European leg of the tour will kick off on May 9 and run through August 17 with six nights at… 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 »
The perfect concept record is hard to find. It should tell a story, take listeners to a new and exciting world, and remain authentic to the band’s sound and identity. With so many boxes to check off, many acts shy away from this kind of release. But today, Nothing But Thieves proves how magical concept records can be when done right. Dead Club City, the band’s fourth LP, takes listeners on a journey to a dystopian, members-only community. The setting itself is a metaphor for the potential future of society: a warning, almost, envisioning the chaos and turmoil that will… Read more »
The absolute legendary rock band, The Smashing Pumpkins revealed a brand new music video for their recent track “Spellbinding” today. The song comes from their newest trilogy album ATUM, that dropped in May of this year. The Smashing Pumpkins explore a fantasy universe filled with space themes and bizarre imagery within the video. It visually feels extremely in line with something you would have seen on MTV in the mid to late nineties. Director, Kevin Kerslake shares on the visual: “We adopted a virtual production model for the Spellbinding video, creating it entirely in the gaming engine; unreal, with digital… Read more »
Avenged Sevenfold celebrated the release of their new album ‘Life Is But A Dream…’ with sold out show at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
Legendary rock band, Fall Out Boy have treated fans to a modernized take on the Billy Joel classic, “We Didn’t Start The Fire” today. The original was a smash hit in 1989, spitting out a rapid-fire mixture of historical references to the boomer era. It was a lengthy montage of all relevant things, good and bad. Everything from pop culture to political references were strewn throughout the verses and broken up with an explosive chorus. It’s been nearly 35 years since Billy Joel’s version. Fall Out Boy deemed it necessary to give the track an up-to-date resurrection in true millennial… Read more »
Have you heard The News? (pun intended!) Paramore is making their way to the land down under this fall to play some major arena gigs. From Auckland to Melbourne, the three-piece favorite will be joined by indie pop artist Remi Wolf on each of the four dates. This tour marks Paramore’s first trip back to Australia since 2018, when they were supporting their vibrant synth-pop record, After Laughter. Now, with their sixth studio album under their belt, the band is excited to revisit their fans in Oz and play a new batch of songs alongside their scene classics. While tickets… Read more »
Don Broco has announced “The Amazing Things” tour coming this fall! Hitting nearly all of North America, the tour kicks off at Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, CA on October 5th and hits cities including New York, Dallas, Seattle, Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta and more before wrapping in Portland, OR on November 3rd. The boys in Don Broco are taking out up-and-coming scene icons, The Home Team on direct support. The tour will also see Ryan Oakes, Skyler Acord and The Color 8 on select dates. Don Broco released their fourth studio album, Amazing Things in October of 2021. The record boasted… Read more »
The Used are getting back on the bus for a full US tour this fall! And they’re taking Sleeping With Sirens and Dead American with them.
