Audrey’s break up with Evan leads to an international hit song and the inability to leave her house without being chased by rabid fans. Robin Benway’s debut novel is a classic Taylor Swift song from the ex’s point of view.
Thursday, March 19th I flew into South by Southwest this afternoon. Tonight, I strode 6th Street. amid the scene here in Austin. I felt a tension between, and within, the musicians, attendees, and the city. The dichotomy is an inclination toward indie values, opposed by the gravitation of commercialism. I realize this as I happen on IFC’s Fairgrounds, which features a music stage, interactive attractions such as a Velcro wall, and food trucks and a beer stand. It’s like a festival within a festival and it is a microcosm of SXSW. It’s an insular fantasy realm manifested by marketers and… Read more »
Winter sucks. And some days, there’s just no point in trying to fight it; all you want to do is curl up under the covers and break out your favorite angsty music while preparing for hibernation. That’s why our writers have prepared a two-part playlist dedicated to the winter blues; check out part one this week!
idobi managing editor Eleanor Grace caught up with Kenny Vasoli in Toronto to talk about everything happening in the world of Vacationer, his songwriting approach on their most recent record Relief, navigating heartbreak and anxiety, his history with The Starting Line, and more.
Let’s not beat around the bush here—learning is cool, but school is usually much less cool. Thankfully, your homework pile will never be taller than your stack of records, and the right song can help you get through even the most impossible assignments. We asked our writers to share their favorite songs from their first year of college, high school, middle school, or elementary school for a special back to school playlist in this week’s Tuesday Ten.
Substream and Young Natives have teamed up for an epic giveaway. The band is offering up a signed acoustic guitar, a Young Natives t-shirt and a copy of their new EP, Twentysix. The winner will also recieve a one year subscription to Substream Magazine, along with a Substream T-Shirt.
How do you transform a tantalizing metalcore song into an eerie lullaby without losing an ounce of the emotion or the intensity? If we’re talking “Sleepwalking†by the scene-dominating British band Bring Me The Horizon, the only way is to have This Wild Life cover it.
idobi writer Catherine Yi caught up with lead singer Nathan Hussey of All Get Out at their recent show in Los Angeles to talk about the constant grind of touring, dealing with tough crowds, freestyle lyricism and more.
The release of Trees Above Mandalay’s newest EP Growing Pains will make listeners anxious to see the band blossom to their fullest potential, providing a well-rounded and overall entertaining overview of the band’s style, talent, and energy.
Lost in a never-ending cacophony of American-inspired guitar squeals, hammering drum beats, and amped-up vocals, the third release from the Swedish-based Her Bright Skies is an angsty young adult power piece whose volume is fit for an arena but whose calamitous structure and predictable composition should be left in the garage.
