Oh June, the best month of the year if you’re a queer person. Whether you are gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, intersex or anywhere in-between on the wide spectrum of the queer community, it is YOUR month. If you are new here, my name is Tate Logan and I am a transman that has been involved in the alternative music space since I was a kid. I’ve played in bands, toured the country, released albums and obsessed over all things music for basically my entire life. I host a show right here on idobi radio called Punk Goes Pride.… Read more »
Slam Dunk returned for another year, and proved once again why it is such a vital part of alternative culture in the UK.
Taylor Swift has thrilled her fans by unveiling the highly-anticipated tracklist for Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), a masterful reimagining of her illustrious third album from 2010. With an impressive collection of 22 tracks, this updated edition follows the successful pattern set by her previously reissued albums, Red (Taylor’s Version) and Fearless (Taylor’s Version). Adding to the excitement are six captivating new singles, labeled “From The Vault.” The icing on the cake comes in the form of remarkable collaborations with her real-life best friend, the incomparable Hayley Williams of Paramore, as well as the revered rock titans, Fall Out Boy. Williams… Read more »
The ever-so-talented and loving singer/songwriter corook has shared their newest EP, serious person (part 1) today. The seven song effort shows that corook is not a one-hit-wonder with the release of their insanely viral track “if i were a fish (ft. Olivia Barton)” earlier this year. The EP is drenched in the same adorable and earnest blanket of comfort that their most popular track had. However, the other six songs expand on crooks ability to explore different sonic landscapes and more melancholy themes. They pull at your heart strings in the most beautiful and honest way. “‘serious person part 1’ is the… Read more »
Pop-punk newcomers, FRND CRCL are back with another hot single from their upcoming full-length album, Suburban Dictionary out June 30th. “Fuck California” is a summer anthem that drags the west coast as the lesser of the two, while bathed in distorted guitars and sing-along vocals. This track comes as the sixth single from the new album, following “47“, “Golden“, “ADHD“, “No Chill“, and “Clinically Insane“. Speaking on their new pop-punk banger, the band shared: “Fuck California” is a cool song that should be checked out specifically because it’s about the East Coast being better than California. Other than that, it’s… Read more »
The Creative Control Tour featuring coheadliners The Used and Pierce The Veil with support Don Broco makes a stop at Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton, FL. idobi photographer Maysa Askar stopped by to cover the sold out show. Check out the gallery below to relive the night and peep the tour dates to catch a show in your city! The Used Pierce The Veil Don Broco
ERASE THEORY has teamed up with the legendary The Color Fred for an exceptional piece of collaborative rock in the form of “Be With You Again”
New York-based newcomer RAEGAN has returned with her new queer anthem “WALTZ” to mark the beginning of Pride Month. This empowering track holds great significance as it was written during RAEGAN‘s senior year of high school, a period when she embarked on her own personal journey as a young queer individual. Through the lens of a lesbian relationship, “WALTZ” skillfully reimagines the timeless tale of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo And Juliet,’ offering a fresh and heartfelt perspective. Moreover, “WALTZ” represents a pivotal moment in RAEGAN‘s life, where she fearlessly embraced her own queerness despite encountering resistance from her parents. This track showcases… Read more »
As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, Oxymorrons’ Deee talks us through his own mental health journey, what it has taught him and what effect it has on the band.
Matchbox Twenty released their brand new album, Where The Light Goes this past Friday, May 26th via Atlantic Records. This is the fifth studio album by the group, and their first effort in over ten years. The band’s last release was North in 2012 but if you grew up in the early 2000’s, Matchbox Twenty owned radio play. With extremely successful tunes like “3AM“, “Unwell“, “Push” and “How Far We’ve Come“, the group is definitely a household name. Rob Thomas shared that the band didn’t want to force anything with this album. The album’s leading single, “Wild Dogs (Running in… Read more »
