It is officially summer time! You know what that means…every pop-punk band is about to ask the same burning question: “Did we just write the song of the summer?” It is hard to determine the correct answer here. Especially because music is subjective, and your song of the summer pick is probably different than someone else’s. So, how do we decide which band truly wrote the summer anthem? Look no further! Here at idobi we are kicking off the official Summertime Sadness Bracket to figure out the truth and get to the bottom of this! We need your help though.… Read more »
Lastlings, Australian/Japanese Electronic Duo and siblings talk about their new album “Perfect World” and singles “Holding Me Like Water” and “Let You In” as they relate to the song lyrics about when love is slipping away and when it feels right to jump in. | Sponsored by Mixilary, the “Hire a Remixer” Platform.
Following a whirlwind year of touring, The Word Alive is gearing up to release their new album, Hard Reset, on August 25. Giving fans a sneak peek of the latest iteration of their sound, the band paired their album announcement with a new single. The track, titled “Slow Burn,” opens with acoustic guitar plucks and frontman Telle Smith’s smooth vocals. It is on the lighter side of The Word Alive’s ever-evolving sound, but still packs an emotional punch melodically and lyrically. The album artwork, created by Matt Collamore, depicts a masked figure standing in a ring of fire. Surrounded by… Read more »
Have you ever wanted to hear your favorite bands collaborate with one another? This Wild Life is turning this dream into a reality with their latest album, Never Fade. Each song on the acoustic duo’s release includes a special guest vocalist, delivering surprise performances from beginning to end. From Magnolia Park’s Joshua Roberts to Yellowcard’s William Ryan Key, Never Fade bridges the gap between the scene’s legacy acts and today’s heavy hitters. To celebrate the record, This Wild Life dropped a music video for “Proximity,” featuring Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker. Performing in front of a backdrop reminiscent of the album’s… Read more »
Alt-pop artist Rachel Bochner has written the perfect reality TV show theme song with her latest single, “Here For The Drama.”
Featuring her single “Never Dance Again”, Kelli-Leigh talks about the inspiration behind the track and the aftermath of a breakup where we sometimes look back and wish we would have spoken or acted differently, and also about life when we’re happily moved on. Kelli-Leigh also shares her journey as an artist and gives advice for independent music artists.
The nerds are back with opinions on the Zalympix! We attended the cannabis competition/event/sesh here in Los Angeles and have an honest recap (with maybe some gentle criticisms) for our fellow nerds.
We’ve put together a list of Taylor Swift songs that might not be 100% pop-punk but certainly teeter on the edge.
Waterparks wrap up up their headliner, The Property Tour, at The Fonda Theatre in LA this week! Due to popular demand, the band added a second night at The Fonda and luckily idobi photographer Yising Kao was able to cover the show for us. Check out her galley below in case you missed out! Waterparks
Point North has announced that their second full-length album, Prepare For Despair, is dropping on August 18 via Hopeless Records. Marking three years since the release of their debut record, Brand New Vision, the California-based trio is back with a fresh collection of songs that takes listeners on a journey into the apocalypse. The band shared the news on Instagram by posting the record’s cover art. The artwork depicts a city crumbling into shambles amidst an attack of burning buildings, alien invasions, plane crashes, and so much more. The juxtaposition of the catastrophic scene and the art’s bright palette reveals… Read more »
