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 »
As Underoath gears up for their highly anticipated US tour that kicks off next week in Pittsburgh, PA, the metalcore titans have unleashed a captivating and infectiously catchy new single, “Lifeline (Drowning).” Extracted from their forthcoming album, set to be announced in the near future and expected to drop in early 2024, the track weaves an intricate sonic tapestry that resonates deeply on an emotional level as an outcry for help. “Lifeline (Drowning)” showcases Underoath‘s ability to craft a composition that hooks listeners with its irresistible allure. The song combines the group’s signature metalcore sensibilities and commanding instrumentation with compelling… Read more »
A band constantly compared to the likes of Sum 41, blink-182, and Simple Plan, FRND CRCL are certainly making waves as an emerging pop-punk outfit in the scene. Today, the group released their third full-length studio album, Suburban Dictionary. The new record blends everything we love about throwback pop-punk with modern hip-hop melodies. Catchy choruses, whip-smart lyricism, and lighting-fast song structures, make the band stand out from the rest. The album overall is a conceptual piece that guides listeners through the experience of a suburbanite from start to finish. Speaking on their new album, FRND CRCL shared in a statement:… Read more »
The alt-pop princess has risen once again! Olivia Rodrigo returns today with the first taste of her sophomore effort titled, GUTS. The new track is “vampire” and it is the perfect mix of what Rodrigo does best. The song opens like a ballad with a soft piano and climbing vocals. You can feel the build to an inevitable explosion almost instantly. It nods to a mixture of her popular tracks “happier” and “brutal”. Olivia Rodrigo shared a few words on Instagram about her excitement surrounding the new release: “vampire song and video out now🧛🏼. I made it with my very… 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.
Over the last several years that Waterparks has reigned kings-of-the-scene, lead singer Awsten Knight has had an array of hair colors. We thought it would be funny to rank his looks.
Dropping their first song since 2022, Bearings is back with their brand new single, “Gone So Gone.” Released via Pure Noise Records, the band is introducing fans to a new era of bangers, with this first single marking the beginning of a release campaign for their upcoming LP, The Best Part About Being Human. The album is set to drop on August 18. Describing the record, the band said, “‘The Best Part About Being Human’ is being alive and the second best part is writing an upbeat and exciting record with your brothers in a small house in North Hollywood.… Read more »
Today is a good day because our new favorite alt-pop star, Zeph has finally shared her debut full-length album character development. Earlier this year Zeph announced her signing to indie label, Hopeless Records, and brought fans two new tracks. “like everyone else” is a soft pop track, more aligned with Zeph’s previous work, while “you don’t like me like that” explores a more punk/hyperpop soundscape. Speaking on character development, Zeph shares: “It’s just about me figuring out what I want, where every song is like a diary entry which together document one small slope of an emotional rollercoaster. I’ve already… Read more »
While Nick and Jamielyn Lippman of The Real Modern Family Podcast may have one of the most progressive and downright wholesome relationships as a divorced couple co-parenting their daughters Olivia and Jordan, with Father’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to celebrate all of those rock ‘n’ roll dads out there! Read more: idobi Celebrates Pride: Punk Goes Pride Vol. 2 Nick Lippman sat down to reflect on the love between a girl dad and his daughters to piece together the ultimate Father’s Day playlist with an incredible lineup of songs that capture the essence of their relationship. From… Read more »
Today, iconic rock band Senses Fail has announced a lengthy North American tour and we are so stoked about it. They are bringing out class acts, Holding Absence and Thousand Below as the supporting bands which is sure to be an excellent show all the way around. The run kicks off this fall on September 1st in Las Vegas, NV and goes until October 6th in Anaheim, CA. It will see Senses Fail making stops in New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, Portland, Dallas, Los Angeles, and many more notable cities across the country along the way. They seem to hit just… Read more »
