All summer, grunge alt-pop sensation, Royal & the Serpent, has been creating heat waves on Fall Out Boy’s So Much For (Tour) Dust run. In an interview earlier this year with idobi’s Nick Major, the mastermind behind the project, Ryan Santiago, reveals, “I’m gonna start dropping two-ish songs at a time, put them on little—we’re gonna call them rat traps… We’re gonna do two songs a month and then eventually they’ll all form one big project.” And she has delivered. From the sensational RAT TRAP 1: the blueprint double-single “ASTROTURF” and “ONE NATION UNDERDOGS” package, that unknowingly transformed into a… Read more »
From the jump, it’s obvious that Boys Like Girls have given us the soundtrack of our summer with their infectious new single “The Outside.” Marking their third new release of the year, “The Outside” is a vibrant masterpiece bursting with colorfully layered choruses and a double dose of nostalgia, instantly transporting you back to unforgettable summer nights with friends. The music video opens with a rush of memories, showcasing throwback videos of the band during their energetic performances and behind-the-scenes antics. As the group’s signature melodies kick in, fans are whisked away to a world that is both familiar and… Read more »
A sea of fans embellished in sequins, glitter, and cowboy hats took over the streets of Seattle this past weekend for one of the most highly anticipated tours of the summer; Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. Since March, the 33-year-old singer-songwriter embarked on her stadium tour, delivering an intense 3-hour experience from her extensive discography. Lumen Field shattered attendance records with over 72,000 fans per night for the two sold-out shows. Leading up to the concerts, Seattle proclaimed July 22 and 23 as “Taylor Swift Weekend,” which doesn’t come as a surprise with how much tourism the pop powerhouse brought… Read more »
Lizzy Farrall has shared her first new music in three years, and it is a pulsating, powerful and pitch perfect club-ready anthem.
After being told countless times that he would never make it, TX2 stopped by the idobi Studios to chat with Nick Major about his recent found success. In this captivating interview with the young, emerging artist, Nick delves into his remarkable journey of self-discovery and sonic evolution. From his early experiences playing in rock bands during his middle school days to later experimenting with rap and hip-hop influences, TX2‘s musical path has been a dynamic and evolving one. He shares how the tragic loss of one of his bandmates in a car accident shifted his focus towards rap, yet he… Read more »
Yellowcard look back over where they have been in order to look to the future on their beautiful, vibrant and bold new EP.
Metalcore juggernauts Hollow Front have unleashed their powerful new single “Letting Go.” While the track is a brutal display of their prowess, the song’s origin story adds a fascinating layer to its emotional depth following the departure of Daniel Alvarez, who is featured on the new single. In a social media post made by the group leading up to the release, they share, “We’re dropping a brand new song (ft. Dakota Alvarez) this Thursday. This is one of two final songs we created with him, before he exited the band.” Vocalist Tyler Tate reveals that the song’s initial inspiration revolved… Read more »
Better Love is a trio who consistently craft beautifully forged and immensely catchy songs that will soon put them at the forefront of the indie-pop scene. Today they have unveiled their debut album I Don’t Want To Make It Hurt via Secret Friends Music Group. Upon first listen, it is palpable that the collection of songs are more than just an album. A journey through the human experience, the effort showcases the group’s ability to connect to the vulnerability and yearning for growth that lives inside all of us. Singer and multi-instrumentalist Jackie Heuser, guitarist Brad Harvey, and drummer Kay… Read more »
Yellowcard celebrated the 20th anniversary of their iconic album Ocean Avenue with a sold out show at New York’s Pier 17, and it was life-affirming, emotional and so wonderful.
Svalbard are back and have shared the details of their latest emotionally gripping record ‘The Weight Of The Mask’.
