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idobi photographer Audrey Lew covered the So What?! Festival at Deep Ellum in Dallas, TX.
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idobi photographer Audrey Lew covered the So What?! Festival at Deep Ellum in Dallas, TX.
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The Halloween switch is officially turned ON! As you fill up your candy bowl with Snickers and Hershey bars for trick or treaters…or yourself…you can get into the holiday mood by spinning these tracks in between your scary movie marathons. From bodyimage and Love Ghost (perfect seasonal band name) to Common People and more, these new alternative, rock, indie, and metal songs are perfect for your October playlist. bodyimage — “Leeches” bodyimage is turning up the heat on alternative-electronic music with the arrival of “Leeches.” Bewitching and deliciously dark, this song serves up a big plate of existentialism as it… Read more »
The Hails are tackling a major issue on their new track “Ducks On The Pond.” That issue? Online gambling. From mobile sports betting apps to prediction markets, people are getting dopamine hits from playing on their phones and avoiding the casino entirely…sigh. Lead singer Robbie Kingsely shares of the song and its lyrics: “‘All my people want submission, come on people be submissive’ is a sarcastic attack on the modern psyche of people, particularly young men, who willingly dive into the pitfalls of online gambling. As we observe our generation and the ones coming up, it’s glaringly obvious that no… Read more »
Pop-Punk’s new favorite foursome, The Paradox, return today with the release of their sophomore EP, Proceed With Caution. The six song effort packs a punch and is everything you’d want from The Paradox. Proceed With Caution finds the band at their peak so far with catchy songwriting and charisma. No one can say this band is a fluke; they continue to rise in popularity and prove over and over again they have the talent and attitude to deserve it. It is understandable in the climate of virality and short attention spans that The Paradox have chosen to release two EPs… Read more »
It’s officially spooky season, baby! As you hang your Halloween decor and thrift for new seasonal finds, you can make your playlists perfect with these alternative October albums. From Green Day‘s iconic Nimrod and Bring Me The Horizon‘s debut LP Count Your Blessings to Twenty One Pilots‘ Trench and My Chemical Romance‘s beloved The Black Parade, these 40 alternative album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. We the Kings — We The Kings Released on: October 2, 2007, via S-Curve.Standout Tracks: “Check Yes Juliet” & “Skyway Avenue” Green Day — Warning Released on: October 3, 2000, via Reprise Records.Standout Tracks: “Warning” & “Minority” AFI — Silver Bleeds… Read more »
Vancouver-based emo outfit Youth Fountain shares the news of a massive US headline tour coming this spring. Set to release his fourth studio album, IF WE COULD MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE, in early 2027, the tour will take this new music on the road in the States. This fall, Youth Fountain is making his way around Canada to support the release of his recent singles, “Before We Go” and “Dearly Beloved,” and the success of last year’s “Tarnish.” Mastermind behind Youth Fountain, Tyler Zanon talks about hitting the road with the band again, “I’m really excited to get… Read more »
Out with the summer, and in with the fall! Not only is it back-to-school season…it’s also basically Halloween, and we are ready for all things creepy and spooky. If you need the right playlist for your autumn kick-off, idobi Radio has the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped in September. From Fraternal Twin to Live Well, and beyond, these new songs will be your favorite new listens this month. Fraternal Twin — “Halo Fell Forever” Time to get existential with Fraternal Twin! The haunting indie-rock quartet is beginning the fall season with the perfect title track… Read more »
