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 »
Boys Like Girls are once again dazzling their fans with their new single, “Language.” Released via Fearless Records, the track is an 80s-infused pop-rock banger about the power of non-verbal communication. Whether it’s a simple hug or a playful smile, the song invites its fans to think about the ways they express themselves and their longings without words. Martin Johnson explains the inspiration behind “Language” in a press release. “According to Google, there are around 6,500 languages in the world,” he begins. “I took French, Spanish, and Latin in school, but can barely get through asking where the toilet is… Read more »
We’re officially heels over head for Boys Like Girls‘ freshly announced fall headline tour! After an impressive 11-year hiatus, the band has made a triumphant return with their latest single, “Blood And Sugar.” Now, Boys Like Girls is embarking on a massive North American tour later this year accompanied by some legendary special guests. The Speaking Our Language Tour, which Emo Nite presents, will mark the unit’s first official North American run since 2016. Read more: Twenty One Pilots’ “Saturday” Now Certified Gold In US State Champs and LØLØ will join Boys Like Girls on the road through the entire… Read more »
Nostalgia is a major fuel source for pop culture today, stimulating our brains with positive memories. But nostalgia can only get you so far. A bunch of the bands we grew up on are not only still together, but still killing it.
We all know that Ohio is for lovers, but Hawthorne Heights has set out to prove that it’s not just Ohio. After three editions of the festival hitting emo fans hard in 2022, Hawthorne Heights is bringing the “Is For Lovers Festival” to eight cities in 2023. This year’s event will visit Hawaii, Lake Tahoe, NV; Denver, CO; Manteo, NC; Council Bluffs, IA; Cincinnati, OH; Pelham, TN; and Mansfield, MA. Similarly to their 2022 festival stops, the lineups will vary by date and include the likes of Thrice, Silverstein, Thursday, Saosin, and more. Tickets for the events are currently on… Read more »
idobi photographer Maysa Askar covered the Pure Noise Tour featuring State Champs, Four Year Strong, Real Friends, Just Friends, and Bearings at the The Vanguard in Orlando, FL. Check out some photos from the tour below! [imgfull] State Champs Four Year Strong Real Friends Just Friends Bearings [/imgfull]
idobi photographer David Weaver (@burstmethod) covered the Van Warped Tour in Maryland.
idobi photographer Miles Chisinger (@MilesCPhotos) covered the Vans Warped Tour show in Denver.
On episode 11 of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff brings you new music from Ten Cents Short, Introduces you to Blacktop Mojo, and more entries from the Ernie Ball PLAY Warped contest are featured!
This week on The Gunz Show, idobi Radio hosts unite when Nick Major joins our most ballin’ New Yorker on the airwaves.
