A harmonious collision of two magnetic musical forces, The Word Alive and Loveless, has unveiled an electrifying collaboration on “Hate Me.” What initially sparked as a playful exchange between The Word Alive‘s vocalist, Telle Smith, and Loveless‘ vocalist, Julian Comeau, on Twitter, has evolved into a blazing single that surges with unapologetic passion. This scorching collaboration is poised to make its mark as a standout track on The Word Alive’s highly anticipated upcoming album, Hard Reset, dropping via Thriller Records on August 25. “Hate Me” stands as the premiere collaborative offering from Hard Reset, marking a powerful prelude to a… Read more »
Just ahead of the release of their seventh studio album Hard Reset, The Word Alive frontman Telle Smith stopped by the idobi Studios in North Hollywood and told me why the latest era of the band truly is a… hard reset. From a recent lineup change to signing with Thriller Records—a new label created by Fearless Records founder Bob Becker—Hard Reset is inspired by self-reflection in a shut down world, a fresh start within the band’s camp, and a new perspective for Smith following a healthy break-up. The Word Alive have taken their years of experience within the… Read more »
On the 2nd week of The Undiscovered Sound, Join host Jeff Motekaitis as he takes you all around the world, introducing you to new music from Italy, The Netherlands, Australia, and here in the states!
This week, The Nick Major Show hits the idobi airwaves to chat about women’s rights and the march heard ’round the globe.
It’s a big day for the world of modern rock. Liily has officially unleashed their major label debut, WAX, via Atlantic Records. And with the 9-track project, the alt-rock quartet also dropped the visuals for “SPIDER” and “ASSUME.” These offerings show the band at their best…showcasing relaxed, tender melodies alongside visceral, mosh-inducing sonics. Preceded by “FOREVER” & “EVERYDAY” and “CALLUS” & “ERROR,” these visuals are directed by guitarist Sam De La Torre. Frontman Dylan Nash shares, “This album feels like the first project in a while where everyone involved is on the same page. We’ve all been super diligent in… Read more »
Following the release of “Universal Language,” Gym Class Heroes has another offering from their new era: “Useless.” And its smooth grooves will make you feel nostalgic in no time. Travie McCoy explains, “There was a romanticism to the Lower East Side that lasted decade after decade, and I was lucky enough to live in the city during one of those eras. It was a huge turning point in my life that I’ll NEVER forget. If you know, you know! Everyone was fly. It was the pre-smartphone era, so there were no iPhone-lit faces. We made REAL memories. People were actually… Read more »
Following the release of “FOREVER” & “EVERYDAY,” modern rock four-piece Liily has dropped singles “CALLUS” and “ERROR” in one iconic music video. And that’s not the only piece of exciting news. The band is ready to make their big debut. Liily announced that WAX, their first full record with a major label, is arriving on November 13, via Atlantic Records. Frontman Dylan Nash shares, “This album was the easiest process we’ve ever had while simultaneously being the most intentional. These last two years I’ve worked so hard towards being more compassionate to myself and others and that truly changed the… Read more »
Believe it or not…The Wombats are celebrating 20 years of A Guide To Love, Loss & Desperation, and they’re doing it by headlining venues across North America in spring 2027. This iconic indie-rock record boasts beloved singles such as “Moving To New York” and “Let’s Dance To Joy Division,” and “Kill The Director.” The North American tour is set to kick off on April 26 in Toronto and run through May 19, where they’ll close it out in Seattle. The Lathums will serve as support across all dates. Drummer Dan Haggis notes, “When we realised our debut album was turning… 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 »
Post Sex Nachos has revealed their new album…and it’s everything an indie-rock fan could want. Featuring singles “Pop Tarts,” “All For You,” and “A Lot To Lose,” Big Bad sees the Nashville-based outfit at the top of their game with earnest storytelling, fuzzy guitar licks, and nostalgia-inducing melodies that will give you that summer feeling all year long. Singer Sammy Elfanbaum shared, “Big Bad is the first label-backed album by Post Sex Nachos, which is somewhat ironic, as most of the songs are about the late-stage capitalism that’s ruining our country and the rest of the world. Outside of clamoring… Read more »
