We’re in trouble…because Never Shout Never’s Christofer Drew has officially hung up the mic of his music career. On Saturday, November 25, Drew took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the news of his retirement from music through a series of tweets. He initially tweeted, “Big changes in my life rn,” without any additional details. Read more: idobi Radio Presents: Best Albums Of 2023 Vol. 1 On the same day, he expanded on these “big changes,” sharing, “I’m retiring from the music industry to pursue a professional painting career. Advent of Violet Soul is not getting an official release. Here… Read more »
Welcome to the final installment of idobi Radio’s Best Albums of 2023. With so many incendiary records released this year, crafting this list was incredibly challenging to say the least. From break-out acts, to legendary mainstays, we were gifted with so many fantastic collections of music in 2023. Join us in taking a trip down memory lane of the last year and reminisce over the memories made along the way. If you are just now joining, make sure to go back and take a peak at our Best Albums Of 2023 Volumes 1 and 2. And fear not. In the… Read more »
‘Tis that season for us to collectively reflect on the masterful, put-it-on-repeat albums that have dropped this year. In a year brimming with exceptional releases, sifting through the best albums of 2023 proved to be a delightful challenge for the idobi Radio team. When we initially tried to narrow our favorite albums down to 23 to correspond with 2023, it proved absolutely impossible. So we took off the restraints and, ahem, opened up that pit! Welcome to the Best Albums Of 2023 Vol. 2. We opted for a celebration of equality, bestowing each album with its due praise for a… Read more »
Indie alt-pop darling Lauran Hibberd is turning up the excitement with her latest release, the empowering queer anthem “Mary.” But that’s not all—Hibberd has also announced the release of her forthcoming sophomore full-length Girlfriend Material. Her new collection will arrive on March 22, 2024, via Virgin Music. With “Mary” as the herald of what’s to come, the anticipation reaches a fever pitch for Hibberd’s eagerly-awaited record. “Mary” is a feel-good sensation that celebrates Hibberd’s personal journey as a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. With a masterful blend of candor and infectious energy, she crafts a tongue-in-cheek anthem that resonates… Read more »
Indio Downey, poised to release his debut solo EP, Cigarettes In Bed, on January 19, 2024, beckons with a soul-stirring prelude—his latest single, “Dume.” This resonant composition stands as the third preview to the forthcoming 6-track opus, peeling back the layers of Downey’s past struggles with addiction. Under the guise of a symphony of shimmering synths, a heavy bassline, and Downey’s mellifluous delivery, “Dume” serves as a caustic metaphor, intricately entangling the threads of a fatal attraction to the seductive allure of self-destruction. In the broader view, Cigarettes In Bed emerges as a labyrinth of one’s own vulnerabilities and arduous… Read more »
After the gripping release of their fierce single “Vampyre” earlier this year, it’s no secret that New Years Day is priming themselves for an explosive 2024. The dynamic five-piece, fronted by the commanding Ash Costello, continues their momentum by unveiling their latest single, “Secrets.” Accompanying this exciting news is the announcement of their highly anticipated fifth album, Half Black Heart, slated for release on March 1, 2024. Of the group’s forthcoming release, Costello shares, “One of the reasons why Half Black Heart is so special is because we were able to reunite with our original lineup.” “Secrets” emerges as a… Read more »
Gearing up for the release of their debut full-length album, Nothing Like You Wanted, a captivating 10-track journey expected to drop in the summer of 2024, Rematch is premiering their new single and accompanying music video for “Retrograde” exclusively with idobi Radio. The new single, created by Alex Vito on vocals, Mike Stranczek and Noah Polino on guitars, Josh Cosentino on bass, and Austin Gannon on drums, marks the group’s first preview of their forthcoming album and our first taste of new music in 2023. As “Retrograde” echoes across idobi Radio throughout the day, which you can tune into here,… Read more »
Ahead of their full album release, Have Mercy is sharing a bouncy new song and accompanying music video with retro visuals for “Middle.” You can catch this new track, as well as their October release “Alive” on NUMB, their full-length record arriving December 8 via Rude Records. So, if you have been waiting for new Have Mercy since their August 2022 self-titled EP, your time is almost here. In the meantime, here’s one more track to enjoy before December arrives. Check out “Middle” below. Vocalist Brian Swindle says, “‘Middle’ is about being in between two places. Knowing you want or… Read more »
After captivating audiences with their debut independent release, “Nevermind,” earlier this year, Australian pop-punk mainstays Between You & Me have launched their latest sonic gem—the scream-worthy new single, “YEAH!” Sam Guaiana, who previously worked with the band on their 2021 full-length album Armageddon, produced the single after flying from Canada to Australia at the top of the year. Embarking on a musical journey guided by the tender caress of an acoustic guitar, “YEAH!” swiftly metamorphoses into a sun-drenched, infectious masterpiece. Across the track, vocalist Jake Wilson reigns supreme, wielding his commanding prowess to seize your attention. As the track surges… Read more »
As Plain White T’s gear up to release their self-titled, full-length album on November 17 via Fearless Records, the enigmatic group has announced their forthcoming Fired Up North American 2024 headline tour. The foursome will be joined by Pollyanna for the entirety of the tour, which officially kicks off on January 23, 2024, in Spokane, WA, and will conclude on February 18, 2024, in Salt Lake City, UT. Tickets for the Fired Up Tour will officially go on sale this Friday, November 17, at 10 AM local time. Before venturing out with Pollyanna in 2024, Plain White T’s will be… Read more »
