The second annual Today’s Mixtape Festival will be held April 5th-7th at 89 North in Patchogue, NY and idobi is proud to be a part of the fest. To get you prepared, we’ve come up with a list of ten bands to check out now, whether you’re attending or not.
What You Don’t See is one of the most anticipated records of 2013, yet fans have no reason to fear a sophomore slump. The Story So Far have returned with another album full of energetic, aggressive songs while still managing to demonstrate growth in their sound.
Hummingbird, the sophomore album from indie rock foursome Local Natives, does much to carry on the legacy of its highly praised predecessor, Gorilla Manor. The album’s poignant lyrics and melodic feel offer up a complex experience, pleading with the listener to delve deep inside their psyche and explore what might be hiding in the depths.
If a listener ever found himself or herself in need of an album to narrate their life story at the point where they’re staring up at the sky asking the big questions of life, Satellite’s Calling Birds may be the one.
After releasing several EP’s over the years, Brighten returns to their roots of acoustic guitars and honest, passionate songwriting on their new record Peace and Quiet. Delightfully simple yet powerful, Peace and Quiet takes its listeners on an emotional journey guaranteed to drop them off at the end with a refreshed, confident outlook on life.
Major League have released a video for the track “Homewrecker” off their latest album, Hard Feelings.
Gainesville, FL punk rock veterans Hot Water Music and their supporting cast, La Dispute and The Menzingers, gave audiences a reason to stay on their feet when they visited Toronto last week on their winter tour.
In a world where many criticize modern music for being overly artificial, Diamond Youth brings something genuine and refreshing to the table with their latest EP release.
With a traditionally-rooted sound, varied instrumentals, and fired-up vocals amplifying the soul of this much-loved genre, the Dropkick Murphys have a sound all their own. But as inspiring and avant-garde as this variation of simple American punk is, it is safe to say that this band has played all of their cards.
Fans eagerly lined the street around Gramercy Theater on December 13th waiting patiently for doors to open for what would be Every Avenue’s last New York City show. The night was a celebration of the band, the friends they brought along to share the moment, and most importantly the fans that have supported them throughout the years.
