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idobi Howl was lucky enough to be a part of Philadelphia’s This Is Hardcore Festival this year.
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idobi Howl was lucky enough to be a part of Philadelphia’s This Is Hardcore Festival this year.
Epitaph has just signed another iconic act: Buried In Spring. This screamo act will transport you right back to your Myspace days, with their music video “Farewell of the Century” and debut self-titled EP. Following the sensational “Integrate,” it’s clear that this post-hardcore outfit has a lot to offer the scene. The band says, “Signing and releasing our debut EP with Epitaph is a surreal moment for us. Buried In Spring came together in an unconventional way. We all met online and lived in different places but shared the same vision. There is something really special about that. It’s proof… Read more »
Liily has officially flipped to an exciting new chapter. The band has recently signed to Atlantic Records and just dropped a thrilling double single label debut. The rock quartet launched their ferocious new tracks “FOREVER” and “EVERYDAY” with one instantly iconic music video. Excitingly, Liily offers everything a modern rock fan could want…and then some. Effortlessly intertwining hardcore breakdowns, indie guitar licks, and even grunge melodies, this band is ready to take over the genre, and we’re so here for it. And the songs themselves are incredibly meaningful. Lead vocalist Dylan Nash shares, “‘FOREVER’ is about me trying to find… 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 »
Super Sometimes joined us for their idobi Session to perform “Say Something Now” this week. After the release of their debut album Show The World What’s Underneath earlier this year via Pure Noise Records, the band has been on an upward trajectory in making a mark on the pop-punk scene. Their sound is somewhat reminiscent of staple acts like Neck Deep or The Story So Far, but they are more akin to those bands in their promise to become a beacon of the scene. Super Sometimes is still early in their career and showing immense signs that they are here… Read more »
Misfit Mentor, a documentary proudly produced by idobi Network, is set to receive a limited theatrical release this month. The film will open for an exclusive theatrical engament at Laemmle Glendale from September 11 to September 17. It will then debut nationwide on digital platforms on September 22. Misfit Mentor is a story of fatherhood, perseverance, and mentorship. It follows the lovable Jamie Egan, a New Jersey-based elementary school teacher who spent his nights playing in a successful punk/ska band with his very first music student. After enduring a profound family tragedy years later, he retires from education in hopes… Read more »
XCOMM ends their idobi Session with a surprise. The band whipped out an insane cover of “Quick And To The Pointless” by the legendary band Queens Of The Stone Age. XCOMM once again prove that they are here to give hardcore a fresh makeover, all while staying true to the roots of the genre. Watch XCOMM give a wild cover performance of Queens Of The Stone Age below. Watch them perform their agressive track, “Pirates” live at idobi Radio below. Check out the XCOMM idobi Session performance of “Reasons” right here. Check out the XCOMM idobi Session performance of “Borrowed Happiness” right here.
Following the release of their scathing singles “Unforgiven” and “Stranded,” Long Island hardcore titans Pain Of Truth have returned with a face-melting offering, “Fed By Fear.” The track is set to appear on their upcoming self-titled album, due out on September 25 on DAZE. Excitingly, the LP was produced by the iconic Will Putney of END and Better Lovers fame. Pre-order your copy of the new LP here and get prepped to mosh to this new song when they arrive at a city near you. Pain Of Truth has several upcoming tour and festival dates, including a newly announced North American headliner tour with support from the likes… Read more »
XCOMM returns today with the second performance from their idobi Session. If you’re a fan of the group, you’re sure to get everything you’d expect and more. If you’re new to XCOMM, even better. Prepare to be absolutely blown away by their exuberant stage presence and sheer mind-blowing talent. The second idobi Session performance from XCOMM boasts their fan-favorite track, “Reasons.” Hardcore punk at its absolute finest, even the most elitist in the genre will be impressed. The band is making their mark, and it can’t be denied. Check out the performance below. If you missed it last week, idobi… Read more »
Prepare to have your face melted off with the premiere live performance from XCOMM from their idobi Session. The group kicked off with their track “Borrowed Happiness,” and it does not disappoint. A band that is highly praised and respected for the talent and verve it possesses at such a young age, nothing showcases their impressive skills quite like a live performance. The dexterity can be heard effortlessly in XCOMM‘s studio recordings. However, to fully experience the all-encompassing nature of their attitude and drive, you really have to witness it live. XCOMM has taken over the scene in an insanely… Read more »
