Who can forget the thrill of unearthing new music during the wild era of illegal downloads on Limewire or Frostwire? Or the excitement of tirelessly page hopping across Myspace profiles only to stop once you’d stumbled upon who you were certain would be the next greatest underground artist? Ahh, the good ‘ole days, a golden period. Fortunately, discovering new music isn’t as challenging these days. Especially with idobi Radio by your side *wink wink*. Somewhere in the depths of a muggy basement or a beatdown garage, the next greatest artist is crafting, writing, and recording—chronicling the soundtrack of the next… Read more »
Just in time for the snowy holidays, LØLØ has shared her delicate and melancholy new track, “*snow in berlin*.” Capturing the listeners in a flurry of tender acoustic guitar strums, LØLØ’s typically fiery delivery undergoes a subtle transformation, as her vocals melt into an airy whisper and she croons, “I can’t quite recall the first night that we met/But I remember the night that you took my breath/You slurred your words, but I liked what you said/You kissed me and I could taste danger ahead.” The track’s opening verse serves as a captivating prologue to a profound narrative exploring the… Read more »
NOAHFINNCE weaves a spellbinding narrative in his latest music video for “SCUMBAG,” drawing inspiration from the enchanting world of Harry Potter. The alt-artist, who initially dropped the track in October, uses this magical realm to shed light on issues of transphobia and confront TERFs (trans-exclusionary radical feminists). Evoking the nostalgia of J.K. Rowling‘s iconic book series and the subsequent film adaptations that captivated audiences in the late ’90s and early/mid-2000s, NOAHFINNCE transforms the familiar wizarding world into a canvas for his powerful message. Despite the enchantment of Harry Potter, recent statements from Rowling have shifted the narrative, prompting discussions about… Read more »
When We Were Young Fest was packed with incredible acts this year, both legendary and brand new. However, there was one band that I was most excited to see, hands down. Say Anything has been a staple band in my life since I was 15 years old. I met my now wife when I was a sophomore in High School. Say Anything was one of the first things we bonded over. As two queer kids growing up in the South, their song “A Walk Through Hell” was an unconventional, yet perfect description our our love and perseverance for each other.… Read more »
As Bad Suns bask in the infinite joy emanating from their new EP, the six-track collection is more than meets the eye. In the creative universe of Christo Bowman, the visionary force of the group alongside Gavin Bennett (bass) and Miles Morris (drums), the group paints an ocean of emotions across each song, musing in on sorrow, pain, and joy. Ultimately, the amalgamation of the tracks on Infinite Joy reflects a picture of immense personal growth and resilience. In idobi Radio’s exclusive interview with Bowman, the vocalist/guitarist hones in on the influences that fueled the writing and recording of Infinite… 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 »
Believe it or not, Bring Me The Horizon‘s iconic 2013 album Sempiternal is having its 10th birthday. To celebrate a decade of hits such as “Can You Feel My Heart” and “Shadow Moses,” the band is doing a limited reissue of vinyl and cassettes. All Sempiternal reissues will come out on December 8, and can currently be pre-ordered at their merch store, on Amazon, and on Crash Records’ site. Unfortunately for fans of the expanded edition, the variants only contain the original tracklist. Check out what the variants look like below. Of course. Bring Me The Horizon fans couldn’t help… Read more »
Youth Fountain, aka Vancouver’s own Tyler Zanon, is brightening every fan’s weekend with the release of his new album Together In Lonesome. Across all 12 tracks, Zanon reveals his pop-punk prowess and overall musical growth from 2021’s Keepsakes & Reminders. With today’s release, Youth Fountain also debuted the new music video for “Clarity,” a vulnerable track about insecurities. “I’ve been stuck in a body with one too many flaws/I hate the words ‘I’m sorry’ but it’s all that I’ve got,” Zanon urgently sings. This isn’t the only raw track on the LP from Pure Noise Records. “Writing songs takes a… Read more »
Throughout a remarkable journey spanning over two decades and marked by the release of eight full-length albums, Taking Back Sunday stands as an unwavering and highly sought-after presence, both for their devoted fans and within the rock music scene. With each new release, Adam Lazzara and Co. have consistently harnessed the same sonic enchantment that has become synonymous with their name. This magnetic quality, be it through Lazarra’s iconic mic swing or the group’s give-it-your-all stage presence, initially captured the hearts of fans during the golden age of MTV and VH1, cementing their place as a beloved fixture in the… Read more »
Do the members of blink-182 ever sleep? After releasing their killer new record ONE MORE TIME…, the trio decided that 17 tracks weren’t cutting it. Exclusive to the digital edition of the album, blink-182 just added “SEE YOU” and “CUT ME OFF” to the tracklisting, both showing off the legacy act’s commitment to keeping pop-punk alive and thriving. “SEE YOU” is a heartbreak banger about the push and pull of young love. It romanticizes the highs and lows of a passionate relationship and the things you’ll do to keep the flame from burning out. Melancholy lyrics juxtapose the song’s distorted… Read more »
