After sharing the news that Riot Fest would take place in Bridgeview, IL at SeatGeek Stadium, the festival has officially announced they’re returning to Douglass Park in the heart of Chicago. “If there was no Chicago, there’d be no Riot Fest. It grew out of an independent music community where one would be able to see Naked Raygun, Smashing Pumpkins, or Rise Against on a random Saturday night, and you’d still have enough time to go catch a late-night set at Legends and if lucky enough, maybe Buddy (Guy) would be there performing at his venue,” says founder Michael “Riot… Read more »
If you didn’t catch 5 Seconds Of Summer lead vocalist Luke Hemmings on his solo tour run in May and June, good news is finally here. Hemmings officially announced his NOSTALGIA FOR A TIME THAT NEVER EXISTED: PART TWO. Read more: 5 Seconds Of Summer Announces Self-Titled Anniversary Vinyl Fresh off the April release of his EP boy, the artist is ready to share “More tunes. More nostalgia. More glitter,” with fans this November. Hemmings will be joined by special guest sombr. The run kicks off on November 8 at House of Blues Las Vegas and concludes on November 21 at… Read more »
Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows (D.R.U.G.S.)—led by the former Chiodos frontman Craig Owens—has unleashed the third preview of his highly anticipated, forthcoming album, Until God Shows. Succeeding the release of “Hunger Pangs” and “Losers Stay Losers (Let-down),” D.R.U.G.S. has unleashed the razor-sharp “MALICE.” “‘MALICE’ is a song about a journey from initial resentment to a state of deep emotional turmoil and self-destructive behavior,” Owens shares in a press release. “The transformation is irreversible because of the profound impact of the betrayal that has been experienced.” Read more: 9 Alternative Albums That Pair Perfectly With Classic Literature While the group recently… Read more »
Ashton Irwin recently popped by the idobi Radio Studios to talk to Fish on Gone Fishkin, all about his newest album, BLOOD ON THE DRUMS! The album was released in two separate parts: The Thorns, which came out on June 12, and The Roses, which was just released on July 17. During the interview, Irwin touches on his creative process throughout making the album, including the reasons behind a two-part release and the significant role of mental health and human resilience throughout the project. According to Irwin, he names of the two parts of the album come from the lyrics,… Read more »
JORDY came by the idobi Radio Studios to chat with Fish on Gone Fishkin all about the release of his latest album, SEX WITH MYSELF, which officially dropped last month on June 14. During the interview, JORDY talks about how this album is all about self-love and departing from his heartbreak anthems that appeared on his last release. Even though JORDY isn’t a club-goer himself, he shares how he made these songs for the clubs for people to enjoy. SEX WITH MYSELF leans into JORDY’s independence and what it meant to find himself and fall deeper in love with himself.… Read more »
As we embrace the second half of 2024, Queen Of Jeans is poised for a riveting remainder of the year. Today, the four-piece has unveiled their third studio record, All Again, a semi-conceptual 11-track collection that chronicles the delicate dance of a relationship’s beginnings and ends. All Again gleams with the band’s vulnerability, storytelling, and unvarnished honesty, serving as an eloquent obituary for love’s ebbs and flows, its highs and inevitable lows. The album shimmers with Queen Of Jeans‘ most exquisite songwriting and masterful instrumentation. With All Again‘s release, vocalist Miri Devora and her bandmates have revealed the five sonic… Read more »
After dropping her new single “donuts” on June 12, phem officially dropped the official music video for the sweet hyperpop-tinged track. In the video, the artist is both eating delicious breakfast baked goods and doing donuts in fast cars. Talented stunt driver Dillon Bjorn Schmersal drove circles around a singing phem, making it look just like an action movie. Of course, she also got to be a passenger, too. She sings, “I was eating donuts in the kitchen/I was working overtime fuck an intermission/I was doin’ donuts in my Benz/Parking lot of 7-Eleven and then I said/I was doin’ better… Read more »
Following a sneak preview of their new single “Losers Stay Losers (Let-down)” at the start of their summer tour in Lakewood, OH, which idobi Radio covered live on June 8, Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows has officially unleashed the new track. You can check out idobi Radio’s exclusive live video of D.R.U.G.S. debuting “Losers Stay Losers (Let-down)” here. But that’s not all. D.R.U.G.S.—led by the former Chiodos frontman Craig Owens—has also announced the arrival of their third album, Until God Shows. The 10-track collection, which also features the previously released “Hunger Pangs,” is scheduled to arrive via Velocity Records on… Read more »
This week, we welcome Beccs! She is a talented singer-songwriter known for her emotive voice and poignant lyrics. Blending soul, pop, and alternative sounds, she explores themes of identity and empowerment. Her powerful performances and authentic storytelling have led to her all-new 5-track EP, stay moist out June 29th.
Following Laura Jane Grace’s most recent endeavor—joining forces to create Laura Jane Grace & The Mississippi Medicals—the punker has announced a UK tour this fall. In a social media blast, she writes, “Europe! Uk! Ireland! You have asked and now here is the answer! I’ll be heading across the proverbial pond this November for a full month long run.” She continues, “Unfortunately some of the Mississippi Medicals have prior touring obligations but the good news is this will still be a full band tour. I’m bringing @pariscampbellgrace with me and we’ll be backed by @jacopo_fokas on bass & @orestis_jr on… Read more »
