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Editorial

Cleveland Rocks: A Hometown Girl Talks Her Favorite Bandsâ€™ Journey to the APMAs

The Alternative Press Music Awards is making its second annual appearance this year in Cleveland on July 22nd. Because I grew up in Cleveland, I had the privilege of watching many of this year’s APMAs nominees perform live early on in their careers. Some of these bands have been a part of my life since I was 13, while others are a bit newer to me. When I think about all of the journeys I’ve taken with them as people, and to see them perform live–just in this city alone–I can’t help but feel a sense of pride about where… Read more »

Editorial

Get to Know the Hosts of the 2015 APMAs Red [hot] Carpet: Keith Buckley

The APMAs are almost upon us, and weâ€™re here to make sure you have all the info you need for the event of the year. Ash Costello from New Years Day and Keith Buckley from Every Time I Die are your official red carpet hosts this year, giving you an exclusive glimpse into the celebrations.

Interviews

Interview: While She Sleeps

idobi Radio had the opportunity to catch up with While She Sleeps bassist Aaran McKenzie to talk about the band’s new record Brainwashed and their upcoming run on the tour theyâ€™re looking forward to mostâ€“ Vans Warped Tourâ€“as they prepare to head stateside this summer.

Rock The Walls – Interview with Abiotic

Rock The Walls Host Patrick Walford had the opportunity to catch up with Abiotic Vocalist Travis Bartosek about the band’s upcoming Sophomore album Casuistry, out April 21st on Metalblade Records. They discuss Travis joining the band last year, the change vocally from his previous band which was Melodic Metalcore, to Abiotic’s Death Metal style, the writing and recording process of Casuistry, working with Producer Jamie King, and much more. Follow Abiotic on Twitter/Facebook and be sure to see them on their month long co-headline run with Australia’s Boris The Blade, which kicked off yesterday. Dates are below! ABIOTIC w/ Boris… Read more »

News

idobi Howl Featured Playlist – Week of February 23rd, 2015

We try not to get carried away with industry talk but Torche should be commended for superb timing with the December release of “Minions”, the first single from Restarter out this week. Relapse Records took advantage of the music industry’s slowest season and the track kicked around Howl’s playlist for three months since. The Agonist continues to rip with Eye of Providence, their first effort with vocalist Vicky Psarakis. The band was on the rise before Arch Enemy recruited Alissa White-Gluz in 2014. “Gates of Horn and Ivory” proves The Agonist hasn’t lost a step and can compete with the… Read more »

Editorial

Tuesday Ten: Musical 180’s

Even if you’re convinced that a band changing their sound is the worst thing that’s ever happened to you, it’s perfectly natural for someone’s music to develop and shift from album to album. But every once in a while, those shifts are so dramatic that the early work ends up sounding like it was released by an entirely different band than the more recent material.

Exclusives

idobi Howl Premiere: The Body Politic – Egressor

We’re extremely excited to bring you an idobi Howl premiere in the form of The Body Politic’s brand new EP, Egressor. To be officially released on September 16th, you can stream out the six-song EP below. The amazing technical talent of The Body Politic is obvious in all six tracks, but the band’s ability to showcase skill while creating a collection of truly cohesive songs is what really stands out. These songs have some serious power. Egressor is an impressive display of proficiency on both melodic and heavy fronts. Fans of Periphery, Protest The Hero, or even any metalcore or… Read more »

News

Tour announcement – Merchnow Presents: Not Your American Idols Tour

This fall, Aussie metalcore band Capture the Crown will co-headline the Merchnow Presents: Not Your American Idols Tour with For All Those Sleeping! The tour launches October 1st in Buffalo, NY and winds through the U.S. and Canada before wrapping November 3rd in Pittsburgh. It also features Ice Nine Kills, Palisades, Myka Relocate and Youth in Revolt. The tour is supported by idobi Howl and Substream Magazine. 10/01 – Buffalo, NY – Waiting Room 10/02 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks 10/03 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar 10/04 – Lemoyne, PA – Championship 10/05 – New York, NY –… Read more »

Editorial

idobi Writers Rock AP Awards Voting

You know when Oscars season hits and suddenly itâ€™s the only thing anyone can talk about? Thatâ€™s how we feel about the first Gibson Brands Alternative Press Music Awards – Fueled by Monster Energy Drink. With less than two weeks left until the awards show makes its July 21st debut, at Clevelandâ€™s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, weâ€™ve all been picking our favorites and placing our betsâ€”which is exactly what this show is all about.

Editorial

(Un)covered: Sleepwalking

How do you transform a tantalizing metalcore song into an eerie lullaby without losing an ounce of the emotion or the intensity? If weâ€™re talking â€œSleepwalkingâ€ by the scene-dominating British band Bring Me The Horizon, the only way is to have This Wild Life cover it.