New emerging markets are fascinating. Like a real-life iteration of Russian Roulette and with similar unpredictability, those who dare play can seemingly become billionaire visionaries overnight, or lose millions and appear hopelessly out of touch.
We all know YouTube is one of the most dangerous places on the Internet. You’ll go on really quick to check out that one video a friend sent you, but end up just clicking and clicking those videos on the right before you realize in horror that it’s already 2 A.M. and you haven’t done any of your homework yet. Your friendly neighborhood idobi staff is here to save you from that misery. We’ve done all the searching and incessant clicking for you to compile what we think are the coolest covers on YouTube of pop punk and alternative music.… Read more »
There’s finally some new information on the Augustana front. They went on a short run of acoustic dates a few years back where Dan Layus premiered a new song, but all was quiet up until now. The band has revealed that they’ve signed with Washington Square Music for the release of their new album, which is still untitled, but due out in April. They’ve also revealed that they’ll be hitting the road in April with Twin Forks (Chris Carrabba’s new band). Check out those dates below. Tickets go on-sale February 14th – perhaps you could get tickets as a Valentine’s… Read more »
Whether you’re forever alone or have managed to find happiness with someone, there’s one thing we can all agree on: Valentine’s Day is the worst. To help you through it, our writers have compiled their top picks from bands like Brand New, Dashboard Confessional, and Lydia for our list of the top ten songs to listen to while alone in your bed eating ice cream.
Since its inception in 2008, Pure Noise Records has grown to become one of the strongest independent labels in our scene. As the label celebrates its fifth anniversary this year, we checked in with owner/founder Jake Round on the three most important lessons the past five years have taught him.
It’s that time of year where all you want to is curl up under a pile of blankets and escape the winter blues with a few good movies. To celebrate the next month of your life being spent in bed watching Fight Club for the twentieth time, here’s our list of the top ten songs from movie soundtrack in this week’s Tuesday Ten.
Modern Baseball are streaming their new record You’re Gonna Miss It All in full on Pitchfork.
2013 was the year of the reunion, with everyone from Fall Out Boy to Knapsack teaming back up with their old bandmates, whether it was for a one-off anniversary tour or a full-blown comeback. Still, even with all of those reunions, there are still a handful of bands left who we wish would bless us with one last tour or some new music. Here are the top ten bands we wish we could see a reunion from – no matter how impossible our dreams may be.
2014 is already shaping up to be an insane year for music, and some of our favorite bands are on their way to huge things this year. For our inaugural Tuesday Ten column, check out our list of ten bands you need to have your eyes and ears on in 2014.
The band’s latest record, Wishful Thinking, will be out on January 14.
