Today, YUNGBLUD and Epiphone have revealed the “god save me, but don’t drown me out” artist’s limited-edition debut signature guitar, the YUNGBLUD SG Junior. “Guitars and rock music have always been a fundamental part of my life,” YUNGBLUD shares in a press release. “Literally my education. I grew up on the counter of a guitar shop, and I’ve been dusting them since I was three years old. The reason why I play a White ‘64 SG Junior is because, growing up, musicians who were important in my life were Angus Young and Billie Joe Armstrong. I was lucky because I… 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 »
This week my guest is an old friend. I have idobi’s own the very funny Jaret Reddick from Bowling For Soup on the show! Jaret and I met when we were both touring in 2000 when nobody knew who either of our bands were in the US, opening for Catch 22. Our van broke down on that tour, they helped us out and you can see how when you listen to that story and a bunch of other stories during our talk. Don’t miss it!
Dark Divine has shared their punishing new single, “Digital Numb,” ahead of their massive touring schedule this summer and fall. “In a world captivated by technology, AI, and a constant desire for innovation and distraction, it’s so easy to lose sight of ourselves and how dependent we have truly become,” vocalist Anthony Martinez shares. “We rely on technology that promotes standards of living that are impossible to achieve and maintain. This song is a declaration of self-analysis and rejection of the control that we have been put under through our technologically centered lives.” Read more: GWAR Create Rock ‘N’ Roll… Read more »
Ahead of what will surely be an explosive performance at Rock Fest today and an appearance at Upheaval Fest later this weekend, Sleep Theory has unleashed their latest offering, the aptly titled “Stuck In My Head.” “We’re beyond excited to share our new single ‘Stuck In My Head’ with all of you,” the band shares in a press release. “This song is incredibly special to us—it captures the essence of our journey and the emotions we’ve experienced along the way. The video feels like the next step for us, showcasing our evolution both musically and visually. We can’t wait for… Read more »
LØLØ fans have a LOT to look forward to this year! Following the release of her debut full-length, falling for robots and wishing i was one, earlier this summer, the pop-punker has been on the road supporting the release on jxdn’s When The Music Stops Tour. Following her run with him, she is scheduled to embark on her first-ever headline tour in Europe. “I couldn’t be more excited to bring my first ever headline tour to Europe and the UK!” LØLØ shares. “I have always had my favorite shows out there, so it’s only fitting that Europe and the UK… Read more »
This week I have a punk rock legend on my show. He’s an old friend and someone in a band that highly influenced my band Sum 41 to start. I have Jim Lindberg, front man and lead vocalist of Pennywise on my show! This is a very important episode as we dive into world issues, a little politics, Pennywise songs & lyrics, Bad Religion, The Clash and a whole lot more. If you like Punk Rock this one is definitely for you!
Ahead of the September 20 release of their record, Smitten, Pale Waves is trekking across North America supporting PVRIS through July 12. Then, it’s time for the English rockers to headline shows across the UK. Pale Waves announced their UK dates, which will begin on October 10 at The Waterfront in Norwich and wrap up on October 17 in London’s HERE at Outernet. Additionally, the group recently shared that they’ll be performing two shows in December in Japan—one in Osaka and one in Tokyo. UK-based fans who pre-order Smitten via Dirty Hit before 3 PM BST on Tuesday, July 2,… Read more »
