It’s a happy day for sad music lovers, as The National‘s “Laugh Track” featuring Phoebe Bridgers got a brand-new music video. This track serves as the third collaboration with boygenius‘ own Bridgers behind “This Isn’t Helping” and “Your Mind Is Not Your Friend.” The National tapped the artists behind Bob’s Burgers to bring “Laugh Track” to life with a unique animation style via 3D animator Adam Phillips and director Bernard Derriman. Unlike the colorful Bob’s Burgers scenes, this music video has gray, muted tones, matching the relaxed, melancholic vibes of both musical acts. “So turn on the laugh track/Everyone knows… Read more »
Hailing from Southern California, the melodic post-hardcore band, Movements is experimenting in ways they never have before. Their brand new album RUCKUS! dropped today, catapulting them towards new heights. The record explores fresh sounds and themes, showcasing the band’s ability to grow and change with every lyric and sonic choice. A group known for their emotional delivery of gut-wrenching and thought-provoking music, they impressively expand their approach on this album. Movements dropped several singles leading up to the record, including “Tightrope“, “Lead Pipe“, “Killing Time“, “Fail You“, and “Heaven Sent“. All five singles were beautifully intrinsic in their own right,… Read more »
In a captivating interview just ahead of his new album drop, Craig Owens takes readers and listeners on an immersive journey into the creation of his latest, Volume 1. With a career spanning over 20 years and connections to his iconic projects such as Chiodos, Isles & Glaciers, and D.R.U.G.S., Owens unveils the detailed process of selecting and reimagining 10 tracks from his illustrious discography. As he delves into the album’s concept and the emotional journey of revisiting his music, Owens shares the meticulous thought process behind each song choice and how the reimagined renditions breathe new life into his… Read more »
Leading up to the release of their sophomore album Reflections, idobi had the opportunity to sit down with Caskets’ frontman Matt Flood to delve into the band’s creative journey. Their debut album, Lost Souls, came to life during the pandemic, a time of uncertainty and innovation. Flood reflects on this period, discussing how the unexpected lockdown found the band in a shed recording everything on the debut collection. This experience, although unconventional, taught them valuable lessons in resilience and adaptability before venturing into their sophomore LP. Across Reflections, it’s evident that Caskets forged unity amongst themselves, allowing for a more… Read more »
Better Lovers played their first ever shows, two back-to-back, in Buffalo last week. It was absolute chaos, to say the least.
Oh June, the best month of the year if you’re a queer person. Whether you are gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, intersex or anywhere in-between on the wide spectrum of the queer community, it is YOUR month. If you are new here, my name is Tate Logan and I am a transman that has been involved in the alternative music space since I was a kid. I’ve played in bands, toured the country, released albums and obsessed over all things music for basically my entire life. I host a show right here on idobi radio called Punk Goes Pride.… Read more »
Amber is the color of your energyyyyyyyyyy! 311 have just announced a tour this fall with support from special guests, AWOLNATION and Blame My Youth. The tour kicks off in Clive, IA on September 19 and will be making stops in St. Louis, Kansas City, Grand Junction, Salt Lake City, and more before wrapping up in Highland, CA on October 8. There are a lot of important details for the pre-sale, so check it out: Fan pre-sale tickets will be available June 6 @ 12pm local and Spotify pre-sale tickets will be available June 7 @ 10am local. Bandsintown pre-sale tickets will be available June 8 @ 10am local… Read more »
Overnight sensation LØLØ has revealed her gripping new anthem, “omg.” The young artist’s latest effort offers a raw and unfiltered look into her personal struggles while pulling no punches and providing a candid glimpse into some of her darkest moments. With its unapologetically vulnerable and rebellious tone, “omg” radiates genuine emotion and energy. Opening the track with a gentle acoustic guitar, briefly reminiscent of Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life),” LØLØ demonstrates her ability to create a softer tone before hitting listeners with the juxtaposition of the rousing chorus. The interplay of the intricate instrumental support and the… Read more »
Legendary prog-rock mainstays Coheed & Cambria are currently on tour celebrating their iconic fourth LP; hitting The Rooftop at Pier 17.
K.Flay talks us through her latest single, “Raw Raw,” vulnerability, her unexpected hearing loss and her long-awaited fifth studio album.
