Joshua Roberts, best known for being Magnolia Park‘s frontman, is here with his debut solo EP Good For You via Epitaph. Across eight tracks, including singles “Stay, Stay, Stay!” and “Darkness,” Roberts departs from pop-punk vocals with soulful sonics and R&B beats. In fact, the artist notes he was inspired by the likes of Labrinth, Jason Derulo, and The Weeknd. “It was a different process because I had to be more of a nuisance with my voice because of the style prerequisites,” he says. “I believe that it definitely shows the distinction of what I do with the band versus… Read more »
It’s not FELICITY’s “Last Christmas” by any means, as they have released a cover of the Wham! classic just in time for the holidays. The single is out via Zodhiac Records and takes a grittier approach to the jolly, poppy track that the late George Michael put his mark on. Guitarist Drew Rapier says they wanted to put out a cover of their favorite Christmas song as a gift for their fans. “It’s one that we’ve always played acoustically at Christmas parties or for our families. We challenged ourselves to create a version of the song that is unique to… Read more »
In the ever-evolving landscape of alternative music in 2023, Mike’s Dead stands out as a rising force, blending genre, shattering boundaries, and creating a distinct sonic experience across his new EP, REBIRTH. While the collection takes on a life of its own through a heavy-laden sound collage, Mike’s Dead shares the 2023 albums that influenced him this year. The past year has undeniably marked a milestone for Mike’s Dead. From sharing stages with the horror-metal behemoths Ice Nine Kills to gearing up for two exclusive EP release parties on December 15 and 16, presented by Louder Than Life and Sonic Temple,… Read more »
Who can forget the thrill of unearthing new music during the wild era of illegal downloads on Limewire or Frostwire? Or the excitement of tirelessly page hopping across Myspace profiles only to stop once you’d stumbled upon who you were certain would be the next greatest underground artist? Ahh, the good ‘ole days, a golden period. Fortunately, discovering new music isn’t as challenging these days. Especially with idobi Radio by your side *wink wink*. Somewhere in the depths of a muggy basement or a beatdown garage, the next greatest artist is crafting, writing, and recording—chronicling the soundtrack of the next… Read more »
Killjoys, make some noise! Action figures of the Danger Days era of My Chemical Romance are out via BrooklynVegan, in partnership with ReAction Figures. The release features the band’s personas in the concept universe: Gerard Way as “Party Poison,” Ray Toro as “Jet Star,” Mikey Way as “Kobra Kid,” and Frank Iero as “Fun Ghoul.” Each comes with a matching ray gun and is sold individually or as a four-pack with prices ranging from $20-$75. The 2010 LP was the act’s final, original full-length album before they disbanded in 2013. The apocalyptic poppy-punk sound was a major departure from the… Read more »
It’s been a decade since the Punk Goes series turned its attention towards Christmas in seriously heartwarming fashion. So, we ranked it!
It’s never a bad time to discover a new band or artist. Somewhere out there, in either a basement, garage, or make-shift studio, a group of people are sitting around writing songs and deciding to start a new band. You never know which one of those artists might just be the next biggest thing in the world. It is our job, here at idobi Radio, to find these acts and expose them to you. Of course, you’ll always see us covering the mainstay acts like My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, or Paramore. However, all of those bands were once… Read more »
When We Were Young Fest is ready for another run. With the announcements of next year’s dates on October 19 and 20, the stacked lineup has fans excited with the number of acts performing iconic albums. From Cobra Starship, Hey Monday, Millionaires to Fall Out Boy, 3OH!3, and more, there will be a ton of tunes that audiences are stoked to hear live (maybe even for the first time!) Here are 15 songs we’re dying to hear at When We Were Young 2024. 1. The Sharpest Lives — My Chemical Romance With a noticeable opening heavy bass line, the fourth… Read more »
Welcome to the final installment of idobi Radio’s Best Albums of 2023. With so many incendiary records released this year, crafting this list was incredibly challenging to say the least. From break-out acts, to legendary mainstays, we were gifted with so many fantastic collections of music in 2023. Join us in taking a trip down memory lane of the last year and reminisce over the memories made along the way. If you are just now joining, make sure to go back and take a peak at our Best Albums Of 2023 Volumes 1 and 2. And fear not. In the… Read more »
Let’s kick off with Donald Trump’s legal tango in Colorado, where he dances away with a court win. It’s like watching a reality show, but the stakes are actual democracy, and the drama is disappointingly real. Moving on to the Capitol, where Congress miraculously avoided a government shutdown. It’s like watching a group of toddlers successfully bake a cake – messy, surprising, and you’re just relieved the house didn’t burn down. And then, there’s Joe Biden, hitting 81. In the White House, that’s less ‘elder statesman’ and more ‘antique with experience’. It’s like your grandfather running a marathon – impressive,… Read more »
