It’s that time of year when we all look back on the albums that served as the soundtrack to the last 12 months. With so many incredible releases in 2023, it was pretty tricky to narrow down our most beloved releases. idobi Radio had too many favorites to pack into one list, so today, we are unveiling our Best Albums Of 2023 Volume 1! We simply weren’t capable of ranking these albums. Instead, we chose to give them all equal praise and list them based on the release date. Additionally, this list does not include EPs or reimagined albums (those… Read more »
Detroit’s own alternative act on the rise, UNWELL, launched into their new era with their debut album Trial & Error, accompanied by a new visualizer for their track “Leaves.” Lead singer Matt Copley described how the song fully encompasses the band’s relationship with the fall season. “This is a breakup/heartache song all wrapped up in a metaphor about autumn,” he says. “There’s a lot of beauty in this song the way it compares a relationship to the autumn leaves changing and dying, growing cold, etc. There’s a sense of longing for what you had even though it’s long past. We… Read more »
Columbus’ premier cinematic rock outfit Starset officially announced they will be hitting the road in 2024 with an all-new live experience, Immersion: The Final Chapter. Beginning in early April in Nashville and concluding in mid-May in Chicago, this live show will reveal more storylines from previous demonstrations, of course, focusing on their trademark dystopian futuristic narrative. Earlier today, the ensemble shared a tour teaser trailer outlining an astronaut in a rocket hurdling through the atmosphere. The Instagram caption reads, “It begins. And it ends. Now.” On top of announcing a major U.S. tour, lead vocalist Dustin Bates is also poised… Read more »
Laura Jane Grace, founder of Against Me!, just announced she’s releasing a new solo record, Hole In My Head. It might be her birthday today, but she is definitely the one giving fans a gift, as she is also heading out on a tour beginning in March and dropped a brand-new music video for the album’s title track. The album will be out on February 16, 2024, via Polyvinyl Record Co. and can be pre-ordered here. Depicting a traditional, monotonous 9-5 job, the music video sees the main character breaking outside of a normal routine, literally. Over uplifting guitar strums,… Read more »
Celebrated pop-punk group Four Year Strong has made their triumphant return with their latest sonic effort, “Dead End Friend.” Marking their first new music of the year and following the re-recorded release of their breakout album Enemy Of The World, which quickly became a staple of the Warped Tour scene upon its release in 2010, “Dead End Friend” showcases the quintet at their prime. “Dead End Friend” not only highlights Four Year Strong’s signature blend of punk, hardcore, and pop-punk elements that seamlessly weave together across the track, but it also serves as a reminder of the group’s effortless prowess.… Read more »
Our favorite feminist musician/TikTok sensation, Jax, has tied the knot with her photographer partner-turned-husband, Brave Gregg. Their enchanting journey to marriage began when they got engaged on December 31, 2022, and was celebrated in a heartfelt wedding ceremony in Scottsdale, AZ, this past weekend, on Saturday, November 4. This joyous occasion, brimming with love and music, was exclusively featured in PEOPLE Magazine, with enchanting wedding day photos courtesy of Adam Kent. Adding a unique note to the celebration, idobi Radio‘s very own Fish of Gone Fishkin graced the event as a special guest and set the reception’s rhythm as the… Read more »
On November 5, Slipknot shared a message on their social media platforms sharing that they departed ways with drummer Jay Weinberg. However, hours after their initial statement, the post was taken down. Initially, the post read: “We would like to thank Jay Weinberg for his dedication and passion over the past ten years. No one can ever replace Joey Jordison’s original sound, style or energy, but Jay honored Joey’s parts and contributed to the last three albums and we, the band, and the fans appreciate it.But as ever, slipknot is intent on evolving. the band has decided to make a… Read more »
Coming off the inevitable high of their eagerly-awaited new collection, The Fear Of Fear, which saw its official release courtesy of Rise Records/Pale Chord on November 2, Spiritbox has extended their creative expression through a series of arrestingly cinematic music videos to coincide with the release. In honor of their latest release, The Fear Of Fear, Spiritbox began with the release of “Ultraviolet” on November 2, swiftly followed by “Angel Eyes” on November 3. And just this past weekend, on November 4, fans were gifted with the awe-inspiring video for “Too Close / Too Late.” Read more: Here’s What All-American… Read more »
Following their extensive tour with Shinedown and Papa Roach throughout October, Spiritbox is beginning the month of November with the release of their new EP The Fear of Fear and a video, too. The group just dropped “Ultraviolet,” a modern heavy rock hit, with a reflective–literally–new music video. The video sees lead vocalist Courtney LaPlante in a mirrored bodysuit and glitter-strewn hair walking through a dark warehouse, but still shimmering when hitting small rays of light. Check out the full music video for “Ultraviolet” below. This isn’t the only new visualizer Spiritbox fans have to look forward to, as this… Read more »
Believe it or not, Paramore‘s self-titled album celebrated its 10th anniversary in April of this year. What better way to celebrate an entire decade of “Ain’t It Fun” and “Still Into You” than getting the record on vinyl? Today, the band reissued 2013’s Paramore with a double vinyl. The orange and pink variant is currently available for pre-order for $36.98. Orders will be officially released on January 5, 2024. Consider this an early Christmas gift to yourself or a way to celebrate the new year with your favorite fellow Paramore fan. Of course, it’s so worth it to be able… Read more »
