Better Love is a trio who consistently craft beautifully forged and immensely catchy songs that will soon put them at the forefront of the indie-pop scene. Today they have unveiled their debut album I Don’t Want To Make It Hurt via Secret Friends Music Group. Upon first listen, it is palpable that the collection of songs are more than just an album. A journey through the human experience, the effort showcases the group’s ability to connect to the vulnerability and yearning for growth that lives inside all of us. Singer and multi-instrumentalist Jackie Heuser, guitarist Brad Harvey, and drummer Kay… Read more »
New York punk outfit Bad Luck. surprised their fans today with their new single, “Turn It Off.” As the opening track of their upcoming EP, Books On Tape, the song opens with aggressive acoustic guitar strums and Dominick Fox’s frantic vocal delivery. This deliciously manic introduction opens up into a full-band arrangement that is just as cathartic and energetic. With a chord progression reminiscent of The Menzingers and Jimmy Eat World, “Turn It Off” is thrilling enough to get anyone on their feet and into the pit. Books On Tape, being released via Take This To Your Heart Records, marks… Read more »
Yellowcard celebrated the 20th anniversary of their iconic album Ocean Avenue with a sold out show at New York’s Pier 17, and it was life-affirming, emotional and so wonderful.
A project that has always been infectiously close to our hearts, The Rocket Summer is a staple in the indie power-pop world. Bryce Avary is the brain behind all things creative. He is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. It is easy to say that he is a unique talent we only come across every now and then. Eight albums deep into his journey, the project is still shining bright. Amidst his headlining tour this summer with support from hellogoodbye and The Juliana Theory, The Rocket Summer stopped into the idobi Studio for a special live performance. Watch as he… Read more »
Hot Milk are back today with another intrinsic single and music video for their latest effort, “BLOODSTREAM“. The British alt-pop duo have delivered an explosive song, coming in as the third release off of their upcoming album A CALL TO THE VOID. The album is slated to drop on August 25th and so far the band has dropped “HORROR SHOW“, and “PARTY ON MY DEATHBED” to give fans a proper taste of what’s to come. If you dig what you hear, you can pre-order the new record here. “BLOODSTREAM” is definitely showcasing a departure in sonic soundscape compared to the… Read more »
Arguably the most popular supergroup in the world right now, boygenius has announced a brand new string of headlining fall shows today. The trio will hit two iconic venues including Madison Square Garden in New York City on October 2nd and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Halloween. 100 gecs, Muna, Sloppy Jane, and Samia will provide support on select dates. The dates also see the band performing in Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, and New Haven, CT in September. Pre-sales for tickets kick off tomorrow, July 12th at 10am local time, and tickets for the general public go on… Read more »
Florida-based band 408 is back with an explosion of fiery pop-punk bangers. Generational, is a collection of songs you would find playing in the background of your favorite early-2000s coming-of-age movie. Including their beloved TikTok single, “We Don’t Get High Like We Used To,” the EP proves that they are more than content creators. They are artists in their own right, blending the goofy energy and relatable lyrics of blink-182. Their influence glimmers through every track. A standout track on the EP is “Carousel,” which highlights a surprisingly Midwest emo sound. It’s an emotional end to the project about being left… Read more »
Following the success of their latest single/video release for “Love At First Sight,” LANY has issued the next preview of their forthcoming album, i really really hope so, in the form of “Alonica.” The track immediately strikes a chord with its mesmerizing melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and distinctive blend of electronic and indie-pop elements. “Alonica” is the second single pulled from the group’s anticipated full-length, which is set to release on September 29. From the soft opening notes and vocalist Paul Jason Klein’s alluring delivery, “Alonica” draws you in with its lush synth, serene guitar work, and delicate layers. The song… Read more »
The Dangerous Summer is taking part in New Music Friday with a reimagined rendition of their song “Fuck Them All.” Originally released on their EP All That Is Left Of The Blue Sky, the new version takes the form of a lively piano ballad. Incorporating the song’s original guitar swells and AJ Perdomo’s powerful vocal performance, the stripped-down arrangement gives the lyrics more space to shine. “Fuck Them All” is about saying goodbye to the negative voices around you and taking your moment when you can. Perdomo shares the reasoning behind wanting to reimagine this track, exclusively with idobi Radio. … Read more »
It is the best day of the year for swifties. Taylor Swift finally released Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) today. Originally released in 2010 when Swift was 18 years old, she has now revisited the songs thirteen years later at 32. Perhaps her most personal album, Swift is the sole songwriter credited on the entire album. The first time around, she wrote the full record by herself over the course of two years while touring to promote her 2008 album, Fearless. The album was inspired by Taylor Swift’s transition from adolescence to adulthood. Consisting of songs mostly written about her confrontation… Read more »
