PHOTOS: Taking Back Sunday in Paris
idobi photographer Gaëlle Pitrel got the chance to attend Taking Back Sunday’s press conference in Paris, France on February 22nd before their show at La Flèche d’Or that night.
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idobi photographer Gaëlle Pitrel got the chance to attend Taking Back Sunday’s press conference in Paris, France on February 22nd before their show at La Flèche d’Or that night.
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[imgfull] [/imgfull] Josh is stoked on A$AP Rocky’s new album and once you hear the latest episode of First Person, you will be too. Not to mention we’ll hear new tracks from Sun City, Cold War Kids, and Gentleman Hall. It’s almost too much our music loving hearts to handle. [Episode Removed, August 7, 2020]
Life comes at you fast and music news can break even quicker. With all the announcements that happen in a single day, it’s easy to lose track of who’s releasing what, when your favorite artists are hitting the road, and all the mayhem that happens in between. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered. Every week we keep track of the latest in new releases so that you don’t have to—from artists who are just starting to make their mark in the business, to scene staples with so much more to deliver. This week, we heard singles from a plethora… Read more »
Guest: BandLab Artist of the Month, When The Sun Sets Plus: the recent Israel-Gaza conflict took a grim turn as Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, initiated an attack of unparalleled magnitude last Saturday. This offensive is labeled the most devastating Israel has seen in the last half-century. Tragically, over 900 lives in Israel have been lost. Concurrently, the Palestinian territories, including Gaza and the West Bank, report nearly 687 casualties. In a twist of international espionage and politics, former President Donald Trump’s previous sharing of classified intelligence with Russian officials has been spotlighted, especially in light of the recent Hamas… Read more »
Sublime wrapped an absolutely incredible idobi session with their magnum opus, “Santeria.” After performing two new tracks from their latest full-length effort, Until The Sun Explodes, the band returned to their roots with the song that has transcended generations. Sublime performed three songs in total during their idobi session— The title track from their record and recent #1 alternative radio hit, “Until The Sun Explodes,” a fan-favorite B-side, “Can’t Miss You,” and now the legendary “Santeria.” A one, two, three punch from a band that has made itself a household name over the last several decades. Though the band has… Read more »
The dog days of summer call for some absolute bangers from the alternative world. Luckily, year after year, some of the most beloved acts in rock and emo unleashed dazzling LPs in the month of July to keep our playlists in tip-top shape. From Sublime‘s 1996 self-titled and My Chemical Romance‘s debut, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, all the way to Pierce The Veil‘s Collide With The Sky and Jimmy Eat World‘s Bleed American, these 40 album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. Every Time I Die — From Parts Unknown… Read more »
Sublime stopped by the brand new idobi Studios in Santa Monica for a special idobi Session performance, bringing together the band’s next chapter and one of the most recognizable songs in alternative music history. The session features performances of “Can’t Miss You,” the band’s latest fan-favorite single from their new era, and “Until The Sun Explodes,” the title track from Sublime’s forthcoming album. The song has already made a major impact on alternative radio, reaching No. 1 on the Mediabase Alternative radio chart and No. 1 on Billboard Alternative Airplay. The idobi Session captures Sublime at a moment bridging legacy and future. With Jakob… Read more »
Zac Farro isn’t done with his Operator era. After releasing his dazzling solo record in 2025, he’s sharing a new version, Operator – Live In Studio, on July 17 via Congrats Records. And ahead of the LP release, he showcased the live version of the title track. Be prepared to be whisked away to an immersive, groovy world that only an exquisite artist like Farro could build. Farro says, “Translating ‘Operator’ to a live setting was a crucial part of sharing the album for me, I wanted every moment of the record to shine. There is nothing quite like the… Read more »
GAYLE is back and better than ever. The “abcdefu” singer just revealed that her debut full album, Observing Chaos, is arriving later in 2026. To kick off an exciting new album cycle, GAYLE, aka 22-year-old Taylor Gayle Rutherfurd, is blasting onto your playlist with “junebug!” today. The artist shares, “Everyone in my family’s birthdays are in June (including mine)… and duh, Pride Month! So every year the whole month is a continuous party. This song was made to withstand all things fun, exciting, and tiring. It’s for when you’re getting ready to go out, it’s on while you’re out doing… Read more »
