Avril Lavigne is being sued by two songwriters who claim that her hit “Girlfriend” sounds like a track their American power pop band recorded in the ’70s. Tommy Dunbar, the founder of the Rubinoos, filed the suit in California’s Northern Federal District Court in San Francisco on July 2. The suit alleges that “Girlfriend” bears striking similarities to the Rubinoos’ song “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend,” co-written by Dunbar and former Rubinoos’ road manager James Gangwer, and released by Beserkley Records in 1978. The lawsuit also names as defendants Lavigne’s publishing company, Avril Lavigne Publishing, and the co-writer of “Girlfriend,”… Read more »
Merchants are describing this year’s holiday-season sales as a roller-coaster ride. That could hardly be said about the full-year sales experience. At least a roller coaster offers the contrast of intermittent highs and lows. Album sales started with one long rise toward a hopeful tally for the first eight months of 2004, followed by a steep decline that stole back most of the year’s advances in just a few weeks, as if a thrill ride had been designed by a party pooper who did not fully grasp the concept. But maybe a better analogy – as Ludacris replaces Jay-Z and… Read more »
Rob Zombie has put the finishing touches on The Sinister Urge, the follow-up to his 1999 album, American Music Made To Strip By. “I’m all done,” Zombie says of the release, due from Geffen Records October 30. Zombie tells LAUNCH that he took a completely different approach to this album compared to past efforts. “I tried to make a rock record that was like what I remember from the ’70s in the sense that it’s all live. We brought in an orchestra, horn sections, the whole thing, and did it all live. So it’s just a big giant record. Usually… Read more »
It’s Friday so you know what that means! idobi Radio is back with our Fresh 5 picks of the week. You can count on us to bring you all the latest and greatest new music in the Pop-Punk, Metal, Alternative, and Indie Rock world. This week we have hot new releases from artists like AVOID, NOAHFINNCE, and more! Whether you need something to scream at the top of your lungs in the car, something to calm your nerves after a long day, or something for your pregame party— We’ve got you covered. These songs are hand-picked by our music-loving experts.… Read more »
Halloween season is upon us! One of the most festive ways to get in the spirit is with a playlist that embodies the haunts, chills, thrills, and spooks that await us in October. Here are 15 essential spooky rock songs to get your Halloween playlist started. Misfits — “Scream!” The Misfits have been unprecedented pioneers of the horror punk genre since the 1970s with their immaculate blend of horror-themed lyrics, imagery, and wardrobe. Any of their songs can be considered vital for your Halloween playlist. This just happens to be a top track and personal favorite. AFI — “Halloween” In… Read more »
Halsey live debuted their new single “Ego” on the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards stage on September 11. Not only was she totally giving Freaky Friday Pink Slip energy, but also had a special guest as part of the girl garage rock band: Måneskin bassist Victoria De Angelis. On Twitter/X, Halsey shared, “My dream 90s garage rock band for EGO at the @vmas 4 dolls in a dollhouse. I’m so proud of this whole performance and I built every detail of it myself because I was determined to go up there and have FUN. AND I DID.” Check out the… Read more »
Following the release of summer singles “Lost In Space,” “Take Me Back,” and “Chasing Low Vibrations,” Foster The People has officially released their fourth studio album, Paradise State Of Mind, via Atlantic Records. This marks the indie rock sensation’s first full album drop since 2017’s Sacred Hearts Club, featuring hit single “Sit Next To Me.” Across its 11 tracks, Paradise State Of Mind is widely inspired by the 1970s, notably infused with a range of jazz, gospel, and Motown. While Foster The People returns to the indie scene with their beloved ethereal vocals and sultry synth tones, they have matured… Read more »
Ryan Woods is the kind of artist who can turn a sub-par day into a bright and shining one just through his music. He possesses the rare qualities of a pop star, evident in his charismatic performance style, bold fashion, and suave swagger. Don’t be fooled by his mainstream exterior; everything he does contains hints of an indie/alt edge that snagged the attention of Fearless Records and got him signed to their global roster this year. His latest release, “Garden,” is a milestone single that marks a fresh era for Ryan‘s pop music trajectory. It’s his first release under the… Read more »
Foster The People are offering nostalgia-inducing indie bops all summer long. Today, the group shared their new single, “Take Me Back.” The band says, “This is a song about returning to innocence and feeling joy again.” “‘Cause I’m always moving forward/But a part of me is always waving back at my past life/Letting all my dreams take me downstream/And bring me that much closer to the good times/Fall in love with yourself again/Like we did when we were children,” vocalist Mark Foster sings. Check out the visuals for the funky track below. The track comes from Foster The People‘s forthcoming… Read more »
The Cab are back! The band has posted a short video featuring a snippet of a new track called “Running Late,” which will appear on the group’s upcoming record. In the video taken from the studio and posted to their social platforms on Monday, April 29, fans can hear frontman Alex DeLeon’s vocals accompanied by a gospel-style choir singing. “This has been both the hardest and most rewarding album we have written,” the band explains of the song’s meaning in the post’s caption. “So much has happened in our lives. Smooth skies and turbulence. Love and loss. Fears and fight.… Read more »
