While on the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, Chase Petra has revealed A Terrible Ennui, a vital trio of songs that discuss the plight of being a human…the good, bad, and ugly. Chase Petra shared on Instagram, “Growing up – back when depression first got its grubby hands on me – I used to lament about all of the terrible feelings I felt, mostly to my dad. I asked him how I could possibly feel so bad even in the absence of any ‘real’ hardship (whatever that means). He would reply, ‘You’re suffering a terrible ennui,’ and then he’d laugh.… Read more »
Chase Petra returns today with a brand new indie pop track, “Soda Pop.” The new tune follows “405” as the second single from her upcoming EP, A Terrible Ennui, out June 6. Chase Petra is known to deliver earnest, relatable lyricism over catchy guitar riffs and “Soda Pop” is no different. “I had been rudely reminded of the fact that my femininity would always outclass my humanity in terms of how the world interacts with my body. I’ve been really lucky in my career as a musician to have worked in largely queer spaces, which have always made me feel… Read more »
Warped Tour 2026 lineup announcements are coming in hot! In addition to the three cities—Washington, D.C., Long Beach, and Orlando—that the festival visited in 2025, Warped is expanding its footprint beyond the U.S., adding stops in Montréal, Québec, and Mexico City and extending the run into August and September. Read more: 15 Artist Predictions That Could Headline Warped Tour 2026 Artist announcements continue today with Chase Petra, All Time Low, Drop Dead, Gorgeous, Emery, San Venus, Guilt Trip, and more joining the roster. This year’s Warped Tour stops include Washington, D.C., at the RFK Campus festival grounds on June 13-14;… Read more »
Chase Petra embraces the theatrical flair of William Shakespeare as they dive into their new album, Lullabies For Dogs. “Not only is William Shakespeare arguably the most celebrated writer of all time, but he regularly got a little bit silly with it,” the band shares. While channeling Shakespeare’s balance of humor and heartbreak, the group explores how his wit, emotional depth, and cultural legacy continue to shape their songwriting and pop culture at large. As titans in their own right, Chase Petra draws from the bard’s timeless duality, crafting songs that both sting and soothe with a modern edge. “Away,… Read more »
Chase Petra has finally revealed their sophomore album, Lullabies For Dogs via Wax Bodega. Featuring singles “A Bug’s Life,” Centrifugal Force,” and “Have Faith, Horatio,” this indie-rock band has proved that they did not come to play on this new record. The band says on Instagram, “I’m feeling a little lost for words when it comes to this release. That’s pretty rare too, I’ve got a lot to say. My proof is the songs themselves.” They continue, “Thank you for letting Chase Petra be a part of our lives. Thank you for taking care of us. Thank you for believing… Read more »
Chase Petra is gearing up to release their new album Lullabies For Dogs, which is due out on March 7 via Wax Bodega. Today, the group shared a sliver of what’s to come with “A Bug’s Life,” which is preceded by the single “Centrifugal Force.” The quirky, twangy track is delightful and perfectly full of rage. Chase Petra’s upcoming sophomore full-length isn’t just a want, it’s a true necessity for some musical catharsis. The band notes, “‘A Bug’s Life’ is about not being the bigger person. It is about the moments in which violence could be the answer. It’s about… Read more »
When the going gets tough, your friends have your back. In n the case of Enter Shikari, Chase Petra are those friends! The electrifying punk-goes-synthpop project announced that their original tour openers, Cassyette, are no longer able to join them on their North American run. Luckily, Chase Petra is stepping in for all of these dates. The band almost done will step in for Enter Shikari’s show in Guadalajara, Mexico. The band took to Instagram to share the news. “Unfortunately, Cassyette is no longer able to join us in your country for the shows this September,” Enter Shikari writes. “Happily,… Read more »
South Arcade is back with a new music video for “DEADMEAT,” and you just might be able to hear it on the idobi Radio Summer School tour, which is running through the end of July. The bright pop-tinged track is accompanied by a video game-animated music video with a totally cute modern love story with a perfectly Y2K aesthetic. The band says, “We went into writing wanting to tell a sort of modern Romeo and Juliet story (but with a less depressing ending), and we left with ‘DEADMEAT.’ It has this reckless optimism about it where the two characters’ worlds… Read more »
Winona Fighter just kicked off their run on the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, and they’re also treating fans to new tunes along the way. The punk trio just launched their new video for “Bombs Away,” a song that was originally released back in May. The band says, “We were so stoked to be able to debut ‘Bombs Away’ at Rockville this past May. We couldn’t believe, even though we had surprise-released this song, the crowd was singing and moshing along like it had been a long-time fan favorite. Giving fans camcorders to film their experience was [the] icing on… Read more »
Games We Play is gearing up for his run on the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, kicking off in late June. And to add to the excitement, the artist, aka Emmyn Calleiro, revealed that his new album, I Wish I Never Quit, is set to arrive on September 18 via Nettwerk. “I Wish I Never Quit is the first album I can say I wrote all the words to. I’ve always been embarrassed about my writing, but I became so detached to this band I’ve been doing my whole life, that I told myself the only way I could make… Read more »
