Today is a big day for Destroy Boys fans. Not only did the band release their brand new album Funeral Soundtrack #4, and on it is also a very cool collab. New track “You Hear Yes” features the raw, rage-fueled sonics of both Mannequin Pussy and Scowl—two prominent acts in the hardcore and punk scenes. The lyrics describe what every woman and non-binary person know all too well. The artists sing, “I’m sick of being stared when I’m alone/I’m sick of being scared on my walk home/I’m sick of being trapped by what you impose/You hear yes, when I say… Read more »
Basically, 2024 is the year of Mannequin Pussy. The Philadelphia band released their fourth studio record I Got Heaven on March 1 via Epitaph Records and have been on the move ever since. The band is currently touring the U.S. right now before hopping across the pond to play in Europe and the UK this summer. Excitingly, if you didn’t grab tickets for their spring dates, Mannequin Pussy just added new U.S. dates for the fall. The new tour dates begin on September 26 in New Haven at Toad’s Place and end on October 26 at Tampa’s The Orpheum. Margaritas… Read more »
With less than a month to go before Mannequin Pussy officially drop their eagerly-awaited fourth studio album, I Got Heaven, arriving on March 1 via Epitaph Records, the four-piece have released their Buffy The Vampire Slayer-inspired new single, “Nothing Like.” In this latest offering, the band seamlessly melds their trademark indie essence with sugary-sweet punk, crafting a dynamic soundscape that encapsulates the fervent longing for youthful romance. Delving into the precarious realm where infatuation overpowers reason, “Nothing Like” is propelled by frontwoman Marisa Dabice‘s evocative vocal delivery, transitioning from a tender croon to a powerful crescendo laden with the raw… Read more »
Mannequin Pussy has announced their 2024 North American tour to support their forthcoming album, I Got Heaven. The record drops on March 1 courtesy of Epitaph, with the tour commencing in April. The announcement brings a new track from the album, “Sometimes,” and a visualizer video. Read more: Starset Announces Spring 2021 U.S. Tour, Immersion: The Final Chapter Frontwoman Marisa Dabice says that their latest single is a battle between what you desire: “It is a song about the struggle of feeling a deep new for one’s independence while at the same time accepting that you are longing for someone… Read more »
What’s more punk than performing in a cornfield? Nothing! Mannequin Pussy is back and better than ever, treating fans to their deliciously rebellious single, “I Got Heaven.” Juxtaposing their angsty screaming vocals with melodic guitar leads, the song references religion in the context of its hypocrisy, and finding god within your own life and body. Alongside “I Got Heaven” comes its music video, which is just as unique as the track. From images of cows and hay, to a family of farmers running to escape the band’s chaos, the visuals highlight Mannequin Pussy’s disillusionment with organized religion in an evocative… Read more »
We’re back with Fresh 5, your weekly guide to the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, and indie music! Every week, we at idobi will spotlight 5 fresh new releases hand-selected by our music-loving staff that are making waves—delivering you the cutting-edge sounds you need to hear straight from the artists shaping the scene. Tune in to idobi Radio to catch these must-hear tracks and more. Plus, you can download the FREE idobi App to discover new music every.single.day. This week from new Waterparks to Young Rising Sons, here are 5 fresh tracks you NEED to be listening to on… Read more »
Presented by Run For Cover Records and The Bowery, Something In The Way Fest is set to relaunch at the beginning of 2025 with an outstanding lineup infused with emo and alternative artists. Headlined by slowdive, Balance And Composure, Soccer Mommy, and American Football, the festival will take place in Boston, MA, on February 1 and 2, 2025, at Roadrunner. Marking its return since its inaugural year in 2016, the festival will feature two stages and promises “No Overlapping Sets,” (!!!) ensuring fans can experience every performance without missing a moment. Sharing in the excitement of the festival’s return, slowdive… Read more »
InVogue Records boasts a wide array of amazing artists including Diva Bleach, Boys Of Fall, In Her Own Words, Mouth Culture, and beyond. Today, the Findlay, Ohio-based label added thrilling metal artists Advents to its roster. Additionally, Advents launched their label debut track and accompanying music video, “Liminal.” Formed in 2020, the New York City-based band notes, “‘Liminal’ delves into a conflicted mental state where you find yourself torn between two choices. You’re stuck in what is best described as liminal space, struggling to break free. As you grapple between these choices, it may be easier to wander into the… Read more »
Militarie Gun has teamed up with Manchester Orchestra to rework their track, “My Friends Are Having A Hard Time.” The collaboration is off of the fast-rising Los Angeles group’s incoming EP, Life Under The Sun, and comes out on January 26 via Loma Vista. The collection is comprised of five tracks plus features Bully’s Alicia Bognanno, Mannequin Pussy, and a NOFX cover. Read more: So What?! Music Fest Announces Lineup Featuring Underoath, Skillet, & More Everyone needs some East Coast emo edge, and the union between both acts highlights the versatility of Militarie Gun. The indie rockers break down the… Read more »
Softcult return on this beautiful December morning to gift fans with a brand new song, “Heaven.” A classically shoegaze-drenched tune, the duo comprised of twins Mercedes and Phoenix Arn-Horn add exciting elements of grunge rock and alternative indie into parts of the effort. Carried by gloomy verses and restrained vocals, the instrumentation explodes into something more cacophonous in the chorus. A song exploring the narrative of overcoming dysmorphia, it paints the picture of the idealistic utopian future that the two wish to soon be a reality. Speaking on “Heaven”, Softcult shared, “This song describes a world where everyone is accepted for… Read more »
