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Arankai Announces Sophomore Album ‘The Shape of Blue’


Metal artist Arankai has officially announced that his sophomore album The Shape Of Blue is coming via Hopeless Records on October 30. Excitingly, he also revealed a new single from the LP, “I Hope It Hurts,” a high-energy, raw anthem that makes the future of the genre look bright. The artist notes of the album, “‘The Shape of Blue,’ like its predecessor ‘A Portrait of Red,’ covers a range of human experiences: rebellion, pride, sacrifice, to name a few that stick out. I tend to draw from personal experiences, but with this particular record I found myself writing songs that… Read more »

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Arankai & buffalo_farm Unveil “Helter Skelter”


While on his current headlining tour, rising metal artist Arankai has unleashed his new single “Helter Skelter,” featuring buffalo_farm. The artist shares, “I started Arankai by blending trap elements with metal, and I wanted to revisit that sound with a new spin. For this song, all I wanted to do was deliver raw expression. We didn’t follow any rules, we just made a song that sounds like an explosive experience from start to finish. I’m beyond excited with how it turned out, I think a lot of people will enjoy the uninhibited creativity here.” Check out Arankai’s tour run below… Read more »

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Arankai is “Playing God” On New Single


Rising rocker and TikTok phenom Arankai has unleashed his powerful new single “Playing God.” The new release arrives following his first single of the year, “Choke,” and the arrival of his debut album, A Portrait Of Red, last year via Hopeless Records. Arankai shares of the new release, “A f*** you anthem with fight riffs and sick hooks. Some people will come into your life and take the best of you, take you on a 10-city-tour of hurt by the time they’re through with you. But those people deserve to be left behind and forgotten. They are not worth the… Read more »

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Nova Twins to Arankai: 10 New Songs You Need To Hear This Week


If you’re hitting the road to Warped Tour like we are at idobi Radio, queue up these 10 new songs—built for the open highway and perfect for turning up loud in celebration of pride and punk. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? Nova Twins — “Anxiety” (Doechii Cover) Ahead of the release of Parasites & Butterflies, due out on August 29, Nova Twins performed a Spotify Singles Series set. Here, they offered… Read more »

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Catch Your Breath Reveals “Red Alert” Video & Drops New Record


Catch Your Breath has officially revealed their brand-new record, Not Broken Enough, and alongside the full LP, the hard rockers have also unveiled the new music video for “Red Alert.” Of their new single, Catch Your Breath says, “‘Red Alert’ is about that moment you catch on to their little games. When you decide to keep your mouth shut, wait, and watch them trip over their own traps.” Speaking on the project, the band says, “‘Not Broken Enough’ is for anyone exhausted by a world that constantly lets them down, who wakes up to the same cycle of disappointment every day but still shows up… Read more »

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If Not For Me Reveals New Record ‘Where The Light Begins To Fade’


The day has finally arrived! If Not For Me has revealed their new album, Where The Light Begins To Fade, out via Thriller Records. Featuring singles “Novocaine,” “Unholy,” “Lie Awake,” and more, this marks the most personal release for the rising alternative metal act. Frontman Patrick Glover shares, “Making ‘Where The Light Begins To Fade’ was a very new experience for me. It felt like I had to approach songwriting very differently than ever before. This was the first time we had to write and record an album in between heavy touring. This was the first time we tried writing songs… Read more »

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DeathbyRomy to Blnko: New Songs To Listen To In July


The dog days of summer are here, and these new tunes are perfectly cool. For your tropical vacations and poolside hangs, we’ve got the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped in July. From Arankai to lolitslea and beyond, these new songs will be your favorite new listens this month. Arankai — “Meant To Live” (Switchfoot Cover) Metal artist Arankai just dropped his own cover of Switchfoot’s “Meant To Live” for Hopeless Records’ Songs That Saved My Life. The artist shared, “’Meant To Live’ was my gateway to rock music, and I’m honored that I get to… Read more »

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Catch Your Breath Unleashes Heartbreak Anthem “Rewind”


This summer absolutely belongs to Catch Your Breath…and we’re not mad about it at all! The band just revealed their new single, “Rewind,” via Thriller Records. The thrilling single, no pun intended, is set to appear on their upcoming record, Not Broken Enough, due on August 28. The band explains, “There is a quiet, heavy storm that comes after you realize you gave your entire soul to someone who never truly cared. ‘Rewind’ is our anthem for the broken, the hollowed-out, and the moments we wish we could take back.” Check out the new track below. Catch Your Breath is… Read more »

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Blnko to UnityTX: New Songs To Listen To in February


February is when things start getting real, and you’re no longer shaking off the exhaustion of the holiday season. From heavy, chest-rattling new songs to melodic gut punches and indie tracks that linger, these are the best new alternative, metal, rock, and indie songs worth your time right now. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. Differences — “Void” Brace for impact because Differences are about to become your favorite new metal/metalcore band! Comprised of Sean-Anthony Todd (vocals), Gene Ramirez (guitar), Levi Henderson (electric bass guitar), and Nicholas Brandon Miller (drums), the… Read more »

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The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus’ Ronnie Winter Clarifies Anti-Trump Statement


The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus vocalist Ronnie Winter recently posted a video on Instagram calling out Christians who voted for Trump. After the news spread in the alternative industry and ruffled a few feathers, Winter, a proud Christian, clarified his initial statement to reflect that his religion is one of love. The artist initially stated in his first video, “What’s up? Ronnie from Red Jumpsuit here. Just doing a quick little PSA. I thought I was pretty clear about all this stuff in 2020. As you notice on my Instagram, I did not remove any of that stuff from the Stay… Read more »

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