UNFD has another dazzling act on their stacked roster with the recent signing of New Haven metalcore/synthwave artist Dreamwake. The rising quartet made their label debut with single, “Heatwave,” which features a unique blend of saxophone action, heavy riffs, soaring pop-punk vocals, and raw screams. The band says, “‘Heatwave’ is about that feeling of nostalgia when you look back on life and realize things will never be the same. It’s about those moments when you’re stuck in the same place but everything around you feels different, and you can’t help but long for how things used to be.” Dreamwake shares, “The… Read more »
Great Good Fine Ok is back with another dazzling indie track, and this time, they have very special guest Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness. “Let’s Talk” is a glistening, raw tune from the always awe-inspiring indie duo. The track is preceded by “Better Without You,” and will appear on the group’s forthcoming EP SEVEN, out on January 24 via Nettwerk. McMahon‘s beloved, nostalgia-inducing vocals effortlessly intertwine with the bright synths and ethereal sonics fans have come to adore from Great Good Fine Ok. The duo notes of the track, “This honest and vulnerable collaboration with Andrew McMahon explores our greatest… Read more »
Halloween is around the corner, so it’s time to start planning your costume! Whether you’re going to a party, a concert, or a special spooky event, it is a treat (not a trick) to embrace a new identity for a night and become anyone you dream of. So why not transform yourself into a rockstar?! This Halloween, declare your love for your favorite band with a costume that pays homage to their undeniably unique signature style. Here are five artists with iconic looks and a step-by-step guide on how to recreate it! Ash Costello — New Years Day Ash Costello… Read more »
Fresh off of the release of their anthemic new full-length album Ghost Town Road and a standout live session at idobi Radio Studios, where they performed their 2024 hit single “Night Shift,” Smallpools took us on a nostalgic ride by performing their breakout 2013 hit “Dreaming.” “I guess we wrote the songs thinking they were good enough to put out into the world, so we hoped that someone would care and like them,” vocalist Sean Scanlon shared with Fuse TV in August 2013 following the release of the Gold-certified track in May 2013. “We spent so much time writing, and… Read more »
Perfectly timed for the release of the new Rain City Drive album Things Are Different Now, out now via Thriller Records, the Florida-based group’s vocalist Matt McAndrew stopped by the idobi Radio studios in Los Angeles to perform “Frozen (Reimagined)” live. Flying solo during his performance in the studio, the track came to life through an enchanting array of gentle acoustic guitar strums, each chord resonating with the track’s initial intimacy. McAndrew’s soulful voice soars throughout the room, filling each corner with raw emotion. With each note, McAndrew’s musical prowess shone brightly, showcasing his undeniable talent and ability to captivate a room with nothing but his guitar and… Read more »
After signing with John Feldmann‘s Big Noise Music Group. in May, iann dior is back with a new, laid-back track, “Melrose.” Previously, the artist shared his Big Noise debut, “Edge Of Tomorrow,” which was paired with a cinematic music video. “iann dior is one of those dream artists you hope you have the chance to work with every couple of years as a label,” Big Noise CEO Nick Gross explains. “His ear for melody and attention to detail around the art he makes is very special. I’m really looking forward to our partnership. Most importantly, this new music that will be heard… Read more »
We know you’ve been counting down the days, and after much anticipation (five years, to be exact), FIDLAR has released their new full album SURVIVING THE DREAM. Featuring singles “DOWN N OUT,” “FIX ME,” “GET OFF MY WAVE,” “NUDGE,” and “SAD KIDS,” the band dazzles across all 13 tracks with breezy surf rock beats, punk-laced choruses, and classic DIY edge. In tandem with the record launch, FIDLAR also unveiled a new music video for their dreamy album closer, “HURT,” which showcases sweet moments from the band on their travels. Read more: The All-American Rejects Release Spirited Cover of “Flagpole Sitta”… Read more »
Guitarist Stephen Harrison and drummer Aric Improta “knew it wasn’t going to be easy to start again from scratch, but that phrase became our ethos.” After departing from Fever 333 in October 2022, the dynamic duo knew it was time to sonically explore corners of the alternative landscape they hadn’t reached. This time, without creative differences in their way. Luckily, House Of Protection—their new venture—found its sound on their first day of writing. The band combines the raw grit and uncensored ferocity fans from the past decade have come to expect from the artists, tinged with a humble and unique approach to modern… Read more »
Something Corporate and Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness have released the official music video directed by Jennifer Pearl for their sunny new single, “Happy.” “I wrote ‘Happy’ toward the end of the pandemic,” McMahon shared at the time of the single release. “There was this sense that we were all coming out of this strange moment collectively, and I wanted to write something that reflected that. There was this aching for normalcy, a humble kind of happiness where you could just be without confronting a four-alarm fire every other day. Years later, I think that sentiment still makes a lot… Read more »
Following several single previews of their forthcoming new album, Sundiver, including “Container,” “Sliding Doors,” and “HEAT ME UP,” Boston Manor has dropped their latest offering, “Horses In A Dream.” The track arrives with an accompanying, glitched-out music video. “‘Horses In A Dream’ explores raw human intimacy,” guitarist Mike Cunniff explains. “It touches on desperation and deep emotional connections forged when two people are together and completely free.” As some fans have pointed out, the opening bars of the track strongly exudes a distinctive and familiar Welcome To The Neighbourhood vibe. As “Horses In A Dream” progresses, it takes on a… Read more »
