The KPop Demon Hunters moral panic continues. Sigh. The smash-hit Netflix release, produced by Sony Pictures, arrived in August of this year, and has only gone “up, up, up” in views, ratings, and pop culture awareness. However, some religious people read the word “demon” in the PG animated film title and had to make this about themselves. Recent reports note that a Christian school in the UK, specifically Lilliput Church of England Infant School, has banned the singing of KPop Demon Hunters songs on its premises. An original note sent to parents and staff revealed that some individuals are “deeply… Read more »
Cassadee Pope, solo artist extraordinaire and Hey Monday frontwoman, might be heading to an Emo Nite near you. The Hereditary singer just revealed that she will be hanging out, and maybe even performing at, two upcoming Emo Nite tour dates. The Paradox x idobi Radio Exclusive T-Shirt Limited edition, printed-on-demand. Designed by Beepus (Beauty School Dropout) with creative direction from The Paradox. A collaboration capturing the energy of their debut EP NSFW and the future of alternative music. $29.99 Shop now She will make a stop at Tampa, Florida’s Ritz Ybor on November 8. Then, she will head north to… Read more »
Following the release of “It’s Just A Title,” Ben Quad has released their new single, “Painless,” set for release on their forthcoming sophomore album, Wisher. Their 10-track collection is set to drop on November 14 via Pure Noise Records. Guitarist Edgar Viveros says of the release, “We knew early on in the demoing process that we wanted the vocals to pull from 2000s emo. The chorus is a big nod to bands such as Taking Back Sunday and features Sam and Henry trading off lines in the classic emo co-vocalist style.” The artist adds, “For the outro, we wanted to bring back the post-hardcore/screamo heaviness that… Read more »
Midwest emo fans have lots of great tunes to add to their playlists today. Kalamazoo, Michigan artist saturdays at your place have revealed their second full-length record these things happen, as well as the music video for “cross my heart.” With euphoric, yet angsty sonics, SAYP tackle the growing pains of young adulthood with the heart, humor, and talent to cement them in the genre’s hall of fame. Across their 10 tracks, the band shares dazzling acoustic strums, nostalgia-inducing fizzy guitar lines, and tongue-in-cheek lyrics that’ll swiftly draw in long-time listeners and new fans, alike. Notably, saturdays at your place… Read more »
Armor For Sleep has announced the arrival of their forthcoming new album, There Is No Memory. Dropping on November 7 via Equal Vision Records, fans are getting their first preview of the 11-track collection with the band’s latest offering, “Breathe Again.” “This person has since moved on and there is really no reconciliation possible for us, so this song is my attempt at sorting through the situation and trying to find some resolution,” frontman Ben Jorgensen shares of the new track. “I think at the end, I attempt to forgive, but honestly the pain was just too great for me… Read more »
The first half of Wednesday season 2 has officially arrived on Netflix, and with it, our Addams family faves and Nevermore Academy friends are taking on new dark creatures and doing it with… err…not smiles. (Naturally, Wednesday does everything with a straight face, but she does it well!) To accompany the characters on their adventures, they’re definitely going to need some tunes. From Gomez and Morticia to Thing and Enid, these are the emo bands that perfectly encapsulate each Wednesday character. Enid Sinclair — Paramore Growing more confident as she transforms into herself from season 1 to season 2, Enid… Read more »
We chat KPop Demon Hunters with Samuel Leggett Jr from JVS Media, plus hear our take on Marvel’s Ironheart, the new Superman promos, and what we’ve been reviewing lately.
Has anyone else been counting down the days until Memorial Day weekend? While it’s a day to remember military personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces, it’s also a chance to settle into the pending joy of summertime. Whether you’re cooking out or hanging at the beach with family and friends, here are 7 new songs to blast during the long weekend. 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?… Read more »
It might be April Fools’ Day, but Build-A-Bear Workshop isn’t playing with their new April 1 drop. After teasing a new animal in March, the toy store officially shared that they are selling an Emo Axolotl toy. And sadly, it’s so real that it sold out almost immediately. The toy store took to social media saying, “UPDATE: ATTENTION EMO KIDS! This little Emo Axo is now sold out in both US and UK! We tried to play you for a fool… Don’t get all emotional on us, though. We might not actually be building a band, but we’ve built an… Read more »
Let’s level with each other—the music in a movie can make or break the whole entire viewing experience. I mean, what would Star Wars and Jurassic Park be without John Williams’ beloved orchestral arrangements? Or, what would a viewing of Titanic be without the tear-inducing “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion? Of course, some movies are made better by rock and metal music. (Just look at any soundtrack from the Saw franchise.) These emo bands utterly transformed movies in the 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s by being on the soundtrack. Read more: 8 Spooky Movie Soundtracks for Your Inner… Read more »
