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Chandler Leighton on Her Genre-Bending Evolution and New Era of Music

On the latest episode of idobi Warped Radio, Chandler Leighton opened up about embracing her multifaceted sound, reflecting on her sonic evolution and teasing her latest project yet—a new EP set to arrive this summer that she says she is “so aligned with.” Leighton, who first made waves as a contestant on American Idol and later through her feature with ILLENIUM, has never been one to stay boxed into one genre. “You look at people like Billie Eilish… then you look at her follow-up albums, and they went from folk to other experimental stuff,” she shares. “You look at Taylor… Read more »

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Nevertel Unleash Genre-Blurring Single “Starting Over”

Nevertel has unleashed their brand-new single, “Starting Over,” marking their first new music of the year and a thrilling new chapter for the genre-blurring Florida-based group. Released via Epitaph Records, the track showcases their signature fusion of rock, hip-hop, and electronic elements. Aside from writing and performing the track, it was also produced by the band’s own Raul Lopez. “‘Starting Over’ is a song about second chances,” the band shares in a press release. “We wrote this song about hitting rock bottom and starting anew as everything burns down around you. Sometimes in life we can lose our way and… Read more »

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3 Genre-Bending Mainstream Artists With Shocking Heavy Side Projects

Have you ever met someone who listens to pop but has an unexpected infatuation with heavy metal, too? It’s a plot twist that proves that “range” in music consumption is possible in a world full of gatekeepers and genre boundaries. This range extends beyond music fans. Underneath the guise of mainstream music stardom, some of our favorite pop artists have underground projects to experiment within the depths of metal breakdowns, screams, and unrelenting riffage. True artistry knows no bounds and sometimes even pop artists need a break from their typical musical formulas. Here are three beloved mainstream household names who have… Read more »

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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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The Wldlfe Unveil “No Sleep” & Massive Fall Tour Run

Indie pop fans, rejoice! Genre mainstays The Wldlfe just announced a massive headlining tour this fall with support from Landon Conrath. Alongside the tour drop, the trio unleashed their new single, “No Sleep”—an ideal summer playlist bop. The new single arrives via Nashville’s Riser House Records, an exciting new venture for the group. Vocalist Jansen Hogan says, “Before, it was consistent: write, record, tour, repeat. Now there’s space. We’ve learned what matters most now is making the music what we want to make. There’s so much noise about what you should do. And now… we just want to be ourselves… Read more »

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Boundaries Shares Tribute To Dave Shapiro & More In “May this pain never leave”

Boundaries‘ new album, Yearning: the unbeautiful after, is set to arrive in your music libraries on July 17 via Sumerian Records. But first, the metalcore quintet revealed the official video for their single, “May this pain never leave.” Frontman Matthew McDougal shares, “The premise of the song is laid out very plainly and intentionally. It exists as an extension of the Colin Parkes quote: ‘The pain of grief is just as much a part of life as the joy of love; it is, perhaps, the price we pay for love, the cost of commitment.’” And grief has been a big part… Read more »

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Riot Fest Announces Stacked 2026 Lineup

Riot Fest returns for 2026 with an absolutely stacked lineup. Headliners include Tool, Alanis Morrisette, Twenty One Pilots, and Pierce The Veil. Beyond the headliners, the lineup only gets more impressive. Quite a variety of acts are covered within the alternative scope. Spanning both genres and generations, Riot Fest locked in some legends. Sex Pistols, Iggy Pop, Descendents, Bad Religion, Morrissey, and more are included. But it doesn’t stop there; we get some classic millennial names too like The All-American Rejects, Motion City Soundtrack, Bright Eyes, 3OH!3 etc. There’s a band for everyone. Don’t sleep on the “smaller font” bands.… Read more »

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Super Sometimes Unveils Debut Album Show The World What’s Underneath

The day has finally arrived. Gen Z’s most beloved new pop-punk artists Super Sometimes have unleashed their debut LP, Show The World What’s Underneath, out via Pure Noise Records. The record features singles “Learned My Lesson,” “Make Up Stories,” and “Afterthought.” The trio says of the LP, “Show The World What’s Underneath is us staking our flag in the ground as one of the torchbearers of pop-punk. There’s a little bit of something for everybody, and our take on the genre will definitely be a breath of fresh air for those who have been looking for something a little different in… Read more »

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Charli XCX Enters Grungy New Era With “Rock Music”

Charli XCX is back with the release of her gritty new single, “Rock Music.” The mega pop artist has been riding the massive wave of her 2024 album Brat, and the pressure to follow up that magic was palpable. Charli XCX is no stranger to genre shifts, exploring hyper pop, electronic dance music, synth-pop, electroclash, and more over the course of her career. However, rock would undeniably be a new adventure for her. “Rock Music” is being met with an interesting take from fans. Some love it, and some hate it. Several fans have taken to TikTok to say that… Read more »

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Saosin Announce Self-Titled 20th Anniversary Tour

Saosin has announced a massive anniversary tour to celebrate twenty years of their self-titled album. Today is a great day for all of the OG Saosin fans! Originally released in 2006, the band’s debut album charted at #22 on the Billboard 200 and featured hit singles “Voices”, “Bury Your Head”, and “You’re Not Alone”. After all of these years, the record certainly holds up and proved to be one of the most memorable efforts in scene history. “During the creation of Self-Titled, I don’t think we fully understood the album we were making at the time. We were just doing the same thing we… Read more »