KJ Apa is looking a little different nowadays. Internet sleuths caught onto the Riverdale actor’s new project when he began posting on TikTok with the name Mr. Fantasy—some videos being more unhinged than others. Donning a wig with a brown bob and straight-across bangs, Apa is letting his freak flag fly, speaking in a British accent with vibrant vintage-style clothing. While he hasn’t confirmed or denied the new musical project, onlookers clearly compared Apa’s real tattoos to Mr. Fantasy’s, and well, they’re a match. Plus, Mr. Fantasy’s Instagram page commented on Apa’s most recent post…so…it’s pretty obvious. Not to mention,… Read more »
Roe Kapara is feeling himself on his eclectic new single, “Feel Sexy,” out via Epitaph Records. Preceded by the release of his recent EP Big Cigars and Satin Shorts, the track and accompanying lyric video is refreshingly bright as it explores the nuances of love and insecurity over euphoric piano chords. Plus, Kapara co-stars with an adorable goat named Flower in his video. An iconic duo. Kapara explains that “Feel Sexy,” is “about seeking love in a world obsessed with sex and desire while navigating the insecurities I have with my body. I’ve always wanted to make something that felt… Read more »
After shining the spotlight on her vibrant other-half, Donny Lloyd, the guitar-slinging master of Honey Revenge, while celebrating Black History Month, Devin Papadol, the hot-pink-headed pop-punk songstress and mic commander of the group, steps into the limelight. As we honor International Women’s Day today, amidst celebrating International Women’s Month, Papadol pauses her blossoming career to reflect on the remarkable women she’s encountered in the music industry. From the undeniable influence of the All We Know Is Falling frontwoman Hayley Williams to chance encounters with industry trailblazers while in line for a concert as a teen, Papadol shares the profound impact… Read more »
Roe Kapara recently stopped by the idobi Radio studios to perform live acoustic sessions of his songs “Everything’s Fine(Nuke Song)“, “Everyone’s Dying(Grandma’s Drunk Again)“, and a lovely cover of Cage The Elephant’s “Cigarette Daydreams.” Afterwards, he sat down with our very own, Eddie Barella to discuss his rise to success, the release of his new EP I Hope Hell Isn’t Real, and more. Kapara is meticulous and clever with the way he presents his music to people, particularly online. His TikTok and Instagram Reel content feels otherworldly, as if viewers are being invited into a unique universe that he has… Read more »
If you’re planning on shopping for home goods and kitchen items at your nearest Target, Home Goods, or World Market, think again. Papa Roach just entered the world of kitchen creations, and admittedly, it’s funny as hell. Yes, it’s true! You don’t have to go to Crate & Barrel to find kitchen and food staples thanks to the band’s “Broken HomeGoods.” Fingers crossed they allow wedding registries. The new collection comes with four pieces for pizza lovers and coffee connoisseurs. If you’re a true-to-form nu-metalhead and a chef, you might need your own Papa’s Kitchen apron ($29.99), which also reads… Read more »
Amber Bain‘s brainchild, The Japanese House, has unveiled the shimmering and captivating single “Sunshine Baby,” featuring guest vocals from The 1975‘s Matty Healy. The track previews The Japanese House‘s forthcoming full-length album, titled In The End It Always Does, scheduled for release on June 30 through Dirty Hit. Accompanying the release is an enchanting live video directed by Sheila Johansson. “Sunshine Baby” immerses listeners in a hazy, dream-like soundscape, adorned with lush instrumentation and expertly crafted synths. Bain’s ethereal vocals glide effortlessly across the music, intertwining seamlessly with Healy‘s wistful vocal performance. Together, they create a cascade of mesmerizing melodies… Read more »
Geek Girl Riot is here with a TV binge-watch update before revisiting the Sandman universe, which leads to a conversation about femme empowerment.
The internet’s viral emo pop prince, Huddy, has announced the release of his sophomore album, ‘Somebody To Hate,’ arriving September 18. Chase Hudson, under the moniker “Huddy“, is a pretty multifaceted Gen Z icon. From a rockstar to a fashion innovator to an actor, he is making his rounds through pop culture and leaving his mark on the younger generation. He is also an idobi Radio Summer School Tour alumnus! Following his debut effort, ‘Teenage Heartbreak‘, and a string of singles including the hit track, “All The Things I Hate About You,” the upcoming album promises to deliver Huddy at… Read more »
Japanese reggae punks SiM are gearing up for the release of their album HOOMAN AFTER ALL, due out on September 2. But first…they’ve arrived with a new single, “FREEZE ME UP.” Excitingly, it’s not just a song for the LP, it’s also the new theme song for the anime TV show BLACK TORCH. Frontman MAH says of the offering, “Manga is a universe. There are as many galaxies as there are readers. This song is my attempt to express, through sound and words, the BLACK TORCH galaxy that expanded inside my own mind. Congratulations on the anime adaptation!” Check out… Read more »
The Menzingers are back with their new single “Better Angels” from their upcoming album, Everything I Ever Saw, which is set to arrive on July 17 via Epitaph Records. Vocalist and guitarist Tom May says, “We tried to make ‘Better Angels’ the song version of those late-night conversations with an old friend, the kind where you sit around a kitchen table and solve all of the world’s problems. It feels like we’re being torn apart.” May adds, “The country is run by monsters and money, and there are plenty of people who benefit from keeping us at each other’s throats.
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