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 »
Now that it’s March, we can finally count on winter being almost over. As you brave the next couple weeks of snow, rain, and dreary weather, rest assured you’ll have the right new tunes to carry you through. From The Haunt’s upbeat “Ghost” to Basement’s glorious return with two tracks and an album on the way, these hardcore, alt-rock, and indie hits are a necessity. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. The Haunt — “Ghost” The Haunt is staying aligned with their band name via latest release, “Ghost.” The sibling… Read more »
It may be April, but we are definitely not fooling around with these new music picks. With spring officially in the air, we’ve got the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped. From SiM to In Color, these new songs will be your fave new playlist additions. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. SiM — “FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet)” Japanese metal-fusion titans SiM, have just launched their new single, “FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet),” and it’s going to melt your face clean off.… Read more »
After releasing his Zac Farro-produced EP, conditions of an orphan//, in September, KennyHoopla has unveiled its deluxe counterpart featuring two new songs: “ooshalala//” and “birthday card//.” He shares of the new offerings, “I’ve added some looseys in there that people have been wanting for a long time and some new ideas as well. This is just the start of a flood of new music.” Check out the deluxe edition below. “This EP was about acknowledging trauma and where I am at ‘right now’ as opposed to my whole life story. I think it’s one big funeral after-party. It touches on the death… Read more »
This past weekend, The Academy Is… played a dazzling set at Chicago’s Riot Fest. Ahead of their main festival slot, the William Beckett-helmed group played a Riot Fest Late Night Aftershow on September 20 at Concord Music Hall. Here, they played classic hits such as “About A Girl” and unearthed some fan-faves such as “Skeptics and True Believers,” which they had not performed since 2015. Additionally, they stunned the sold-out crowd by debuting not one…but two brand new songs: “2005” and “Miracle.” Hopefully, this is just one of many times we will get to hear these new tracks live. Check… Read more »
idobi Radio Summer School Tour officially kicked off on July 11 at The Fillmore Detroit with Charlotte Sands, Rain City Drive, Taylor Acorn, Arrows In Action, If Not For Me, Beauty School Dropout, and special guest Huddy. Some of these artists just dropped brand new bangers that you can learn ASAP, so you can scream along all tour long. Charlotte Sands — “Hush” Charlotte Sands released “HUSH” on June 6 ahead of the massive tour. The powerful pop track is serving as the ideal closing track to the artist’s stunning set. Arrows In Action — “Empty Canvas” Arrows In Action just released their single “Empty Canvas”… Read more »
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 »
Do the members of blink-182 ever sleep? After releasing their killer new record ONE MORE TIME…, the trio decided that 17 tracks weren’t cutting it. Exclusive to the digital edition of the album, blink-182 just added “SEE YOU” and “CUT ME OFF” to the tracklisting, both showing off the legacy act’s commitment to keeping pop-punk alive and thriving. “SEE YOU” is a heartbreak banger about the push and pull of young love. It romanticizes the highs and lows of a passionate relationship and the things you’ll do to keep the flame from burning out. Melancholy lyrics juxtapose the song’s distorted… Read more »
For Americans across the nation, this July 4th might not feel like one worth celebrating. In Trump’s first six months in office, he’s sent the military on U.S. citizens in Los Angeles. ICE arrests have broken innocent families apart, and in most cases, those being deported have no criminal record (or are actual American citizens). Countless pieces of legislation were introduced or passed that take direct aim at the LGBTQ+ community. Federal workers were laid off en masse, the genocide in Palestine rages on, and this is merely scratching the surface. Refer back, even further, to 2023 when SCOTUS overturned… Read more »
Spanish Love Songs continue to build on their success with their latest offering, “Clean-Up Crew,” following the release of their acclaimed single “Haunted” earlier this year. This powerful new track serves as a tantalizing glimpse into their highly anticipated album, No Joy, set to release on August 25 via Pure Noise Records. “Clean-Up Crew” is a poignant and resonant song that explores themes of loss, resilience, and the human capacity for healing. Spanish Love Songs‘ signature blend of cathartic lyrics and energetic punk-rock sound creates an immersive and captivating musical experience—exactly what you’d hope for from the unit. Read more:… Read more »
