Your perfect sunny weekend playlist just arrived. This week’s standout tracks are turning up the volume with nostalgia-inducing indie-pop à la Bad Suns, a face-melting single from PSYCHO-FRAME, plus a raw Midwest emo track from Arm’s Length. Download the free idobi App and catch these new releases spinning all weekend long. You don’t want to miss this lineup!
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Arm’s Length — “The Weight”
Ahead of the May 16 release of their sophomore album, There’s A Whole New World Out There, Arm’s Length dropped their new single and music video “The Weight.” The Canadian emo act fully encompasses the grit and yearning that every alternative fan needs on their playlists. Pre-order the album via Pure Noise Records. — Maria Serra
Bad Suns — “Slow Karma”
ICYMI, indie act Bad Suns dropped their groovy single “Slow Karma” and an announcement for their upcoming album coming on August 8. Lead vocalist Christo Bowman noted, “Over time, the creation of this album became the driving force of my life. For that reason, it is called Accelerator.” It’s clear that the group is fueling the modern indie movement, and we’re stoked to spin this all summer and fall. — Maria Serra
Dayseeker — “Pale Moonlight”
“Pale Moonlight,” the first taste of new music from their upcoming yet-to-be-announced but confirmed-to-be-complete sixth studio album, sees Dayseeker take things to the next level while staying true to their signature sound, combining a perfect balance of heavy groove and riffage. There is no question that this band will be one of the next acts in the scene to soar into arena and amphitheater-sized headlining tours soon. — Patrick Walford
Laura Jane Grace — “Active Trauma”
With their full-length album Adventure Club on the horizon, Laura Jane Grace In The Trauma Tropes has returned with a ferocious new single, “Active Trauma.” The track is the third glimpse into the group’s forthcoming era and erupts with unrelenting energy. Grace’s signature snarl collides with the raw harmonies of her wife/frequent collaborator, Paris Campbell Grace, igniting a volatile spark that drives the song’s defiant heartbeat. —Paige Owens
BEL — “Fresh Start”
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and by that, I mean it’s pop girl summer. Of course, we love Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan, but we also adore the up-and-coming stars, like Los Angeles’s BEL. The artist has a soothing, lounge singer-esque tone as she navigates the 20-something struggle of moving onward and upward, sometimes literally.
BEL wrote this track when she was moving out of a well-loved apartment. “I was really emotional about it, but my friends knew just how to cheer me up and show me the bright side of it. It’s a song of gratitude for the deep friendships in my life and acknowledging that change can be both painful and beautiful.” — Maria Serra
20K Rio — “Honey I Don’t Wanna Know”
20K Rio dropped a sexy song and steamy video to pair for your weekend with “Honey I Don’t Wanna Know.” Though the sonics and visuals are attractive, the lyrics have a deeper meaning. The band shares, that it’s “a song that reads like a diary written to yourself and yourself only, highlighting the mental struggle and doubt you go through when attempting to transform and evolve into a higher version of yourself.” Catch 20K Rio at idobi Sonic Tap’s Frogtown Brewery show on April 26. — Maria Serra
The Band Camino — “Infinity”
The Band CAMINO brought the heat this week with an upbeat bop, “Infinity.” Launching their new era, the artist took to Instagram to share, “‘Infinity’ was one of those guiding light songs that reminded us who we were and where we were going. Can’t wait to play it live, can’t wait to share a lot more songs.” So, strap in, because TBC is coming at ya fast! — Maria Serra
PSYCHO-FRAME — “THE PORTAL”
Back on their 2008 Myspace Deathcore Shit, “THE PORTAL” is another explosive track from one of heavy music’s brightest and most exciting bands. From br00t4l breakdowns to slamming riffs and some demonic-as-fuck vocals, PSYCHO-FRAME is showing 2025 is going to be by far their biggest year as a band yet. — Patrick Walford
Fit For A King — “No Tomorrow”
“No Tomorrow” further cements Fit For A King’s death grip as one of the kings of metalcore. An epic build-up right into blistering riffs, breakdowns, and a truly all-time performance by vocalist Ryan Kirby, this is FFAK at the top of their game! —Patrick Walford
