Your perfect sunny weekend playlist just arrived. This week’s new songs are turning up the volume with glowing indie-pop à la Lights, supercharged hardcore from genre royals Turnstile, plus a haunting grunge offering from Splitview. 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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Melrose Avenue — “Reflections”
“Reflections” finds Melrose Avenue at its most precise and personal. The Sydney, Australia band trades polish for pressure, letting the tension build across jagged guitars as they confront inner demons head-on. Fueled by guitarist Shawn’s two-year journey of personal turmoil and creative grind, the track pulses with a sense of catharsis. The band steps into international territory with their first U.S. tour supporting Ice Nine Kills. —Paige Owens
Acres — “Not So Different”
One of the most underrated heavy bands in the UK, NSD is a prime example of what makes Acres‘ new album, The Host, so great. Equal parts brutally heavy and beautifully melodic, this Portsmouth Quarter travelled across the pond to the U.S. to work with Landon Tewers of The Plot In You on their new release, and it shows in a big and exciting way. —Patrick Walford
Silverstein — Negative Space
Picking up right where they left off with their first album of the year, Antibloom, Silverstein brings the riffs and mosh on “Negative Space.” The single is their first from their double album, Pink Moon, due on September 12. Like a fine wine, Silverstein continues to get better with age. Whether it’s the chorus and melodies becoming catchier or the riffs hitting harder, Burlington’s finest are truly at the top of their game. —Patrick Walford
PUP — “Olive Garden”
“The whole song is kinda upsetting and uncomfortable but also, catchy and fun,” PUP notes. And I don’t care what anyone says, ‘Olive Garden’ rhymes with ‘Grandma in a coffin’ – listen to this crap and tell me I’m wrong.” The track appears on their LP Who Will Look After The Dogs?, which just released on May 2. It’s silly and over-the-top, exactly the thing that makes PUP so special. —Maria Serra
Turnstile — “SEEIN’ STARS / BIRDS”
Turnstile dropped a double single this week, and the hardcore lovers are absolutely thrilled. “SEEIN’ STARS” is infused with delicate psychedelic rock featuring a divine guitar solo before launching into the fast-paced, delectable riffs of “BIRDS.” Additionally, Paramore’s Hayley Williams shared background vocals for the feature, as well. An iconic crossover. Turnstile’s new record, NEVER ENOUGH, arrives on June 6. — Maria Serra
Durry — “idk i just work here“
Durry is back with their signature bright sound juxtaposed with a dose of brutal honesty. And it comes with a much-needed message. Of “idk i just work here,” vocalist Austin Durry notes, “This is the minimum wage anthem.” He adds that he was recalling his time at mind-numbing jobs. The track is set to appear on their upcoming record, This Movie Sucks, due on June 27 via Thirty Tigers. — Maria Serra
Splitview — “What You Gave”
Connecticut rockers Splitview just dropped their new single “What You Gave,” featuring grunge-laced riffs and haunting vocals. The band notes, “‘What You Gave’ goes over the struggles of dealing with heartbreak, and how the effects can linger even when unprovoked.” These Static Era Records signees are just getting started, and we can’t wait to hear more. Hear it on idobi Radio via the app or website. —Maria Serra
Lights — “CLINGY”
Lights served all week long. On April 30, she dropped her “CLINGY” music video ahead of the May 2 release of the artist’s sixth studio LP A6. Lights says of her new record, “Over years of self-reflection through this art form, l’ve found that happiness and peace and actualization comes from the tumult and depth and pain and bliss of every moment that we are given. It’s remembering where we came from and never giving up on what we hope for.” It’s an exciting time to be an indie-pop girlie because this Lights album is the perfect summer soundtrack. — Maria Serra
