With the debut idobi Radio Summer School Tour kicking off in just a couple of days in Cleveland, OH, we invited Blake Coddington, the mastermind behind Letdown., into our North Hollywood Studios to play a little game we like to call Truth Or Darts. As if we didn’t already love Blake enough as it is, the very first question—what can’t you tour without—he reveals that he loves to take his adorable Frenchie, Bug, on the road with him when he can. “She’s been on almost every tour with me, and I really can’t live without her,” he sweetly shares before… Read more »
Following the release of their full-length album PRATTS & PAIN released in February 2024, viral sensation Royel Otis has released the official music video for “Merry Mary Marry Me.” Shot during the band’s PRATTS & PAIN North American tour run earlier this year, the video features fan reactions to the sweet, tongue-twister track and exudes a sense of summer. Check out “Merry Mary Marry Me” below. The Aussie darlings will be returning to North America later this year kicking off on September 9 in Columbus, OH before concluding in Vancouver, BC on October 22. The 29-show run has already sold… Read more »
After officially launching their Punk Bunny Coffee brand in May, Green Day is already expanding into the world of other cafe faves, including matcha. On social media, the band shared, “From the East Bay to East London…introducing an extremely unlikely but great match(a). In honor of the Saviors 2024 tour landing in London, @greenday and @Punkbunnycoffee have teamed up with UK coffee brand @grind to create a limited edition ready-to-drink Iced Matcha Latte. It’s cool, creamy, and, crucially, very green.” While an official collab launch date is not yet confirmed, you can rest assured it’s Green Day-approved. While we wait… Read more »
Following the release of her thrilling, sex-positive new record Hot Singles In Your Area, Scene Queen announced her headlining run through Australia. The Shake Your Aus Tour kicks off on September 5 at Melbourne’s Stay Gold, then heads to Sydney’s Crowbar on September 6, and wraps up on September 7 at Brisbane’s Brightside. All tickets go live on July 5 at 9 AM local time. Though, fans can sign up for pre-sale access, which begins on July 3 at 9 AM local. Sign up for early bird pre-sale tickets here. Scene Queen noted in an additional post, “Gentle reminder that… Read more »
Knox wants you to put on your best ’80s tracksuit and workout to his latest summery bop, “Treadmill.” Following up on recently-released singles “Change Your Mind” and “Me, Myself & Your Eyes,” the artist’s new offering explores not progressing the way you want to. “I wanna be what you like, tryna read all the signs/But I’m caught in a standstill/Feels like I’ve been goin’ for miles, getting nowhere in style/Chasin’ you on a treadmill/I’m caught in a loop/Tryna get me to you,” Knox sings in the sonically euphoric chorus. Check out the gym-themed “Treadmill” video below. Coming up in early… Read more »
Scene Queen has gifted us thrilling bimbocore singles including “Whips & Chains,” “Stuck,” and “Finger,” but now, her entire debut album is here. Hot Singles In Your Area is “about growing up in the early 2000s but not exploring my sexuality until my 20s with all the messy and chaotic situations you find yourself in when you’re trying to find yourself and your own power,” Scene Queen (aka Hannah Collins) says. Across her poppy, edgy, and straight-up hot 15-track LP, the artist shares punchy, shimmering sonics and sex-positive lyrics. Plus, the record features the iconic The Ready Set, up-and-comer 6arelyhuman,… Read more »
Ahead of their upcoming massive No Place Like Home fall tour, Badflower launched a scathing new track, “Teacher Has A Gun.” Touching on a uniquely American fear and intertwining the notion with technology, the band highlights paranoia in this energetic modern rock bop and accompanying music video. Frontman Josh Katz expands upon the meaning of the song sharing, “Feeling like everyone’s out to get you and that everyone’s violent and that everybody has a gun, literally or figuratively, is a real feeling for a lot of people—especially in America. We spun that in a way that made sense for us… Read more »
The day has finally arrived! Taylor Acorn has made our Friday by announcing her debut album, Survival In Motion. The album is scheduled to drop on September 13 and can be pre-ordered here. Additionally, Acorn has shared the titular track pulled from the album, which will appear alongside previous singles “High Horse” and “Greener.” “I feel like I’ve been waiting a lifetime to be able to say ‘I’m putting out a debut album,’ but in all honesty, I’m so glad I waited for as long as I have,” Acorn proudly shares in a press release. “I feel like I’ve finally… Read more »
Fresh off their From Ashes To New spring tour, Point North is gearing up for round two. The band has announced a massive fall tour with support from Nevertel, Elijah, and RIVALS. Commencing in Phoenix, AZ, on September 12, these bands will rock 23 stages across the U.S. throughout September and October. Along the way, Point North will be hitting the stages of major music festivals like Louder Than Life and Aftershock. Of the tour announcement, the band shares on their Instagram, “You asked for it, so we are doing the damn thing. POINT NORTH HEADLINER 2024.” Read more: Laura… Read more »
Tampa-based rap/metal fusion Nevertel has dropped their latest single, “SYM” (Shut Your Mouth). The song features high-energy verses from rapper and producer Raul Lopez and is bridged by vocalist Jeremy Michael’s blood-curdling screams. The track itself is a dynamic arrangement that seamlessly shifts its beats from pop to metal. Alongside its lyric video, “SYM” promotes a sense of self and the journey towards finding that person. Lopez shares, “‘SYM’ was written between a weird period in my life where I felt like I had lost all my confidence in who I was and what I was making.” Read more: The… Read more »
