Indio Downey, poised to release his debut solo EP, Cigarettes In Bed, on January 19, 2024, beckons with a soul-stirring prelude—his latest single, “Dume.” This resonant composition stands as the third preview to the forthcoming 6-track opus, peeling back the layers of Downey’s past struggles with addiction. Under the guise of a symphony of shimmering synths, a heavy bassline, and Downey’s mellifluous delivery, “Dume” serves as a caustic metaphor, intricately entangling the threads of a fatal attraction to the seductive allure of self-destruction. In the broader view, Cigarettes In Bed emerges as a labyrinth of one’s own vulnerabilities and arduous… Read more »
After the gripping release of their fierce single “Vampyre” earlier this year, it’s no secret that New Years Day is priming themselves for an explosive 2024. The dynamic five-piece, fronted by the commanding Ash Costello, continues their momentum by unveiling their latest single, “Secrets.” Accompanying this exciting news is the announcement of their highly anticipated fifth album, Half Black Heart, slated for release on March 1, 2024. Of the group’s forthcoming release, Costello shares, “One of the reasons why Half Black Heart is so special is because we were able to reunite with our original lineup.” “Secrets” emerges as a… Read more »
As Bad Suns bask in the infinite joy emanating from their new EP, the six-track collection is more than meets the eye. In the creative universe of Christo Bowman, the visionary force of the group alongside Gavin Bennett (bass) and Miles Morris (drums), the group paints an ocean of emotions across each song, musing in on sorrow, pain, and joy. Ultimately, the amalgamation of the tracks on Infinite Joy reflects a picture of immense personal growth and resilience. In idobi Radio’s exclusive interview with Bowman, the vocalist/guitarist hones in on the influences that fueled the writing and recording of Infinite… Read more »
The artist lineup for When We Were Young Fest 2024 just expanded to include the iconic Hey Monday, who will be playing Hold On Tight in full. Lead vocalist Cassadee Pope shared the news on November 15 via Instagram with the caption, “We’re coming home! Hey Monday are playing “Hold On Tight” in its entirety at the EPIC @whenwewereyoungfest 2024!!! Get your dunks and vests ready!!” While Hey Monday has not performed together recently, the reunion comes as no surprise, as Pope recently shared a single produced by bandmate Alex Lipshaw. The 2008 Hey Monday album featured the likes of… Read more »
No regrets for The Regrettes. The indie-punk rockers announced today on their social channels that they will host their final show on December 21 at The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets go on sale next Friday, November 17. In a Facebook post, the band says, “If you’re reading this or you’ve been to a show or bought a record, you’ve given us all some of the best years of our lives. After all these amazing years together, we are parting ways to focus on other projects. There is absolutely nothing but love in our hearts for each other… Read more »
As if we weren’t still riding the high of When We Were Young Fest 2023, the iconic festival will be returning to its homestead in Las Vegas, NV, on October 19 for When We Were Young 2024. The lineup, which consists of behemoths such as My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, A Day To Remember, Jimmy Eat World, Pierce The Veil, The Used, The All-American Rejects, and many more, performing iconic anniversary sets for albums such as The Black Parade, Homesick, and more, will kick off in October beneath the desert sun. Earlier today, Live Nation and The Noise dropped… Read more »
On November 5, Slipknot shared a message on their social media platforms sharing that they departed ways with drummer Jay Weinberg. However, hours after their initial statement, the post was taken down. Initially, the post read: “We would like to thank Jay Weinberg for his dedication and passion over the past ten years. No one can ever replace Joey Jordison’s original sound, style or energy, but Jay honored Joey’s parts and contributed to the last three albums and we, the band, and the fans appreciate it.But as ever, slipknot is intent on evolving. the band has decided to make a… Read more »
WILLOW, aka Willow Smith, is back with a new song and accompanying visualizer for “alone.” The simple, yet stunning black-and-white music video zooms in and out of an ever-expressive WILLOW as she sings over a simple jazzy drum beat. Though a departure from her pop-punk albums <COPINGMECHANISM> and lately I feel EVERYTHING, the calming track harkens back to the R&B-centric songs from 2020’s THE ANXIETY. Check out the song and visualizer below. WILLOW directed the video herself, and even shared a short video from the creation of it. Dressed in all black, she sits in front of a large white… Read more »
Grey Daze, a Phoenix-based post-grunge band, is heading out on their first-ever UK run in spring. The group, originally led by the late great Chester Bennington, is launching the #ForYouChester tour in celebration of their friend and former frontman’s life. In an Instagram post, the band comprised of Sean Dowdell, Cris Hodges, Mace Beyers, and Cristin Davis shared, “We are excited to be touring the UK for the very first time | May 2024.” Fans can expect to hear everything from “B12,” which originally appeared on the band’s 1997 record No Sun Today, all the way to tracks from their… Read more »
Throughout a remarkable journey spanning over two decades and marked by the release of eight full-length albums, Taking Back Sunday stands as an unwavering and highly sought-after presence, both for their devoted fans and within the rock music scene. With each new release, Adam Lazzara and Co. have consistently harnessed the same sonic enchantment that has become synonymous with their name. This magnetic quality, be it through Lazarra’s iconic mic swing or the group’s give-it-your-all stage presence, initially captured the hearts of fans during the golden age of MTV and VH1, cementing their place as a beloved fixture in the… Read more »
