Rising alternative rock artist JULES IS DEAD launched their fantastical, spooky new track “Spells and Power Thoughts” today via Atlantic Records. Tapping into witchy themes and pop-punk guitar lines, “Spells And Power Thoughts” highlights love that would never work out. “I’m addicted to affliction/We’re a deadly contradiction/Your lies, they turn me black and blue,” the artist earnestly sings. Check out the full track below. Deep-diving into the track, JULES IS DEAD shares, “‘Spells and Power Thoughts’ is basically about this girl I had feelings for. We both admitted to liking each other, but she had a boyfriend the whole time.… Read more »
Point North has announced that their second full-length album, Prepare For Despair, is dropping on August 18 via Hopeless Records. Marking three years since the release of their debut record, Brand New Vision, the California-based trio is back with a fresh collection of songs that takes listeners on a journey into the apocalypse. The band shared the news on Instagram by posting the record’s cover art. The artwork depicts a city crumbling into shambles amidst an attack of burning buildings, alien invasions, plane crashes, and so much more. The juxtaposition of the catastrophic scene and the art’s bright palette reveals… Read more »
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On the surface Grayscale’s Adornment is a methodical maturation complete with catchy hooks and commanding riffs, but on a deeper level it’s a cathartic release of stories and responses to life that manage to be both personal and universal.
Forget your morning coffee, because we’ve got Something More. Today, we’re bringing you honest-to-Billy Joe pop punk in the form of a new recording from Something More.
Music news can break at lightning speed. With so much happening daily, it’s easy to miss new releases, tour announcements, and everything else. No need to stress, though—we’ve got you covered. Each week, we’re rounding up the freshest tracks, from emerging artists making their mark to the scene’s favorite acts dropping their latest hits. Now, you won’t have any issues keeping your favorite playlists updated. This week, we heard singles from plenty of acts, including rosecoloredworld and The Driver Era, a new EP from Mirrorcell, and a must-watch music video from Soccer Mommy. Check it all out below. HotWax —… Read more »
Every punk knows that the best music comes from outside the mainstream. The same goes for movies and TV. That’s why idobi is proud to highlight 13 of the best indie horror films currently streaming—just in time for Halloween! Stopmotion Robert Morgan’s feature-length debut, Stopmotion, stars Aisling Franciosi in a live-action/animated hybrid as a stop-motion animator working on completing her late mother’s final film. As she grows consumed by the project, she finds that the horrifying creations for the project are taking on lives of their own. Stream it on AMC+. Skinamarink Kyle Edward Ball’s microbudget directorial debut, Skinamarink, shocked the box… Read more »
Tenacious D, aka rock-comedy duo Kyle Gass and Jack Black, are ready to “Rock Your Socks” off for a good cause. The two funny musicians just announced a short Midwestern fall tour in which all proceeds go directly to Rock The Vote—the largest nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to building the political power of young people and breaking barriers to participation. The run kicks off on October 21 in Columbus, OH, at Mershon Auditorium and wraps up on October 26 at Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA. On Instagram, the band shared, “The election is around the corner and we are… Read more »
Beauty School Dropout has released a reimagined version of their single “one night stand you” via Verswire. The original version is off of their latest album, READY TO EAT. Last week, they released a black-and-white music video for the track. Vocalist Colie Hutzler is authentically raw in his delivery. While the original song is more poppy and pointed, the acoustic take illustrates a quiet pain. Listening to either style, the meaning of the overall single doesn’t change. Hutzler explains, “Much like drugs, I believe love (or lust) is a substance that can just as easily be turned into a crutch… Read more »
Marking the end of an era, Issues held their final show on January 28, which was one of two back-to-back performances in Atlanta, GA. Throughout this farewell tour run, Brian Butcher of The Home Team has assumed vocal responsibilities alongside the steadfast trio of Skyler Acord, Josh Manuel, and AJ Rebollo. However, during the January 27 show in Atlanta, GA, fans were treated to a monumental moment in the band’s sendoff. Michael Bohn, one of the band’s original lead vocalists who parted ways in 2018, took to the stage alongside the three remaining members to deliver a bone-crushing performance of… Read more »