Today Riot Games announced Linkin Park, Ashnikko, Mars Atlas of Forts, and Tiffany Aris as the performing artists for the Opening Ceremony preceding the 2024 League of Legends World Championship (also known as the Worlds). The Finals will take place at London’s renowned 02 Arena this Saturday, November 2 at 7:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM GMT. Linkin Park’s single “Heavy Is The Crown,” which is the 11th Worlds anthem, made League of Legends history as the largest anthem debut to date upon its release on September 24, 2024. It has accumulated over 360 million global audio streams and the… Read more »
Introducing Fresh 5, your weekly guide to the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, and indie music! Every week, we at idobi will spotlight 5 fresh new releases hand-selected by our music-loving staff that are making waves—delivering you the cutting-edge sounds you need to hear straight from the artists shaping the scene. Tune in to idobi Radio to catch these must-hear tracks and more. Plus, you can download the FREE idobi App to discover new music every.single.day. Whether you’re craving hard-hitting riffs, indie gems, or the next emo/pop-punk anthem, Fresh 5 has you covered. Be a part of the future… Read more »
Combining their soaring shoegaze with heavy breakdowns, Glixen has released their somber new single, “Sick Silent.” “We recorded ‘sick silent’ with Sonny Diperri in Juniper Hills, CA,” vocalist Aislinn Ritchie shares. “‘sick silent’ is like a meadow in a dark forest, evoking feelings of temporality. There are currents of distortion and reverse reverb enveloped in adrenaline-inducing percussion and hard-hitting bass lines with vocals that shine through piercing layers of guitars, giving a glimpse of the world that Glixen lives in.” The encompassing soundscape unleashes a torrent of distorted riffs paired with delicate vocals that evoke a profound sense of torment… Read more »
The Queens of Metal aren’t stopping anytime soon. Kittie has released their latest single, “We Are Shadows,” via Sumerian Records. With heavy riffs, melodically strong vocals, plus a dash of dark realism in the lyrics, the four-piece act displays that they’re better than ever. The music video for the song is a modern gothic setting in a darkened church surrounded by candles while donned in their very best goth attire. Without skipping a beat, the metal act flies seamlessly back into the scene. The new track incorporates a reinvigorated version of the metal genre. With a sliver of symphonic metal… Read more »
Following the release of “Blinding Faith,” unveiled earlier this year as the leading single and first preview of Knocked Loose’s forthcoming album, You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To, the group has unleashed the next pummeling preview with “Don’t Reach For Me.” The record is slated to arrive via Pure Noise Records on May 10. Across “Don’t Reach For Me,” much like “Blinding Faith,” the Kentucky natives delve into the contradictions and hypocrisy of organized religion. The album as a whole, evident through the two singles pulls from the collection, see the band at their “fastest,” “scariest,” “catchiest,” and “most… Read more »
Juno Awards-nominees Softcult has launched their grunge-fueled new single “Spiralling Out” and announced the release of their new EP titled Heaven, due on May 24. “Spiralling Out” marks the fourth preview of the six-track collection, which was preceded by the releases of “Haunt You Still,” “Shortest Fuse,” and the titular track, “Heaven.” In a grunge meets shoegaze cacophony, “Spiralling Out” is a dazzling display of Softcult’s prowess, instantly transporting listeners into a state of anxiously spinning out of control: “I’ve been spiralling out for hours/Burning a hole in my brain.” The pair shares, “Hopefully, this song is one that lets… Read more »
Black Veil Brides is keeping fans on their toes. Today, they posted on their Instagram a graphic that gives off major Sweeney Todd vibes, with a shaving knife surrounded by deep red blood. Fans are unsure if this is a song, EP, or a full-length album, but regardless, the excitement is undeniable. “BLEEDERS,” the caption of the post begins, “Friday, April 26, 2024. Pre-save NOW.” In the comments, excited listeners commented about the incoming new music, “Who else screamed and who is lying?” posted user bellamy_jasper666. BVB bassist Lonny Eagleton also posted rock horn emojis on the post, furthering listeners’… Read more »
BABYMETAL are back with their new single, “Leave It All Behind.” The track features Thai artists F. Hero and Bodyslam to create an intricately interesting new path sonically for the Japanese trio. Read more: Bayside Needs A “Miracle” On New Single The track is a mix of pop-rock with nu-metal undertones, partnered with signature metal guitars, which generates a unique outcome. It’s a curveball that metal fans might not anticipate, but it highlights the genre’s new versatility through the collaborations. BABYMETAL isn’t new to partnering with other acts, either. Last year they were featured on Lil Uzi Vert’s album, Pink… Read more »
Knocked Loose has unleashed the hammering lead single, “Blinding Faith,” from their freshly announced forthcoming album You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To. The record is slated to arrive via Pure Noise Records on May 10. Equipped with an array of gritty breakdowns against a backdrop of filthy guitar work and thundering drums, “Blinding Faith” takes aim at the hypocrisy of organized religion. The band masterfully pummels listeners with two minutes and fifty-seven seconds of crushing, relentless arrangements and piercing lyricism highlighted by breakdown “The word becomes the law/The word becomes the law/Bend the knee/Child of God.” Speaking on the… Read more »
Ashnikko is genre-bending royalty, supercharging their debut album Weedkiller with punchy singles such as “Cheerleader” and the sunny groove “Worms.” Standout single “You Make Me Sick!” kicked off the entire Weedkiller era, and it was unforgettable. Raw, aggressive screams narrate pure unadulterated rage, and help listeners who relate channel their own anger. With her signature indie pop glow, Dora Jar teamed up with Ashnikko to add a new layer to this blistering track with the “You Make Me Sick! (Dora Jar Remix).” Dora Jar “peeled back the thorny parts of it to show the sad guy behind the screaming and… Read more »
