A year and a half following the sudden and tragic passing of their vocalist, Keaton Pierce, Too Close To Touch have issued their new single “Hopeless” featuring The Word Alive’s Telle Smith. This track not only serves as a tribute to Keaton but also stands as one of the last recorded works featuring his unmistakable vocal delivery. Additionally, “Hopeless” represents the group’s first new single since the release of the “Complain” remix in 2021, and it arrives as a poignant posthumous birthday gift to Keaton, who would have been 34th birthday on September 3. The band, with heartfelt sincerity, shares… Read more »
Leading up to the release of their sophomore album Reflections, idobi had the opportunity to sit down with Caskets’ frontman Matt Flood to delve into the band’s creative journey. Their debut album, Lost Souls, came to life during the pandemic, a time of uncertainty and innovation. Flood reflects on this period, discussing how the unexpected lockdown found the band in a shed recording everything on the debut collection. This experience, although unconventional, taught them valuable lessons in resilience and adaptability before venturing into their sophomore LP. Across Reflections, it’s evident that Caskets forged unity amongst themselves, allowing for a more… Read more »
Kat Moss has released a passionate statement fighting back against claims made that Scowl are in any way an industry plant.
A harmonious collision of two magnetic musical forces, The Word Alive and Loveless, has unveiled an electrifying collaboration on “Hate Me.” What initially sparked as a playful exchange between The Word Alive‘s vocalist, Telle Smith, and Loveless‘ vocalist, Julian Comeau, on Twitter, has evolved into a blazing single that surges with unapologetic passion. This scorching collaboration is poised to make its mark as a standout track on The Word Alive’s highly anticipated upcoming album, Hard Reset, dropping via Thriller Records on August 25. “Hate Me” stands as the premiere collaborative offering from Hard Reset, marking a powerful prelude to a… Read more »
Spanish Love Songs have unveiled the ethereal-laced new single, “Marvel,” pulled from their eagerly-awaited album, No Joy. Serving as the final precursor to their full-length release on August 25, “Marvel” encapsulates the band’s distinctive indie-punk essence. “Marvel” is masterfully woven together with the heartfelt delivery of lead vocalist Dylan Slocum and adds an authentic and vulnerable dimension to the release. As the track unfolds, a gradual crescendo of emotional intensity takes hold, propelled by the dynamic interplay of the band’s instrumentation and Slocum’s impassioned vocals. The chorus emerges as a particularly potent instance of catharsis, with the resolute lyrics, “Stay… Read more »
After kicking off his Volume One tour earlier this month, Craig Owens and his team have sadly been forced to cancel the remaining eight scheduled performances due to a severe van accident that occurred today, June 29. While this incident brings an abrupt end to Owens’ run on the road, the silver lining is that all crew members and passengers involved are in the process of recovering from the harrowing events. The highly anticipated Volume One tour commenced on June 6 in Denver, CO, and showcased Owens’ revival of tracks from his illustrious career with bands like Chiodos, Destroy Rebuild… Read more »
Following a whirlwind year of touring, The Word Alive is gearing up to release their new album, Hard Reset, on August 25. Giving fans a sneak peek of the latest iteration of their sound, the band paired their album announcement with a new single. The track, titled “Slow Burn,” opens with acoustic guitar plucks and frontman Telle Smith’s smooth vocals. It is on the lighter side of The Word Alive’s ever-evolving sound, but still packs an emotional punch melodically and lyrically. The album artwork, created by Matt Collamore, depicts a masked figure standing in a ring of fire. Surrounded by… Read more »
The Word Alive are back with another new banger, and they are showing off their sharper edges with a proper heavy bruiser.
Caskets are setting out their latest bid for total world domination with the announcement of a brand new full-length album.
Hear The Word Alive’s latest track, “Real Life”, on idobi.com first.
