Indie sleaze summer is alive and well in summer 2024 with help from London’s beloved Bloc Party. The indie-rockers surprised fans with their new single, “Flirting Again,” their first offering since 2022’s Alpha Games. The punchy, sonically unique single is utterly refreshing, and a welcome addition to this year’s indie playlists. Vocalist Kele Okereke says, “‘Flirting Again’ is about being thrust back into the scene and trying to remember how it all works. It’s about trying to appear desirable, whilst at the same time hiding the hurt that defines you.” Okereke continues, “We are all carrying around the various scars that… Read more »
Following Laura Jane Grace’s most recent endeavor—joining forces to create Laura Jane Grace & The Mississippi Medicals—the punker has announced a UK tour this fall. In a social media blast, she writes, “Europe! Uk! Ireland! You have asked and now here is the answer! I’ll be heading across the proverbial pond this November for a full month long run.” She continues, “Unfortunately some of the Mississippi Medicals have prior touring obligations but the good news is this will still be a full band tour. I’m bringing @pariscampbellgrace with me and we’ll be backed by @jacopo_fokas on bass & @orestis_jr on… Read more »
Taylor Swift has been dominating the charts with her most recent offering The Tortured Poets Department and taking over stadiums across the world. On her current European and UK leg of The Eras Tour, she is bringing Paramore along for the ride. Lucky ticketholders of the Wembley Stadium June 22 show got to witness the live collab of the century: Hayley Williams and Swift singing “Castles Crumbling.” The track comes from Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault), which also includes “Electric Touch” featuring Fall Out Boy. So, yes, Swift is a certified emo. Swift announced Willaims by saying, “I… Read more »
Today is a big day for The Story So Far! Not only does today, June 21, mark the 13th anniversary of their debut studio album, Under Soil And Dirt, but the pop-punk behemoths have also unleashed their fifth studio album, I Want To Disappear. In addition to the arrival of their 10-track collection, the group has also issued a music video for “Watch You Go.” The group originally debuted “Watch You Go” on The Least Anticipated Album Tour on June 8 in Maryland Heights, MO, supporting A Day To Remember. In a short and sweet message to fans on social… Read more »
blink-182 are officially back on the road! And to kick things off, the trio has premiered a new, unreleased single titled “Can’t Go Back” for fans attending the Thursday, June 20 show in Orlando, FL. Co-frontman Mark Hoppus introduces the new track, saying, “We’re gonna play a fucking brand-new song that nobody has ever heard before—not even management, not our fucking agent, not fucking anybody. We just wrote this song, and we’re gonna play it tonight.” Led by Hoppus on vocals, the track exudes a spacey, twinkling quality, complemented by Travis Barker‘s steady drum work. As the song progresses, Tom… Read more »
After taking a few weeks off to rest and recharge, Jason “Cone” McCaslin of Sum 41 has returned for season 3 of Cone’s Cave, exclusively on idobi Radio. Ushering in this fresh season with a bang rather than a whisper, Cone welcomes living legend, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, founding guitarist of The Go-Go’s, Jane Wiedlin. Not only was Jane part of one of the greatest all-female rock bands in history, but she also has a new band now called Elettro Domestico. “You don’t wanna go anywhere because we talk about a lot of stuff,” Cone introduces the episode.… Read more »
HEALTH is gearing up for Rat-Girl summer of their own, and they’re kicking it off with a reimagined version of “ASHAMED” from their 2023 LP RAT WARS. The LA-based noise rockers have recruited CHVRCHES‘ frontwoman Lauren Mayberry to add her unique indie pop vocals to the ethereal track. Recently, HEALTH also revealed their SELECTED WORKS album on May 13, 2024 featuring reworked tracks with guest features from Bad Omens, Poppy, Lamb Of God, and more. Check out the crossover below. Throughout the summer and fall, HEALTH is performing on myriad festival stages and headlining their own Rat-Based Warfare shows in… Read more »
It’s time to break out your Myspace-era tiaras and black eyeliner pencils because 6arelyhuman is heading out on their first-ever headlining tour across North America, the UK, and Europe. The Sassy Scene Tour kicks off in the States on September 17 at Nashville’s Exit/In and wraps up on December 8 at the Tavastia Club in Helsinki, Finland. That Kid will be supporting dates throughout North America, hubithekid will kick off the shows throughout Europe, and Ezekiel will open shows in the UK. You can sign up for pre-sale tickets here. All tickets go live on Thursday, June 6 at 10… Read more »
Avril Lavigne is currently on her Greatest Hits tour run with Simple Plan, Royal & The Serpent, and more special guests. Though, on June 1, the “Complicated” singer surprised Las Vegas attendees at the MGM Grand Garden Arena with none other than Sum 41 vocalist Deryck Whibley. The two ex-spouses and fellow pop-punk legends went on to perform “In Too Deep” together. Lavigne introduced the performance saying, “Tonight, we have a special guest and he plays guitar in one of my favorite bands and your favorite bands.” Check out the full video below captured by YouTube user Patrick Hogan. Avril… Read more »
Movements are bringing their RUCKUS! on the road this fall! Accompanied by Turnover and Queen Of Jeans as support, the four-piece is set to embark on a North American headline tour kicking off on September 4 in Baltimore, MD. The tour is scheduled to run through Septemeber before the band appears at the Austin City Limits Festival and When We Were Young Fest. General on-sale tickets for the tour will be available beginning this Friday at 10 AM local time, while VIP packages and tickets are currently available. The band’s full touring schedule, including overseas dates, is below, and you… Read more »
