For all of those Disney adults and Punk Goes… fans that have been requesting a Disney Goes Pop-Punk album for the past 10 or more years, now is your time! Disney has announced A Whole New Sound album featuring reimagined classic tracks. The first preview of the album includes Simple Plan covering “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” from 1994’s The Lion King, which celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year. The full A Whole New Sound album will be available later this year. “We wanted to pay homage to Sir Elton John’s original version while also adding our own style… Read more »
Fresh off their From Ashes To New spring tour, Point North is gearing up for round two. The band has announced a massive fall tour with support from Nevertel, Elijah, and RIVALS. Commencing in Phoenix, AZ, on September 12, these bands will rock 23 stages across the U.S. throughout September and October. Along the way, Point North will be hitting the stages of major music festivals like Louder Than Life and Aftershock. Of the tour announcement, the band shares on their Instagram, “You asked for it, so we are doing the damn thing. POINT NORTH HEADLINER 2024.” Read more: Laura… Read more »
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 »
Hillhaven—a new supergroup of talent comprised of vocalist Chris Kelly (Alustrium, formerly Galactic Empire), drummer Maty Madiro (From Ashes To New), guitarist Ricky Armellino (Ice Nine Kills), guitarist Jimmy Bennett (From Ashes To New), and bassist Jaime GoWell—has unleashed a studio performance-style music video for their latest single, “Gaps.” “This song was quite literally the conception of Hillhaven,” vocalist Chris Kelly shares in a press release. “I had originally written it for another project, but when that didn’t work out, I sent it to Maty [Madiro, drums] and almost immediately, the conversation became one about starting something new. The thought… Read more »
Featured on their debut EP Paper Hearts which arrived in September 2023, Sleep Theory dropped by the idobi Radio Studios in Los Angeles, CA, to perform one of their breakout singles, “Gone Or Staying.” Opening with a vibrant array of acoustic guitar strums and soft percussion, the band—comprised of vocalist Cullen Moore, guitarist Daniel Pruitt, bassist Paolo Vergara, and drummer Ben Pruitt—brings a fresh perspective to “Gone Or Staying.” With little to no effort, Cullen Moore’s vocal delivery fills the studio space, dancing between his soulful range and the alternative soundscape of the instrumentation. As Paolo Vergara’s voice intertwines with… 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 »
Cassadee Pope is giving us another glimpse into what to expect on her forthcoming record Hereditary, which arrives on July 12. Today, the “Three Of Us” singer shared a dazzling collab with “The Rap Girl” Daisha McBride, “I Died.” In fact, the unique genre collab came from Pope shooting her shot on social media. “I remember DMing Daisha on a whim last year, letting her know I was a fan and would love to write sometime,” she says on Instagram. “Not only did we get a great song together but we both got a new friend in the end.” Read… Read more »
Since the day “Misery Business” became the anthem of a generation, it became a cliche rite of passage for female pop-rock vocalists to be compared to Hayley Williams upon entering the pop-rock scene. Whether they truly resemble the neon-haired powerhouse or not, the inevitable comparisons are unrelenting. It is simultaneously flattering and frustrating as these artists strive to create identities of their own in a brutally competitive industry. If you are a fan of powerful vocalists and the unique flair of pop-rock, I implore you to listen to these 10 femme pop-rock artists of the modern era. Each one possesses… Read more »
Pop-punk artist Northbound, aka Jonathon Fraser, is back with a new single, “Baby’s Breath” from his forthcoming fourth record Juniper. The 10-track LP is due out on July 12 via Smartpunk Records, and also features previously-released tracks, “North Star,” “Science,” and “Big Tune (Fuck Off Forever).” Fraser says, “‘Baby’s Breath’ is one of the first songs I wrote for this album. Writing this song had the magic that you look for when creating. It popped out of my head and into a demo session with zero effort.” He continues, “I knew I had found a very important piece of the… Read more »
Following the release of The Used’s most recent B-side track, “MEDZ,” vocalist robbietheused has launched his solo career with his debut single, “Just A Little Bit.” After turning 40 in February 2022, robbietheused (aka Bert McCracken) decided to venture out of his alternative roots and do something for himself. “I wanted a nice 40th birthday present for myself,” he shares in a press release. “So I decided to make a pop record.” He continues, “I’ve always tried to push for the poppy stuff for The Used records. And the band really likes to keep it heavy. So this is my… Read more »
