Indie alt-pop darling Lauran Hibberd is turning up the excitement with her latest release, the empowering queer anthem “Mary.” But that’s not all—Hibberd has also announced the release of her forthcoming sophomore full-length Girlfriend Material. Her new collection will arrive on March 22, 2024, via Virgin Music. With “Mary” as the herald of what’s to come, the anticipation reaches a fever pitch for Hibberd’s eagerly-awaited record. “Mary” is a feel-good sensation that celebrates Hibberd’s personal journey as a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. With a masterful blend of candor and infectious energy, she crafts a tongue-in-cheek anthem that resonates… Read more »
Indio Downey, poised to release his debut solo EP, Cigarettes In Bed, on January 19, 2024, beckons with a soul-stirring prelude—his latest single, “Dume.” This resonant composition stands as the third preview to the forthcoming 6-track opus, peeling back the layers of Downey’s past struggles with addiction. Under the guise of a symphony of shimmering synths, a heavy bassline, and Downey’s mellifluous delivery, “Dume” serves as a caustic metaphor, intricately entangling the threads of a fatal attraction to the seductive allure of self-destruction. In the broader view, Cigarettes In Bed emerges as a labyrinth of one’s own vulnerabilities and arduous… Read more »
As Bad Suns bask in the infinite joy emanating from their new EP, the six-track collection is more than meets the eye. In the creative universe of Christo Bowman, the visionary force of the group alongside Gavin Bennett (bass) and Miles Morris (drums), the group paints an ocean of emotions across each song, musing in on sorrow, pain, and joy. Ultimately, the amalgamation of the tracks on Infinite Joy reflects a picture of immense personal growth and resilience. In idobi Radio’s exclusive interview with Bowman, the vocalist/guitarist hones in on the influences that fueled the writing and recording of Infinite… Read more »
Gearing up for the release of their debut full-length album, Nothing Like You Wanted, a captivating 10-track journey expected to drop in the summer of 2024, Rematch is premiering their new single and accompanying music video for “Retrograde” exclusively with idobi Radio. The new single, created by Alex Vito on vocals, Mike Stranczek and Noah Polino on guitars, Josh Cosentino on bass, and Austin Gannon on drums, marks the group’s first preview of their forthcoming album and our first taste of new music in 2023. As “Retrograde” echoes across idobi Radio throughout the day, which you can tune into here,… Read more »
Columbus’ premier cinematic rock outfit Starset officially announced they will be hitting the road in 2024 with an all-new live experience, Immersion: The Final Chapter. Beginning in early April in Nashville and concluding in mid-May in Chicago, this live show will reveal more storylines from previous demonstrations, of course, focusing on their trademark dystopian futuristic narrative. Earlier today, the ensemble shared a tour teaser trailer outlining an astronaut in a rocket hurdling through the atmosphere. The Instagram caption reads, “It begins. And it ends. Now.” On top of announcing a major U.S. tour, lead vocalist Dustin Bates is also poised… Read more »
Clementine Was Right is a collective of poetic visionaries collaborating across many different states. At the heart is Gion Davis and Mike Young, two seasoned poets who came together to share their gift of words. They do this through a medium of an alternative, shoe gaze-filled, western emo. Today, the duo share a brand new song, “There Are No More Almond Trees“. “There Are No More Almond Trees” is a beautiful tune Young penned about watching his home state of California be ravaged by fires, floods, and mudslides. “I started wondering, what would I miss if it all went away?” The song’s concept… Read more »
Måneskin has just released their RUSH! (ARE U COMING?) extended album with five new sultry hits including “HONEY (ARE U COMING?),” “VALENTINE,” “OFF MY FACE,” “THE DRIVER,” and “TRASTEVERE.” Not only has the Italian quartet shared new tracks, but today, they also dropped a brand-new black and white “VALENTINE” music video. In true Måneskin fashion, the song is equal parts sexy and undeniably catchy with yearning rock vocals. “And I cover myself in tattoos of us/Dream of the day we еmbrace and combust, lead vocalist Damiano David sings. Check out the new music video below. You can hear the 22-track… Read more »
Ahead of their full album release, Have Mercy is sharing a bouncy new song and accompanying music video with retro visuals for “Middle.” You can catch this new track, as well as their October release “Alive” on NUMB, their full-length record arriving December 8 via Rude Records. So, if you have been waiting for new Have Mercy since their August 2022 self-titled EP, your time is almost here. In the meantime, here’s one more track to enjoy before December arrives. Check out “Middle” below. Vocalist Brian Swindle says, “‘Middle’ is about being in between two places. Knowing you want or… Read more »
Kanner jokes she is sporting a “low-key, under the radar look” as she demands the room in bulky, bright green shades, a full body camouflage jumpsuit, and her iconic red locks in high braids. She’s a rockstar from head to toe and everyone can see it. A prolific and well-respected writer with accolades all across the music industry, she notes that she is feeling “fucking amazing” now that she has released music of her own. Earlier this year, Kanner dropped her debut single “BULL IN A CHINA SHOP” featuring 93FEETOFSMOKE. An attitude filled, explosive pop-rock track, it showcases the… Read more »
The Grammy nominations for the 2024 Awards Show dropped on November 10, and it’s clear that boygenius are beloved in both the alternative world and overall pop culture zeitgeist. Taking place on February 4 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the Grammy Awards will stream at 8 PM ET CBS and Paramount +. Fans of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus can see their faves hopefully win for Album of The Year and Best Alternative Music Album with the record, Best Rock Performance, Record Of The Year, and Best Rock Song with “Not Strong Enough,” Best Alternative Music… Read more »
