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7 Bands Who Shared Political Statements At DC Warped Tour

Vans Warped Tour DC kicked off on June 14, aka Trump’s birthday and the date of the Army’s 250th anniversary parade. Between the authoritarian amount of tanks in the nation’s capital, the attacks on the LGBTQ+ community (especially during Pride month), the Israeli violence perpetrated against Palestinians, and the vile ICE raids happening in Los Angeles and beyond… it’s fair to say that the punks have a lot to say about the state of the world. These brave musicians and artists used their platforms (which were broadcast on Amazon Prime) to speak truth to power. Here are the political messages… Read more »

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Motion City Soundtrack Announce First New Album In 10 Years

Following their monumental performance at Warped Tour’s return weekend, Motion City Soundtrack has announced their first full-length since the release of their 2015 album. Titled The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World, the record is slated to arrive on September 19 via Epitaph Records. The 11-track collection will feature special guest performances from Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy), Mat Kerekes (Citizen), and Sincere Engineer. Along with the record announcement, the band has also released their new single, “She Is Afraid.” “As soon as I heard Josh’s bonkers guitar part, I flipped out,” frontman Justin Pierre shares. “I don’t know how he… Read more »

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Nova Twins to Arankai: 10 New Songs You Need To Hear This Week

If you’re hitting the road to Warped Tour like we are at idobi Radio, queue up these 10 new songs—built for the open highway and perfect for turning up loud in celebration of pride and punk. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? Nova Twins — “Anxiety” (Doechii Cover) Ahead of the release of Parasites & Butterflies, due out on August 29, Nova Twins performed a Spotify Singles Series set. Here, they offered… Read more »

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Pretoria Faked It ‘Til They Made It On ‘If We’re Pretending’ EP

Get in, losers, we’re listening to an indie-rock band *before* they get mega famous and take over the world. Pretoria, the quartet from Chicago by way of Grand Rapids, is poised to be your new favorite, and we don’t say that lightly. With optimism-inducing melodies akin to Cage The Elephant, Foster The People, and MGMT, Pretoria is simply a breath of fresh air—one you relaxedly inhale on a laid-back road trip with an open sunroof. Featuring a bit of Midwest emo edge, this beachy, surf-rock outfit stole our hearts with “Emerseon, Everywhere,” ahead of the release of EP If We’re… Read more »

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Laura Jane Grace Is “Wearing Black” To The Pride Parade This Year

Ahead of their upcoming full-length, Adventure Club, Laura Jane Grace In The Trauma Tropes has gifted us a gritty punk Pride anthem, “Wearing Black.” Jane Grace sings, “I’ll wear my rainbow another day/My pride’s a riot, it’s not a parade/Too much Molly and the Spirit Brigade/I’ll see you there at the front of the stage!/Wearing black to the pride parade/ACAB but the gays are OK!” Set for release on July 18 via Polyvinyl Record Co., Adventure Club also boasts singles, “Active Trauma,” “Mine Me Mine” and “Your God (God’s D*ck).” “Wearing Black” music video director E. Esperanza shared on Instagram, “Thank you Laura… Read more »

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DE’WAYNE Explores Father-Son Relationships On “sundays”

Following the release of his dynamic and soulful singles “highway robbery,” “june,” and “biological,” DE’WAYNE is back with his vulnerable new track, “sundays.” All songs are set to appear on his upcoming new album, june, set for release on July 30 via Fearless Records. Just in time for Father’s Day, DE’WAYNE navigates the nuances of the father-son relationship. He notes, “When I wrote this song, I wanted to explain the complicated bond between a father and son. One where love and pain, admiration, and resentment all live side by side.” He adds, “It’s about seeing your father as both a hero… Read more »

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The Plot In You Announces Headline Dates Ahead Of Bring Me The Horizon Shows

The Plot In You is playing several rock festivals this summer, but excitingly, the group just announced they’ll be performing an array of headline shows throughout North America this fall. The band will kick off their headlining run at Providence’s The Strand on September 5 and wrap up on September 18 in Huntsville’s VBC Mars Music Hall. Northlane, Invent Animate, and Windwaker will offer support on these tour stops. Then, The Plot In You will begin their support run with Bring Me The Horizon and Motionless In White on September 23 at Raleigh’s Lenovo Center and conclude it on October… Read more »

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letlive. Drops “The Dope Beat Rendition” Featuring Dan Campbell

letlive. isn’t just gearing up for their official farewell tour run. On June 9, the band announced they have remixed and remastered 2013’s The Blackest Beautiful. So, on June 13, The Blackest Beautiful (Revisited) will drop on all streaming platforms. In a post, the band shared, “You’ve been asking us to release this on streaming for [the] last 365 days. We’ve decided it was time to finally get it out there thanks to our friends @epitaphrecords.” Alongside the announcement, letlive. revealed “The Dope Beat Rendition” featuring The Wonder Years‘ Dan Campbell. The record release also boasts “27 Club Rendition (ft.… Read more »

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8 New Songs You Won’t Want To Get Out Of Your Head

Ohhhhhh, man, do we have some new songs for you this Friday! From queer anthems for Pride month to pop-tinged hardcore à la Turnstile’s brand new album Never Enough, and beyond, you’re sure to find something to get down to this weekend. And the fun doesn’t stop there because idobi Radio has you covered 24/7 with sweet alternative tunes. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? Ethel Cain — “Nettles” Ethel… Read more »

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Charlotte Sands Begs You To “HUSH” On New Single

Ahead of her run on the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, Charlotte Sands has unleashed her latest single, “HUSH.” “I made this song for all the people like me who can’t decide if they’d rather be at the club or in a mosh pit and now we can do both,” Sands shares. “Start stretching, drink your water, and tell your friends it’s time for brat rock summer.” Listen to “HUSH” below. Ahead of the Summer School Tour in July, Sands will perform at the Let’s Go Music Festival this weekend. Summer School Tour will also make a stop at the… Read more »