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Sleep Theory Reimagines Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer”


Sleep Theory has released another thrilling cover to round our their (E)motional (S)upport (C)are (P)ackage EP. This time, they’re making it a cool summer with their reimagined version of Taylor Swift‘s “Cruel Summer” from her Lover era. The EP also features covers of NSYNC‘s “Bye Bye Bye” and Paramore‘s “My Heart.” Check out the metal-laced pop banger below and get ready to listen to this poolside all summer long. In July, you can catch Sleep Theory at Inkcarceration, Warped Tour, Louder Than Life, and more major fests. Then, this fall, they’ll head to Europe and the UK for a tour… Read more »

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Nicole Alexis Says Hello With Label Debut “Goodbye”


Nashville singer-songwriter and producer Nicole Alexis, aka N/A, has just revealed some exciting news. Not only is she back with her new song, “Goodbye,” but she is also the newest signee to Hard Working Record Company. The artist says of her label debut, “‘Goodbye’ is really about mourning an older version of yourself. It’s about outgrowing patterns, relationships, and identities that once felt safe, even when they were hurting you. I wanted the song to capture that emotional tension between wanting to move forward while still desperately trying to hold onto what’s familiar.” N/A offers an utterly ethereal performance, where… Read more »

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12 Alternative Musicians Celebrating Their Birthdays In July


It’s time to turn the calendar to July, and it’s not just the perfect time to get your BBQ on…it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musician birthdays. These Cancer and Leo babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that they deserve the best birthdays ever. From The Pretty Reckless‘ leader, Taylor Momsen, to Ray Toro of My Chemical Romance, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Geoff Wigington — July 2 We feel like “Lucky People” because we get to live in the same world as… Read more »

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Riley! Tap Heart Attack Man On New Track “Two Bucks”


Pure Noise Records’ newest signee, Riley!, gives fans a brand new song today featuring Eric Egan of Heart Attack Man. “Two Bucks” follows their recent hit release, “Another Round of Radical ‘Ritas, Please” which featured the frontman of Hot Mulligan, Tades Sanville. “As a touring musician, you miss out on a lot of your home life, be it birthdays, anniversaries, or just hanging out with friends and loved ones- it sucks.  But, you do it because, at the same time, it’s typically what gives a lot of us any real sense of purpose.”  says Ryan Bluhm of Riley!.   “I sometimes feel like… Read more »

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Cheekface to Karen Dió: New Music To Listen To In June


Summer is officially here, and these new tunes are sizzling hot. Whether you’re heading to the beach, are hitting the road for a friend trip, or simply basking in the air conditioning, we’ve got the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped in June. From Senses to Sawyer Hill and beyond, these new songs will be your fave new listens. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. Senses — “Perfect” (Simple Plan Cover) Hopeless Records has revealed a new track for Songs That Saved My Life. Los Angeles… Read more »

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Chase Petra Reveals New EP ‘A Terrible Ennui’


While on the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, Chase Petra has revealed A Terrible Ennui, a vital trio of songs that discuss the plight of being a human…the good, bad, and ugly. Chase Petra shared on Instagram, “Growing up – back when depression first got its grubby hands on me – I used to lament about all of the terrible feelings I felt, mostly to my dad. I asked him how I could possibly feel so bad even in the absence of any ‘real’ hardship (whatever that means). He would reply, ‘You’re suffering a terrible ennui,’ and then he’d laugh.… Read more »

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Winona Fighter Reveals “Bombs Away” Music Video


Winona Fighter just kicked off their run on the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, and they’re also treating fans to new tunes along the way. The punk trio just launched their new video for “Bombs Away,” a song that was originally released back in May. The band says, “We were so stoked to be able to debut ‘Bombs Away’ at Rockville this past May. We couldn’t believe, even though we had surprise-released this song, the crowd was singing and moshing along like it had been a long-time fan favorite. Giving fans camcorders to film their experience was [the] icing on… Read more »

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The Maine Reveal “3:31” Music Video At 3:31 PM


Following the release of their 10th studio album, Joy Next Door, The Maine are back with a new music video from the era, “3:31.” Excitingly, they did, in fact, release the video perfectly on time at 3:31 PM ET. For this video, frontman John O’Callaghan didn’t pick up the phone…so…drummer Pat Kirch, guitarists Kennedy Brock and Jared Monaco, and bassist Garrett Nickelsen took the lead on both the mic and their respective instruments. O’Callaghan says of Joy Next Door, “I wanted to make an album that felt like the exact moments I had been wandering in for the better part of the… Read more »

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Turnstile Announces The Never Enough Tour PT. 2


Turnstile has announced The Never Enough Tour PT. 2, a massive headlining tour to continue to support the album that earned them a Grammy last year. They have already toured in support of this album (hence the “Part 2”), but the truth is, it’s never enough. *winks* Turnstile has exploded beyond measure, transcending the alternative and hardcore scenes into a household name over the last year. Their success and namesake are jaw-dropping to say the least, and it is only expected that they would continue to capitalize on Never Enough. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 26, at 10AM… Read more »

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Free Throw and Microwave Share Co-Headlining Tour Dates


Free Throw and Microwave are teaming up this fall for a massive co-headlining tour and it’s an emo lover’s dream come true! Both Free Throw and Microwave are undeniably staples in the emo-grunge-infused scene and this tour is the pinnacle of fall weather vibes. They are joined by rising alternative stars, Carly Cosgrove, along with Puddle Splasher, Kerosene Heights, and Flycatcher on select dates. Presale tickets go on sale today, June 23, at 12PM ET. General public tickets will be available this Friday, June 26, at 10AM local time. Get your tickets here. See the full list of tour dates… Read more »

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