It is the best day of the year for swifties. Taylor Swift finally released Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) today. Originally released in 2010 when Swift was 18 years old, she has now revisited the songs thirteen years later at 32. Perhaps her most personal album, Swift is the sole songwriter credited on the entire album. The first time around, she wrote the full record by herself over the course of two years while touring to promote her 2008 album, Fearless. The album was inspired by Taylor Swift’s transition from adolescence to adulthood. Consisting of songs mostly written about her confrontation… Read more »
The pop-rock quartet is back with another smash. NOT.MY.WEEKEND’s latest single “SHUT.UP” is an angst-driven track about the difficulty of biting your tongue in certain situations. When you don’t know where your relationship is headed, it can be challenging to express how you really feel. Frontman Patrick Gilchrist’s unabashedly honest lyrics are paired with a full bodied arrangement that bridges the gap between the pop and alternative worlds. There are hints of the Jonas Brothers’ vocal melodies, mixed with the guitar tones and heavy-hitting drum fills of early Fall Out Boy and All-American Rejects. It is a compelling combination that… Read more »
Our favorite blue-haired songstress is back! Charlotte Sands has surprised her fans today by announcing her new EP, Good Now. The new collection of songs, set to drop July 12, features two new tracks alongside Sands’ previously released bangers, “Alright,” “Six Feet Under”, “Tantrum”, and “Lost.” Known for her love of storytelling, Sands has never been afraid to be vulnerable when writing music. Good Now delves into her challenges with disassociating and the anxiety that comes with feeling disconnected from the people in your life. Yet, the pop-rocker mixes this honesty with her unique brand of upbeat melodies and driving… Read more »
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Happy July 4th! From cookouts to pool parties, this American holiday is best celebrated outdoors with family and friends. And, of course, one secret ingredient to the perfect Independence Day festivities is fireworks! But we’re not just talking about the red and blue sparklers that light up the sky. At idobi, we are major fans of the Detroit pop-punk band Fireworks. A cult favorite in the scene, Fireworks formed in 2004 and signed to the iconic Run For Cover Records just a year later. Known for their mix of bright guitar tones and introspective lyrics, the band hit their stride… Read more »
After kicking off their So Much For (Tour) Dust in late June and issuing an updated version of Billy Joel’s 1989 classic “We Didn’t Start The Fire,” Fall Out Boy shows no signs of slowing down this year. Their recent show in Chula Vista, CA on July 1 proved to be an unforgettable night for fans, featuring a series of iconic covers that left the crowd in awe. Among the highlights of the evening were Fall Out Boy‘s stunning renditions of timeless classics. The band fearlessly took on Prince‘s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” originally made famous by Sinead O’Connor before… Read more »
ONI has teamed up with Sleeping With Sirens‘ Kellin Quinn for an awe-inspiring new single, “Underneath My Skin.” The dynamic track serves as a testament to the exceptional synergy between the two artists, creating an enthralling auditory journey. Following the release of ONI’s “Silence In A Room Of Lies” featuring Jared Dines last month, their electrifying new single catapults into overdrive characterized by the heavy-laden, atmospheric intro. Dripping with intricate guitar work, otherworldly synths, and a propelling drumbeat converging to create a dark and introspective soundscape permeating across the release. Read more: The Dirty Shirts Get Us High On “Gin… Read more »
Have you ever wanted to hear your favorite bands collaborate with one another? This Wild Life is turning this dream into a reality with their latest album, Never Fade. Each song on the acoustic duo’s release includes a special guest vocalist, delivering surprise performances from beginning to end. From Magnolia Park’s Joshua Roberts to Yellowcard’s William Ryan Key, Never Fade bridges the gap between the scene’s legacy acts and today’s heavy hitters. To celebrate the record, This Wild Life dropped a music video for “Proximity,” featuring Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker. Performing in front of a backdrop reminiscent of the album’s… Read more »
Point North has announced that their second full-length album, Prepare For Despair, is dropping on August 18 via Hopeless Records. Marking three years since the release of their debut record, Brand New Vision, the California-based trio is back with a fresh collection of songs that takes listeners on a journey into the apocalypse. The band shared the news on Instagram by posting the record’s cover art. The artwork depicts a city crumbling into shambles amidst an attack of burning buildings, alien invasions, plane crashes, and so much more. The juxtaposition of the catastrophic scene and the art’s bright palette reveals… Read more »