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Taylor Swift Name Drops The Starting Line On “The Black Dog”

It’s no secret that Taylor Swift has always had an affinity for the scene. This has been evident through her captivating performance over a decade ago of “That’s What You Get” alongside Paramore, her collaboration “Two Is Better Than One” with Boys Like Girls, and her confession that Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz is one of her favorite lyricists. Taylor may be for the girly pops, but she’s never shied away from winking at elder emos. Read more: 9 Best Taylor Swift Covers From Alternative Stars Now, as Swifties worldwide are, no pun intended, swiftly dissecting every line of her… Read more »

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Stand Atlantic Unveils EU/UK Tour Following idobi Radio Summer School

As Stand Atlantic gears up for the greatest summer ever at the idobi Radio Summer School, the Aussie darlings have announced a headline tour across the UK and Europe to support their forthcoming album, WAS HERE. Fellow Australians, Slowly Slowly, will join the group as support throughout the run. Tickets will officially go on sale this Friday, April 19, at 10 AM local time. The group shares, “AHHH!!! Our biggest headline shows in the UK and EUROPE!!! We are so, so keen to come and bring you guys the ‘WAS HERE ‘live experience! It feels like forever since we’ve done… Read more »

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Ice Nine Kills and In This Moment Announce 2024 Kiss Of Death Tour

Following a thrilling Kiss Of Death Tour run in 2023 with Avatar and New Years Day, Ice Nine Kills and In This Moment are bringing their co-headlining tour into 2024 with their Kiss Of Death Tour Part 2. The tour, which kicks off on August 6, will once again welcome Avatar as support. “The Kiss of Death tour with our friends, In This Moment, last year was one for the books…” Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas shares. “We’re excited to continue the body count this summer when we do it all over again, only bigger, bloodier and without being… Read more »

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The Eiffels Pay Homage To Carefree Abandon With “Beautiful Life”

Indie-dance rock sensation The Eiffels makes a triumphant return with their latest single, their first of 2024, “Beautiful Life.” Epitomizing the concept that life’s beauty resides in its smallest moments, the track takes listeners on a journey through a state of alcohol-induced euphoria. According to frontman Sean Ulbs, “Beautiful Life” captures the playful essence of the good times and carefree abandon. In addition to unveiling their new single, The Eiffels sat down with idobi Radio to discuss the creative process behind “Beautiful Life,” the emotions they aimed to capture, and more. Immerse yourself in the infectious energy of “Beautiful Life,”… Read more »

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5 Seconds Of Summer’s Luke Hemmings Announces 21-Date Tour

Following the release of his latest offering, “Shakes,” which arrived last week with the announcement of his forthcoming EP, boy, 5 Seconds Of Summer‘s frontman Luke Hemmings has revealed his upcoming solo headline tour, NOSTALGIA FOR A TIME THAT NEVER EXISTED. Of his forthcoming tour, “I can’t wait to bring the songs from boy to life on stage for the first time, as well as tunes from When Facing The Things We Turn Away From. See you in May and June. Luke x.” Speaking on behalf of “Shakes,” Hemmings shares, “‘Shakes’ was written on a dreary NYC evening in between… Read more »

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Paramore’s “Hard Times” To Be Covered By Talking Heads’ David Byrne

There’s nothing to “Decode” with Paramore. The trio have announced that they will be releasing a double-sided single with Talking Heads’ David Byrne for Record Store Day. Hayley Williams and co. covered “Burning Down The House” by the iconic indie group, with Byrne covering the After Laughter track “Hard Times.” “The band told me that their song ‘Hard Times’ was inspired by Talking Heads,” Byrne said in a Twitter post. “So I learned and recorded my version of their great song with a horn section.” This follows the pop-punker’s take on Byrne’s classic track, which they covered last month in… Read more »

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Former Slipknot Drummer Jay Weinberg Joins Suicidal Tendencies

Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg has found a new home to drum in. He announced on his Instagram that he has joined Suicidal Tendencies as their new drummer. Slipknot parted ways with Weinberg, citing in a now-deleted post about changing their musical direction. “YOU CAN’T BRING ME DOWN,” the percussionist wrote in the caption for his new life update. “When I think of the culture and community of heavy music that I’ve loved and considered my home for 20 years, I think of Suicidal Tendencies.” He continued on his Instagram, “It’s an absolute honor and privilege to play with Suicidal… Read more »

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Bring Me The Horizon Is “Nearly Finished” With ‘POST HUMAN: NeX GEn’

While attending the 2024 BRIT Awards on March 2 at London’s O2 Arena, Bring Me The Horizon took home the prize for Best Rock/Alternative Act. Additionally, as they walked the red carpet, they were asked if their forthcoming record POST HUMAN: NeX GEn is coming soon, and we got an answer… sort of. The band was originally scheduled to release the second installment, POST HUMAN: NeX Gen, on September 15, 2023. Unfortunately, the release was delayed due to “unforeseen circumstances,” according to the band’s official statement. On the BRIT Awards red carpet, NME approached the artists about the record. “It’s nearly… Read more »

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Halestorm And I Prevail Announce Co-Headline Tour This Summer

Halestorm and I Prevail are bringing the heat this summer with the announcement of their co-headline tour. The tour will kick off on July 9 and run through August 17, with Hollywood Undead and Fit For A King joining the rock ‘n’ roll behemoths as support. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, March 8, at 10 AM local time here and here. “We’re thrilled to join forces with Halestorm this summer,” I Prevail‘s Eric Vanlerberghe shares in a press release. “Touring with Halestorm is long overdue, as we admire their talent, energy, and dedication to rock music and are… Read more »

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5 Femme Bands That Slap According To Diva Bleach

Diva Bleach, recently hailed as one of idobi Radio’s 100 Rising Artists To Listen To In 2024, continues to dazzle with the release of their debut on InVogue Records, “Kiss Her Goodbye,” which arrived in November 2023. Effortlessly infusing their glitter-soaked alt-pop with a radiant confidence akin to The Veronicas, Diva Bleach is forging a distinctive and enthralling musical path of their own. Not only have the pair secured a spot on this year’s Sad Summer Fest alongside headliners Mayday Parade and The Maine, but the duo will also serve as the opening support act for Young Rising Sons across… Read more »