Following the release of the infectious “Keep Your Cool, Man,” the debut single from their forthcoming album, Keep Your Cool, the Texas three-piece Riley!, consisting of vocalist/guitarist Ryan Bluhmm, bassist Kris Gallardo, and drummer Cesar “Izzy” Izaguirre, is back with another tantalizing preview of the record. Their latest offering, “Bad Boys Boxing Club,” hits like a sonic hurricane, showcasing a bold departure in their signature sound that’s both audacious and stirring. This bouncy and energetic new release is one of Riley!’s most arresting singles to date. It demonstrates a remarkable evolution while putting their impressive prowess on full display. In… Read more »
Ahead of their fourth studio album, Let’s Start Degeneracy, which is slated to drop on April 26 via Pure Noise Records, Microwave has unleashed a piano-laden, Frank Ocean-inspired new offering, “Huperzine Dreams.” The track appears as the closing track of their forthcoming full-length and also acts as the second preview of the release following the arrival of “Bored Of Being Sad.” Across their latest single, the band enlisted the collaborative talents of longtime friend Joe Hertler of Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, who added his expertise on piano and other production elements. Nathan Hardy‘s vocals and guitar work, influenced… Read more »
Following the excitement they generated earlier this month with their massive tour announcement this spring, Microwave has returned with their electrifying, anthemic new single, “Bored Of Being Sad.” The new release arrives alongside an accompanying music video and the announcement of their fourth studio album, Let’s Start Degeneracy, which is slated to drop on April 26. “Bored Of Being Sad” sees Microwave at their best—having sharpened their prowess and vocalist/guitarist Nathan Hardy has honed his songwriting with a raw honesty. The chorus emerges as a rallying cry against romanticized sadness, with Hardy belting, “And I’m so bored of being sad/It’s… Read more »
Of course, we’re counting down the days until Sum 41 set the world ablaze with their forthcoming double album, Heaven :x: Hell, which is scheduled to arrive as the band’s final record on March 29 via Rise Records. However, when one door closes, another opens. While the final chapter of the storied pop-punkers is filled with bittersweet emotions, we’re excited to announce that Sum 41 bassist Cone McCaslin will be joining the idobi Radio family with his new show, “Cone’s Cave.” Scheduled to launch on Monday, February 12, at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT, followed by a podcast of the… Read more »
With less than a month to go before Mannequin Pussy officially drop their eagerly-awaited fourth studio album, I Got Heaven, arriving on March 1 via Epitaph Records, the four-piece have released their Buffy The Vampire Slayer-inspired new single, “Nothing Like.” In this latest offering, the band seamlessly melds their trademark indie essence with sugary-sweet punk, crafting a dynamic soundscape that encapsulates the fervent longing for youthful romance. Delving into the precarious realm where infatuation overpowers reason, “Nothing Like” is propelled by frontwoman Marisa Dabice‘s evocative vocal delivery, transitioning from a tender croon to a powerful crescendo laden with the raw… Read more »
Youth Fountain, aka the emo brainchild of Tyler Zanon, is trekking across North America for his first-ever headlining tour. Support acts include Action/Adventure across all dates and Like Roses and Carpool on select dates. The Together In North America tour begins on May 2 in Vancouver and concludes on June 2 at Chicago’s famous Cobra Lounge. Zanon shares that he’s “excited to finally be out on our first ever headliner tour across North America with Action/Adventure along with Like Roses on the West Coast and Carpool on the East Coast. We’re going to be playing a lot more songs off… Read more »
Cassadee Pope ushered in the new year with unparalleled energy! After the world experienced epic performances for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in New York City and Los Angeles, including Green Day, Thirty Seconds To Mars, and more, Pope rang in 2024 with an electrifying cover performance of Panic! At The Disco’s 2019 hit “Hey Look Ma, I Made It” at the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. The 2024 Rose Parade, themed “Celebrating A World Of Music: The Universal Language” and hosted in Pasadena, CA, featured the exceptional talent of Audra McDonald, a multi-award-winning performer from theater, music,… Read more »
Throughout their So Much For (Tour) Dust setlists, Fall Out Boy have incorporated a handful of cleverly crafted cover songs to inject the crowd with an extra dose of energy and enthusiasm. However, yesterday evening, July 26, the group’s frontman Patrick Stump took the opportunity to pay tribute to honor Sinéad O’Connor following the news of her passing earlier in the day. Across the tour’s 24 dates that have already passed, the four-piece unit has made Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” and Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” covers a staple of their setlists. However, last night Stump tackled the 90s ballad, “Nothing… Read more »
CLIFFDIVER are back with an explosive cover of X-Ray Spex classic tune “Oh Bondage, Up Yours!” via SideOneDummy Records. The band teamed up with Descendents‘ very own Stephen Egerton to bring fans a new rendition of this iconic song. CLIFFDIVER certainly do the original justice, exerting the same high-energy approach to the track. It is fast, aggressive, and over-the-top in the best way. Lead singer Briana Wright shares on the cover: “I’ve had the dream of reinventing the song for so long…. and not only is it happening, but we did it alongside another musical hero of ours???? It’s the… Read more »
