Some people are having a Brat summer, but idobi Radio is having a Roe Kapara summer. The rising modern rock singer just dropped his raw and all-too-relatable new single “Dumb” and upcoming EP Big Cigars and Satin Shorts. Preceded by singles released “Glorious Day” and “The Dead Come Talking,” “Dumb” is also set to appear on the EP due out on August 23 via Epitaph. Kapara says, “‘Dumb’ is a tune about the inadequacies you feel around family members and loved ones that try to pigeonhole you into their way of life.” He continues, “It’s like if you were to… Read more »
As we embrace the second half of 2024, Queen Of Jeans is poised for a riveting remainder of the year. Today, the four-piece has unveiled their third studio record, All Again, a semi-conceptual 11-track collection that chronicles the delicate dance of a relationship’s beginnings and ends. All Again gleams with the band’s vulnerability, storytelling, and unvarnished honesty, serving as an eloquent obituary for love’s ebbs and flows, its highs and inevitable lows. The album shimmers with Queen Of Jeans‘ most exquisite songwriting and masterful instrumentation. With All Again‘s release, vocalist Miri Devora and her bandmates have revealed the five sonic… Read more »
After supporting Rage Against The Machine‘s Tom Morello at his Electric Ballroom London show, ALT BLK ERA is rocking out with their new single, “My Drummer’s Girlfriend.” Sisters and bandmates Nyrobi and Chaya Beckett-Messam are about to take over the scene with their grunge-laced guitar riffs, high-energy vocals, and infectious sonics. Plus, the band’s 10-track debut album, Rave Immortal, will arrive on January 10, 2025, via Earache Records. Secure your pre-orders here. Rave Immortal is exceptionally personal for Nyrobi who details “my hidden disability that is a result of chronic illness that took hold during my teens and left me… Read more »
Following Laura Jane Grace’s most recent endeavor—joining forces to create Laura Jane Grace & The Mississippi Medicals—the punker has announced a UK tour this fall. In a social media blast, she writes, “Europe! Uk! Ireland! You have asked and now here is the answer! I’ll be heading across the proverbial pond this November for a full month long run.” She continues, “Unfortunately some of the Mississippi Medicals have prior touring obligations but the good news is this will still be a full band tour. I’m bringing @pariscampbellgrace with me and we’ll be backed by @jacopo_fokas on bass & @orestis_jr on… Read more »
Marking their debut single, Laura Jane Grace & the Mississippi Medicals—fronted by LJG and featuring Matt Patton on bass, Mikey Erg on drums, and her wife Paris Campbell Grace on vocals and percussion—have unleashed “All Fucked Out.” “Back in 2021, I sat down in my office to do some songwriting,” Laura Jane Grace explains in a press release. “Not knowing what specifically to write about that day, I challenged myself to write a song similar to whatever the current No. 1 hit in the world was at the time. I made the challenge to myself without knowing exactly what that… Read more »
Despite all the territory they’ve covered in their near-thirty tenure, AFI retains an impressively conspicuous identity. It’s the Tim Burton condition in which, despite rejecting the confines of any categorical genre with each new release, they have an innate flair that renders them instantly recognizable. But that’s not to say that they exist outside the realm of reasonable comparison. We scoured the alternative underground to prove that point. And while we can’t promise the recreation of that first magical moment you first heard Sing The Sorrow, we did pluck a handful of new music recommendations from the AFI ethos. Representing… Read more »
Since ending their hiatus last year, Boys Like Girls have successfully kept us all on the edge of our seats with their latest album, tour news, and now their unexpected team-up with EDM artist Said The Sky. While Boys Like Girls have once again honed in on their sugary alt-pop sound on their October 2023 released full-length album SUNDAY AT FOXWOODS, their latest collaboration sees vocalist Martin Johnson blending his unique prowess with a striking falsetto and propelling the track forward. With the echoes of his voice lingering in the air, the track is a kaleidoscope of Boys Like Girls’… Read more »
Riot Fest is officially back for 2024, taking place on September 20, 21, and 22 at Bridgeview, Illinois’ Seatgeek Stadium. Headliners include Fall Out Boy on Friday, Beck on Saturday, and Slayer on Sunday. The festival lineup boasts myriad rock staples including The Offspring, who are playing their 1994 LP Smash, NOFX, Taking Back Sunday, Sum 41, and beyond. Plus, rising stars such as Heart Attack Man, Sweet Pill, and Loveless, will also be taking to the Riot Fest stages. While announcing their festival slot, Fall Out Boy shared, “[H]aving a big ol’ Chicago homecoming + headlining #RiotFest on September… Read more »
Laura Jane Grace has officially dropped the gorgeously filmed “I’m Not A Cop” music video. The visual features herself and her wife, Paris Campbell Grace, portraying Reno 911 police officers “patrolling” the streets of Chicago, IL, where they live. “I’m Not A Cop” is pulled from LJG’s recently released Hole In My Head full-length record. Of the new release, she shares in an Instagram caption, “Are you a cop? Are you surrrrre you’re not a cop man? You know by law you have to answer that question otherwise it’s … actually I’m not a lawyer so don’t quote me on… Read more »
Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows (D.R.U.G.S.) is on their summer headline tour right now, and the band is sharing a new unreleased song onstage, “Losers Stay Losers.” According to Setlist.fm, the Craig Owens-fronted ensemble debuted the new track on June 8 at Lakewood, Ohio’s Winchester Tavern. They also performed their new May 30-released track “Hunger Pangs.” Check out the new track “Losers Stay Losers” live from their Lakewood set below. The track is set to be released later this month. D.R.U.G.S. is currently on their summer headline tour with Savage Hands, Downswing, and The Requiem acting as support. Check out their full touring schedule… Read more »
