Everyone is talking about the Barbie movie. Directed by Greta Gerwig (Little Women, Lady Bird) and starring Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, July 21st can’t come fast enough. Today Atlantic records shared the news of the musical companion to the film, BARBIE THE ALBUM. The soundtrack features an impressive list of artists including Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice, Lizzo, Charli XCX, The Kid LAROI, Tame Impala, and more. They have shared the first single “Dance The Night” by Dua Lipa today with an accompanying music video. BARBIE THE ALBUM was executive produced by internationally renowned Golden Globe and 7x Grammy award winning artist… Read more »
Movements fans rejoice! The SoCal quartet has unveiled a new single/video titled “Fail You” and announced their third studio album RUCKUS! due on August 18 through Fearless Records. You can preorder the group’s forthcoming record here. Right from the opening guitar chords, “Fail You” grips you with its emotional intensity, guided by the heartfelt delivery of vocalist Patrick Miranda. It embarks on a profound journey of introspection and self-discovery, immersing you in its haunting melodies and fear-laden lyrics. Themes of disappointment and the fear of losing someone you deeply care about resonate across the track. The dynamic instrumentation steadily builds,… Read more »
As the sun was setting over the Rose Bowl on May 13, nostalgic indie rock filled the Southern California air. Just Like Heaven, the single-day indie rock festival was in full swing across two stages in Pasadena’s canyons. The day was filled with sunshine and legends of the indie scene, punctuated by a visceral performance from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs to close out the night. When the lineup was announced, Just Like Heaven instantly became one of the most interesting draws of the season. Single-day, genre-specific festivals are thriving in the modern music festival industry. At just over $125, festival-goers… Read more »
May is Asian American or Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month, and it would be terribly remiss of us to not cover that in this column.
Once upon a time movie stars used to be exclusive to the silver screen. With the introduction of streaming, the endless plethora of options has completely changed the game.
Nostalgia is a major fuel source for pop culture today, stimulating our brains with positive memories. But nostalgia can only get you so far. A bunch of the bands we grew up on are not only still together, but still killing it.
A lot has changed in Rachel Platten’s life since her last release in 2020. Over the last three years, the “Fight Song” singer has gone from a mother of one to a mother of two. She welcomed her first daughter Violet into the world in 2019 and her second daughter Sophie in 2021. While her life has gone up and down through happiness and struggles, Platten’s first single in three years, “Girls,” pulled from an upcoming larger collection of new music, is a reflection on female strength. “Girls” follows the same vein of empowerment that Platten has always injected into… Read more »
Overnight sensation LØLØ has revealed her gripping new anthem, “omg.” The young artist’s latest effort offers a raw and unfiltered look into her personal struggles while pulling no punches and providing a candid glimpse into some of her darkest moments. With its unapologetically vulnerable and rebellious tone, “omg” radiates genuine emotion and energy. Opening the track with a gentle acoustic guitar, briefly reminiscent of Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life),” LØLØ demonstrates her ability to create a softer tone before hitting listeners with the juxtaposition of the rousing chorus. The interplay of the intricate instrumental support and the… Read more »
LØLØ has been absolutely unstoppable over the last few years. Since 2019, she has been boldly developing her sound, sharpening her style, and bringing back old-school heartbreak. Taking the troupes of classic pop-punk, forcing them through a modern mesh and coming out the other side with music that pays tribute to what has come before as well as what is still to arrive, her journey is still only just beginning. She has released three EPs since she started taking her diary entries and putting them into songs, most recently 2022’s Debbie Downer. Working with Maggie Lindemann and girlfriends, touring with… Read more »
Few songs in the modern alt canon are as instantly recognizable—or as frequently reimagined—as “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” by Panic! At The Disco. With its cabaret flair, Brendon Urie’s theatrical vocals, and that unforgettable “closing the goddamn door” hook, the track has inspired countless reinterpretations across genres. Don’t close the god damn door… on missing When We Were Young 2025! Enter to win FREE tickets to the sold-out Saturday show from idobi Radio. Download the always-free idobi app to enter—and score bonus entries by posting your best “closing the god damn door” video. Tag a friend and @idobiRadio, follow… Read more »
