Following the release of her March single, “Safehouse,” Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Kami Kehoe is entering her new era with the arrival of “DOPAMINE.” The track is set to appear on her forthcoming Kandy EP, due out July 18, via Coup D’Etat Recordings and 10K Projects. “I wrote ‘DOPAMINE’ when I was at a pretty low spot in my life. This song really healed something in me, and I hope it can do the same for anyone who needs it,” she shares. Of the EP, she adds, “I was going through a breakup while writing this EP. Each song helped me… Read more »
If you already have your summer festival tickets lined up, get ready to add some fall dates to your collection. A Day To Remember and Yellowcard have announced their co-headlining Maximum Fun Tour, which kicks off on September 5 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and wraps up on November 22 in Corpus Christi, Texas. This time, they’re bringing out special guests State Champs, The Wonder Years, Boundaries, and Dinosaur Pile-Up on select dates. “If you think you’ve had fun before, think again. Because there’s no fun quite like the Maximum Fun Tour, coming soon to a concert hall near you,” a… Read more »
Genre disruptors People R Ugly are gearing up for their first-ever Warped Tour—and they’re doing it in style. On their episode of idobi Warped Radio, the four-piece sat down with Fish and brought five mini bottles of Jack Daniel’s along for the ride. Mid-interview shots set the tone for a loose, unfiltered conversation about everything from viral stunts to figuring out who the hell they are as a band. Bottoms up, boys! Surprisingly, People R Ugly had never heard of Warped Tour before getting the call to play it. But they’re quickly making up for lost time, becoming fast favorites… Read more »
June is officially here, and it’s not just the perfect time to indulge in summer treats (hello, Ben & Jerry’s) and get your music festival tans…or burns…on, it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musician birthdays. These Gemini and Cancer babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that they deserve the best birthdays ever. From Tonight Alive‘s Jenna McDougall to Twenty One Pilots‘ own Josh Dun, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Jenna McDougall — June 1 Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive and Hevenshe… Read more »
If you’re ready to have a nostalgia-inducing summer at Warped Tour and the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, you can supercharge the good vibes by celebrating these June album anniversaries. From blink-182‘s iconic Enema Of The State and Dude Ranch to My Chemical Romance‘s Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, there’s no shortage of alternative staples to play over and over again. Check out the 50 must-listen rock, emo, and pop-punk album anniversaries taking place in June below. blink-182 — Enema Of The State Released on: June 1, 1999, via MCA Records.Standout Tracks: “All The Small Things” & “What’s My Age… Read more »
I hope you’re very well aware of who Sebastian Maniscalco is because if not, this episode will make absolutely no sense to you. Good luck and praise God.
Ahead of his upcoming Idols double album, set to drop June 20, YUNGBLUD has unveiled “Zombie”—an open-wound ballad. Accompanied by a visually striking music video starring acclaimed British actress Florence Pugh (Midsommar, Oppenheimer, Thunderbolts*), the track marks a dramatic shift in tone from previous singles “Lovesick Lullaby” and “Hello Heaven, Hello,” both of which will also appear on the album. You can preorder and pre-save Idols here. “The song was written initially about my grandmother going through serious injury and trauma, leading her to become a different person to who she was before,” YUNGBLUD shares. “It’s about the feeling of… Read more »
Following the announcement of Chroma – 2025, their re-recorded album due out September 12 via Field Day Records, Cartel has unveiled a refreshed version of their breakout hit: “Honestly 2025.” “Bigger, Louder, Prouder,” frontman Will Pugh shares. “We aspired to bring the energy from our live performances to this one. After 20 years, I think we figured it out!” Listen to “Honestly 2025” below. Additionally, the band will be performing at Warped Tour in DC and Long Beach before launching into their 20 year anniversary tour in September. The band will be supported by Hunny, Landon Conrath, and Macseal. Check… Read more »
Born from the vision of Dave Escamilla—who first made his mark as co-vocalist of Crown The Empire before parting ways with the band in 2017—his new project Stray View has arrived with force, unleashing the pummeling new single “Vivid” via Hopeless Records. “To sum it up, it’s about taking the beauty of life for granted…,” the band shares of the track. “We’re all fixated on perspectives that cause so much disdain and hatred, allowing it to change us in ways we never expected. The hook of the chorus, ‘Why are you shielding your eyes from a life that’s so vivid’… Read more »
Marking his first new release of 2025 following the arrival of “700 sq ft” (featuring Trella) last fall, Jayden Seeley—best known as the former frontman of With Confidence—has returned with his latest solo offering, “Amplified.” “We’ve all felt it, right? When you step back to re-evaluate and realize that somewhere along the way, you got so off-course,” Seeley shares. “That somewhere along the way, the light in you had quietly dimmed to an ember. ‘Amplified’ is about re-stoking that fire—in fact, it’s about pouring kerosene on it and almost burning yourself in the process.” He continues, “It’s the first song… Read more »
