After releasing their euphoria-inducing single “Dystopia” via Fueled By Ramen in October, ONE OK ROCK has delivered the official music video for the track. Directed by Kazuma Kitada, the video explores the topic of artificial intelligence and the possibility of it overtaking human intelligence. Throughout the video, the band employs generative AI alongside visuals of themselves performing, ultimately expanding on the idea of how the future may or may not reflect a type of dystopia. Check out the “Dystopia” music video below. “Dystopia” Lyrics: Tryin’ to find some inner peaceApocalyptic tendenciesWe blame it on a whisperFor the shame that’s in… Read more »
Linkin Park fans, the wait is over! Not only have the band unleashed a gripping new single titled “Two Faced,” but they’ve also announced a 59-show tour. The From Zero World Tour launches in January 2025, including festival appearances at Sick New World, Sonic Temple, and Welcome to Rockville. The tour will also feature a rotating cast of incredible support acts: Queens Of The Stone Age, Spiritbox, AFI, Architects, grandson, Jean Dawson, JPEGMAFIA, and PVRIS. Check out the band’s new single, “Two Faced,” below. Presale tickets for the From Zero World Tour will be available on Monday, November 18. Check… Read more »
We thought we would gossip, but Pat is so good at Chat GPT that we can’t waste time on that. This week’s episode is filled with ways to improve your life with our new best friend: Alfred.
Chri$tian Gate$ stopped by the idobi Radio Studios to talk all about his debut album, NO STRINGS ATTACHED. As for his debut record, Christian is already an RIAA-Gold selling artist from his earlier track “Lost,” which gained viral success on TikTok. NO STRINGS ATTACHED officially dropped independently on November 1, and you can hear his singles in rotation on the free idobi app. The last time Christian came by the studio was to promote his single “I Won’t Beg For You,” which showcased a folkier side to his music. When asked what happened between going that direction then and then the genre-blending… Read more »
From 2011 to 2014, there was one social media niche that defined the music taste for young people and became the go-to platform for tastemakers: Tumblr. It was the birthplace of the indie sleaze aesthetic, soft grunge teens in Dr. Martens, tights under denim shorts, oversized flannels, emo black and white photography, Jeffrey Campbell Litas, and American Apparel basics. Back then, we curated our blogs with the same precision required on today’s Instagram feeds. With this brooding, indie fashion look came an edgy side of music that was fully loaded with personality and grit. We relished in fan fiction and… Read more »
Hey there! Chris Rock here to say that I give Jared explicit permission to do a very spot-on white guy impression of me in this week’s episode of The Mean Time! If anyone should take issue with said impression, I encourage you to come back here and read this official statement. Polka-Dot Afro!!!
Hardcore quintet Stick To Your Guns has released a two-and-a-half-minute ripper titled “More Than A Witness.” This is the second single off their new album, Keep Planting Flowers, due out January 10 via SharpTone Records. You can pre-order the new record here. “‘More Than A Witness‘ was a song that poured out of us, from the riffs to the lyrics it was clear that the substance of this song was something that desperately needed to come out and I’m glad it did,” says guitarist Josh James. “It’s one of my favorites from the new album and truly is a reminder… Read more »
Canadian metalcore outfit Counterparts has announced a headline tour taking place next winter. The Heaven Let Them Die North American Tour will feature support from Pain Of Truth, Malevolence, and Foreign Hands. This announcement comes after the band’s surprise release of their new six-song EP, Heaven Let Them Die, via Pure Noise Records last week. Physical copies of the EP, along with a new merch line, are available to purchase here. Pain Of Truth is still riding from the high of their 2023 release Not Through Blood and supporting the likes of A Day To Remember, Kublai Khan TX, Four… Read more »
After their incredible performance at When We Were Young last month, Anberlin has announced a headlining tour next winter, celebrating the 20 year anniversary of their album Never Take Friendship Personal. Joining them will be Copeland performing their album In Motion in its entirety, along with The Dangerous Summer, Spitalfield, and Madina Lake on select dates. On the upcoming tour, bassist Deon Rexroat shares, “We’re celebrating 20 years of Never Take Friendship Personal and we couldn’t be more stoked to play one of our favorite albums front to back in some of our favorite cities in America. We’re also excited… Read more »
Hardcore-infused pop-punk phenoms Koyo has released a new video for “Mile A Minute.” The new single is the title track off their new EP that’s available now via Pure Noise Records. Frontman Joey Chiaramonte explains, “This is the first full band, full-send Koyo track after releasing our first record—for sure an intimidating prospect. We’ve been slowly but surely getting more music together, maybe keeping everything a little closer to our chests than usual.” “Mile A Minute” is the perfect holdover until we await new music from the Long Island-based outfit. Koyo is seemingly always on the road, you can catch… Read more »
