As Fall Out Boy are gearing up to celebrate the 15 year anniversary of their fourth studio album, Folie à Deux, the group has shared an extra special treat for fans to commemorate the December 10, 2008 release. Across their social media accounts, the band shares, “Introducing Folie à Bleu, the 15th anniversary vinyl edition. The label changed the color of the album cover to blue without asking us & we didn’t want it all to go to waste. Only 2,500 of these were pressed. once they’re gone, they’re gone!” Read more: Say Anything Announce ‘…Is A Real Boy’ 20th… Read more »
Close out your year by adding the new single “blame me for everything” by Lil Lotus and MOD SUN to your playlists. The relatable emo rock track highlights the feeling of not being able to live up to everyone’s expectations. Lil Lotus explains, “‘blame me for everything’ is for when you feel like you can’t do anything right, whether it’s from a partner, family, or anyone else.” Check out the picnic-themed music video below. On top of sharing this stunning collab, Lil Lotus is on the verge of releasing his new LP nosebleeder via Epitaph Records on December 1, featuring… Read more »
Welcome to the final installment of idobi Radio’s Best Albums of 2023. With so many incendiary records released this year, crafting this list was incredibly challenging to say the least. From break-out acts, to legendary mainstays, we were gifted with so many fantastic collections of music in 2023. Join us in taking a trip down memory lane of the last year and reminisce over the memories made along the way. If you are just now joining, make sure to go back and take a peak at our Best Albums Of 2023 Volumes 1 and 2. And fear not. In the… Read more »
As everyone heads back to their hometowns for the holidays, Wheatus reminds fans that we’re all still “Christmas Dirtbag.” The jolly re-work of their iconic song “Teenage Dirtbag” landed in listeners’ stockings yesterday from their latest release, Just A Dirtbag Christmas EP. It also features two original Christmas songs, a cover of “Feels Like Christmas,” and an instrumental strings revision of “Teenage Dirtbag.” Frontman Brendan B. Brown took to Instagram to announce the EP and to call for fans to submit videos for the single’s music video. He says, “We’re making a video! We’re making a Christmas Dirtbag…and you should… Read more »
Four Year Strong are ready for the holidays with the release of their Holiday Special Live album via Pure Noise. The band previously recorded the set in 2020 as a part of a livestream concert event. Don’t worry though for fans waiting for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday to pass before you turn on the holiday music, there’s no song of the sort in sight here. Along with the album drop comes special merch and vinyl perfect for gift giving to your Four Year Strong obsessed bestie. There are three variants of the live album to pre-order: a blue, white &… Read more »
Taylor Acorn is back to bless your New Music Friday playlists with a brand-new raw, pop-punk-tinged track “Basement.” “I didn’t know it but I guess rock bottom has a basement/Never thought it could get worse/’Til I woke up on the pavement/Facing all the bridges that I ever burned,” the Nashville artist urgently sings as her chorus vocals soar. Frankly, many can relate to this track and the feeling like they’ve hit their lowest and found out, it could, in fact, get worse. Listen to the new song “Basement” and the accompanying video below. “I absolutely love this song! I wrote… Read more »
Hot on the heels of their electrifying album There’s Nothing Worse Than Too Late earlier this year, Real Friends are keeping the momentum alive with the official release of their latest single, “When You Were Here.” Setting the stage for this much-anticipated release, the band has been treating fans to the track during their ongoing tour, with a recent performance in Lakewood, OH, just last week. “When You Were Here” unfolds as a gripping anthem, encapsulating the essence of Real Friends‘ distinctive emotional landscape in just under three minutes. This soul-stirring masterpiece, laden with feelings of longing and loneliness, embarks… Read more »
Indie-rock group, Mom Jeans has surprised us all today by dropping a new album, Bear Market. Technically the songs aren’t new, but the sound and execution is entirely fresh. Bear Market consists of sixteen popular Mom Jeans tracks completely re-imagined and re-worked into beautiful, new versions. The band has even given each track a different name, while still paying tribute to the original title. For example, “Edward 40Hands” is now just “40 hands“, “Death Cup” is now “death by cup“, and “What’s Up?” is now “wassup 😉.” We love the clever approach – recognizable but easily differentiated. “We had all… Read more »
Blue-haired pop/rock singer Charlotte Sands has issued her new single “pity.” The new track teases what fans can expect from her upcoming album, can we start over? out January 24. A new album means hopping on tour, too. She’ll embark on a U.S., EU/UK tour to support the LP. Read more: Hey Monday To Play ‘Hold On Tight’ In Full At When We Were Young Fest 2024 “It’s about the feeling of jealousy and comparing yourself but also about the experience of being captivated by someone else’s existence. Making this song was such a fun experience,” says Sands about her… Read more »
Your favorite mall goth, twin sibling duo Softcult is back with an ethereal new track “Haunt You Still” with a music video to pair. The song follows up their March release, the see you in the dark EP, which features “Someone2Me,” “Dress” and more tracks infused with classic industrial rock, grunge sonics and thoughtful, poignant, social justice lyrics. Check out Softcult‘s “Haunt You Still” below featuring a delicious dose of shoegaze sounds and reflective lyrics. “Haunt You Still” serves as a unique vision of the past, one where duo Mercedes and Phoenix Arn-Horn take accountability. “Maybe it’s a defense mechanism,… Read more »