Following their recent success on the road with Bad Omens, Kim Dracula, and Hawthorne Heights, I See Stars have unleashed their pummeling new single, “SPLIT.” The group debuted the new release on the road this summer and performed it during select tour dates. “’SPLIT’ takes you through the highs and lows of our journey as artists, from being signed at 15 and leaving high school to pursue our dreams to exploring the mental toll and constant self-doubt,” vocalist Devin Oliver explains in a press release. “It highlights how the industry once felt divided by the machine, splitting artists up and… Read more »
Armor For Sleep is making a grand return to the scene with their first new music since 2022’s The Rain Museum. “In Another Dream,” out via Equal Vision Records, is an upbeat pop-punk track infused with somber, relatable lyrics about loss and grief. On their Instagram, lead vocalist Ben Jorgensen shared what the song means to him. “This song was a tough one for me to write (Ben speaking here) as it’s about me dealing with losing something very special in my life,” he says. “Maybe one day I will be able to fully explain where this song came from, but… Read more »
By now, we’ve all seen the viral TikTok trend capitalizing on our emo heart’s trigger of the infamous G-Note. It’s no secret that playing this simple note will reveal any and every Emo Kid—current and former—within a considerable distance. After all, “Welcome To The Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance can easily go down in history as the most recognizable song across a span of generations. But how many more of these timeless classics can a true emo kid pick out before the lyrics even begin? Here’s our list of 10 songs true emo kids can recognize by the sound… Read more »
It’s not a phase, mom! That’s basically what the 2025 Emo’s Not Dead Cruise lineup says. The Used headlines the tropical excursion with BoysLikeGirls, Chiodos, Hawthorne Heights, and many more donning bathing suits to surf the ocean waves. While pre-sale is sold out, staterooms will be released weekly on Fridays at 8 AM PT. Tropical emos who love the sun and heat can set their eyes on docking in Miami, FL on February 4, 2025, and embarking on the sea to Nassau, Bahamas through February 8. Along with the headliners, include the second scheduled show for pop-punkers, Hey Monday. Frontwoman… Read more »
Following up music video releases for “Dancer,” “Gift Horse,” and “Grace,” IDLES is back with new visuals for their TANGK track, “POP POP POP.” Shot on location in Iceland, “POP POP POP” focuses on lead vocalist Joe Talbot moving through the snow-capped mountains and lanes. In their new album era, IDLES is proving over and over again that “Love Is The Fing.” Joy really is an act of resistance. Over simple, infectious, and utterly groovy beats, Talbot sings of “freudenfruede,” which means finding joy in others’ happiness. Talbot says, “It’s a song about the beauty of having a kid and… Read more »
Fresh off of the second leg of the So Much For (Tour) Dust run, Fall Out Boy drummer Andy Hurley heads to the late-night TV circuit. Well, kinda. He’s joining Late Night With Seth Meyers’ 8G Band this week. He’ll play through each segment led by comedian Fred Armisen. The announcement came via Instagram yesterday, April 8. The post boasted an action shot of Hurley ripping on the drums and detailing that he’ll be joining the late-night band for the rest of the week. In the comments, fans showcased their excitement. One user, alrxnoel wrote, “GREATEST DRUMMER OF ALL TIME,”… Read more »
There’s sad news for Sleeping With Sirens fans who have their Emo’s Not Dead Cruise tickets. Unfortunately, the band has to pull out of the February 26-March 1 music event due to circumstances outside of their control. In a recent Instagram story, the band posted: “Unfortunately, due to a family medical issue we are unable to perform at Banyan Live on February 24th and the Emo’s Not Dead Cruise the following week. We sincerely apologize to all the fans who bought tickets to see us. West Palm – your tickets and VIP packages will be refunded to you. Emo’s Not… Read more »
Turnstile is heading overseas! The indie-hardcore act is heading to Europe to rip some gigs this June. Fans can sign up for pre-sale through their local venue on Thursday, February 8, with general sale on Friday, February 9 at 10 AM local time. Fans on their Instagram announcement post asked if they would be coming back to London, England, after they changed their performance space last minute due to a venue conflict. One commenter suggested that the dates line up against the UK’s Outbreak Fest, suggesting a possible announcement from the band that they may perform there. Read more: Hawthorne… Read more »
It’s not FELICITY’s “Last Christmas” by any means, as they have released a cover of the Wham! classic just in time for the holidays. The single is out via Zodhiac Records and takes a grittier approach to the jolly, poppy track that the late George Michael put his mark on. Guitarist Drew Rapier says they wanted to put out a cover of their favorite Christmas song as a gift for their fans. “It’s one that we’ve always played acoustically at Christmas parties or for our families. We challenged ourselves to create a version of the song that is unique to… Read more »
Who can forget the thrill of unearthing new music during the wild era of illegal downloads on Limewire or Frostwire? Or the excitement of tirelessly page hopping across Myspace profiles only to stop once you’d stumbled upon who you were certain would be the next greatest underground artist? Ahh, the good ‘ole days, a golden period. Fortunately, discovering new music isn’t as challenging these days. Especially with idobi Radio by your side *wink wink*. Somewhere in the depths of a muggy basement or a beatdown garage, the next greatest artist is crafting, writing, and recording—chronicling the soundtrack of the next… Read more »
