Pop-punk rising star KennyHoopla is back with an eclectic new single “keep a window open//.” This track is preceded by the July release of his three-song EP BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS IT// featuring none other than frequent collaborator blink-182’s Travis Barker. The two even shared their official music video for the stand-out track “MARRY KILL F*CK//.” Departing from the raw punk rock sounds of the EP, this new single sees more indie elements at play with mellow, ethereal vocals. “‘keep a window open//’ is a song that is an ode to my roots and day one inspirations,” KennyHoopla says of… Read more »
Since October 2022, when blink-182 released their first new music, “Edging,” featuring the return of Tom DeLonge, anticipation has kept us on the edge of our seats with bated breath, waiting eagerly for more music from the trio. Initially, all indications pointed toward a possible new single release in June 2023; however, that time has come and gone without any fresh music from the group. Earlier this year, Travis Barker seemingly confirmed the forthcoming arrival of blink-182‘s upcoming album. In an April Twitter post, he shared, “Album will be finished before we leave for tour.” The tour commenced on May… Read more »
Today is the day! Bearings have finally shared their third full-length album, The Best Part About Being Human today via Pure Noise Records. With all of the overwhelming and depressing things going on in the world, it is nice to have a record that distracts from that noise. This album is a straight-up good time, offering tracks that feel cozy, silly, and safe. “The Best Part About Being Human is being alive and the second best part is writing an upbeat and exciting record with your brothers in a small house in North Hollywood,” says the band. “This record was us figuring… Read more »
England’s own Static Dress continuously outdoes themselves every time they share a new release. Today, the metal-forward band released a revamped track and accompanying music video for “Di-sinTer (GLITTER REDUX),” from their forthcoming deluxe LP Rouge Carpet Disaster (Redux) due out on September 15. You can score the pre-order vinyl for the 16-track album right now. Reminiscent of Deftones, the new version of their 2022 track combines myriad sounds of emo, metalcore, and modern rock, ultimately refining its more raw elements. As for the visuals, the recent Roadrunner Records signees take a true-to-form DIY approach to their work. Vocalist Olli… Read more »
Alt-pop duo, poptropicaslutz! are back again with another heater of a track. “Upside Down” comes as the second single from their upcoming debut album Face For The Radio due out October 5th via Epitaph Records. Following “What Would You Do To Get Ahead(line)?“, the new track is a little more digestible to a larger audience. It has an incredibly catchy chorus, something poptropicaslutz! is iconic for. They teamed up with merging hip-hop artist, PmBata to feature on the track. Courtney Ballard and KodeBlooded collaborated on the production of the new single. Speaking on the new track and their upcoming album,… Read more »
Legacy Washington modern rockers Death Cab For Cutie has been nothing short of busy in 2023. Ahead of their co-headlining fall tour with Ben Gibbard’s other project The Postal Service, the band released a brand-new single “An Arrow In The Wall,” which oozes indie sleaze vibes of the late aughts. With a combination of punchy basslines, sultry and dark vocals, and ethereal synth sounds, the meaning behind the song only makes sense. “‘An Arrow In the Wall’ is about the warning signs all around us in the 21st century that society-at-large is in decay,” Gibbard says. “The arrow lodged in… Read more »
As the summer draws to a close, we only have one thing on our minds: When We Were Young Fest 2023. And not just When We Were Young, but all of the music, camaraderie, and more that come with the eventful weekend. As the pop-punk-filled weekend approaches, with eagerly-anticipated performances from Green Day, blink-182, Simple Plan, and more, the festival along with Charity Bomb and Unite The United Foundation, have announced the Strange 80s benefit concert and bowling tournament. Kicking off the weekend’s events for the second year in a row on Friday, October 20 at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas,… Read more »
In a defining chapter of their careers, Magnolia Park has unveiled their first West Coast headline tour set to unfold this fall. Magnolia Park will share the spotlight with a stellar lineup of special guests, including poptropicaslutz!, TX2, and 408. With this tour, Magnolia Park not only solidifies their place in the music landscape but also reaffirms their commitment to their fans. The 18-show West Coast headline run will kick off on Oct. 5 in Houston, TX following the band’s back-to-back performances at Reading & Leeds Festival in the UK. You can check out the full tour schedule below and… Read more »
During a recent interview with TikTok music influencer Jesea Lee, vocalist/guitarist Jaret Reddick shares an intriguing insight into why his band Bowling For Soup initially had reservations about their hit song “1985.” Reddick explains that SR-71 initially released the song in Japan, and after the band’s breakup, there seemed to be no reason for it to make its way to the US. However, fate had a different plan. Reddick recounts how their manager heard “1985” and found its sound more in line with Bowling For Soup‘s style than SR-71‘s. “So essentially SR-71 had released [‘1985’] in Japan, and then they… Read more »
Leading up to the release of their sophomore album Reflections, idobi had the opportunity to sit down with Caskets’ frontman Matt Flood to delve into the band’s creative journey. Their debut album, Lost Souls, came to life during the pandemic, a time of uncertainty and innovation. Flood reflects on this period, discussing how the unexpected lockdown found the band in a shed recording everything on the debut collection. This experience, although unconventional, taught them valuable lessons in resilience and adaptability before venturing into their sophomore LP. Across Reflections, it’s evident that Caskets forged unity amongst themselves, allowing for a more… Read more »
