Leading up to the March 21 arrival of their full-length record, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women), Japanese Breakfast has issued their latest single, “Mega Circuit.” “‘Mega Circuit’ was one of the first songs I wrote, intent on making a creepier, more guitar-driven record,” frontwoman Michelle Zauner shares. “The song is sort of an examination of contemporary masculinity and explores a conflicted desire to embrace a generation that, in the absence of positive role models, has found refuge in violence and bigotry. We had the legendary Jim Keltner—who’s played on everything from ‘These Days,’ to ‘Here You Come Again’ to… Read more »
Following the release of “Orlando In Love” last month, Japanese Breakfast took their latest offering to the stage of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform it live. The track is featured on the Michelle Zauner-led group’s forthcoming record, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women), which is scheduled to drop next month on March 21. You can preorder and pre-save the album here. The record and the release of “Orlando In Love” has been a longtime coming for the group. Japanese Breakfast gave the track its live debut at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles on September 27,… Read more »
On the heels of the release of “Orlando In Love” last week, their first new single off the highly anticipated album For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)—slated for a March 21 release, Japanese Breakfast has unveiled the track’s official music video. Frontwoman Michelle Zauner (formerly of the emo outfit Little Big League) shares, “‘Orlando in Love’ is made up of a hodgepodge of odd references. The title comes from an epic poem by Matteo Maria Boiardo called Orlando Innamorato, which ends abruptly at 68.5 cantos because Italy was invaded by French troops, and that’s as far as he got before… Read more »
Japanese Breakfast, led by Michelle Zauner (formerly of the emo outfit Little Big League), has officially unveiled their fourth album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women), alongside the captivating lead single, “Orlando In Love.” Slated to arrive on March 21 via Dead Oceans, this 10-track project marks the band’s first proper studio album and will feature a surprise guest spot from Jeff Bridges on the track “Men In Bars.” Listen to “Orlando In Love” below. In addition to the new single, the group has announced their 2025 tour plans, which include back-to-back weekend performances at Coachella in April and dates… Read more »
idobi photographer Crystal Huffman covered the Japanese Breakfast show in Norfolk, VA at the Norva. Check out some photos from the tour below! [imgfull] Japanese Breakfast Eternal Summers [/imgfull]
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has unveiled its full 2026 performance schedule, alongside a wave of new additions, expanded programming, and updated ticket options ahead of this summer’s return to the Farm. Set for June 11-14 in Manchester, TN, the four-day festival continues to build on an already stacked lineup led by Skrillex, The Strokes, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and Noah Kahan, with additional highlights including YUNGBLUD, Kesha, Turnstile, and The Neighbourhood. Check out the full festival lineup breakdown below. Thursday, June 11 Friday, June 12 Saturday, June 13 Sunday, June 14
A new Death Cab For Cutie era is upon us, and the band has officially debuted the lead single, “Riptides,” from their forthcoming album, I Built You A Tower. The LP is set for release on their new label home, ANTI-Records, on June 5. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes, Ice Nine Kills, and beyond, idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm bring alternative, pop-punk, metal, rock, and indie to you anywhere, anytime. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio Frontman Ben Gibbard says of their 11th album’s new… Read more »
Death Cab For Cutie are kicking off their 2026 in style. Not only did the iconic indie rock act announce a new string of summer tour dates, but they also announced that they have signed to ANTI- Records. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes, Ice Nine Kills, and beyond, idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm bring alternative, pop-punk, metal, rock, and indie to you anywhere, anytime. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio Ben Gibbard shares, “We are thrilled to be joining the roster at ANTI- which includes… Read more »
With the final season of Netflix’s You causing quite a stir on the internet since its launch last Thursday, April 26, we’re putting our own spin on bidding the series farewell. Record spin, that is. The main character, Joe Goldberg, played by Penn Badgley, is a man of too-many-to-keep-track-of contradictions. Bookish yet brutal, romantic yet ruthless. Across five seasons of You, each of Joe’s love interests reveals a different shade of his psyche and a different version of deeply disturbing obsession. But what if we soundtracked their stories? Below, we’ve paired each of his partners with the album that best… Read more »
Bring Me The Horizon has joined an esteemed list of artists, including Architects, IDLES, and Japanese Breakfast, among others, contributing to the Spotify Singles collection. Today, the Sheffield heavyweights dropped an enthralling cover of Oasis’ 1995 hit “WONDERWaLL”, putting their own signature spin on the Britpop classic, infusing it with thunderous drums, echoing guitars, and frontman Oli Sykes’ shrill screams. The group also issued a reimagined rendition of their track “YOUtopia (EarthcOre Remix).” All streaming profits from Sony Music will be donated to Teenage Cancer Trust in the UK. The band kept things cheeky on Instagram, simply posting: “anyway here’s… Read more »
