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The dog days of summer are here, and these new tunes are perfectly cool. For your tropical vacations and poolside hangs, we’ve got the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped in July. From Arankai to lolitslea and beyond, these new songs will be your favorite new listens this month. Arankai — “Meant To Live” (Switchfoot Cover) Metal artist Arankai just dropped his own cover of Switchfoot’s “Meant To Live” for Hopeless Records’ Songs That Saved My Life. The artist shared, “’Meant To Live’ was my gateway to rock music, and I’m honored that I get to… Read more »
Following the releases of “Kissing In A Coffin,” “Obsessed,” and “Cherry Colored Sweater,” Lake Drive just dropped another hit with “Outta My Mind.” These melodies are perfect for blasting in the car…with the top down, if possible. The band says, “This is the first time I wrote from someone else’s perspective rather than my own. A dear friend of mine was dealing with a relationship that reminded me of one I had years prior, so I wrote the words to sort of help both of us heal.” They add, “With that being said, I still feel like it’s the most honest… Read more »
GAYLE is back and better than ever. The “abcdefu” singer just revealed that her debut full album, Observing Chaos, is arriving later in 2026. To kick off an exciting new album cycle, GAYLE, aka 22-year-old Taylor Gayle Rutherfurd, is blasting onto your playlist with “junebug!” today. The artist shares, “Everyone in my family’s birthdays are in June (including mine)… and duh, Pride Month! So every year the whole month is a continuous party. This song was made to withstand all things fun, exciting, and tiring. It’s for when you’re getting ready to go out, it’s on while you’re out doing… Read more »
Turnstile has announced The Never Enough Tour PT. 2, a massive headlining tour to continue to support the album that earned them a Grammy last year. They have already toured in support of this album (hence the “Part 2”), but the truth is, it’s never enough. *winks* Turnstile has exploded beyond measure, transcending the alternative and hardcore scenes into a household name over the last year. Their success and namesake are jaw-dropping to say the least, and it is only expected that they would continue to capitalize on Never Enough. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 26, at 10AM… Read more »
At long last, Marmozets have finally returned with their stunning third album CO.WAR.DICE.—their first in eight years. The English rockers, who boast such hits as “Major System Error” and “Captivate You,” are back and better than ever with a fresh perspective—not just on their music—but on the world, too. Vocalist Becca Bottomley says of the record, “CO.WAR.DICE. is an album reflecting on the state of our world and a vow to ourselves to leave this world in a better place. We may never make a huge impact, but we can only try. Like any story there’s a beginning, middle, and… Read more »
Lake Drive just dropped another bop for your listening pleasure, and “Cherry Colored Sweater” will be on loop all summer long. Following the release of “Kissing In A Coffin” and “Obsessed,” this new single will force you out of your seat to shake it. “These chords and lyrics seemed to spill out of me one late night in my bedroom. It’s funny how looking at the past from an objective few can allow you to write with more emotion and precision,” says lead singer Rayven Burdette. “I was thinking of every failed dalliance in my life and rolled all into… Read more »
It may be April, but we are definitely not fooling around with these new music picks. With spring officially in the air, we’ve got the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped. From SiM to In Color, these new songs will be your fave new playlist additions. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. SiM — “FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet)” Japanese metal-fusion titans SiM, have just launched their new single, “FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet),” and it’s going to melt your face clean off.… Read more »
