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Sitting here in July, it’s important to reflect on the fact that Pride Month is now behind us, but the work that’s necessary is anything but. The reality is that Pride, AAPI Month, Black History Month, and Women’s History Month are useful in that they amplify issues for those that need them amplified. But if you’re a part of one or more of those communities, or if you’re a true ally, then every month is Pride, AAPI, Black History, and Women’s History. This writer chatted with Tegan and Sara a couple of weeks ago, and they were highlighting the importance… Read more »
Earlier this year, the Kathleen Hanna-led Le Tigre announced their first tour in 18 years. Last August, the band reunited for their first show in over a decade at This Ain’t No Picnic Festival and performed a massive 16-track set. On their upcoming tour, the band will be supported by a number of incredible acts including Dream Wife, Problem Patterns, Big Joanie, and Chicks On Speed throughout the UK and Europe. Read more: Foo Fighters Announce Six More Shows on US Headline Tour Following their UK and European dates in June, Le Tigre will return to the States and be… Read more »
Zac Farro isn’t done with his Operator era. After releasing his dazzling solo record in 2025, he’s sharing a new version, Operator – Live In Studio, on July 17 via Congrats Records. And ahead of the LP release, he showcased the live version of the title track. Be prepared to be whisked away to an immersive, groovy world that only an exquisite artist like Farro could build. Farro says, “Translating ‘Operator’ to a live setting was a crucial part of sharing the album for me, I wanted every moment of the record to shine. There is nothing quite like the… Read more »
Summer is officially here, and these new tunes are sizzling hot. Whether you’re heading to the beach, are hitting the road for a friend trip, or simply basking in the air conditioning, we’ve got the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped in June. From Senses to Sawyer Hill and beyond, these new songs will be your fave new listens. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. Senses — “Perfect” (Simple Plan Cover) Hopeless Records has revealed a new track for Songs That Saved My Life. Los Angeles… Read more »
While on the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, Chase Petra has revealed A Terrible Ennui, a vital trio of songs that discuss the plight of being a human…the good, bad, and ugly. Chase Petra shared on Instagram, “Growing up – back when depression first got its grubby hands on me – I used to lament about all of the terrible feelings I felt, mostly to my dad. I asked him how I could possibly feel so bad even in the absence of any ‘real’ hardship (whatever that means). He would reply, ‘You’re suffering a terrible ennui,’ and then he’d laugh.… Read more »
This song is “Better Than Therapy,” and it’s coming at you on Waterparks‘ sixth studio album, JINX, due on July 24, via BMG/Rise Records. This thrilling and chaotic love song is preceded by singles “Red Guitar,” “If Lyrics Were Confidential,” “Prowler,” and “Any Minute Now.” Of the upcoming record, frontman Awsten Knight says, “This album came from so many versions of me. There’s, like, ten versions of me on it, looking back. Like, ‘Damn, we had the whole crew here.’” He added, “My creative competition is me…And I’m hard to beat.” Check out the new track below and pre-order your… Read more »
Following the release of their 10th studio album, Joy Next Door, The Maine are back with a new music video from the era, “3:31.” Excitingly, they did, in fact, release the video perfectly on time at 3:31 PM ET. For this video, frontman John O’Callaghan didn’t pick up the phone…so…drummer Pat Kirch, guitarists Kennedy Brock and Jared Monaco, and bassist Garrett Nickelsen took the lead on both the mic and their respective instruments. O’Callaghan says of Joy Next Door, “I wanted to make an album that felt like the exact moments I had been wandering in for the better part of the… Read more »
