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Taking Back Sunday Announce Tour with Thrice and Saves The Day

After wrapping their spring and summer run with Bayside, Taking Back Sunday isn’t slowing down. The band will head back out on the road with Thrice and Saves The Day joining the lineup. Frontman Adam Lazzara shares, “We’ve been planning and preparing for this tour for a while. Rehearsing all the material and the arrangements we’ve worked out, I am so happy with how the band has taken shape. We also get to play a special show on a beautiful night in October at Red Rocks to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Louder Now. Who better to go out on… Read more »

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Violet Grohl Releases “Cool Buzz,” Announces Tour

Violet Grohl has launched her latest release “Cool Buzz,” pulled from her eagerly anticipated debut full-length album, Be Sweet To Me. “Cool Buzz” marks the fourth preview of the 11-track album, which is due on May 29 via Auroura Records / Republic Records. An accompanying music video for the track is also expected to drop on Friday, May 1. The track takes aim at “poking fun at moral inconsistencies in punk guys who preach progressive politics, but then in their own musical spaces won’t let women have a chance,” Grohl shares. That perspective is rooted in the music that shaped… Read more »

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Northlane Drops Fearless New Single “Evian”

Northlane have independently returned with their new single “Evian,” arriving alongside an accompanying video. Frontman Marcus Bridge shares, “‘Evian’ is about self-improvement through confronting trauma then finding your way back to someone from a healthier place. It explores the choice to grow on your own rather than dragging others down with you, making a conscious effort to heal before your struggles start affecting the people you care about.” You can watch Northlane’s latest release “Evian” below. Northlane will be hitting the road for a major run supporting Dayseeker this spring. Check out their full tour schedule below, and purchase tickets… Read more »

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Beatrix to The Strike: New Songs To Listen To In April

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 »

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Arrows In Action Drops Deluxe Version Of I Think I’ve Heard This Before

Arrows In Action are currently on tour with Boys Like Girls and iDKHOW on The Soundtrack Of Your Life Tour, and they also blessed listeners today with the deluxe version of their album I Think I’ve Heard This Before, featuring the new song “Twice.” idobi Radio had the chance to catch up with frontman Victor Viramontes-Pattison, guitarist Matt Fowler, and drummer Jesse Frimmel to chat all things tour with Boys Like Girls, their new offering “Twice,” and the best songs in the High School Musical franchise. Check out the full interview below. You’re currently out on the road with Boys Like Girls… Read more »

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The Cab Release Chasing Crowns, Their First New Album In More Than A Decade

At long last, The Cab has just released their 18-track album, Chasing Crowns, their first LP drop in more than a decade. Featuring singles “Back From The Dead,” “Sweet Kerosene,” and more, The Cab prove they’re here to snatch back their crown as alternative pop kings. (Pun intended.) The band shares of the record, “Its pages and words are torn from our diaries and stories. Blood, sweat, and tears tattooed onto every page. It feels like our little miracle in a way. We couldn’t have made it here without all of you supporting and believing in us.” Read more: The… Read more »

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Friday Pilots Club Talk “Big Money” On New Single

Fresh off their exciting tour run with The Maine, Nightly, and Grayscale, Friday Pilots Club has just revealed their brand new single, “Big Money.” This marks their first new offering since the release of their 2024 debut record Nowhere, featuring fan-favorites “Vampire Disco” and “We Don’t Wanna Talk.” For the Chicago band, this serves as the first look into an exciting new era. Brimming with bright indie rock melodies and frontman Caleb Hiltunen’s sultry, fierce vocals, Friday Pilots Club is truly the future of rock ‘n’ roll. Check out the new single below and stay tuned for more. “Big Money”… Read more »

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Koyo Shares New Single “You Hate Me” Ahead of Barely Here LP

Following a steady rollout of new material and their sophomore album Barely Here set for release on May 8, Koyo has shared another preview with “You Hate Me,” continuing the momentum built by previously released singles “What I’m Worth” and “Irreversible.” Listen to “You Hate Me” below. Of the new album, vocalist Joseph Chiaramonte shares, “A lot of bands think their second album has to be this magnum opus epic that sews so many things together, and I think we’d actually taken more of that approach with our first LP. So with Barely Here we wanted to do the opposite… Read more »

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Taking Back Sunday to Celebrate Louder Now 20th Anniversary

Taking Back Sunday is taking it back—literally. 20 years after their third album, Louder Now, reshaped their entire music careers, the band will celebrate the milestone with a one-night-only performance of the album in full at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on October 14. It marks the only headline show this year centered entirely around the record, with staples like “MakeDamnSure” and “What’s It Feel Like To Be A Ghost?” set to hit exactly where they’re supposed to. The night carries even more weight with the return of Fred Mascherino, who will join the band throughout 2026 alongside John Nolan. The band… Read more »

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Evanescence’s Amy Lee on New Album Sanctuary

Evanescence are stepping into a new era with their forthcoming album—and they’re not easing into it. In a new interview with Kerrang!, frontwoman Amy Lee opens up about Sanctuary, set for release June 5, framing it as both a personal and collective response to the current state of the world. While working on Sanctuary, Lee found herself rewriting material as global and political tensions escalated—choosing to channel that energy into the music rather than social media. “I know that music has the power to affect people,” she says, noting that focusing on the record felt like the most meaningful way… Read more »