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Free Throw Drops ‘Those Days Are Gone’ 10 Year Anniversary Edition


Believe it or not, Free Throw is celebrating 10 years of Those Days Are Gone, and to commemorate the occasion, they dropped a new edition of the iconic emo record. It features the likes of Tades Sanville (Hot Mulligan), Nathan Hardy (Microwave), Pat Miranda (Movements), Christine Goodwyne (Pool Kids), and Yvette Young (Covet). You can order your copy of Those Days Are Gone 10 Year Anniversary Edition via Wax Bodega now. In an Instagram post, the band shares, “Ten years. If you would have asked us ten years ago what Free Throw, as a band, would be… we would have… Read more »

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20 Best Alternative, Metal, and Indie Albums Released In 2024


As the year comes to a close, and we bid “farewell” (and maybe “fuck you”) to 2024, it’s the perfect time to look back and celebrate the albums that shaped the soundtrack of the last 12 months. From deeply personal indie projects to genre-defining heavy hitters, 2024 was filled with groundbreaking releases that reminded us of the power of music and, more importantly, of the alternative community. With so much incredible work to choose from, narrowing down our favorites was a daunting task. This year, the quality and variety of music made it impossible to rank our picks—every album brought… Read more »

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Illuminati Hotties Cover Neck Deep’s “December” For Hopeless Records 30th Anniversary


Forget about Mariah Carey, Neck Deep are officially defrosting as we draw closer to December and the holiday season. While we’re all preparing to listen to the THREE versions of Neck Deep’s “December” (featuring blink-182’s Mark Hoppus and Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba, respectively) on an endless loop during the titular month, we’ve got a new cover of the track to add into rotation. Illuminati Hotties, led by the enigmatic Sarah Tuzdin, has launched their indie pop cover of “December” for the Hopeless Records Hopelessly Devoted To You compilation album.  Opening through an understated tonality of acoustic guitars, Tudzin’s emotional delivery… Read more »

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Taylor Acorn Releases Country-Tinged “Greener” With Mitchell Tenpenny


After releasing her dazzling album Survival In Motion featuring single, “Greener,” Taylor Acorn is back with a reimagined version of the track featuring country-pop artist Mitchell Tenpenny. Acorn says, “‘Greener’ is one of those songs that I think I’ll be really proud of for a really long time. I hold it so close to my heart and genuinely thought it was perfect — well that was before Mitchell Tenpenny laid down some of the most incredible vocals I’ve ever heard in my life.” She adds, “I’ve been such a big fan of his for years and it’s just so cool… Read more »

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Fresh 5: New Releases From Jayden Seeley To AVOID


It’s Friday so you know what that means! idobi Radio is back with our Fresh 5 picks of the week. You can count on us to bring you all the latest and greatest new music in the Pop-Punk, Metal, Alternative, and Indie Rock world. This week we have hot new releases from artists like AVOID, NOAHFINNCE, and more! Whether you need something to scream at the top of your lungs in the car, something to calm your nerves after a long day, or something for your pregame party— We’ve got you covered. These songs are hand-picked by our music-loving experts.… Read more »

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Hopeless Records Announces The Signing Of New Artist Comastatic


Hopeless Records just added a new artist to the label. On October 30, they welcomed Comastatic to the Hopeless fam. Hailing from Zurich, Switzerland, vocalist Mattia Di Paolo and guitarist Jules began their Comastatic journey back in 2022. Melding raw, soaring choruses with electronic-tinged urgent rock melodies, Comastatic crafts an unforgettable modern alt-rock experience. Most recently, the rising act shared singles “COMA” and “Misery” in 2024, but we are excitedly anticipating their label debut. Hopeless Records assures followers, “More exciting news [is] on the way.” Additionally, Hopeless Records has definitely been on a roll with adding cool new talent to… Read more »

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Fame On Fire Covers “Dear Maria, Count Me In” For Hopeless Records 30th Anniversary


In honor of Hopeless Records turning 30, Fame On Fire has covered All Time Low’s “Dear Maria, Count Me In” for the label’s Hopelessly Devoted To You compilation album. The song originally appeared on  All Time Low’s 2007 LP So Wrong, It’s Right. The compilation will also boast The Wonder Years’ cover of Thrice’s “Deadbolt,” Point North’s cover of Avenged Sevenfold’s “Unholy Confessions,” NOAHFINNCE‘s rendition of Waterparks‘ “I Miss Having Sex But at Least I Don’t Wanna Die Anymore,” Bayside‘s reworking of The Weakerthans‘ “Aside,” and LØLØ‘s cover of New Found Glory‘s “Vicious Love.” Plus, most recently,  Hey Violet and Jayden Seeley (ex-With Confidence) covered Yellowcard‘s “Hang You Up.” Additionally, a vinyl release of Hopelessly Devoted To You is set for December 6.… Read more »

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11 Alternative Songs That Released This Week


Life comes at you fast and music news can break even quicker. With everything that pops up every day, it’s easy to lose track of who’s releasing what, when your favorite artists are touring, and all the pandemonium that happens in between. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered. Every week, we track the latest new releases so that you don’t have to—from artists who are just starting to make their mark in the business to scene staples with so much more to deliver. This week, we heard singles from an assortment of acts including The Linda Lindas and Scowl,… Read more »

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Pinkshift Reimagines “Knead” By Illuminati Hotties For Hopeless Records 30th Anniversary


The Hopeless Records’ 30th Anniversary celebration rolls on, and this time with Pinkshift at the helm. The Baltimore-based punk rockers unleash a mesmerizing reimagined rendition of Illuminati Hotties’ “Knead.” The track is on the forthcoming Hopelessly Devoted To You tracklist. Illuminati Hotties dropped “Knead” in 2021, which was featured on the Sarah Tudzin-led full-length record, Let Me Do One More. While Pinkshift stays true to the original’s quirky charm, they elevate it with their own raw intensity, breathing rejuvenated energy into the song. The band’s reinterpretation supercharges the track with jet fuel, adding an infectious urgency that complements Tudzin’s vision.… Read more »

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