Kicking off an explosive debut night at the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, Magnolia Park brought their high-octane energy to Cleveland, OH. They performed their latest single, “Shallow,” as well as “Animal,” “Do Or Die,” and more. Additionally, the group treated fans to a sneak peek of their forthcoming single, “The Void,” which is scheduled to release next month. Vocalist Joshua Roberts introduced the track, “This song comes out next month. It’s called ‘The Void.’” As the track begins, a haunting voiceover intones, “Welcome to The Void,” before erupting into a whirlwind of heavy instrumentation and Roberts’ commanding delivery. Check… Read more »
Today, Bright Eyes announced their forthcoming new LP, sharing its first single, “Bells And Whistles,” a song about the things we tend to take for granted that ultimately shape our lives. From the jump, the track is brought to life with the breath of a vibrant whistle that’s sure to be stuck in your head for the next 5-7 business days. It continues with a happy-go-lucky tune that juxtaposes the vocal fry and lyrical cynicism laid over it quite perfectly. The Five Dice, All Threes LP will feature 13 songs, with Cat Power, Alex Orange Drink, and Matt Berninger of… Read more »
Ahead of the massive Out Of Office Tour—beginning today, June 20—singer/songwriter Andrew McMahon is back with his first new track of 2024, “Death Grip” via Big Loud Rock. This collab of his two projects Something Corporate and Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness is an optimistic, breezy summer pop anthem every workaholic and/or control-lover needs to hear. McMahon says of the new track, “I honestly didn’t expect to be releasing new music this year. I’ve lived on the write, record, release, tour hamster wheel for a long time and decided after the last album I would do things differently. Giving myself… Read more »
Following the release of their chaotic single “Stickers Of Brian,” which arrived via Wax Bodega Records earlier this year, Hot Mulligan has issued their latest offering, “End Eric Sparrow And The Life Of Him,” along with an accompanying music video. Clocking in at just shy of 3 minutes, “End Eric Sparrow And The Life Of Him” shares the intensity and brevity of “Stickers Of Brian.” The track’s foundation opens with a groovy guitar riff that sets the stage for the building frustration conveyed through both the vocal delivery and the increasingly urgent instrumentation. As the song progresses, the layered vocals… Read more »
Despite all the territory they’ve covered in their near-thirty tenure, AFI retains an impressively conspicuous identity. It’s the Tim Burton condition in which, despite rejecting the confines of any categorical genre with each new release, they have an innate flair that renders them instantly recognizable. But that’s not to say that they exist outside the realm of reasonable comparison. We scoured the alternative underground to prove that point. And while we can’t promise the recreation of that first magical moment you first heard Sing The Sorrow, we did pluck a handful of new music recommendations from the AFI ethos. Representing… Read more »
With seven full-length albums to their name and their music solidly, and rightfully, etched into the annals of rock history alongside emo/scene peers such as My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, and Dashboard Confessional, The Early November has returned with their most personal collection of songs yet. To mark the occasion, they’ve released a 10-track magnum opus as a self-titled album, more than 20 years into their career. In an in-depth interview with idobi Radio, founding members Ace Enders (vocalist/guitarist) and Jeff Kummer (drummer/percussionist) discuss why now was the right time to release a self-titled album, what’s next for The… Read more »
Prepare yourself for “Paradise,” the debut single from Seven Hours After Violet, which is the latest project of System Of A Down bassist Shavo Odadjian. The new single also marks the launch of Odadjian’s joint label venture, 1336 Records, in partnership with Sumerian Music Group. “For the first time ever in my career, I just said, ‘As long as I love it, I don’t give a fuck what anybody else thinks,’ and that was extremely liberating,” Odadjian shares. “Seven Hours After Violet is the result. It’s my favorite thing I’ve done since System, and I can’t wait for the world… Read more »
The day is finally here! LØLØ has officially launched her debut album, falling for robots & wishing i was on, with the music video for “wish i was a robot.” In a heartfelt post to her social media channels, she shares, “my debut album falling for robots & wishing I was one IS OUT NOW I CAN’T BELIEVE I’M TYPING THIS SENTENCE !? WHAT DO U GUYS THINK, WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SONG?? tell me EVERYTHING. i have been working so hard on every little detail of this album for the past 3 years so releasing it right now is the… Read more »
MisterWives and Charlotte Sands have teamed up for an absolutely mesmerizing collaborative single, “Other Side.” Additionally, the pair have launched a live performance video of the new release via Vevo. MisterWives frontwoman Mandy Lee shares, “From the studio to playing it live, every iteration of ‘Other Side’ has been unfiltered fun, and the honor of having Charlotte be part of the song took it to new heights! Her talent, heart, and powerhouse voice are as awe-inspiring as her trailblazing career as an independent artist, and getting to share the stage with her was a true masterclass.” On the layered meanings… Read more »
Since the day “Misery Business” became the anthem of a generation, it became a cliche rite of passage for female pop-rock vocalists to be compared to Hayley Williams upon entering the pop-rock scene. Whether they truly resemble the neon-haired powerhouse or not, the inevitable comparisons are unrelenting. It is simultaneously flattering and frustrating as these artists strive to create identities of their own in a brutally competitive industry. If you are a fan of powerful vocalists and the unique flair of pop-rock, I implore you to listen to these 10 femme pop-rock artists of the modern era. Each one possesses… Read more »
