Say it ain’t so, legal California weed! Today the nerds are full of vim and vigor and opinions! The news of the great pesticide takeover has hit us like a ton of bricks and we have *so* much to say about it! Listen tonight for a deep dive into the L.A. Times’ investigative report on dirty legal weed. Spoiler: we’re really mad. It’ll be a two parter and we are ready for action! So don’t panic! It’s organic!
Emo fans, today is your day. Philadelphia emo outfit Modern Baseball has dropped two demos for “Rock Bottom” and “Pothole.” Both tracks come from their 2014 LP You’re Gonna Miss It All. In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Run For Covers Records is releasing a special edition of the iconic album on vinyl. Alongside the record, fans will also receive a 96-page hardcover photo book and a 7” of the two newly-released demos. The record, as well as a new MOBO crewneck, baseball hat, flag, and tote, are all currently available for pre-order and are expected to ship around September… Read more »
Following the release of the reflective single “Oil & Water,” issued earlier this year, PVRIS has teamed up with LIGHTS for the punchy, in-your-face new single “The Blob.” Additionally, PVRIS has announced the pending arrival of her new, female-centric project titled F.I.L.T.H. The mixtape will feature the previously launched “BURN THE WITCH” featuring Tommy Genesis and Alice Longyu Gao, as well as her recent collaboration with LIGHTS. “At its core, I just wanted to make a fun project full of some bad bitches in music that I love and create a space where we can express whatever we want and… Read more »
The alternative Australian music collab of your dreams is here. Stand Atlantic teamed up with Polaris to fuse metalcore and pop-punk in their new single “CRIMINAL” with a corresponding music video. The track is set to appear on Stand Atlantic‘s forthcoming record WAS HERE, due out August 23 via Hopeless Records. “’CRIMINAL’ is a small insight into how it can feel to be in this industry. It sometimes feels like you gotta keep your life a certain level of fucked up so you can make art that comes from a real place,” Stand Atlantic vocalist Bonnie Fraser says. “I found… Read more »
After taking a few weeks off to rest and recharge, Jason “Cone” McCaslin of Sum 41 has returned for season 3 of Cone’s Cave, exclusively on idobi Radio. Ushering in this fresh season with a bang rather than a whisper, Cone welcomes living legend, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, founding guitarist of The Go-Go’s, Jane Wiedlin. Not only was Jane part of one of the greatest all-female rock bands in history, but she also has a new band now called Elettro Domestico. “You don’t wanna go anywhere because we talk about a lot of stuff,” Cone introduces the episode.… 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 »
2024 has been a killer year for TV! Austin Visser of The Undertaking! returns to the show to talk about their favorite series of the year so far. From X-Men 97 to Fallout, Ripley to Shogun and everything inbetween, it’s already been a great year of series and we’re only halfway through 2024. What have been some of your favorites!? Catch Metalcore Nerds live Mondays @ 7pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow @MetalcoreNerds on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Tiktok! Follow the Metalcore Nerds Playlist here Support Metalcore Nerds by buying Merch here
L.S. Dunes is celebrating Pride Month in style, literally. The band revealed the design for their rainbow logo T-shirt. All profits from the merch item will directly benefit The Trevor Project, a nonprofit organization focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth. You can pre-order their charity black T-shirt for $40. The merch is expected to start shipping around July 19. So, make sure to head to the L.S. Dunes merch store to support a band you love and a cause you care about. On top of sharing the charity T-shirt design, the group is… Read more »
Riot Fest is officially back for 2024, taking place on September 20, 21, and 22 at Bridgeview, Illinois’ Seatgeek Stadium. Headliners include Fall Out Boy on Friday, Beck on Saturday, and Slayer on Sunday. The festival lineup boasts myriad rock staples including The Offspring, who are playing their 1994 LP Smash, NOFX, Taking Back Sunday, Sum 41, and beyond. Plus, rising stars such as Heart Attack Man, Sweet Pill, and Loveless, will also be taking to the Riot Fest stages. While announcing their festival slot, Fall Out Boy shared, “[H]aving a big ol’ Chicago homecoming + headlining #RiotFest on September… Read more »
The Used are on quite a roll this year! With their B-sides, full-length MEDZ arriving on June 21 and the group preparing for the kick-off of their summer tour, they have announced their fall headlining tour with Plain White T’s and Raue. Excited about the tour, Plain White T’s shared on their social platforms, “We’re hitting the road this fall with @theused! Get ready for an epic tour you won’t want to miss.” Read more: The Used Announces B-Sides Album ‘MEDZ,’ Releases Title Track Tickets for the group’s forthcoming fall headline run will be available on Friday, June 14, at… Read more »
