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Sleep Theory Share Beautifully Reimagined Paper Hearts EP

Sleep Theory has returned with a special reimagining of their beloved EP Paper Hearts today. Originally released in 2023, the EP boasted very successful singles from the band like “Gone or Staying” and “Numb.” Sleep Theory actually performed both of these songs live at the idobi studio last year. You can watch that idobi Session here. The new reimagined version of Paper Hearts shows Sleep Theory on a new bed of instrumentation. Sonically, the group is known for its hard rock sound bathed in buttery vocals. The new version is lo-fi, stripped back, and more pop-leaning. This really complements the… Read more »

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Saosin Kicks Off New Era With The Arrival Of “Just Be Honest”

Saosin may be gearing up to celebrate 20 years of their self-titled record, but they’re also keeping fans on their toes with the arrival of a new single, “Just Be Honest.” Excitingly, its accompanying music video was directed by bassist Chris Sorenson, Guitarist Beau Burchell says of the track, “We knew there was something special about ‘Just Be Honest’ from the moment of its inception. It had that rare feeling early on where you just know a song is going to matter on an album. Hearing Cove’s [Reber] vocals on it for the first time confirmed it, and then Phil’s [Sgrosso]… Read more »

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Niis Pens Love Letter To Heartbreak In “Earthquakes”

Rise Records just signed an iconic act, Niis (pronounced “Nice”), and this Los Angeles punk-rock quartet is ready to stomp into the scene and shake it up with their euphoric guitar licks and soaring choruses. The group just revealed their new track “Earthquakes,” and it’s the sultry rock offering we needed. Vocalist Mimi Doe said of the single and their signing, “It’s a song about growing through pain and heartbreak. Coming to terms with lost love and the profound scars it can leave on your heart. In a way, it’s a love letter to heartbreak itself. Working with Rise has… Read more »

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The Bites Are “Dancing With The Devil” On New Single

The Bites are a hot new rock quartet based out of Los Angeles, and today the group has released their new track, “Dancing With The Devil.” The Bites are bringing back a classic rock and roll sound without it feeling the least bit stale. It’s like if Motley Crue had iPhones, or if Badflower had been around in the 80’s. The group is making guitars, long hair, and tight jeans cool again. “Dancing With The Devil” arrives as the fourth teaser from their upcoming self-titled record, dropping September 18. It follows “Aftertaste,” “Tattoo?,” and “Whenever You’re Ready.” Speaking on the… Read more »

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Pain Of Truth Reveals “Fed By Fear” Ahead Of Self-Titled LP Drop

Following the release of their scathing singles “Unforgiven” and “Stranded,” Long Island hardcore titans Pain Of Truth have returned with a face-melting offering, “Fed By Fear.” The track is set to appear on their upcoming self-titled album, due out on September 25 on DAZE. Excitingly, the LP was produced by the iconic Will Putney of END and Better Lovers fame. Pre-order your copy of the new LP here and get prepped to mosh to this new song when they arrive at a city near you. Pain Of Truth has several upcoming tour and festival dates, including a newly announced North American headliner tour with support from the likes… Read more »

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Nevertel Unleashes Their “LAST BREATH” On New Single

Kick off your September with a thrilling new alt-rock track, “LAST BREATH,” from Nevertel. Preceded by “OTHERSIDE,” the duo’s new offering features an instantly iconic breakdown. Vocalist and producer Raul Lopez shares, “‘LAST BREATH’ was written while being stuck in the Nashville ice storm earlier this year with our good friend Gianni Taylor. This song explores emotional turmoil that we sometimes experience in our head of breaking yourself down while simultaneously trying to keep going with whatever you’re doing in life.” Lopez continues, “The sonic landscape of the song almost feels dark and gloomy, which is exactly how we were feeling when… Read more »

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SiM Drops Career-Defining Record ‘HOOMAN AFTER ALL’

Japanese reggae-infused metal band SiM, aka Silence iz Mine, is utterly triumphant in their new album release, HOOMAN AFTER ALL, out via UNFD. Featuring singles “FREEZE ME UP,” “FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet),” and more, the album reveals the group at their absolute peak, with endless riffs, ferocious melodies, and head-bang-inducing choruses across all 12 tracks. It only makes sense that SiM is taking over the world with their self-described “Reggae PUNX” sonics. Their seventh studio album is career-defining. Frontman MAH says, “This album is our full-on tribute to the prime era of rock from the late ’90s to early 2000s.… Read more »

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15 Alternative Musician Birthdays To Celebrate This September

School is back in session, and Halloween season has officially begun. To keep the spooky vibes flowing, it’s time to crank up your alternative playlists while you grab some pumpkin-flavored treats. For some playlist inspo, these Virgo and Libra babies have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From the always iconic Avril Lavigne, to Mayday Parade‘s Jake Bundrick and Alex Garcia, all the way to My Chemical Romance‘s Mikey Way, here are some September musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Joe Trohman — September 1 We… Read more »

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Cherry Bomb to Stray View: New Songs To Listen To In August

It’s August, and we are living for music festival season, ice cream dates, long walks in the park, and beach days where you may or may not burn… If you need the right playlist for your summer vacay, idobi Radio has the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped in August. From Teen Mortgage to Dead Poet Society and beyond, these new songs will be your favorite new listens this month. Teen Mortgage — “Democracy Manifest” Teen Mortgage just wrote a song that many Americans and beyond can relate to. Everything feels a little more dystopian, right?… Read more »

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Left To Suffer Wants Everyone To “STFU” On New Single

Left To Suffer is gearing up to drop their face-melting LP Unwelcome Guest, arriving on October 9, via their new label home, Hopeless Records. And before they release their record, they dropped a nu metal banger, “STFU.” Peter Higgs says, “Some people think we sold out. Others think we lost the plot. So we did what anyone else from Atlanta would do and tuned up to Drop B, wrote some nu metal riffs, and talked a whole lot of shit. This one’s for everyone who decided they knew what Left to Suffer was supposed to be better than we did.” Check… Read more »