Introducing Fresh 5, your weekly guide to the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, and indie music! Every week, we at idobi will spotlight 5 fresh new releases hand-selected by our music-loving staff that are making waves—delivering you the cutting-edge sounds you need to hear straight from the artists shaping the scene. Tune in to idobi Radio to catch these must-hear tracks and more. Plus, you can download the FREE idobi App to discover new music every.single.day. Whether you’re craving hard-hitting riffs, indie gems, or the next emo/pop-punk anthem, Fresh 5 has you covered. Be a part of the future… Read more »
Halloween season is upon us! One of the most festive ways to get in the spirit is with a playlist that embodies the haunts, chills, thrills, and spooks that await us in October. Here are 15 essential spooky rock songs to get your Halloween playlist started. Misfits — “Scream!” The Misfits have been unprecedented pioneers of the horror punk genre since the 1970s with their immaculate blend of horror-themed lyrics, imagery, and wardrobe. Any of their songs can be considered vital for your Halloween playlist. This just happens to be a top track and personal favorite. AFI — “Halloween” In… Read more »
Following the release of their new record Only God Was Above Us in the spring of 2024, Vampire Weekend headed on the road to play new tracks and indie-rock favorites. On recent tour dates, the act has been using their encore to play much more than their beloved hit, “Walcott.” The artists have been taking cover requests and playing through the verses and choruses they can. On October 5 and 6, the band played at Madison Square Garden to massive crowds. Here, Vampire Weekend partially covered the likes of Billy Joel, The Killers, Dolly Parton, and even Fall Out Boy.… Read more »
Switzerland metalcore outfit Paleface Swiss continue their domination of the heavy music scene by adding vets Stick To Yours Gun and Nasty as support for their 2025 North American tour.
On October 4, UK-based punk rockers Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes shared with fans near and far that they’re taking a hiatus. Most recently, the duo released their January 2024 LP Dark Rainbow. Though, a deluxe 22-track version of the record is arriving on October 11. You can pre-save it here. On social media, Frank Carter and Dean Richardson shared a joint statement. It reads, “9 years, 5 Albums, hundreds of stages shared all over the world and our songs sung with each and every one of you. It is with sadness we announce that The Rattlesnakes are taking a… Read more »
October 4 marks RØRY‘s 40th birthday, and instead of asking for gifts, she’s giving fans a present: a new single and debut album announcement. The alternative UK-based artist shared that RESTORATION is due out on January 31, 2025, featuring “In the Bible,” “BLOSSOM,” “MORALITY $UICIDE,” and today’s release, “SORRY I’M LATE.” Of the big announcement, RØRY says, “I’m always fucking late… so of course, I’m dropping my debut album when I’m 40. My excuse? I can’t exactly say my train was canceled or that I was sick. Only, I was sick. For a long time. Sick with grief, pain, addiction—and… Read more »
Whether you’re a major blink-182 fan, a rising bass guitar player, or a little bit of both, the new Fender Limited Edition Mark Hoppus Jaguar Bass might just be the next best thing to add to your home music studio. On October 3, Fender announced their dazzling collab with none other than the “I Miss You” singer. Coming in two colorways, you can score a bass in 3-Color Sunburt or Sea Foam Green for $1,399.99. These basses are practically identical to the one Hoppus dons onstage. Read more: Jack Black Announced As Presenter For Ozzy Osbourne Rock Hall Induction Hoppus… Read more »
Following the release of their viral single “My Drummer’s Girlfriend” and “Straight To Heart,” ALT BLK ERA—sister duo Nyrobi and Chaya Beckett-Messam—is back with their new single and video for “Come On Outside.” The track will appear on the band’s 10-track debut album, Rave Immortal. It arrives on January 10, 2025, via Earache Records. Secure your pre-orders here. “We want ‘Come On Outside’ to be a source of comfort and strength for anyone who feels hurt, lost or alone,” Nyrobi says. “We want our listeners to feel that they have a sister in us, who is offering them the exact same warmth, love… Read more »
Have you ever met someone who listens to pop but has an unexpected infatuation with heavy metal, too? It’s a plot twist that proves that “range” in music consumption is possible in a world full of gatekeepers and genre boundaries. This range extends beyond music fans. Underneath the guise of mainstream music stardom, some of our favorite pop artists have underground projects to experiment within the depths of metal breakdowns, screams, and unrelenting riffage. True artistry knows no bounds and sometimes even pop artists need a break from their typical musical formulas. Here are three beloved mainstream household names who have… Read more »
Today, Long Island based upstarts Koyo have announced the release of their Mile A Minute EP. In addition, the band has released the first single of the EP, “Ten Digits Away (Deluxe),” one of two tracks from their previous work that appear on the EP, reimagined and reinvigorated.
