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 »
After releasing several variations of their chart-topping single “Numb,” including a rendition featuring Tim Spencer, Sleep Theory stopped by the idobi Radio Studios in Los Angeles, CA, to perform a stripped-back acoustic take on the group’s most streamed single to date. Allowing each member of Sleep Theory to shine, the band—comprised of vocalist Cullen Moore, guitarist Daniel Pruitt, bassist Paolo Vergara, and drummer Ben Pruitt—opens their performance through a series of delicate acoustic strums that set the stage for an intimate atmosphere in the idobi Radio Studios. Moore’s enthralling vocal delivery quickly captures the spotlight, drawing listeners in with his… 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 »
Following the release of mid-Nay’s “Mourning Time,” Future Teens are back with a new single, “Double Down,” featuring a very introspective narrative. Vocalist and guitarist Amy Hoffman says, “I’ve never written songs about my identity before now, despite Future Teens being so integral to me embracing myself as an out, visibly trans man. I grew up in the church in a small city in Missouri where I was ridiculed for not adhering to expectations of girlhood, and other kids’ parents speculated about my gender and sexuality long before I had any idea what those words meant.” Hoffman continues, “I protected… 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
On June 13, Foo Fighters premiered “Unconditional” for lucky attendees of their Emirates Old Trafford show in Manchester, England. However, the song is, by no means, “new.” In fact, it’s an unreleased demo that was never fully realized. A band representative noted, “The band’s rediscovery of ‘Unconditional’ happened in true spontaneous Foo Fighters fashion. The song came up in conversation during rehearsals for the UK tour, and all it took was one run-through. The decision was made instantly to share it with everyone in the same way — live.” Check out the live performance of “Unconditional” below, courtesy of @foofighterslive… Read more »
Ahead of his June 15 set at Download Festival, Rage Against The Machine guitarist and political activist Tom Morello took to London’s Electric Ballroom stage on June 13 to perform in an intimate club setting. Of course, he played all the Rage hits such as “Killing In The Name” and “Freedom” and he also played fan-favorite collabs such as “Hold The Line” originally performed with grandson and “Lets’ Get The Party Started,” which he originally performed with Bring Me The Horizon. Additionally, the artist had an exciting guest join the set. Måneskin guitarist Thomas Raggi teamed up with Morello to… Read more »
Following the recent April 26 release of I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1.5), Teddy Swims is back with a reimagination of fan-favorite track “The Door” featuring Argentinian icon Tiago PZK. The “Lose Control” artist shared, “It’s been crazy seeing my music spread throughout the world, especially in Latin America. I remember when I first saw my songs being translated into Spanish – it was a surreal experience. I knew I wanted to add a new dynamic to this track and am so excited to have Tiago joining me on it.” Tiago PZK also shared more about his work on the track noting,… Read more »
Following the release of “I Died” on June 5, Cassadee Pope and Daisha McBride officially dropped their spooky music video for the song. Set to appear on Pope‘s forthcoming LP Hereditary, available July 12, the song is a dark rock track about scorched-earth breakups. Pope says, “I knew nobody would be able to execute my idea for this video better than my friend Ed Pryor. We wanted the aesthetic to really lean into the lyric about feeling like someone has made you feel like a ghost by cutting you off.” She continues, “We flipped the lyric on its head and… Read more »
