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GAYLE Shares Track-by-Track Interview Of Debut Album Observing Chaos

Even if you find success on tour with the likes of Taylor Swift and My Chemical Romance and earn a Grammy nomination…you’ll never be able to avoid the annoying growing pains of being in your late teens and early 20s. This is exactly what GAYLE, aka 22-year-old Taylor Gayle Rutherfurd, explored in her official debut album Observing Chaos, out now via Atlantic Records. She explains, “I put out ‘abcdefu‘ and my life got completely turned upside down in the best ways. And while I was dealing with extremely unique circumstances, I was also going through things every teenage/young adult has gone through.”… Read more »

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Honey Revenge Reveals Thrilling Sophomore Record Loving and Losing

The most exciting day of 2026 has arrived…Honey Revenge just revealed their new album Loving and Losing, out now via Thriller Records. Alongside the 14-track record, the iconic pop duo also revealed their purple-laced new video for “Sorry Much.” Vocalist Devin Papadol says of the new LP, “I’ve had to take every loss as a lesson. It’s this painful cycle…you love something, you cherish them, they become an integral part of you and then you lose them whether that’s to death or to life. You have to come to terms with the fact they taught me how to love a… Read more »

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Cartel Reveals First New Record In 13 Years With ‘Learning How To Cope’

At long last, Cartel has officially revealed their new record Learning How To Cope, their first LP drop in more than a decade. Preceded by 2013’s Collider, this album sees the alternative veterans with a refined sense of self, and all of the classic pop-punk riffs you know and love. And oh yeah, did we mention there’s a Dashboard Confessional feature? Frankly, the album pulls no punches, as it touches on the disarray of the music industry, the insanity of modern American life and politics, and more. So…if you’re feeling overwhelmed at the constant stream of bad news, because, of… Read more »

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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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lolitslea Reveals Thrilling Sophomore Album RollerCoaster Tycoon

The day has finally arrived; lolitslea has finally revealed her highly anticipated sophomore record, RollerCoaster Tycoon, along with a thrilling music video. The artist shares, “RollerCoaster Tycoon is not only an iconic computer game from the early 2000s, it’s a way of life. If I had to describe my life’s anthem or pick a “soundtrack to my life”, this would be it, I wrote it! Life is a rollercoaster (cliche). You can become a part of my chaos, but if you can’t handle it, there’s the door!” Lea adds of the new record, “3 years of working on my second… Read more »

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Scene Queen Taps TX2 For “Drop Dead Gorgeous” Collab

The day has finally arrived! Scene Queen has unleashed a “bimbocore” masterpiece with the release of her METALICIOUS EP, out via Hopeless Records. And it comes with an exciting TX2 collab, “Drop Dead Gorgeous.” She says of the song collection, “I wanted an EP that was as fun to make as when I was writing the Bimbocore volumes and making music was fresh and new to me. In the spirit of Bimbocore, I experimented with the pop influences, but this time the heavy parts are the heaviest they’ve ever been. From deathcore features to me laying down some of my… 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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idobi Session: XCOMM Cover Queens Of The Stone Age

XCOMM ends their idobi Session with a surprise. The band whipped out an insane cover of “Quick And To The Pointless” by the legendary band Queens Of The Stone Age. XCOMM once again prove that they are here to give hardcore a fresh makeover, all while staying true to the roots of the genre. Watch XCOMM give a wild cover performance of Queens Of The Stone Age below. Watch them perform their agressive track, “Pirates” live at idobi Radio below. Check out the XCOMM idobi Session performance of “Reasons” right here. Check out the XCOMM idobi Session performance of “Borrowed Happiness” right here.

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The Bobby Lees Drop Hypnotic Bonus Track “Hey Na”

New York’s The Bobby Lees may have just released their new record New Self in June, via Epitaph…but they’re kicking off fall with a new song. The trio revealed their exciting bonus track “Hey Na” featuring Lady Boy. The new song arrives with an official music video directed by John Swab, featuring nostalgic elevator hangs. “Hey Na” is a true-to-form hype anthem with a hypnotic beat and lyrics that pull no punches: “So what you got for me now, a milli a million bucks?/I know what I got and what it is worth so anything less go get fucked/I’m a… 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 »