It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday! Since it’s Friday, Fresh 5 Friday is back with the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, and indie. This week, we’ve got new releases from Architects’ menacing new punisher to As It Is’ reimagined hit featuring Lucas Woodland of Holding Absence. 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. Memphis May Fire (ft. Blindside) — “Overdose” For those who just can’t say no. Memphis May Fire‘s latest single, “Overdose,” from their forthcoming album Shapeshifter (out… Read more »
Split Chain may be in the midst of their first-ever North American tour, but they’re never too busy to drop new bangers. Today, the UK-based five-piece launched their new single “I’m Not Dying To Be Here” via Epitaph Records. Previously, they released several 2024 tracks, including “I Don’t Wanna Be Me,” “(Re)-Extract,” “Haven,” and more. Of the new track, Split Chain shares that it’s “a raw and honest reflection on the courage it takes to choose yourself, even when it means walking away from someone you once trusted.” A dazzling mix of nu-metal and grunge, Split Chain is an act… Read more »
Following their monumental return to the scene in 2024 and dropping their 25-track B-Sides & Rarities collection in November, As It Is has returned with a reimagined rendition of their 2015 hit single, “Dial Tones X.” This fresh version of their fan-favorite track is not only As It Is at their best, but features a guest appearance by Holding Absence frontman Lucas Woodland. “This band has always been about growth and progression, about never doing the same thing twice,” the band shares in a press release. “As our discography evolved, many people were surprised the band that once made Dial… Read more »
After more than a year of single releases promoting their debut record, Diva Bleach has finally unleashed their 10-track collection, Can You Keep A Secret?, via InVogue Records. Guided by a series of deeply personal and intimate tracks that the group began releasing with the launch of “Out Of My Head” in August 2023, the duo—vocalist/bassist Sydney Roten and guitarist Brie Ritter—brims with vulnerability surrounding relationships and self-discovery. With the full release now available and the push-and-pull tension of their electrifying focus single, “Obsessed,” we had the chance to chat with Diva Bleach about their creative process, navigating the uptick… Read more »
This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn speaks with Øystein Brun, Guitarist of Borknager all about the music of their lives, Borknager’s 2024 album Fall, and even Beethoven! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify
At long last, Australia’s premier indie-rockers Spacey Jane have announced their third studio album is on its way. Ahead of If That Makes Sense, due out on May 9, the quartet is offering fans a taste of what’s to come with their new track and music video for “All The Noise.” Lead vocalist Caleb Harper shares, “‘All the Noise’ was mostly written in a hotel room in Sydney having landed in Australia for the first time in 6 months. I suppose there was something about being down under again that made my version of the story of the beginning of… Read more »
It looks like PVRIS is gearing up to announce something soon, and we have never been more seated. On January 16, the band’s social media pages changed all of their profile pictures to an intricate silver circle on a black background. Then, PVRIS took to Instagram to post a cryptic video. The dark vignette features a hand, smoke, and a handheld mirror, while the caption simply reads, “Haven’t you heard?” These visuals resemble those of the band’s debut album White Noise, released in 2014 via Rise Records. According to various Reddit threads, fans suspect that a White Noise anniversary tour… Read more »
The Maine is always full of surprises, and this one might just be their biggest yet. On a random January Wednesday night, the Arizona five-piece dropped dyed (2008-2023), a compilation album of reimagined demos. Each track honors the band’s nine album eras. Vocalist John O’Callaghan noted, “Revisiting the past can stir up all sorts of feelings. Nostalgia, fondness, gratitude, and on and on and on. We felt everything in between when we uncovered these songs from over the last few decades, and sincerely hope they stir up anything of the sort for you while listening!” Read more: The Maine Announces… Read more »
Sam Varga and Kid Pastel join The Gunz Show this week and are two artists you need to learn about!
Chase Petra is gearing up to release their new album Lullabies For Dogs, which is due out on March 7 via Wax Bodega. Today, the group shared a sliver of what’s to come with “A Bug’s Life,” which is preceded by the single “Centrifugal Force.” The quirky, twangy track is delightful and perfectly full of rage. Chase Petra’s upcoming sophomore full-length isn’t just a want, it’s a true necessity for some musical catharsis. The band notes, “‘A Bug’s Life’ is about not being the bigger person. It is about the moments in which violence could be the answer. It’s about… Read more »
