After announcing her forthcoming debut album Hollywood Forever, DeathbyRomy is back with her new single “LA LA LAND.” The track is preceded by industrial-tinged tracks and grunge-laced tracks “CITY OF ANGELS,” “XXXHIBITIONIST,” and “BITCHFAMOUS.” The artist explains, “This song is about being drained by the superficial hamster wheel that is LA ‘culture.’ The inescapable who’s who and ‘why do you matter?’ ‘What can you do for me?’-attitude that pollutes all social relationships and interactions.” Of her LP, due out on April 25, DeathbyRomy shares, “I’ve been through a lot to get to this point. I wanted this record to feel… Read more »
Following their return to the scene in 2024, the arrival of their 25-track B-Sides & Rarities collection in November, and a fresh take on “Dial Tones X” with Holding Absence’s Lucas Woodland, As It Is have done it again. Today, they have unveiled their reimagined rendition of “Sorry X” with Yours Truly frontwoman Mikaila Delgado. Download the FREE idobi App to watch our exclusive interview with Patty Walters and Ben Biss and to hear new As It Is playing on idobi Radio. “‘Sorry’ was the first song we wrote for the Never Happy, Ever After back in early 2014,” the… Read more »
20K Rio is ready to take over your playlists this year and is dropping their first offering of 2025, “The Flood.” The SoCal rock duo starring Tommy Lloyd and Luke Caro blends hypnotic synths, classic rock guitar licks, and party-inducing beats to truly make any listener instantly obsessed. The sultry alternative fusion is simply irresistible. The band explains, “‘The Flood is a dark pop song that leaves the door open for slow bluesy guitar riffs and punchy drums. The song is a reflection of a love that begins as a blessing, like rain after a drought. Before it evolves into… Read more »
After sharing their Hopeless Records debut single “Self Sabotage,” Comastatic is back with their first release of 2025, “ZORRO.” Hailing from Zurich, Switzerland, vocalist Mattia Di Paolo and guitarist Jules began their Comastatic journey back in 2022. Melding raw, soaring choruses with electronic-tinged urgent rock melodies, Comastatic crafts an unforgettable modern alt-rock experience. Read more: DE’WAYNE Ushers In New Era With “highway robbery” Music Video Of the new track, Comastatic says, “‘ZORRO’ is a story of inner struggles and breaking free from the masks we wear. It’s about feeling stuck in a hollow life, battling mistakes, and facing the pressure to conform,… Read more »
Hosted last night, February 5, in Los Angeles, CA, the G*VE A F*CK Benefit For LA Wildfire Relief 2025 featured a slew of impressive talent to raise funds to aid those affected by the ongoing wildfires that began in January. Actor John C. Reilly took the stage as the evening’s emcee, setting the tone for a night of unforgettable performances. Among the standout acts was Paramore’s frontwoman Hayley Williams, who joined a star-studded roster including St. Vincent, FINNEAS, Fred Armisen, Lucy Dacus, and The Linda Lindas, among others. Williams, who had already made a surprise appearance earlier in the night,… Read more »
This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn is joined by Chris Harms who you may know as vocalist of Lord Of The Lost, to talk all about his debut solo album 1980, temporal causality and vocals that make everything sound dark + much more in this interview! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify
After announcing various appearances at upcoming music festivals, Rilo Kiley has announced the Sometimes When You’re On, You’re Really F**king On Tour. Per Setlist.fm, this run will mark the indie-rockers’ first performances since 2008. Frontwoman Jenny Lewis says, “It’s going to be wonderful for us, like going back to the purest version of yourself, that early twenties place where everything is possible. You’re in a van and Jason’s got the map, Pierre is behind the wheel, and I’m on the shitty acoustic guitar on the bench seat working out a new song with Blake. I don’t think it’s ever been… Read more »
If you caught the Grammys Red Carpet, you probably saw an interviewer confuse Spirtibox‘s Courtney LaPlante for fellow Best Metal Performance nominee Poppy. Being an utter icon, LaPlante answered each question as if she truly was Poppy. Now, it seems as if Poppy is capitalizing on the moment with the release of new merch. On her Instagram, she shared a “Hello I Am Poppy” shirt design with the caption, “We Are All Poppy.” Each shirt is $35 and will ship in March. Read more: 6 Grammy Awards Speeches That Offered Hope For LGBTQ+, Immigrants, & More Spotify even took the… Read more »
Sleep Theory has officially announced the release of their eagerly-awaited debut album, Afterglow, set to arrive on May 16 via Epitaph Records. The 12-track collection follows a string of previously shared singles that include “Stuck In My Head” and “Paralyzed,” released in 2024. Now, with the unveiling of their latest track, “Static,” Sleep Theory continues to build momentum. Set against a backdrop of throbbing instrumentation, Sleep Theory combines chugging guitars, jittery electronics, and pulse-pounding percussion. At the heart of the track, vocalist Cullen Moore delivers a mellifluous yet commanding performance. His vocals intertwine seamlessly with guitarist Daniel Pruitt’s guttural growls.… Read more »
This week on Add To Library, a show where hosts Shawn Kupfer & Brian LaCour bring you deep dives into awesome Heavy Music Albums both new and old, the guys take a different approach for their last look of Music in 2024 as they each share 3 awesome singles they enjoyed from last year! Subscribe to Add To Library on Apple Music and Spotify Follow Add To Library on Facebook & Instagram Tune in live Fridays @ 9pmET for new album breakdowns each and every week!
