After teasing the arrival of their new single, UK stalwarts Architects have unleashed their latest offering, “Blackhole.” Marking their first release of 2025 and their fourth single from their forthcoming full-length album, The Sky, The Earth & All Between, the new single arrives with an ominous and strikingly catastrophic accompanying music video. Frontman Sam Carter shares in a press release, “So excited to have ‘Blackhole’ out, it’s one of my favourite songs from the album. The video is equally as intense as the song. We filmed the video at such a wild location and we really are at the top… Read more »
Following the release of their April 2024 record Humble As The Sun, Bob Vylan is back with a new version of the LP track “Dream Big.” This time, they linked up with Amy Taylor of Amyl and The Sniffers to craft “Dream Bigger.” The two artists are heading out on an Australian show run together beginning on January 16. Taylor adds her signature spunky edge and cheeky flair with new lyrics, “Said I don’t wanna work no job/I wanna get rich and shake my arse/And now I travel round the world in economy class/From the cot to the casket, I’m… Read more »
Following the release of 2024 single “DAMAGE,” Lights is beginning 2025 with her dazzling new indie-rock single, “ALIVE AGAIN.” On Instagram, the singer shared, “It’s January 13th and 13 is a lucky number so….ALIVE AGAIN IS COMING OUT FEB 7.” Even though the full track won’t be out until February 7, the artist released a one-minute teaser of what’s to come, and yes, we want to hear the whole thing ASAP. The track kicks off with beachy rock rhythms and ascends into a high-energy chorus. “This might be the night that I die/And I don’t want to die alone/So come… Read more »
After cryptically teasing the recorded version of their unreleased single “Better Days,” Yellowcard has basically confirmed that a new record is coming. On January 13, Yellowcard took to Instagram to share their album recording checklist. While no song titles were revealed, X marks seem to indicate that most, if not all, of the rhythm guitar, bass, and strings have been tracked. The photo caption reads, “Stay tuned.” And fans in the comments are absolutely ready for whenever more info drops. “13 songs we are so back,” one Instagram user commented. “Yellowcard full length album before GTA 6,” another said. This… Read more »
TGIF and Happy New Year! Kicking off 2025 on a strong note with a brand new Fresh 5, we have the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, indie, and more to soundtrack your day, week, month, and maybe even your year. (Did I watch too much Friends over the holidays?) We’ve got a handful of fresh new picks, including tracks from L.S. Dunes, Mayday Parade, and phem. 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. L.S. Dunes — “Violet” For fans who find… Read more »
Following the release of fall 2024 singles “lucky” and “Kiss My (Ah),” Zoe Ko is sprinting into the new year with a cheeky new track, “drop the man.” She explains how an all-too-relatable scenario inspired the song. “‘drop the man’ came to be because of my two best friends who were on a streak of having terrible taste in men,” Ko says. She adds, “It was basically a whole year of seeing another lame dude come in and out of their life and leave each time with a little piece of their heart. And I was not having it. The… Read more »
After teasing a featured guest on their 10-year re-release of “Dial Tones,” As It Is has officially revealed the special act: Lucas Woodland of Holding Absence. Sure, we were wrong on our initial guesses of Stand Atlantic and Derek DiScanio of State Champs, but Woodland is also an incredible artist who has a five-letter first name and eight-letter last name. Who knew so many awesome acts fit this very specific character limit? On Instagram, As It Is shared, “We are beyond excited to have our bestie @loocaswoodland of @holdingabsence lend his incredible voice to the 10-year re-record of Dial Tones!… Read more »
KING MALA kicks off 2025 with a vengeance, unveiling her darkly ominous new single, “GØD,” her first release since September. Injected with her signature sultry edge and defiant charisma, the “she calls me daddy” artist tangles herself in a web of introspection and existentialism musings. The track is a haunting cocktail of hypnotic beats, brooding melodies, and her smoky, commanding vocals that shift effortlessly between vulnerability and power. “This is a song about desire and its consequences from the perspective of the condescending deity you beg in your darkest hours,” KING MALA shares in a press release. “This is a… Read more »
With their debut album, MY APOLOGIES TO THE CHEF, set to arrive on February 14, Winona Fighter has unleashed their new single, pondering the question, “R U Famous.” Frontwoman Coco Kinnon shares, “’R U Famous’ is about someone who always tries to see what they can get out of people doing well in their music career. I think the term is called a ‘starfucker’ but I don’t think you can say that in an article haha! But that’s seriously what it’s about. It’s a situation I think unfortunately happens to a lot of up and comers, and something that has… Read more »
On Episode #317 of Wesam’s World, we wish nothing but safety for everyone involved in the fires happening around L.A. County. Please be prepared and have a plan.