After debuting his latest offering on the kickoff date of the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, Letdown. has shared the emotional and vulnerable “Bad Childhood.” Check out the video we captured of Letdown. performing “Bad Childhood” for the first time here. “’Bad Childhood’ is a candid reflection of my pain, resilience, and the complex emotions tied to my past,” Blake Coddington, the mastermind behind Letdown., shares in a press release. “It poignantly delves into my tumultuous upbringing, capturing my emotions from that time. I recount a series of harrowing experiences, all underscored by a pervasive sense of abandonment and resentment.… Read more »
Magnolia Park has officially set our world in motion as they just announced a collaboration with Disney for the A Whole New Sound pop-punk album. The cover track is scheduled to arrive this Friday, July 26. The teaser, which features a car stereo tuning into guitarist/backing vocalist Tristan Torres’ iPhone at full volume, instantly hooks listeners with vocalist Joshua Roberts’ undeniable prowess as he screams the opening lines of “I2I” from the 1995 classic A Goofy Movie. As both a Disney fan and a Magnolia Park fan, we could not think of a more perfect cover for the Florida group… Read more »
For all of those Disney adults and Punk Goes… fans that have been requesting a Disney Goes Pop-Punk album for the past 10 or more years, now is your time! Disney has announced A Whole New Sound album featuring reimagined classic tracks. The first preview of the album includes Simple Plan covering “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” from 1994’s The Lion King, which celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year. The full A Whole New Sound album will be available later this year. “We wanted to pay homage to Sir Elton John’s original version while also adding our own style… Read more »
Ahead of their massive North American tour, scheduled to kick off this fall, Marianas Trench has unleashed their hopeful new single, “I’m Not Getting Better.” The track, which follows the release of “Lightning And Thunder” and “A Normal Life,” will appear on the group’s upcoming, untitled project, expected to drop later this year. Told across the group’s signature theatrics and synth-heavy backdrop, “I’m Not Getting Better” offers an upbeat reflection on self-doubt and the resilience needed to overcome life’s obstacles. Vocalist Josh Ramsay’s remarkable delivery navigates the listener through the emotional highs and lows, showcasing the full breadth of his… Read more »
Kicking off an explosive debut night at the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, Magnolia Park brought their high-octane energy to Cleveland, OH. They performed their latest single, “Shallow,” as well as “Animal,” “Do Or Die,” and more. Additionally, the group treated fans to a sneak peek of their forthcoming single, “The Void,” which is scheduled to release next month. Vocalist Joshua Roberts introduced the track, “This song comes out next month. It’s called ‘The Void.’” As the track begins, a haunting voiceover intones, “Welcome to The Void,” before erupting into a whirlwind of heavy instrumentation and Roberts’ commanding delivery. Check… Read more »
idobi Radio Summer School is officially in session! Kicking off the tour, Letdown. ignited the stage with the anthemic and thunderous “Karma” before debuting a new, unreleased track titled “Bad Childhood.” Opening through rhythmic drums and guitar, Letdown. vocalist Blake Coddington sings, “My mama left home and drove away/And I think she’s not coming back/And I got kicked out of school that day/And I don’t think anyone cared.” As the track inches toward the explosive chorus, the melancholic theme is juxtaposed by a Letdown.’s infectious delivery. While no release date has been announced, the track is expected to drop this… Read more »
Each week the bands of Summer School Tour will take us through the journey of their career up to Summer School for the inaugural year of the summer’s most anticipated up-and-comers tour!
With the debut idobi Radio Summer School Tour kicking off in just a couple of days in Cleveland, OH, we invited Blake Coddington, the mastermind behind Letdown., into our North Hollywood Studios to play a little game we like to call Truth Or Darts. As if we didn’t already love Blake enough as it is, the very first question—what can’t you tour without—he reveals that he loves to take his adorable Frenchie, Bug, on the road with him when he can. “She’s been on almost every tour with me, and I really can’t live without her,” he sweetly shares before… Read more »
Scene Queen has gifted us thrilling bimbocore singles including “Whips & Chains,” “Stuck,” and “Finger,” but now, her entire debut album is here. Hot Singles In Your Area is “about growing up in the early 2000s but not exploring my sexuality until my 20s with all the messy and chaotic situations you find yourself in when you’re trying to find yourself and your own power,” Scene Queen (aka Hannah Collins) says. Across her poppy, edgy, and straight-up hot 15-track LP, the artist shares punchy, shimmering sonics and sex-positive lyrics. Plus, the record features the iconic The Ready Set, up-and-comer 6arelyhuman,… Read more »
Marking their second single of the year following the release of “Hellstar” in March, Magnolia Park has unveiled their infectious new single, “Shallow.” Of the new single, the band shares on social media, “A New era is born. Leave you in the shadows.” Blending a trap beat seamlessly layered into the background of the group’s thundering instrumentation, “Shallow” erupts with unrelenting energy, propelling vocalist Joshua Roberts’ delivery to the forefront of the track. Showcasing their prowess across the entirety of the release, the chorus bursts with “the ebb and flow of lust and love.” As the music begins to fade… Read more »
