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Fresh Pressed [new music friday] – 024
What better way to kick off a weekend than with new music? Featuring new tracks from Charli XCX, FRND, A Summer High, The Killers, and more.
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What better way to kick off a weekend than with new music? Featuring new tracks from Charli XCX, FRND, A Summer High, The Killers, and more.
What better way to kick off a weekend than with new music? Featuring new tracks from PVRIS, Hey Violet, The Killers, and more.
Following the release of their new record Only God Was Above Us in the spring of 2024, Vampire Weekend headed on the road to play new tracks and indie-rock favorites. On recent tour dates, the act has been using their encore to play much more than their beloved hit, “Walcott.” The artists have been taking cover requests and playing through the verses and choruses they can. On October 5 and 6, the band played at Madison Square Garden to massive crowds. Here, Vampire Weekend partially covered the likes of Billy Joel, The Killers, Dolly Parton, and even Fall Out Boy.… Read more »
While wrapping up their Eras Tour run with Taylor Swift, Paramore received some cool news. According to ChartMasters, the “Hard Times” band ranks as the 20th most-streamed rock act on Spotify. Speaking on the news, Hayley Williams took to Instagram to post a story. She says, “We are one of only two bands that include women in the Top 20 of all time. Of course I’m beyond honoured, but in my lifetime I hope to see more women, more LGBTQ+, and black/brown talent on this list. Also ‘rock’ is funny… are Paramore a rock band or just not quite 100%… Read more »
On July 14, Creeper played a massive headline show at Portsmouth Guildhall with support from Zetra and The Nightmares. The band played a whopping 20-song set including “Cyanide” and “Cry To Heaven” as well as a special cover of The Killers‘ “Mr. Brightside.” Of course, the crowd was immediately into the rendition of the iconic alternative track. Check out the snippet of “Mr. Brightside” below, courtesy of @__headrush. Following their thrilling headliner, Creeper also announced two special shows fall headline shows in the UK. On social media, they note, “Dear Manchester and Glasgow, you asked for it and now unfortunately… Read more »
MOD SUN is certainly living up to his name, which stands for “Modern Sunshine,” with his stunning yet melancholy new ballad, “Sunshine.” The track, which arrives today and beautifully reimagines the children’s lullaby, was co-written by MOD, Jimmie Davis (the original recording artist of “You Are My Sunshine”), Andrew Migliore (aka No Love for the Middle Child), and Colson Baker (aka Machine Gun Kelly). In an Instagram Stories post, MOD SUN candidly shares, “I took a year off to make sure I came back with something I’m really proud of. My best friend Machine Gun Kelly helped us really make… Read more »
By now, we’ve all seen the viral TikTok trend capitalizing on our emo heart’s trigger of the infamous G-Note. It’s no secret that playing this simple note will reveal any and every Emo Kid—current and former—within a considerable distance. After all, “Welcome To The Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance can easily go down in history as the most recognizable song across a span of generations. But how many more of these timeless classics can a true emo kid pick out before the lyrics even begin? Here’s our list of 10 songs true emo kids can recognize by the sound… Read more »
Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley has announced that he’ll be releasing a memoir. Aptly titled Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven And Hell, after different songs from the pop-punker’s popular act, the book will be released on Oct. 8 via Gallery Books. Fans can pre-order a copy of the book here. Whibley posted the announcement on his Instagram, saying he is “extremely honored and excited” about this opportunity. This comes after the Canadian act’s statement that they will disband later this year. The novel includes Whibley’s reflection on his trials and tribulations and a backstage look at how Sum 41… Read more »
Phew! We have officially reached 80 out of 100 Rising Artists You Need To Listen To In 2024. Which means we are in the home stretch! We’re back this week with our new installment of artists and bands that span across the sonic spectrum. From classic pop-punk headbangers to sugary indie tunes to emo-rap ballads, there’s something in this series for every listener. As we’ve done each week leading up to today’s featured artists, our goal has been to elevate the voices of these rising stars and to help you, the idobi listeners and readers, discover your next favorite artist… Read more »
We have officially rounded the last corner in our stretch to bring you 100 Rising Artists You Need To Listen To In 2024! With only three weeks remaining after this week’s release, we assure you that for the remainder of the year, we will continue to keep you in-the-know of your favorite artists and introduce you to your potential next favorite artist (*wink wink*). Perhaps you’ve already discovered your next favorite artist among the talents we’ve featured in this series… We certainly hope so, given the abundance of remarkable individuals showcased in the last two months! In case you’ve missed… Read more »