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 »
Following the release of 2021’s Umbra and in a milestone moment, Grayscale has delivered their first independent offering with the release of their latest single, “Not Afraid To Die.” With the new track, Grayscale has honed in on their most genuine and authentic identity, resulting in “Not Afraid To Die.” This electrifying track is driven by a passionate kaleidoscope of synths and bombastic drums, skillfully intertwined with the soaring vocal prowess of frontman Collin Walsh. Marking an innovative stride for the band, the fusion of synths with their distinctive pop-punk and rock elements generates an exhilarating sonic experience reminiscent of… Read more »
In this episode of Punk Goes Pride, Tate hangs out with Better Love! They chat about their formation, partnership with Secret Friends Music Group, writing their debut album, and their love for Tegan and Sara and The Killers. Tune in to hear their new songs “I Spend Too Much Time” and “Talk”.
Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder is bringing back the annual Ohana Festival this fall to Dana Point, CA, and he’s bringing some renowned friends with him this year. Returning to California from Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at Doheny State Beach, the latest installment features Vedder headlining alongside The Killers, Haim, The Chicks, Foo Fighters, and Pretenders. Spread across 3 days this fall, Ohana Festival will also feature performances from Japanese Breakfast, Suki Waterhouse (who recently starred in ‘Daisy Jones and The Six’ as keyboardist Karen Sirko), Amos Lee, and plenty more. Check out the day-by-day lineup breakdown below. Presale tickets will be… Read more »
Hot Milk is launching themselves into the upper echelons of the British rock scene with the announcement of their debut full-length album A CALL TO THE VOID due August 25th courtesy of Music For Nations. After three extremely successful self-released EP‘s, the band is ready to showcase their loudest statement yet of who they are and what they stand for. Read more: Telltale Making Live Debut In UK With Headline Tour “We wrote songs with the intention of people going off, making you feel good, opening the pit up, letting go, crying, getting on your mate’s shoulders. It’s church for us.” … Read more »
Life Is Beautiful are going to be celebrating their 10th anniversary in some style!
