This is our yearly pop culture deep dive with Maysa Askar! Maysa is a talented photographer, designer, and creative who loves pop culture and celebrity news. This week, we explore the big pop culture moments of 2024, including all the big moments in Pop Music, what we think of some celebrity couples, and whether Brand New will return in 2025.
poptropicaslutz! is ready to take 2025 by storm. On January 15, the duo announced that their forthcoming record the new 925 is arriving on March 28 via Epitaph Records. Previously, the group shared their trippy music video for the single, “mdma keeps the doctor away.” Now, they’re dropping another taste of what’s to come with the track “tryna get that kate moss 2025.” The band notes of the song, “While trying to convince yourself that you’re letting go of the need for external validation, at the same time, you’re pining for it. Basically saying “I’m doing this for me, but… Read more »
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 »
Over the past 24 hours, with a TikTok ban presumably looming on January 19 in the United States, users and creators across the platform have begun turning their attention to and rallying behind Xiaohongshu, a Chinese-developed app also referred to as “REDnote” (and which translates to “little red book”). This sudden spotlight has propelled Xiaohongshu to the No. 1 spot in the Apple App Store’s free social networking category. For those looking for a new app outside of the Meta-verse to build community, downloading REDnote is simple. Open the Apple app store or Google Play app store, search for “rednote,”… 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 »
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 »
Orlando-based heavy rockers Spirit Leaves just dropped a heavy-hitting, and deeply insightful new track “Zealot,” out via InVogue Records. Band vocalist Brandon “XZYLO” Waskiewicz shares, “This song is about the devil vs god. And how the devil can present itself in a godly form, leading people down terrible paths with no return. Regardless of how many times you yell and scream for them to stop, it doesn’t matter. It’s already too late.” The artist continues, “The story is of somebody being indoctrinated into a cult, and I’m watching this terrible thing happen to someone I care about, but can’t stop. Who… Read more »
Ahead of the release of their sophomore album, Violet, arriving via Fantasy Records on January 31, L.S. Dunes has unleashed the captivating title track. The atmospheric track draws on the group’s collective prowess, showcasing the strength that binds them beyond the lackluster definition of a “supergroup.” Originally a Frank Iero-written demo, the track is underscored by vocalist Anthony Green’s enthralling delivery and a driving rhythm guitar line. Green shares, “This song is about someone getting exactly what they deserve. This song helped me get through the feeling of being ghosted.” Read more: Taking Back Sunday Drummer, Mark O’Connell, Parts Ways… Read more »
Are blink-182 planning a spring break tour?! This has become the burning question of the week sparked by guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge after he shared a not-so-subtle hint at a potential tour announcement on his Instagram. On Monday, January 6, DeLonge posted a photo of him singing on stage with the caption, “@blink182 should we play some spring break shows just for the fuck of it? We are board and want to playyyyy – we miss you fuckers” Clearly itching to hit the road, DeLonge has been sharing numerous tour and stage photos lately, reminiscing about the trio’s monumental last two… Read more »
