July 22 marked a devastating day for the alternative and metal community. On this day, we lost the Black Sabbath lead singer and all-around music icon Ozzy Osbourne. Though, with death often comes new life, especially in the case of Safari West’s newest addition to their rhino family. The private wildlife preserve, located in Santa Rosa, California, welcomed Ozzy to the bunch. The preserve shared on social media, “Safari West is thrilled to announce the birth of a healthy male white rhino calf, born July 22—the same day the world said goodbye to music legend Ozzy Osbourne. This little one,… Read more »
Following the releases of “cliché” and “vampire diaries,” mgk has arrived with his new single and music video for his track “miss sunshine” from his upcoming album lost americana, due out on August 8. In a social media post, mgk shared, “we have LSD to thank for this one.” Plus, it seems like the artist cut it close and wasn’t sure if he could get the video up in time alongside the single release, but he shared at nearly 10 PM, “got it done in time, video coming out with the song tonight.” In the goofy music video, mgk is seen playing… Read more »
Following an electrifying set at Warped Tour in DC that saw thousands of fans shouting along and “talking with their hips,” 3OH!3 are back with their first new music in over five years: the infectious and irresistibly nostalgic “SLUSHIE.” True to form, the duo channels their scene charm into a sugar rush of energy, with a wink at their early days. It’s a brain freeze you’ll want to relive. “All the best parties take place within walking distance of a SLUSHIE machine, the perfect cure for a hot, sweaty afternoon,” the pair shares. “Go ahead, show up to the party… Read more »
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Iconic solo vocalist as well as Paramore leader Hayley Williams just surprise-released a song exclusively on Nashville’s public radio station, WNXP—”Mirtazapine.” The track, a brilliant and striking pop-rock song with shoegaze elements, highlights her own mental health journey. She references Mirtazapine, a type of antidepressant, and sings, “Here comes my genie in a screw cap bottle/To grant me temporary solace/I could never be without her/I had to write a song about her/Who am I without you now?” For those who have found significant relief with their mental health medications, this song will absolutely hit. In response to Trump’s defunding of… Read more »
Move over Labubu, Build-A-Bear Workshop just released the cute and creepy plush toy of your dreams. On July 8, the stuffed animal chain revealed their Giant Mothman Plush would be available for purchase online for $128. And let it be known, this giant stuffed animal is a whopping three feet tall! So, even if you’re nowhere near Mothman’s hometown of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, you can take him wherever you go. And yes, he does make a good passenger princess, per a TikTok by @literallylizzi. Purchasers also have the option to send a Build-A-Bear Giant Mothman Plush to their home… Read more »
The Aces are back and on fire with their new single, “Twin Flame.” From their forthcoming album, Gold Star Baby, out everywhere on August 15 via SoundOn, the song intertwines dance-inducing disco grooves with Latin pop sonics to craft a tune that is simply divine. Frankly, The Aces constantly push the envelope for the indie pop genre with every release. Cristal Ramirez sings, “Our connection puts the new ones to shame, oh no/How could I forget all our history?/Starting from scratch feels like my arm twisting, oh no/It’s bad news, I know/I can’t put out our twin flame.” The band shares,… Read more »
Another week means another fresh batch of new songs to blast on repeat. This roundup swings from shimmering indie-pop bangers by joan to the unexpected but welcome return of post-hardcore cult favorites Drop Dead, Gorgeous. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? joan — “alibi” Following the release of singles, “magic,” “body language,” and beyond, indie-pop duo joan has returned with their ethereal, dreamy song, “alibi.” This undeniable bop is riddled with… Read more »
Goldfinger teamed up with none other than blink-182‘s Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker to craft a high-energy pop-punk track for your summer enjoyment, “Freaking Out A Bit.” Goldfinger’s John Feldmann shares, “‘Freaking Out a Bit’ is a song I wrote with Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus… I had the concept for a song and a chorus, and they came in and brought it to life! Mark wrote the best verses, and Travis turned the beat around in the bridge, which gave it a whole new life of its own. Those guys are some of my best friends and I love them.… Read more »
After teasing her new single, Taylor Acorn has officially unveiled “Goodbye, Good Riddance,” as well as a super radical new music video. Acorn says, “I’m so proud of this song AND the video ?!! If you know me, you know I’m a huge moto and supercross fan so this was a literal dream. Thank you to the motocross community and everyone involved for making us feel so welcomed!!!” Additionally, the Survival In Motion singer recently announced she just signed to Fearless Records. She says, “I wanted to pop in to say that after 9 years of being an independent artist I can finally… Read more »
