There is no better band to cover the iconic Freaky Friday track, “Take Me Away” than Meet Me At The Altar. Three incredibly badass women unleashing a fiery new rendition of a song that won all of our emo hearts back in 2003 is exactly what we needed today. It has been exactly twenty years since we were graced with the song in such a memorable and influential film, and now we can appreciate a younger generation taking an absolutely banging new stab at it. Meet Me @ The Altar also gave fans a sick and grungy visual to accompany… Read more »
Dropping their first song since 2022, Bearings is back with their brand new single, “Gone So Gone.” Released via Pure Noise Records, the band is introducing fans to a new era of bangers, with this first single marking the beginning of a release campaign for their upcoming LP, The Best Part About Being Human. The album is set to drop on August 18. Describing the record, the band said, “‘The Best Part About Being Human’ is being alive and the second best part is writing an upbeat and exciting record with your brothers in a small house in North Hollywood.… Read more »
Our favorite folk-rock duo, The Front Bottoms are back with another emotional single “Punching Bag” today. The single comes off of their upcoming full-length album You Are Who You Hang Out With, out August 4th via Fueled By Ramen. The band has managed to stay true to their sound over the years, experimenting with production value, but always remaining the cheeky, loose, and dramatically specific band we have always loved. Speaking on the new music video, Brian Sella remarked, “I want to give a big thank you to my neighbor Nick for being such a good sport and helping make… Read more »
Magnolia Park have once again teamed up with their fellow Florida friends, 408 to bring fans a brand new song and music video today! The visual for the new song, “Manic” is an ode to one of their collective favorite bands, blink-182. The video pays tribute to blink’s 1997 classic hit, “dammit“. There is no question that Magnolia Park and 408 carry a youthful angst in their music. They are high-energy, playful and comical in their efforts both musically and visually, reminiscent of the likes of blink-182. It makes for the perfect callback. Guitarist Tristan Torres explains that “Manic” is the “ultimate… Read more »
May is Asian American or Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month, and it would be terribly remiss of us to not cover that in this column.
Whether it’s the soothing melodies that offer solace in moments of sadness or the empowering lyrics that ignite a fire within, the Songs That Saved My Life compilations tell a unique story of personal triumph and resilience. The idobi team has teamed up with Hopeless Records to mark this year’s Mental Health Awareness Month. From rock staples such as Good Charlotte’s “The Anthem” to punk-rock classics such as Green Day’s “When I Come Around,” the diverse range of musical genres represented in our personal Songs That Saved My Life reflects the universal nature of human emotions and struggles. Today, we’re… Read more »
Boys Like Girls have rekindled their fans’ excitement by revealing the long-awaited details of their first song since 2012. Titled “Blood and Sugar,” the track will make its debut on Friday, May 19, marking the band’s highly anticipated comeback following their individual pursuits. Vocalist Martin Johnson has delivered a heartfelt message to commemorate this special occasion. In a poignant three-minute voiceover video, the group shares glimpses of their successful past and provides a glimpse into their personal lives since their previous release. “I got an interesting relationship with my younger self,” Johnson begins. “I respect and admire the kid. His… Read more »
With their new EP Psychic Dance Routine, Scowl and Kat Moss are taking hardcore to vicious and vulnerable new places. This is how it came to be and what Kat has learned in the process.
The Front Bottoms have announced the release of their sixth studio album, You Are Who You Hang Out With, out August 4th via Fueled By Ramen. The band has shared a brand new song to accompany this announcement. “Outlook” is fresh and exciting, but has all of the iconic qualities of a classic song by The Front Bottoms. It is the perfect blend of alternative folk and power-pop rock that the group is so well known for. The band partnered with Dad Filmed It to bring fans a visual that is full of quirky imagery and nods to the essence… Read more »
Time and time again, Magnolia Park proves to the music world that they are one of the major players in a new generation of pop-punk. They gave more evidence to that today with the release of two new songs as part of their deluxe edition of their debut album, Baku’s Revenge. “Complicated” and “Dizzy” are the perfect additions to the other tracks previously on the album. They’re full of heartbreak, matched with a catchy beat. “Complicated” starts off with a slow burn that ends up combusting a little over an minute in. The trap beat has elements of hip hop and… Read more »
