Canadian alt-pop duo, Bestfriend have released their brand new EP Places I’ve Left today via Nettwerk. The six-track EP is a sonically fuzzy, indie daydream boosted by whip-smart lyricism. The narrative relates to nostalgia, growing up, and the constant battle of getting your shit together. Raw and unreserved, and often feeling like a punch in the gut, Places I’ve Left has Bestfriend channeling emotional confessions of life’s uncertainties. The duo is comprised of Stacy Kim (vocals/instrumentals) and Kaelan Geoffrey (vocals/production). Speaking on the new EP, the band shares: “The places sister EPs (‘places i’ve lived’ and now, ‘places i’ve left’)… Read more »
Now that it’s March, we can finally count on winter being almost over. As you brave the next couple weeks of snow, rain, and dreary weather, rest assured you’ll have the right new tunes to carry you through. From The Haunt’s upbeat “Ghost” to Basement’s glorious return with two tracks and an album on the way, these hardcore, alt-rock, and indie hits are a necessity. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. The Haunt — “Ghost” The Haunt is staying aligned with their band name via latest release, “Ghost.” The sibling… Read more »
After years of building a presence in the pop-rock world, glimmers—a duo made up of vocalist Maggie Schneider and guitarist/producer Alex Downtain—are entering their next era with intention and a full-length statement piece. Their debut album, The Art Of Shattering, arrives this Friday, November 7, a 10-track body of work featuring collaborations with Tay Jardine as well as three previously unreleased tracks: “BANDAID,” “Emotional Whiplash,” and “Growing Up (I Guess).” Today, idobi Radio is exclusively premiering the track, “BANDAID”—a punchy, alt-pop track that cuts straight into the feeling of being someone’s temporary fix instead of their priority. “The song ‘BANDAID’… Read more »
blink-182’s iconic “I Miss You” has been covered endlessly—by everyone from 5 Seconds of Summer to mgk (long before his Travis Barker connection turned him into one of pop-punk’s biggest names). Since reuniting in 2023, the trio have headlined When We Were Young and will return in 2025—this time alongside a reunited Panic! At The Disco. Where are you? Hopefully, at When We Were Young 202,5 screaming with blink-182. Enter to win FREE tickets to the sold-out Saturday show from idobi Radio. Just download the always-free idobi app to enter—and score bonus entries by posting your best Tom DeLonge “where… Read more »
For Royal & The Serpent, this summer marks a first in more ways than one. Not only is she set to take the stage at the Vans Warped Tour’s 30th anniversary, kicking off in DC in June, but it’ll also be her first time attending the iconic festival at all. “I’ve never been to a Warped Tour before, so this is the first time I’ve ever been to one, so I’m excited to just walk around and experience it,” she revealed during her appearance on idobi Warped Radio. “I heard about it as a kid, and I never got the… Read more »
Following the breakout virality of her haunting alt-pop hit “In My Room” and its biting follow-up “Jennifer’s Body,” dark-pop auteur Julia Wolf returns with her rawest release yet—“Loser.” The single offers a third, striking preview of her forthcoming sophomore album Pressure, due out May 23 via AWAL. Where previous tracks leaned into eerie elegance and infectious hooks, “Loser” dials directly into emotional self-ruin. Built on a bed of slow-burning vulnerability and squealing guitar lines, “Loser” captures the psychological spiral of loving someone you don’t feel worthy of. Wolf’s vocals waver between restraint and desperation as she excavates insecurity in its… Read more »
Following the runaway viral success of her haunting alt-pop hit “In My Room”—which, let’s be honest, has soundtracked more than a few late-night TikTok scrolls—dark-pop provocateur Julia Wolf is back with her infectious new single, “Jennifer’s Body.” The track arrives alongside the announcement of her highly anticipated sophomore album, Pressure. The 11-track collection is slated to arrive on May 23 via AWAL. “I wasn’t feeling seen or accepted,” Wolf candidly shares. “So I wanted this album to really express the emotions that came with that: the soft doubt, the lack of confidence, the comparing myself to literally everyone that breathes.… Read more »
Nashville-based alt-rocker and producer Letdown. has revealed the tracklist for his upcoming debut album, Be Ok, set to be released November 15 via Big Loud Rock.
Jimmi Paige is the darker alter ego side of singer/songwriter Paige Lopynski, known globally as “Bonnie” in the successful electronic dance duo Bonnie x Clyde that she’s been touring under for the past 10 years. Jimmi Paige is the alt-pop rock chick that’s been brewing inside Paige all along, and is finally bursting onto the scene with her debut EP A Bit Boy Crazy. This EP is serving nostalgic Nirvana, driving-in-your-convertible-blasting-rock-music, vibes, fused with a heavy dose of heart and pop songwriting gold. Paige joins Life Rhythms to debut her new project and talk about the inspiration behind it all.… Read more »
There’s nothing sweeter than waking up to a new Honey Revenge single! The rising alt-pop duo’s latest offering, “Medicine,” arrives today on their Retrovision deluxe album release. “‘Medicine’ is one I hold near and dear to my heart,” frontwoman Devin Papadol shares of the new release. “The concept is if I could bottle up how I feel on a really good day and save it for when I’m having a hard time emotionally, I would. It’s a sister to our songs ‘Habitual’ and ‘Favorite Song’ and probably the last track of its kind for Honey Revenge for a while.” In… Read more »
