Have you ever met someone who listens to pop but has an unexpected infatuation with heavy metal, too? It’s a plot twist that proves that “range” in music consumption is possible in a world full of gatekeepers and genre boundaries. This range extends beyond music fans. Underneath the guise of mainstream music stardom, some of our favorite pop artists have underground projects to experiment within the depths of metal breakdowns, screams, and unrelenting riffage. True artistry knows no bounds and sometimes even pop artists need a break from their typical musical formulas. Here are three beloved mainstream household names who have… Read more »
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 »
Following the release of her new single, “they’re all around us,” on September 17, Poppy has announced her forthcoming record Negative Spaces. The record is set for release on November 15 via Sumerian Records. The record will also feature her recent In a video called “hey there” posted on social media and on YouTube, Poppy revealed the album news and shared, what some fans believe is a new song teaser. In the video, Poppy is standing in front of a wall featuring an array of keyhole cutouts in various sizes. Light is streaming through the cut-outs as a soft track… Read more »
Following the release of their debut record earlier this year, Games We Play has stepped into a new era with their latest single, “She’s The Girl.” “It’s the first song I wrote since I moved back to Los Angeles earlier this year,” Games We Play leader Emmyn Calleiro shares. “To me, it feels like the start of a new Games We Play. I worked with a group of great people and embraced some different elements. I really like acoustic guitar, and I’m moving into a sound that’s reminiscent of the old nineties bands that I love like Third Eye Blind.… Read more »
Poppy has just unveiled her latest single, “they’re all around us,” produced by Jordan Fish, former percussionist and backing vocalist of Bring Me The Horizon. This marks her second collaboration with Fish, following the release of the electrifying track “New Way Out,” which dropped in June. Additionally, Stephen Harrison, one-half of House Of Protection and formerly of FEVER 333, contributed to the writing process of the track. Sharing his excitement on Instagram, Harrison posted, “Love this one thanks for having me back guys,” showing his appreciation for the creative collaboration. Opening with a piercing shriek, “Coward!,” and backed by thunderous,… Read more »
Sueco came by the idobi Studio to talk with Fish of Gone Fishkin for the first time ever. The studio was buzzing with excitement for this conversation after seeing Sueco live a bunch and out and about for the last few years. Attempted Lover, his third studio record and first full-length independent release, dropped in mid-July. The album features a wide variety of genres and different sides of Sueco across the 12 original songs. When asking Sueco about the variety of styles and tracks on the record, he said, “I had issues getting music cleared, pretty much. With the label,… Read more »
Alexander O’Connor, better known as Rex Orange County, was Downtown LA’s man of the hour last night. In celebration of his latest album, The Alexander Technique, an intimate crowd gathered at Pico Union Project, where Rex performed about a dozen songs. Grinning ear to ear while four years of work finally came to fruition. Rex commented, “This is an album I’ve wanted to put out for so long, and I’m incredibly pleased it’s out now.” ‘The Alexander Technique’ has been in development since 2020, making it the longest-coming and most defining work of Rex’s career. His previous album, Who Cares?,… Read more »
First-generation Iranian, female, Bass House DJ Nostalgix talks about how she went from a fan in the crowd at a Martin Garrix concert to touring festivals and establishing herself in the predominantly bro culture of Bass House. She also talks about what it’s like to let go of old versions of yourself and stepping into the scary unknown to make room for the full potential of yourself to emerge. Don’t miss this episode of Life Rhythms, ‘Losing Myself Without You,’ and Nostalgix’s single ‘Don’t Keep Me Waiting,’ streaming everywhere now!
Babe, wake up, the forecast says it’ll be Beach Weather all year long. Today, the indie-rock act shared their music video for new single “Hardcore Romance.” But that’s not all, they also announced that their new album Melt will arrive on October 25. Featuring singles “High In Low Places” and “Hottest Summer On Record,” Melt follows up March 2023’s Pineapple Sunrise LP. Of the new silky, smooth modern rock single, guitarist Sean Silverman says, “[The song explores what] modern romance would look like to us, now at the point we’re at in our lives. Hardcore Romance was the first demo… Read more »
Let’s face it: nostalgia is trendy, which makes this the perfect moment for lolitslea to shine. She’s a pro at enveloping her throwback influences from the 2010s into music for today’s scene. She dubs her special flavor of pop-rock “neon pop punk” as a nod to her predecessors who pioneered the genre, including Hey Monday, Forever The Sickest Kids, Cobra Starship, Metro Station, and more who embraced the poppier side of pop-punk. She is taking her favorite nostalgic elements from these artists and re-writing them into new music that sounds fresh for her fans in 2024. The passion, heart-wrenchingly raw… Read more »
