Of course, we’re counting down the days until Sum 41 set the world ablaze with their forthcoming double album, Heaven :x: Hell, which is scheduled to arrive as the band’s final record on March 29 via Rise Records. However, when one door closes, another opens. While the final chapter of the storied pop-punkers is filled with bittersweet emotions, we’re excited to announce that Sum 41 bassist Cone McCaslin will be joining the idobi Radio family with his new show, “Cone’s Cave.” Scheduled to launch on Monday, February 12, at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT, followed by a podcast of the… Read more »
Microwave has announced a full U.S. headlining tour, scheduled to kick off following their performances at the Roundabout Festival in Detroit, MI, on March 30 and the Shaky Knees Festival in their hometown of Atlanta, GA, on May 4. Across the 23-show run, Microwave will be joined by Origami Angel, Heart Attack Man, and Carpool Tunnel. The tour will officially kick off on May 7 in Buffalo, NY, and conclude on June 8 in Philadelphia, PA. Tickets for the tour will go on sale this Friday, February 9, and will be available here. Ahead of their U.S. headlining tour, Microwave… Read more »
From rock n’ roll godmother Sister Rosetta Tharpe to grunge singer Tina Bell, there have always been Black rock music artists. Pop-punk and alternative rock are no different. To celebrate Black History Month and the kickass contributions of Black rock artists, here are 10 Black pop-punk and alt-rock artists you should listen to year-round. Fefe Dobson The Canadian pop-punk singer Fefe Dobson released her self-titled debut album in 2003, which spawned hits that included “Take Me Away,” “Bye Bye Boyfriend,” and “Everything.” She would follow that album with 2006’s Sunday Love and 2010’s Joy. The latter was especially notable for… Read more »
Who’s that Daisy Grenade feature?! It is, of course, none other than The Maine’s John O’Callaghan. Today, the duo confirmed that their heavily teased new single, “Liquor And Kerosene,” will feature O’Callaghan. You can also presave the new single, which hasn’t been given an official release date, here. On January 20, the Daisy Grenade duo began teasing fans with a preview of their soon-to-be-released single, “Liquor And Kerosene,” creating a buzz as they revealed a mystery feature vocalist. Offering a sneak peek into the forthcoming release, Dani Nigro and Keaton Whittaker shared a snippet of vocals along with a preview… Read more »
Following the release of their 2023 single, “Hopeless,” a tribute to the band’s late vocalist, Keaton Pierce, Too Close To Touch has announced their final album, For Keeps, which is scheduled to arrive on March 8 via Epitaph Records. The album announcement, its title acting as a play on one of Keaton’s nicknames, “Keeps,” coincides with the release of the group’s latest single, “Control,” featuring the vocalist. The band—Keaton Pierce, guitarist Mason Marble, drummer Kenneth Downey—wrote and performed the track, with Erik Ron contributing on bass. “Control” captures Keaton’s signature piercing vocal prowess layered against a backdrop of heavy-hitting instrumentation… Read more »
Alt and hardcore-infused rapper Denzel Curry was just featured on Lyrical Lemonade’s compilation album All Is Yellow. The Melt My Eyez See Your Future artist worked on the track “First Night” alongside megastars Teezo Touchdown, Juicy J, Cochise, and Lil B. Check out the star-studded track below. Other music industry leaders and chart-toppers appeared on the album including Swae Lee, Eminem, Latto, Lil Yachty, Jack Harlow, JID, and Juice WRLD appear on the record, among others. Uniquely, one All Is Yellow track sampled blink-182‘s “I Miss You” on “Hello There” with Lyrical Lemonade, Lil Tracy, Corbin, and Black Kray. blink-182… Read more »
YUNGBLUD has already been leading a revolutionary musical movement spanning across generations, and now he’s aiming to inspire “the future of alternative and hip-hop.” Today, the UK artist has unleashed the collaborative single, “When We Die (Can We Still Get High?),” featuring rapper/hip-hop superstar Lil Yachty. The track unfolds with an artful array of graceful guitar strums that captures a 90s Britpop/alternative rock sound, ushering in a slow-burn, toned-down vocal delivery courtesy of YUNGBLUD. In the quiet recesses of introspection, he asks, “Does heaven have a dealer?/Do they sell the love cheaper than in Hollywood?” As the notes weave together,… Read more »
Phew! We have officially reached 80 out of 100 Rising Artists You Need To Listen To In 2024. Which means we are in the home stretch! We’re back this week with our new installment of artists and bands that span across the sonic spectrum. From classic pop-punk headbangers to sugary indie tunes to emo-rap ballads, there’s something in this series for every listener. As we’ve done each week leading up to today’s featured artists, our goal has been to elevate the voices of these rising stars and to help you, the idobi listeners and readers, discover your next favorite artist… Read more »
Charlotte Sands has officially launched her independent debut album, can we start over? Inspired by the concept of embracing new beginnings, whether it’s through “restarting a relationship,” growing in your career, or other transformative moments in life, the anthemic nine-track release was surely worth the wait. From the previously released singles “blindspot,” “use me,” “pity,” and “get over it,” to the standout single “on the outside” featuring Point North, can we start over? is a declaration of confidence, strength, vulnerability, and embracing change. Earlier this week, before the official release, Sands shared her debut record exclusively with idobi Radio listeners… Read more »
In the wake of their highly anticipated sophomore full-length album, wear your heart out, which arrived independently in August 2023, the dynamic trio, Nightly, stopped by the idobi Radio Studio in Los Angeles for a special performance of “like i do.” The group’s latest album, featuring the captivating track that the trio brought to life in the studio, serves as the follow-up to their their well-received debut album, 2020’s night, love you. Watch more: Blind Channel Covers Backstreet Boys’ “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” At idobi Studios Delving into the heart of “like i do,” Nightly delicately stripped away the track’s shimmering,… Read more »
