The Home Team has a lot to celebrate right now. After kicking off the debut idobi Radio Summer School Tour earlier this week in Cleveland, OH, the four-piece heavy-pop act has officially launched their third studio album, The Crucible Of Life. And as the band has already told us, “Don’t be afraid to gеt loud” over their new 12-track collection. Ahead of the idobi Radio Summer School Tour kickoff, we sat down with The Home Team in Cleveland, OH, as drummer Daniel Matson led the chat about the new album. You can check out a preview of the interview and… Read more »
It’s go-time! The Home Team is less than 24 hours away from dropping their third album, The Crucible Of Life, via Thriller Records, and they just kicked off the first night of the idobi Radio Summer School Tour in Cleveland, OH, at The Agora. Ahead of the official release of their LP, the band played an unreleased track, “Love & Co.” Check out the snippet of what you can expect of the song on July 12, and secure your album here. Fans attending the Cincinnati, OH, date of the idobi Radio Summer School Tour can snag the album early from… Read more »
Following the release of her thrilling, sex-positive new record Hot Singles In Your Area, Scene Queen announced her headlining run through Australia. The Shake Your Aus Tour kicks off on September 5 at Melbourne’s Stay Gold, then heads to Sydney’s Crowbar on September 6, and wraps up on September 7 at Brisbane’s Brightside. All tickets go live on July 5 at 9 AM local time. Though, fans can sign up for pre-sale access, which begins on July 3 at 9 AM local. Sign up for early bird pre-sale tickets here. Scene Queen noted in an additional post, “Gentle reminder that… Read more »
Scene Queen has gifted us thrilling bimbocore singles including “Whips & Chains,” “Stuck,” and “Finger,” but now, her entire debut album is here. Hot Singles In Your Area is “about growing up in the early 2000s but not exploring my sexuality until my 20s with all the messy and chaotic situations you find yourself in when you’re trying to find yourself and your own power,” Scene Queen (aka Hannah Collins) says. Across her poppy, edgy, and straight-up hot 15-track LP, the artist shares punchy, shimmering sonics and sex-positive lyrics. Plus, the record features the iconic The Ready Set, up-and-comer 6arelyhuman,… Read more »
With anticipation mounting for the release of their pending full-length album, analysis paralysis, which is slated to arrive on August 9 via Pure Noise Records, Four Year Strong has unleashed their latest offering, “aftermath/afterthought.” The track stands out across the album with its chugging riffs and a strong infusion of industrial metal, making it a highlight among the group’s currently released singles pulled from the collection. Compact into a quick 2 minutes and 30 seconds, the outro breakdown showcases the peak of the instrumentation and production, taking a front seat. Check out “aftermath/afterthought” below. Four Year Strong are currently on… Read more »
With seven full-length albums to their name and their music solidly, and rightfully, etched into the annals of rock history alongside emo/scene peers such as My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, and Dashboard Confessional, The Early November has returned with their most personal collection of songs yet. To mark the occasion, they’ve released a 10-track magnum opus as a self-titled album, more than 20 years into their career. In an in-depth interview with idobi Radio, founding members Ace Enders (vocalist/guitarist) and Jeff Kummer (drummer/percussionist) discuss why now was the right time to release a self-titled album, what’s next for The… Read more »
Scene Queen is bringing a refreshing new twist to the phrase “Whips & Chains” on her new single. Rather than leaning into her sexually empowering side, the Hopeless Records artist has unleashed a revenge-themed banger that takes aim at men who think they can take advantage of women. “I wrote ‘Whips & Chains’ about the fear of being a woman at a bar,” Scene Queen explains in a press release. “The song is about a group of women coming together and fighting back against a man who spikes drinks. I really wanted to showcase my crazy side lyrically and go… Read more »
The Menzingers have done it again with their dreamy new single, “Gone West.” The song centers around themes of moving on and letting go. Complete with a music video comprised of tour footage, this single is just a taste of what’s to come when Some Of It Was True (DELUXE) arrives this Friday, May 31. Recorded at the same time as their 2023 album, Some Of It Was True, “Gone West” is a familiar sound for The Menzingers. Slotting right into the deluxe album with alluring guitar melodies and contemplative lyrics, vocalist/guitarist Tom May recalls the track containing some of… Read more »
Apparently, Four Year Strong could see us waiting, and they did care! Today, the New England natives have announced their forthcoming full-length album, analysis paralysis, and unleashed their new single, “uncooked.” analysis paralysis is set to arrive on August 9 via Pure Noise Records following the band’s support run alongside A Day To Remember this summer with The Story So Far. Acting as the follow-up to their ripper “daddy of mine,” “uncooked” is an amalgamation of the group’s signature hardcore stylings with an added layer of ‘90s guitar work. The track’s chorus is as likely to incite a mosh pit… Read more »
WIN TICKETS TO idobi RADIO SUMMER SCHOOL TOUR It’s not just the weather that’s heating things up! With the debut idobi Radio Summer School Tour just around the corner, the fest has launched its partnership with the charity organization Save The Music. Together, they aim to empower students, schools, and communities to reach their full potential through the transformative power of making music. For every ticket sold across the touring festival, $0.50 will be donated to Save The Music. You can purchase tickets to the idobi Radio Summer School Tour here. Additionally, with school almost in session, the fest has… Read more »
