Shortly before concluding their tour run together, Dashboard Confessional and Boys Like Girls joined forces to unleash the cathartic collaboration, “Watch The Fire.” Now, the Martin Johnson and Chris Carraba-led groups have dropped the official music video. “Martin and I had bonded over some horrific accidents we’d had and about the recoveries that we had both worked our way through,” Carrabba shares. “One of the things you carry heavily when your body is laid up and your spirit is heavy is, inevitably, the past. One thing Martin and I share between us was a desire to put the past down… Read more »
Fresh off the release of their cover for “Flagpole Sitta,” The All-American Rejects have shared an acoustic version of “There’s A Place” on social media. Lead vocalist Tyson Ritter can be seen in a scenic garden bathtub with a ukulele in hand strumming along to the 2015 single. The song is actually part of the 2015 movie soundtrack for Miss You Already starring Toni Collette and Drew Barrymore. When sharing across their socials, the band noted, “‘There’s A Place’ is a special song written for those who we wish were with us, and those we will forever carry on our… Read more »
We chat with Nkechi Okoro Carroll, before sitting down with Day Al-Mohamed & Lachi to celebrate Renegades. Stay tuned to revisit our CROSS panel coverage, our interview with Invincible Fight Girl’s Juston Gordon-Montgomery, and our The Penguin conversation.
Hey there! Chris Rock here to say that I give Jared explicit permission to do a very spot-on white guy impression of me in this week’s episode of The Mean Time! If anyone should take issue with said impression, I encourage you to come back here and read this official statement. Polka-Dot Afro!!!
Music news can break quicker than some can keep track of. With so much happening daily, it’s easy to miss new releases, tour announcements, and the rest of the exciting things happening in the scene. No need to stress, though—we’ve got you covered. Each week, we’re rounding up the freshest tracks, from emerging artists making their mark to your other favorite acts dropping their latest hits. So, keep reading if your playlists need some updating. This week, we heard singles from several acts, including If Not For Me and Census, watched a music video from Boys Like Girls, and listened… Read more »
On November 6 in the early hours of the morning, the Associated Press called the 2024 presidential election for convicted felon and sexual abuser Donald Trump. Of course, many influential individuals in the music industry took to social media to share their disappointment with the results. Billie Eilish, who had previously used her platform to support current VP Kamala Harris, shared on her Instagram story, “[I]t’s a war on women.” Additionally, Ariana Grande shared, “[H]holding the hand of every person who is feeling the immeasurable heaviness of this outcome today.” As for alternative artists, Daisy Grenade shared, “[N]ever underestimate the… Read more »
No fictional cartoon dogs were harmed, maimed, or otherwise antagonized during the filming of this week’s episode.
Coming off a massive fall tour and When We Were Young Fest stint, Boys Like Girls have issued the official music video for their Disney cover of “You’ll Be In My Heart.” The track dropped on September 6 alongside the Mouse House’s full compilation, A Whole New Sound. The track, which originally appeared in the 1999 Tarzan film, was written and performed by Phil Collins. Teasing the video release, the band shared on their social media platforms, “big meeting in the house of mouse on monday. don’t be late.” Then today, Disney Music collaborated with the band, sharing, “Stepping into… Read more »
On October 31, Pinkshift unleashed their new heavy rock and pop-punk-infused track, “ONE NATION.” Previously, the group released “Knead” in September, their cover of Illuminati hotties’ song for Hopeless Records’ Hopelessly Devoted To You. “ONE NATION” sees the band sending a major message to those in political power who refuse to protect their people and people abroad. Underneath their lyric video, the band says, “It’s difficult to watch the suffering of Palestinians, the suffering of all those who are oppressed and disenfranchised by imperialism, alongside the repression of free speech and our right to protest in the US.” They continue,… Read more »
It’s Friday so you know what that means! idobi Radio is back with our Fresh 5 picks of the week. You can count on us to bring you all the latest and greatest new music in the Pop-Punk, Metal, Alternative, and Indie Rock world. This week we have hot new releases from artists like AVOID, NOAHFINNCE, and more! Whether you need something to scream at the top of your lungs in the car, something to calm your nerves after a long day, or something for your pregame party— We’ve got you covered. These songs are hand-picked by our music-loving experts.… Read more »
