Making its debut in Portland, ME, on August 2 and 3, 2025, the Back Cove Music & Arts Festival promises a weekend of live music and artistic celebration. Set against the scenic backdrop of Payson Park, the festival will be headlined by Jack White and Lord Huron. André 3000 (Outkast) and indie favorite Lucy Dacus are also set to perform, as well as an array of additional artists. The festival writes on Instagram, “Something special is happening in Maine this summer! Join Jack White, Lord Huron, André 3000, Turnpike Troubadours, Lucy Dacus, Thee Sacred Souls and more for Portland’s inaugural… Read more »
Andrew McMahon of Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin fame dropped a cryptic new video across his social media pages. In the video, McMahon appears in frame, lights a white taper candle in a clear glass candle holder, and steps out of frame. The initials “MF” appear above the lit candle and the video caption reads, “Maybe.” Additionally, a quiet, yet upbeat melody plays in the background. Could this be a teaser for new music or a tour to come? Per a recent r/AndrewMcMahon thread, certain fans have been receiving cryptic postcards in the mail, too. The postcards feature photos that… Read more »
Following the release of their April 2024 record Humble As The Sun, Bob Vylan is back with a new version of the LP track “Dream Big.” This time, they linked up with Amy Taylor of Amyl and The Sniffers to craft “Dream Bigger.” The two artists are heading out on an Australian show run together beginning on January 16. Taylor adds her signature spunky edge and cheeky flair with new lyrics, “Said I don’t wanna work no job/I wanna get rich and shake my arse/And now I travel round the world in economy class/From the cot to the casket, I’m… Read more »
Following a massively successful support run through North America with Underoath for the They’re Only Chasing Safety 20 year anniversary tour, Static Dress has announced their debut U.S. headline tour. The UK post-hardcore unit will kick off the tour with support from Soul Blind on April 15, 2025, in Brooklyn, NY, and run through May 11, wrapping up in Atlanta, GA. The band initially began teasing their tour announcement last week with an eerie black-and-white video accompanied by a link to another visual on an interactive website. You can check it out here. In a press release, the band shares,… Read more »
Dreamfone are one of my favorite bands that I really believe have something special going on for them. They write straight up HOOKS – catchy, melodic, just all around JAMS.
TGIF! That means we’re back with a brand new Fresh 5: the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, indie, and more to soundtrack your mood. We’ve got a handful of fresh new finds, including tracks from Dreamwake, Spiritbox, and a festive cover from Illuminati Hotties. Tune in to idobi Radio to catch these must-hear tracks and more. Plus, you can download the FREE idobi App to discover new music every.single.day. 20K Rio — “Sunrise On Sunset” For fans who have a crush on Alexander Skarsgård from True Blood. Los Angeles is a breeding ground for artists begging to sit at… Read more »
UNFD has another dazzling act on their stacked roster with the recent signing of New Haven metalcore/synthwave artist Dreamwake. The rising quartet made their label debut with single, “Heatwave,” which features a unique blend of saxophone action, heavy riffs, soaring pop-punk vocals, and raw screams. The band says, “‘Heatwave’ is about that feeling of nostalgia when you look back on life and realize things will never be the same. It’s about those moments when you’re stuck in the same place but everything around you feels different, and you can’t help but long for how things used to be.” Dreamwake shares, “The… Read more »
Great Good Fine Ok is back with another dazzling indie track, and this time, they have very special guest Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness. “Let’s Talk” is a glistening, raw tune from the always awe-inspiring indie duo. The track is preceded by “Better Without You,” and will appear on the group’s forthcoming EP SEVEN, out on January 24 via Nettwerk. McMahon‘s beloved, nostalgia-inducing vocals effortlessly intertwine with the bright synths and ethereal sonics fans have come to adore from Great Good Fine Ok. The duo notes of the track, “This honest and vulnerable collaboration with Andrew McMahon explores our greatest… Read more »
Halloween is around the corner, so it’s time to start planning your costume! Whether you’re going to a party, a concert, or a special spooky event, it is a treat (not a trick) to embrace a new identity for a night and become anyone you dream of. So why not transform yourself into a rockstar?! This Halloween, declare your love for your favorite band with a costume that pays homage to their undeniably unique signature style. Here are five artists with iconic looks and a step-by-step guide on how to recreate it! Ash Costello — New Years Day Ash Costello… Read more »
Fresh off of the release of their anthemic new full-length album Ghost Town Road and a standout live session at idobi Radio Studios, where they performed their 2024 hit single “Night Shift,” Smallpools took us on a nostalgic ride by performing their breakout 2013 hit “Dreaming.” “I guess we wrote the songs thinking they were good enough to put out into the world, so we hoped that someone would care and like them,” vocalist Sean Scanlon shared with Fuse TV in August 2013 following the release of the Gold-certified track in May 2013. “We spent so much time writing, and… Read more »
