Marking their first new music of 2024, Grayscale has shared the heart-on-your-sleeve, deeply personal ballad “Mum II,” a follow-up to “Mum” featured on the group’s 2017 debut full-length album Adornment. “This is a love song about my mother,” vocalist Collin Walsh explains of the release. “Her and I have had a difficult relationship for a long time for many reasons. We didn’t speak for about 5 years at one point in my late teens/early twenties. As I have gotten older, I have felt my youthful anger towards her turn into a mixture of forgiveness, understanding, love, and protectiveness. This song… Read more »
The Band CAMINO has officially sweetened our summer! Today, the three-piece surprised fans with the announcement of their new EP, Bruises, which will drop this Friday, May 17. In addition to the new release, the group has also announced the kick-off of The Taking Shape Tour, with Knox serving as support. Speaking to Billboard about Bruises, The Band CAMINO shares, “Making these songs and this EP brought us together in a way we haven’t felt in a long time, honestly. We took the process back to the place we started as a band and wrote and arranged the songs in… Read more »
In anticipation of their forthcoming full-length, All You Embrace, arriving this Friday, May 17 via Run For Cover Records, One Step Closer has issued their latest offering “Blur My Memory.” With a quick-paced opening that instantly demands your attention, the blistering instrumentation allows the electrifying anthem to unfurl. The earworm chorus bursts forth with fervor and passion: “Then blur my memory, keep it on your shelf. I’m used to spending days running from myself.” Check out “Blur My Memory” below. One Step Closer are gearing up for the second run of their co-headlining tour alongside Anxious and Koyo, with Prize… Read more »
Following the release of the infectious “Keep Your Cool, Man,” the debut single from their forthcoming album, Keep Your Cool, the Texas three-piece Riley!, consisting of vocalist/guitarist Ryan Bluhmm, bassist Kris Gallardo, and drummer Cesar “Izzy” Izaguirre, is back with another tantalizing preview of the record. Their latest offering, “Bad Boys Boxing Club,” hits like a sonic hurricane, showcasing a bold departure in their signature sound that’s both audacious and stirring. This bouncy and energetic new release is one of Riley!’s most arresting singles to date. It demonstrates a remarkable evolution while putting their impressive prowess on full display. In… Read more »
Dayseeker is on the verge of kicking off their Dark Sun Worldwide Tour later this month. The band has shared that Polaris has unfortunately dropped off the tour as support. In a statement shared on their social platforms as an important tour update, Dayseeker shares, “Very sad to announce that @polarisaus will be unable to join us on our upcoming US tour this April/May.” They continue, “We love them whole heartedly and wish them some healthy time at home so they can come back stronger than ever. Moving forward, we’re incredibly excited to say the almighty @silentplanetband will be filling… Read more »
This week is my final episode here on Idobi Radio, I’m calling it a day to focus on more music, I may be back in the future when I have more time to do this show, but I’d like to thank everyone that’s been on the ride, and thanks to Idobi for pushing me into doing a show for them in the first place. This week, I have a new project that I’m playing for called MERCY MUSIC, we’re going on tour all over the place in 2024, and on this weeks episode, we play LIVE, even the mistakes are left in there (haha), I find out more about the band I’m about to be playing with, and we share stories from the road amongst other things. Check out Mercy Music and MY Instagram to keep up with everything, I’ll be playing with them and a bunch of other artists. Enjoy this episode!
Let’s raise our glasses and toast to Let’s Cheers To This, the 2011 sophomore album that marked a turning point for Sleeping With Sirens! The band is set to embark on a celebratory tour where they will perform the album in its entirety, accompanied by special guests Holding Absence as support. “This is the record that really changed everything for this band,” vocalist Kellin Quinn shares ahead of the tour. “Couldn’t be more excited to explore these songs again and relive the memories! #letscheerstothis” Holding Absence added on their social platforms, “We’re incredibly excited to announce our return to North… Read more »
Maggie Lindemann makes a captivating return with her new 8-track EP, HEADSPLIT. The EP’s closing masterpiece is accompanied by a rebellious, angst-fueled video for the spotlight track, “taking over me.” The single, featuring Jasiah, pays homage to the iconic 2003 coming-of-age film Thirteen. The track and its accompanying video instantly transports viewers to the vibrant chaos of the LA streets, with a cacophony of cityscape soundbites setting the scene. Lindemann and her girlfriends navigate the city with effortless cool, their steps synchronized to the blaring horns and bustling atmosphere. As the music kicks in, the backdrop of city sounds gives… Read more »
Hailing from Rio Grande Valley, TX, the emerging three-piece Riley!, comprised of vocalist/guitarist Ryan Bluhmm, bassist Kris Gallardo, and drummer Cesar “Izzy” Izaguirre, has issued their latest offering, “Keep Your Cool, Man.” The song acts as the lead single pulled from their forthcoming 10-track album, Keep Your Cool, which is scheduled to arrive courtesy of Counter Intuitive Records next month on April 19. “Keep Your Cool, Man” emerges through a cacophony of masterfully dreamy instrumentation, heart-on-your-sleeve lyricism, and commanding vocal runs interwoven with distressed screams. Spanning three minutes, the track encapsulates layers of emotions and experiences with remarkable depth and… Read more »
Creeper has arrived with a thrilling and haunting new music video for track “Lovers Led Astray.” The song appeared on their October 2023-released LP Sanguivore, and features industrial instrumentals and gothic whispers. “We made the video for ‘Lovers Led Astray’ with one of our favourite visual artists, Harry Steel. The video explores the themes of the song while experimenting with light and shadow, says vocalist William Von Ghould. “It is an unholy communion of light and dark which threads together the themes of the existing Sanguivore universe while presenting something new and provocative at the same time.” Check out the… Read more »
