Chri$tian Gate$ stopped by the idobi Radio Studios to talk all about his debut album, NO STRINGS ATTACHED. As for his debut record, Christian is already an RIAA-Gold selling artist from his earlier track “Lost,” which gained viral success on TikTok. NO STRINGS ATTACHED officially dropped independently on November 1, and you can hear his singles in rotation on the free idobi app. The last time Christian came by the studio was to promote his single “I Won’t Beg For You,” which showcased a folkier side to his music. When asked what happened between going that direction then and then the genre-blending… Read more »
From 2011 to 2014, there was one social media niche that defined the music taste for young people and became the go-to platform for tastemakers: Tumblr. It was the birthplace of the indie sleaze aesthetic, soft grunge teens in Dr. Martens, tights under denim shorts, oversized flannels, emo black and white photography, Jeffrey Campbell Litas, and American Apparel basics. Back then, we curated our blogs with the same precision required on today’s Instagram feeds. With this brooding, indie fashion look came an edgy side of music that was fully loaded with personality and grit. We relished in fan fiction and… Read more »
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!!!
Hardcore quintet Stick To Your Guns has released a two-and-a-half-minute ripper titled “More Than A Witness.” This is the second single off their new album, Keep Planting Flowers, due out January 10 via SharpTone Records. You can pre-order the new record here. “‘More Than A Witness‘ was a song that poured out of us, from the riffs to the lyrics it was clear that the substance of this song was something that desperately needed to come out and I’m glad it did,” says guitarist Josh James. “It’s one of my favorites from the new album and truly is a reminder… Read more »
Canadian metalcore outfit Counterparts has announced a headline tour taking place next winter. The Heaven Let Them Die North American Tour will feature support from Pain Of Truth, Malevolence, and Foreign Hands. This announcement comes after the band’s surprise release of their new six-song EP, Heaven Let Them Die, via Pure Noise Records last week. Physical copies of the EP, along with a new merch line, are available to purchase here. Pain Of Truth is still riding from the high of their 2023 release Not Through Blood and supporting the likes of A Day To Remember, Kublai Khan TX, Four… Read more »
After their incredible performance at When We Were Young last month, Anberlin has announced a headlining tour next winter, celebrating the 20 year anniversary of their album Never Take Friendship Personal. Joining them will be Copeland performing their album In Motion in its entirety, along with The Dangerous Summer, Spitalfield, and Madina Lake on select dates. On the upcoming tour, bassist Deon Rexroat shares, “We’re celebrating 20 years of Never Take Friendship Personal and we couldn’t be more stoked to play one of our favorite albums front to back in some of our favorite cities in America. We’re also excited… Read more »
Hardcore-infused pop-punk phenoms Koyo has released a new video for “Mile A Minute.” The new single is the title track off their new EP that’s available now via Pure Noise Records. Frontman Joey Chiaramonte explains, “This is the first full band, full-send Koyo track after releasing our first record—for sure an intimidating prospect. We’ve been slowly but surely getting more music together, maybe keeping everything a little closer to our chests than usual.” “Mile A Minute” is the perfect holdover until we await new music from the Long Island-based outfit. Koyo is seemingly always on the road, you can catch… Read more »
After headlining two momentous performances at When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas last month, My Chemical Romance has announced a 10-show North American stadium tour. The Long Live The Black Parade Tour will celebrate nearly 20 years of the band’s mainstream breakout album, The Black Parade, released in 2006. Yesterday, the New Jersey natives teased fans with a cryptic message: “If you could be anything, what would you be?” The post shared across their various channels, sparked widespread excitement and speculation. The Live Nation-produced tour launches next summer with the 10 dates spread from July through September, with… Read more »
In preparation for the arrival of their debut album, MY APOLOGIES TO THE CHEF, Winona Fighter has announced a 13-show headline tour kicking off on February 14, the day of their record’s release. You can preorder and presave the 14-track album here. “We are so excited and PROUD to share with you all the first leg of our Yes, Chef Tour,” the band shares. “Most of the cities we are hitting we have never had the privilege of headlining in, so we are really looking forward to getting better acquainted with all of you. In each new city you can… Read more »
Denton, Texas artist Saint Blonde recently signed a record deal with Pale Chord and Rise Records, and are ready to share their glowing indie-rock with the world. Preceded by their label debut “Trendsetter,” the act is ready to share their new single, “Prowl,” with its accompanying music video. Saint Blonde lead vocalist Hunter Fitch explains, “‘Prowl’ is more or less a song about dating, finding yourself again in that process, working on yourself, and the concept of potentially being emotionally or mentally available to date again.” Read more: 6 Alternative Songs That Released This Week Then, Fitch continues, “It’s a… Read more »
