A lot has changed in Rachel Platten’s life since her last release in 2020. Over the last three years, the “Fight Song” singer has gone from a mother of one to a mother of two. She welcomed her first daughter Violet into the world in 2019 and her second daughter Sophie in 2021. While her life has gone up and down through happiness and struggles, Platten’s first single in three years, “Girls,” pulled from an upcoming larger collection of new music, is a reflection on female strength. “Girls” follows the same vein of empowerment that Platten has always injected into… Read more »
Marking her eagerly-awaited return and her first release in six months, Bishop Briggs has launched her empowering new single, “Baggage.” The track will be featured on a new collection of music titled, When Everything Went Dark which will arrive on June 23 via Arista Records. At its core, Briggs‘ “Baggage” is a stirring exploration of embracing life’s messiness and facing it head-on with a sense of empowerment. Through lyrics such as the track’s chorus, “I’m broken, bruised and damaged/Gave up on feeling balanced/But dammit, that’s my baggage/My heavy, heavy baggage,” the song encourages listeners to recognize the complexities of emotional… Read more »
Overnight sensation LØLØ has revealed her gripping new anthem, “omg.” The young artist’s latest effort offers a raw and unfiltered look into her personal struggles while pulling no punches and providing a candid glimpse into some of her darkest moments. With its unapologetically vulnerable and rebellious tone, “omg” radiates genuine emotion and energy. Opening the track with a gentle acoustic guitar, briefly reminiscent of Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life),” LØLØ demonstrates her ability to create a softer tone before hitting listeners with the juxtaposition of the rousing chorus. The interplay of the intricate instrumental support and the… Read more »
We Came As Romans made their When We Were Young Fest debut with a surprise that had fans erupting. Midway through their set, the metalcore outfit brought out Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo to perform their collaborative track “Black Hole.” The Paradox x idobi Radio Exclusive T-Shirt Limited edition, printed-on-demand. Designed by Beepus (Beauty School Dropout) with creative direction from The Paradox. A collaboration capturing the energy of their debut EP NSFW and the future of alternative music. $29.99 Shop now You can watch a clip of their performance together below. LINK We Came As Romans will perform again tomorrow, Sunday,… Read more »
Ahead of their debut album drop, brother/sister duo (Austin and Taryn) Durry has issued a reimagined version of their 2021 fan-favorite single, “Who’s Laughing Now.” The group’s self-released debut album, Suburban Legend, will arrive via Thirty Tigers on Sept. 8; you can preorder it here. Durry‘s “Who’s Laughing Now” is a powerful and relatable song that resonates with anyone who feels trapped in their current situation and yearns for something beyond the monotony of everyday life. The song’s lyrics reflect the universal desire for freedom, independence, and self-expression, which are often suppressed by the expectations of society and the pressure… Read more »
The wait is OVER! Hot Mulligan‘s brand new album Why Would I Watch is finally out in the world for everyone’s audible pleasures. Released via independent label Wax Bodega, their latest effort finds Hot Mulligan at their poppiest, loudest and most anthemic yet. They’ve managed to hone the different style choices from their previous releases into a perfect concoction of pop, punk, rock and emo on this album. The band have highlighted the track “No Shoes in the Coffee Shop (or Socks)” as the release day single with a lovely music video to accompany it. Check out what the group… Read more »
LØLØ has been absolutely unstoppable over the last few years. Since 2019, she has been boldly developing her sound, sharpening her style, and bringing back old-school heartbreak. Taking the troupes of classic pop-punk, forcing them through a modern mesh and coming out the other side with music that pays tribute to what has come before as well as what is still to arrive, her journey is still only just beginning. She has released three EPs since she started taking her diary entries and putting them into songs, most recently 2022’s Debbie Downer. Working with Maggie Lindemann and girlfriends, touring with… Read more »
The budding queer alt-pop artist, a kid named rufus shared their newest track “stuck in san antonio” today. The new song is the latest teaser from their upcoming full length album whatever works out July 14th via Nettwerk Music Group. Along with the song, a kid named rufus has also shared a new visual. It nods to the style of a Wes Anderson film with stark coloring, impressive green screen work and whip-smart camera cuts. The mesmerizing and surreal experience captures the feeling of the song perfectly. It was directed by Chase Denton (Boyish, Annie DiRusso) and you can watch… Read more »
The alt-pop rocker hailing from Dallas, TX, Penny Bored has shared their newest track, “Cry Baby” today. The solo project of Faith Alesia is a musical effort bathed in 2000’s nostalgia and reminiscent of iconic acts like Avril Lavigne, Hillary Duff, and early Demi Lovato. Born during the pandemic, Penny Bored has released nine singles over the last few years including the very catchy “Conversations“, “Cherry Chapstick“, and “Reason“. The new track however, finds the project at its best. “One day I’ll figure this out / But I just need to cry now” they sing. “Thought of 100 million ways… Read more »
Few songs in the modern alt canon are as instantly recognizable—or as frequently reimagined—as “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” by Panic! At The Disco. With its cabaret flair, Brendon Urie’s theatrical vocals, and that unforgettable “closing the goddamn door” hook, the track has inspired countless reinterpretations across genres. Don’t close the god damn door… on missing When We Were Young 2025! Enter to win FREE tickets to the sold-out Saturday show from idobi Radio. Download the always-free idobi app to enter—and score bonus entries by posting your best “closing the god damn door” video. Tag a friend and @idobiRadio, follow… Read more »
