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Summer is officially here, and these new tunes are sizzling hot. Whether you’re heading to the beach, are hitting the road for a friend trip, or simply basking in the air conditioning, we’ve got the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped in June. From Senses to Sawyer Hill and beyond, these new songs will be your fave new listens. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. Senses — “Perfect” (Simple Plan Cover) Hopeless Records has revealed a new track for Songs That Saved My Life. Los Angeles… Read more »
Earlier this week, If Not For Me just announced their new album, Where The Light Begins To Fade, set for release on August 18 via Thriller Records. The 12-track LP boasts an array of guest features, and today, the group revealed “Novocaine,” featuring none other than Josh Mowery of Catch Your Breath. If Not For Me vocalist Patrick Glover shares, “I wrote ‘Novocaine’ about the people in our lives that we’ve lost because they just couldn’t let us in. It’s about the loved ones that so desperately needed help but kept us at arm’s length.” Glover adds, “It’s about longing… Read more »
Games We Play is gearing up for his run on the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, kicking off in late June. And to add to the excitement, the artist, aka Emmyn Calleiro, revealed that his new album, I Wish I Never Quit, is set to arrive on September 18 via Nettwerk. “I Wish I Never Quit is the first album I can say I wrote all the words to. I’ve always been embarrassed about my writing, but I became so detached to this band I’ve been doing my whole life, that I told myself the only way I could make… Read more »
The Linda Lindas are heading to a new home! The punk rockers have officially signed with Reprise/Warner Records and dropped their label debut, “Burning Out.” This track is preceded by their 2026 cover of Ramones’ “California Sun,” out via Epitaph. Lucia de la Garza says of the song, “‘Burning Out’ felt so simultaneously new and nostalgic for us, and I think that was super fitting for me, especially because I had just graduated high school and I was feeling very surrounded by change.” The artist adds, “We went on a week-long writing retreat in Palm Springs less than a month… Read more »
Thriller Records just added an exciting new band to the roster! Hailing from Orlando, progressive rock quintet Makari officially announced their signing today and launched their label debut, “Speed Freak.” Drummer Kevin Beljan shares. “This song came from memories. This song came from fantasy. Or rather, this song was written somewhere in between the two…remembering a California sunset drive, a movie I watched with my dad, and a daydream I had of a world that both stood still and flew by my partner and [me.]” He adds, “‘Speed Freak’ is my attempt to convey the exhilaration of profound and boundless… Read more »
Roe Kapara has returned with a new song, “Crying On Vacation” today. The surf rock effort is a certified bop. It is sure to be a summer banger. Despite its introspective and somewhat depressing themes, the upbeat nature of the overall vibe disguises the darker elements. It’s simply a fun song. Somewhat of a sonic departure from his previous work, “Crying On Vacation” feels like a new direction for the indie artist. His vocal delivery and lyricism feel familiar to his discography. However, the instrumentation and arrangement feel fresh. It’s a bit more developed than his typical raw, gritty sound.… Read more »
Scene Queen is making your autumn more “metalicious” with the announcement of her upcoming Metalicious Tour. The “18+” singer shared on social media, “The United States is about to get ‘Metalicious’ with Scene Queen this fall. Get ready for the party of a lifetime with new music!” Soooo…stay tuned for new tracks! She will be joined by WARGASM (UK) and Bailey Spinn. The tour kicks off on September 15 in Atlanta’s Masquerade Heaven and concludes on October 25 in Orlando at The Beacham. Presale tickets are available on Wednesday, June 10, at 10 AM local time, while all general tickets… Read more »
Late For Load In returns for Season 2 this Wednesday live @ 7pm ET / 4pm PT on idobi Howl! Late For Load In is hosted by Chris Davis, guitarist of The Ghost Inside, and Josh Korel, a former tour manager turned artist manager, and founder of Contend. Mgmt. The show provides an intimate look into the human experiences that shape the artists & industry professionals they admire. On the season premiere of Late For Load In, the guys are joined by Joel Birch, Vocalist of The Amity Affliction. Breaking through the chaos of music, addiction, and mental health, Joel… Read more »
