L.S. Dunes may be currently on tour throughout the UK and Europe, but they are gearing up to take over North America this spring. The band announced new tour dates on social media to celebrate with the release of their new studio record, Violet, available everywhere on January 31. Pre-orders are available here. The tour kicks off on April 8 at Austin’s Parish and wraps on May 11 at Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom and features direct support from iconic indie-rockers From Indian Lakes. Plus, Derek Zanetti, Night Sins, and Plague Vendor will appear on select dates. L.S. Dunes shared, “We can… Read more »
At long last, Australia’s premier indie-rockers Spacey Jane have announced their third studio album is on its way. Ahead of If That Makes Sense, due out on May 9, the quartet is offering fans a taste of what’s to come with their new track and music video for “All The Noise.” Lead vocalist Caleb Harper shares, “‘All the Noise’ was mostly written in a hotel room in Sydney having landed in Australia for the first time in 6 months. I suppose there was something about being down under again that made my version of the story of the beginning of… Read more »
Turnover will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their sophomore success, Peripheral Vision, on the road for a full North American tour this spring. The group is slated to perform the 11-track collection in full for the first time live and will be joined by Balance And Composure, Citizen, Tigers Jaw, Horse Jumper Of Love, and Keep as support. When Turnover initially began launching performance dates in December 2024, the group shared a message of gratitude. They wrote on Instagram on December 13, “we can’t thank you enough for the overwhelming love and support. seeing how much this record means to so many… Read more »
On November 29, TMZ broke the news of the passing of My Chemical Romance‘s former drummer Bob Bryar. On December 2, the band shared an official statement on Instagram. The band shared, “It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Bob Bryar, our former bandmate and an important part of the history of My Chemical Romance. We send our deepest condolences to his friends and family at this time. May he rest in peace.” Bryar was the group’s longest-standing drummer and served with My Chemical Romance from 2004 to 2010. He performed on The Black Parade, The Black Parade… Read more »
Alright, people. It’s officially “Yule Shoot Your Eye Out” by Fall Out Boy season. The store shelves are lined with green and red wreaths and peppermint has made its way into every coffee drink. But hey, we’re not complaining. Christmas rocks, and this year, you can take that quite literally. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your punk and alternative friends and family members, idobi Radio has compiled a list of our favorite emo gifts that they are sure to love. So… if you didn’t score My Chemical Romance concert tickets, these 14 gifts are officially the next… Read more »
Noelle Sucks came by idobi Radio to talk all about her EP Life Is Sweet which is out now via Graveboy Records. The EP has 2 never-before-heard songs along with her previously released singles, “Nonchalant” and “Copy Your Keys,” which features Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath. Not only did Noelle open a sold-out idobi Radio Summer School date this summer in Anaheim, but she’ll be performing alongside Cobra Starship, 3OH!3, and more at Emo Nite Day on December 8 at The Hollywood Palladium. (You can enter for a chance to win free tickets courtesy of idobi Radio by downloading the free… Read more »
ALT BLK ERA has officially shared a new version of “My Drummer’s Girlfriend” with Wheatus, as well as a new set of UK tour dates. The tour will celebrate the band’s release of their debut LP Rave Immortal, which arrives on January 10, 2025, via Earache Records. Secure your pre-orders here. Check out the new track below. Additionally, the duo—sisters and bandmates Nyrobi and Chaya Beckett-Messam— will have their tour kick off on April 15 at Manchester’s The Lodge and wrap up on April 23 at London’s The Underworld. Grab your tickets here. Rave Immortal is exceptionally personal for Nyrobi who details… Read more »
Following the release of Face For The Radio/Voice For A Silent Film (Deluxe) in May, poptropicaslutz! is entering a refreshing new era for the year ahead with “mdma keeps the doctor away” via Epitaph Records. Duo Nick Crawford and Christian Cicilia are constantly reinventing their sound, not to be boxed into the indie, rap, electronic, etc. genres. On the new track, poptropicaslutz! plays with enticing elements of futuristic hyperpop, trippy synth tones, and beyond. It’s fair to say we are excited to see what the band has in store as they always keep us on our sonic toes. The band… Read more »
A majority of holiday hits are bright and joyful tracks, but Bleachers‘ new release, “Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call,” is the emo Christmas track we all need. Jack Antonoff‘s musical venture has officially released the track after initially sharing it back in 2022 at the Ally Coalition Talent Show benefit concert. Basically, he has been waiting to gift this melancholy tune for two years. Additionally, on Instagram, Bleachers shared, “It’s finally happened. Finally here in full after popping its head out here and there for years. From tac talent shows to acoustic moments it’s been wanting to come alive. Here… 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 »
