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Interview: Post Sex Nachos Unveil ‘Big Bad’ Record & Share The Best Nacho Toppings

Post Sex Nachos has revealed their new album…and it’s everything an indie-rock fan could want. Featuring singles “Pop Tarts,” “All For You,” and “A Lot To Lose,” Big Bad sees the Nashville-based outfit at the top of their game with earnest storytelling, fuzzy guitar licks, and nostalgia-inducing melodies that will give you that summer feeling all year long. Singer Sammy Elfanbaum shared, “Big Bad is the first label-backed album by Post Sex Nachos, which is somewhat ironic, as most of the songs are about the late-stage capitalism that’s ruining our country and the rest of the world. Outside of clamoring… Read more »

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GAYLE Shares Track-by-Track Interview Of Debut Album Observing Chaos

Even if you find success on tour with the likes of Taylor Swift and My Chemical Romance and earn a Grammy nomination…you’ll never be able to avoid the annoying growing pains of being in your late teens and early 20s. This is exactly what GAYLE, aka 22-year-old Taylor Gayle Rutherfurd, explored in her official debut album Observing Chaos, out now via Atlantic Records. She explains, “I put out ‘abcdefu‘ and my life got completely turned upside down in the best ways. And while I was dealing with extremely unique circumstances, I was also going through things every teenage/young adult has gone through.”… Read more »

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Death Cab For Cutie Shares Stunning Animated Video For “Stone Over Water”

Death Cab For Cutie has blessed fans today with new tour dates and a brand new music video. The indie-rock vets just dropped the visuals for “Stone Over Water,” from their new album I Built You A Tower. Beautifully animated by Sean Solomon, the video features a slapstick sense of humor and follows a character through a chaotic day. “I normally animate music videos for my own songs, but I found this song incredibly personal, even though it wasn’t mine. I think everyone can relate to the little man in the video having a bad day,” the artist shares. “But… Read more »

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The Paradox Drop Ramones-Inspired Track “That’s Not Fair”

We are eagerly awaiting The Paradox‘s sophomore EP, Proceed With Caution. But until its October 2 arrival, the pop-punk stars have dropped “That’s Not Fair” to tide us over. The group perfectly intertwines elements of classic punk rock with modern rock sonics, and a bit of humor, too. The EP is also set to feature singles “I Kinda Like That” and “Good For Me.”” Frontman Eric Dangerfield says, “‘That’s Not Fair’ was inspired by The Ramones, sonically, and it came from us talking about the funniest, messed-up stuff that has happened to us throughout our lives. We spent a lot… Read more »

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The Wldlfe Get Experimental On Otherworldly Single “Saturn”

Get ready to take an out-of-this-world trip with trio The Wldlfe, who have just revealed their most unique offering to date with “Saturn.” The track is set to appear on their forthcoming album Revolver, due out on October 2, via Riser House Records. The LP is set to feature fellow singles “No Sleep,” “Heart,” “Lips,” and “Parachute.” Here, The Wldlfe is at their most experimental and continues to show why they are indie-pop’s next legacy act. Vocalist Jansen Hogan shares, “The day we wrote ‘Saturn’ was a day without AC in the dead of summer. Needless to say, there was quite a bit of… Read more »

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15 Alternative Musician Birthdays To Celebrate This September

School is back in session, and Halloween season has officially begun. To keep the spooky vibes flowing, it’s time to crank up your alternative playlists while you grab some pumpkin-flavored treats. For some playlist inspo, these Virgo and Libra babies have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From the always iconic Avril Lavigne, to Mayday Parade‘s Jake Bundrick and Alex Garcia, all the way to My Chemical Romance‘s Mikey Way, here are some September musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Joe Trohman — September 1 We… Read more »

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Cherry Bomb to Stray View: New Songs To Listen To In August

It’s August, and we are living for music festival season, ice cream dates, long walks in the park, and beach days where you may or may not burn… If you need the right playlist for your summer vacay, idobi Radio has the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped in August. From Teen Mortgage to Dead Poet Society and beyond, these new songs will be your favorite new listens this month. Teen Mortgage — “Democracy Manifest” Teen Mortgage just wrote a song that many Americans and beyond can relate to. Everything feels a little more dystopian, right?… Read more »

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Supergroup Carrie Okay (LØLØ, salem ilese, Alna) Debut “High In A Drugstore”

It’s supergroup summer, and Carrie Okay is here with a debut you need to hear. Comprised of singer-songwriters LØLØ, salemilese, and Alna…this trio have come together to maximize their joint slay with their project debut “High In A Drugstore.” Ethereal, raw, vulnerable, and catchy AF…you won’t get this out of your head…and you won’t want to get it out, anyway! They share, “Heartbreak makes us do the strangest things. We’ve all had those nights where we’re convinced leaving the house will fix everything, and somehow, we end up in a random place having an existential crisis. Whether it’s hallucinating an… Read more »

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The Hails Drop “Corruptor” & Announce Sophomore LP ‘Duckpond’

The Hails are definitely going to soundtrack your cardigan-wearing, pumpkin coffee-fueled fall. The indie rockers just revealed their new single, “Corruptor,” from their forthcoming sophomore album Duckpond, available everywhere on October 23, via ONErpm. Of the track, frontman Robbie Kingsley says, “The lyrics were written in one fell swoop on the final day of recording after a tiff with my girlfriend (now fiancé) about how I wasn’t giving her enough attention and affection during our elongated trip.” He continues, “It’s a realization that I was being neglectful and coming to grips with the fact that I always want to be… Read more »

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Cage The Elephant Reveals “Beaches In Tennessee” Music Video

Cage The Elephant is officially back in the studio working on new songs. But first…the group dropped an official music video for their recently released song “Beaches In Tennessee.” Vocalist Matt Shultz says, “‘Beaches In Tennessee’ is about wanting to be rescued from everything. Sonically, it took shape fairly quickly. We all fell in love with Brad’s guitar part, and we built the track from there. Personally, I felt good writing it. We’re presenting some heavy and dark subject matter in a lighthearted way, but the situation is no longer in the present tense, thankfully. It’s no secret that I… Read more »