The Ready Set is full of surprises. After dropping several singles throughout 2023, the Jordan Witzigreuter-led project officially announced his forthcoming album, Cherryland. The album will arrive on streaming platforms on October 27. There is currently no information about pre-orders. Within minutes of sharing the news on social media, fans responded with several digital screams of excitement and cherry emojis. After taking a few years off from the project, The Ready Set arrived back in full force on May 26 with “Who You Really Are,” featuring a denim-clad, vibrant music video. In an interview with idobi’s own Fish, the artist… Read more »
L.S. Dunes is a gift to alternative music, full of endless sonic surprises. Today, the quintet released their new single, “Old Wounds.” With haunting stillness, the band departs from the intensity of their 2022 LP Past Lives, taking a slower approach to the release without sacrificing any raw instrumentals. Though, this is in staunch contrast to Dunes’ preceding 2023 single, “Benadryl Subreddit,” which begins with a screaming Anthony Green, and chock-full of “desert energy.” Talk about range. Read more: Boys Like Girls Reveal New Album ‘SUNDAY AT FOXWOODS’ For major fans of the Circa Survive and The Sound Of Animals… Read more »
Magnolia Park paid a visit to idobi Studios for a session, and pulled out a spine-tingling cover of Bring Me The Horizon’s “Drown”.
Having teased his new song for three days, The Ready Set, aka Jordan Witzigreuter, is finally offering fans of his synth-pop sonics his brand-new single “ACT 2.” The experimental track is preceded by his new-era releases “Teammate” and “Who You Really Are,” which arrived earlier this year. Initially, the melody begins with a relaxed and optimistic guitar line and is then immediately charged with hyper-pop elements of digital beats and energetic synths. In true TRS fashion, we get to see the singer explore his sentimental, even romantic, side with myriad layered sounds ultimately keeping listeners engaged and enveloped in his… Read more »
Solo pop-punk artist, Games We Play has shared a brand new emotional track, “too young.” today. This tune comes with the announcement of his debut album, Life’s Going Great due out October 6th via Fueled By Ramen. “too young.” comes as the second single from the new record, following last month’s track, “All My Untalented Friends (Ooo La La)“. Speaking on the new album and track, Games We Play shared: “The record is a snapshot of how my life has been for the past year. I’ve gotten to do things I’ve only ever DREAMED of doing while simultaneously going through… Read more »
Sitting here in July, it’s important to reflect on the fact that Pride Month is now behind us, but the work that’s necessary is anything but. The reality is that Pride, AAPI Month, Black History Month, and Women’s History Month are useful in that they amplify issues for those that need them amplified. But if you’re a part of one or more of those communities, or if you’re a true ally, then every month is Pride, AAPI, Black History, and Women’s History. This writer chatted with Tegan and Sara a couple of weeks ago, and they were highlighting the importance… Read more »
A sea of fans embellished in sequins, glitter, and cowboy hats took over the streets of Seattle this past weekend for one of the most highly anticipated tours of the summer; Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. Since March, the 33-year-old singer-songwriter embarked on her stadium tour, delivering an intense 3-hour experience from her extensive discography. Lumen Field shattered attendance records with over 72,000 fans per night for the two sold-out shows. Leading up to the concerts, Seattle proclaimed July 22 and 23 as “Taylor Swift Weekend,” which doesn’t come as a surprise with how much tourism the pop powerhouse brought… Read more »
Ohio natives, Hawthorne Heights, has returned with their heaviest song to date spanning across their 22-year history, aptly titled “The Storm.” The nearly three-minute ripper is the first preview to the band’s forthcoming, freshly announced EP, Lost Lights, via Pure Noise Records. The collection is set to drop on September 8 the day before the group’s Ohio Is For Lovers Festival performance. From the first note, “The Storm” kicks into high gear with tantalizing guitar work, hauntingly atmospheric layers across the instrumentation and vocals, and JT Woodruff’s signature blend of harmonies. The track takes on a contemplative feel, reflecting on… Read more »
Following the explosive success of her May release “omg,” pop-punk powerhouse LØLØ is back with another new scorching single, “hot girls in hell.” Across the new track and accompanying music video, LØLØ fearlessly confronts raw emotions of frustration, fury, and despair arising from a toxic relationship with a partner she loves to hate. The song kicks off with a gentle waltz of an acoustic guitar, as LØLØ‘s vocals elegantly embrace the verse, paving the way for a mesmerizing chorus accompanied by impactful percussion and roaring guitar. The music video for “hot girls in hell” showcases a masterful portrayal of revenge,… Read more »
Iconic dark-pop star, Poppy has unveiled the details of her forthcoming album Zig today. The new album is set to release October 27th via Sumerian Records. Supporting the announcement of the new project, Poppy dropped a brand new song, “Knockoff” as well. This surrealist alt-pop track comes as the second teaser from Zig, following “Church Outfit” that dropped in April of this year. Working with her long-term collaborative partner Simon Wilcox, Poppy also partnered with producer Ali Payami to bring fans this new collection of songs. Giving fans a taste of the experience of what is to come with Zig,… Read more »
