Patrick Stump isn’t just beloved for his iconic lead singer status in Fall Out Boy, he’s also a seasoned film composer. Today, the Stump-produced original motion picture soundtrack for Merry Little Batman is officially out in the world. This soundtrack is preceded by his work on Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Black Friday (2021), Spell (2019), and beyond. According to IMDb, the animated film follows a “Little Damian Wayne [who] confronts enemies in his city after finding himself alone at Wayne Manor.” The movie is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime. Across all 20 original tracks, Stump showcases… Read more »
Dream State is capturing the pitfalls of the human experience with their gritty new single “Anxious State of Mind.” The song will be part of their forthcoming mini-album Still Dreaming, due out on January 26. Pre-orders are available here. Preceded by the mini-album’s title track, “Anxious State Of Mind,” can be best described as cautiously optimistic heavy rock as lead singer Jessie Powell urgently sings “You don’t ever have to feel all alone, all alone, all alone/No more fighting battles all on your own, your own, your own.” Check out the full track below. Initially sharing the news of the… Read more »
After parting ways with lead vocalist Trenton Woodley in July 2023, Hands Like Houses has confirmed that the search for a new lead singer is over. The Australian rockers recently announced that Josh Raven, lead vocalist of The Faim, is taking over the role of frontman and shared new single “Heaven.” “We are thrilled to share with you the next chapter of HLH and welcome our new vocalist Josh Raven. We crossed paths with Josh at a pivotal point of our soul searching and he has inserted such a positive shift within us,” the band shared on the “Heaven” YouTube… Read more »
Have Mercy may have released a self-titled EP last year, but with the release of their Rude Records debut full-length album, NUMB, the trio is officially back. In 2019, the announcement of Have Mercy‘s farewell tour initially felt like the closing chapter of an era—a victorious lap coming to a poignant conclusion. This emotional goodbye was only worsened and cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic. These unforeseen setbacks added an extra layer of emotion to what was already a deeply sentimental farewell, leaving fans grappling with uncertainty about the band’s future and the possibility of bidding them a proper goodbye.… Read more »
Hopeless Records‘ new signees Sweet Pill just launched their new single “Chewed Up,” preceded by label debut “Starchild.” The edgy emo offering is set to appear on the Philadelphia-based band’s forthcoming Starchild EP, due out March 15 via Hopeless Records. Pre-orders are available now. Check out the math rock-infused “Chewed Up” below. “The song ‘Starchild’ is an ode to selling myself short and not valuing my own self-worth,” says lead vocalist Zayna Youssef. “I’m at a time in my life where I find myself ‘people pleasing’ everyone but myself. Then I’m burdened with the pressure of letting everyone down. Ultimately,… Read more »
Rain City Drive has reimagined their latest single, “Frozen,” via Thriller Records. The alt-hardcore act originally released the single in September but has given it an almost holiday-edge decoration to it. The first version was featured on Apple Music’s Breaking Hard Rock playlist. Reworking songs isn’t new; however, the band incorporated post-hardcore sounds with poppy beats and melodies in “Frozen (Reimagined)” while sprinkling in some holiday belles, which helps in slowing down the quicker pacing of the original. With softer vocals as well, the song sounds like it could be in an alt-rock version of a Hallmark or Lifetime holiday… Read more »
It’s been a decade since the Punk Goes series turned its attention towards Christmas in seriously heartwarming fashion. So, we ranked it!
For metal and heavy rock fans of the Midwest, today is a big announcement day. Sonic Temple Festival 2024 officially shared their lineup for their upcoming event. Taking place May 16-19, festival-goers can see a major fest at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus. Of course, the headliners are worth the travel and ticket price alone. Disturbed will headline on Thursday, The Original Misfits take the stage on Friday, Pantera will perform on Saturday, and Slipknot will close out the entire fest on Sunday night. Beyond the fabulous headliners, Sonic Temple is expanding by adding a fourth stage to accommodate 40… Read more »
Marking their first new music since 2022’s the classic symptoms of a broken spirit, UK behemoths Architects have issued their pummeling new track, “Seeing Red,” with an accompanying music video. The group’s latest release, arriving via Epitaph Records, ignites with colossal guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and vocalist Sam Carter’s commanding delivery. While already boasting an infectious catchiness from the outset, “Seeing Red” transforms into an anthem powerhouse, propelled by an authoritative choir chorus. Read more: Dayseeker Announces Spring 2024 Tour With Polaris “We’re so happy to release ‘Seeing Red’ and to announce our US tour,” Carter shares. “This marks another… Read more »
It’s never a bad time to discover a new band or artist. Somewhere out there, in either a basement, garage, or make-shift studio, a group of people are sitting around writing songs and deciding to start a new band. You never know which one of those artists might just be the next biggest thing in the world. It is our job, here at idobi Radio, to find these acts and expose them to you. Of course, you’ll always see us covering the mainstay acts like My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, or Paramore. However, all of those bands were once… Read more »
