Indie sleaze summer is alive and well in summer 2024 with help from London’s beloved Bloc Party. The indie-rockers surprised fans with their new single, “Flirting Again,” their first offering since 2022’s Alpha Games. The punchy, sonically unique single is utterly refreshing, and a welcome addition to this year’s indie playlists. Vocalist Kele Okereke says, “‘Flirting Again’ is about being thrust back into the scene and trying to remember how it all works. It’s about trying to appear desirable, whilst at the same time hiding the hurt that defines you.” Okereke continues, “We are all carrying around the various scars that… Read more »
Ahead of the massive Out Of Office Tour—beginning today, June 20—singer/songwriter Andrew McMahon is back with his first new track of 2024, “Death Grip” via Big Loud Rock. This collab of his two projects Something Corporate and Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness is an optimistic, breezy summer pop anthem every workaholic and/or control-lover needs to hear. McMahon says of the new track, “I honestly didn’t expect to be releasing new music this year. I’ve lived on the write, record, release, tour hamster wheel for a long time and decided after the last album I would do things differently. Giving myself… Read more »
Despite all the territory they’ve covered in their near-thirty tenure, AFI retains an impressively conspicuous identity. It’s the Tim Burton condition in which, despite rejecting the confines of any categorical genre with each new release, they have an innate flair that renders them instantly recognizable. But that’s not to say that they exist outside the realm of reasonable comparison. We scoured the alternative underground to prove that point. And while we can’t promise the recreation of that first magical moment you first heard Sing The Sorrow, we did pluck a handful of new music recommendations from the AFI ethos. Representing… Read more »
With seven full-length albums to their name and their music solidly, and rightfully, etched into the annals of rock history alongside emo/scene peers such as My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, and Dashboard Confessional, The Early November has returned with their most personal collection of songs yet. To mark the occasion, they’ve released a 10-track magnum opus as a self-titled album, more than 20 years into their career. In an in-depth interview with idobi Radio, founding members Ace Enders (vocalist/guitarist) and Jeff Kummer (drummer/percussionist) discuss why now was the right time to release a self-titled album, what’s next for The… Read more »
Ashton Irwin has officially released his EP The Thorns, which serves as the first half of his forthcoming BLOOD ON THE DRUMS album due out on July 17. Across the EP’s eight tracks, Irwin serves modern rock-infused sonics and sunny indie pop vocals worthy of all your beach day playlists. On June 12, Irwin posted, “Waking up with ‘THE THORNS’ being out today is euphoric for me!!!!! So how do you like pt1 of BLOOD ON THE DRUMS,” on Twitter/X. Fans shared that they were proud of the drummer and vocalist, with some listeners touting it as the album of… Read more »
The living legend John 5 has released his newest song, “A Hollywood Story,” with an accompanying music video cataloging his life and career. From his first notes at the age of 7 to touring with renowned musicians and bands, John 5 captures every moment of his musical journey on this track. It’s the kind of story only he could tell, and not a single word is uttered! Opening with a few dreamy, reflective chords you can feel the tenderness in how John feathers his strings. A few measures later the emotion pours out onto the frets as he lets out… Read more »
Following the release of his cathartic new single “Sunshine” last week, MOD SUN has announced a co-headline tour this fall with lovelytheband. The extensive, 30-date tour is scheduled to kick off on September 28 in San Francisco, CA, and will wrap up on November 11 in Los Angeles, CA. Ticket presale will begin this Wednesday, June 12, at 10 AM local time, while Spotify and local presale will begin on Thursday, June 13, at 10 AM local time. General on-sale will begin this Friday, June 14, at 10 AM local time. Tickets can be purchased here and here. Check out… Read more »
Ashton Irwin, aka the drummer and vocalist from 5 Seconds Of Summer, is continuing his solo music journey. Earlier this week, the artist announced his forthcoming album BLOOD ON THE DRUMS. This marks his second LP, preceded by 2020’s Superbloom. Additionally, he kicked off the new album cycle on June 4 with the release of single “Straight To Your Heart.” The indie-pop bop is the love song that came just in time for your summer beach playlists. Overwhelmed by the love, Irwin shared on Instagram, “Insanely happy seeing you react to Straight To Your Heart! Flying high off all the… Read more »
Indie-pop sensation Soccer Mommy is at it again with a brand new single, “Lost,” an inexplicably nostalgic tune that hooks you with its acoustic simplicity, elevated by splashes of violin. Let Sophie Allison put you in your feels as she spills her soulful lyrics all over the dreamy, analog track. It’s everything you’d from Soccer Mommy and more. “Lost” is the first song Soccer Mommy has released since 2022 Album Sometimes Forever caught the attention of virtually everyone in the indie scene. The album’s success transformed Sophie Allison from an NYU student displaying her talents at small-time, local gigs to… Read more »
Vienna Vienna is a hidden gem in the alternative world who is sure to break through and shine on your playlists and beyond. Today, the artist launched a new single that truly encompasses what it means to crave another person entitled, “Fuck Me.” Read more: illuminati hotties Launch ‘POWER’ LP With New Single “Didn’t” Featuring Cavetown The release comes with an official live music video showcasing Vienna Vienna in their raw, unfiltered glory. “Call me anxious, just call me when you want/Show me how to feel through all the numb/I just wanna tell you all my secrets in the echoes/I… Read more »
