As the year comes to a close, and we bid “farewell” (and maybe “fuck you”) to 2024, it’s the perfect time to look back and celebrate the albums that shaped the soundtrack of the last 12 months. From deeply personal indie projects to genre-defining heavy hitters, 2024 was filled with groundbreaking releases that reminded us of the power of music and, more importantly, of the alternative community. With so much incredible work to choose from, narrowing down our favorites was a daunting task. This year, the quality and variety of music made it impossible to rank our picks—every album brought… Read more »
After announcing that they’d perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last week, Knocked Loose officially made their late-night television debut. With help from Poppy, the metal heavyweights performed “Suffocate” to a massive crowd. We love to see a mosh pit on mainstream TV! The Grammy nominees offered a fiery performance that many members of the metal community admired. Knotfest‘s Tori Kravitz shared on her Instagram, “What I love most about this is that hopefully some young people see this and something clicks. Maybe they feel heard / understood for the first time. Or, they finally find music that feels right and… Read more »
New Jersey’s pop-punk up-and-comers Northvale just dropped their new track and music video for “Hang In There, Kid,” which explores a very necessary message about mental health. The track is preceded by the group’s collab with The Dangerous Summer‘s AJ Perdomo, “Already Dead.” Frontman Keith Karol shares, “‘Hang In There Kid’ is a poignant exploration of despair and the brink of giving up, narrated through the lens of someone contemplating the finality of suicide. The song navigates the emotional turmoil and isolation that can lead one to consider such a drastic escape.” Karol adds, “Our collaboration on this song aims… Read more »
On November 6 in the early hours of the morning, the Associated Press called the 2024 presidential election for convicted felon and sexual abuser Donald Trump. Of course, many influential individuals in the music industry took to social media to share their disappointment with the results. Billie Eilish, who had previously used her platform to support current VP Kamala Harris, shared on her Instagram story, “[I]t’s a war on women.” Additionally, Ariana Grande shared, “[H]holding the hand of every person who is feeling the immeasurable heaviness of this outcome today.” As for alternative artists, Daisy Grenade shared, “[N]ever underestimate the… Read more »
It’s Friday so you know what that means! idobi Radio is back with our Fresh 5 picks of the week. You can count on us to bring you all the latest and greatest new music in the Pop-Punk, Metal, Alternative, and Indie Rock world. This week we have hot new releases from artists like AVOID, NOAHFINNCE, and more! Whether you need something to scream at the top of your lungs in the car, something to calm your nerves after a long day, or something for your pregame party— We’ve got you covered. These songs are hand-picked by our music-loving experts.… Read more »
Ahead of their back-to-back performances at When We Were Young Fest this weekend in Las Vegas, NV, Underoath has unleashed gripping new single “Survivor’s Guilt” with an accompanying music video. Combining subtle synth elements with the group’s signature explosive post-hardcore sound, the anthemic track feels like a return to form for the group. “I feel this heavy guilt about making it out alive when so many of my friends didn’t,” vocalist Spencer Chamberlain shares. “There have been many times during my recovery when I’ve felt guilty, and that’s a mindfuck in itself, but it’s a real feeling. The opening line… Read more »
After announcing the forthcoming deluxe edition of her debut album falling for robots & wishing i was one, LØLØ has dropped the first track from the LP titled “DON’T.” Additionally, the new release arrives with an accompanying music video. “‘DON’T!’ is a really fun song to scream at yourself when you’ve been thinking about that ‘toxic special someone’ for way longer than you should be (or even at all),” she shares. “It’s an anthem for any mistake you might make at 3am when you’re drunk and lonely, or anytime you let that devil on your shoulder into your mind. That… Read more »
October 4 marks RØRY‘s 40th birthday, and instead of asking for gifts, she’s giving fans a present: a new single and debut album announcement. The alternative UK-based artist shared that RESTORATION is due out on January 31, 2025, featuring “In the Bible,” “BLOSSOM,” “MORALITY $UICIDE,” and today’s release, “SORRY I’M LATE.” Of the big announcement, RØRY says, “I’m always fucking late… so of course, I’m dropping my debut album when I’m 40. My excuse? I can’t exactly say my train was canceled or that I was sick. Only, I was sick. For a long time. Sick with grief, pain, addiction—and… Read more »
You Me At Six just announced the artists who are supporting them on their final run of shows in the UK and Ireland, and the lineup is stacked. Artists set to appear with the band in 2025 include The Blackout, Holding Absence, Boston Manor, Mallory Knox, Kid Kapichi, The Xcerts, and The Skints. Additionally, you may have the chance to see Champ Kind, Daytime TV, Dead Pony, Fastlane, Heights, Keep Quiet, Mouth Culture, Noisy, Not Advised, and Snake Eyes. On social media, the band shares, “We’ve shared a lot of great times on the road with some of these bands over the years. Plus… Read more »
Ahead of their new album Merciless arriving on November 22, Body Count has teamed up with Pink Floyd’s lead/rhythm guitarist, David Gilmour, to reimagine the 1979 classic “Comfortably Numb.” “For me, ‘Comfortably Numb’ is an introspective song—it’s me acknowledging that I’m older now,” Ice-T shares. “I’m telling the younger generation, you’ve got two choices: you can keep the fire burning or you can give up. It’s me trying to make sense of what’s happening but also pointing out that we’re all in a place where we don’t have to face reality. We’ve got flat-screen TVs and popcorn, and we can… Read more »
