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Chandler Leighton on Her Genre-Bending Evolution and New Era of Music

On the latest episode of idobi Warped Radio, Chandler Leighton opened up about embracing her multifaceted sound, reflecting on her sonic evolution and teasing her latest project yet—a new EP set to arrive this summer that she says she is “so aligned with.” Leighton, who first made waves as a contestant on American Idol and later through her feature with ILLENIUM, has never been one to stay boxed into one genre. “You look at people like Billie Eilish… then you look at her follow-up albums, and they went from folk to other experimental stuff,” she shares. “You look at Taylor… Read more »

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Nevertel Unleash Genre-Blurring Single “Starting Over”

Nevertel has unleashed their brand-new single, “Starting Over,” marking their first new music of the year and a thrilling new chapter for the genre-blurring Florida-based group. Released via Epitaph Records, the track showcases their signature fusion of rock, hip-hop, and electronic elements. Aside from writing and performing the track, it was also produced by the band’s own Raul Lopez. “‘Starting Over’ is a song about second chances,” the band shares in a press release. “We wrote this song about hitting rock bottom and starting anew as everything burns down around you. Sometimes in life we can lose our way and… Read more »

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3 Genre-Bending Mainstream Artists With Shocking Heavy Side Projects

Have you ever met someone who listens to pop but has an unexpected infatuation with heavy metal, too? It’s a plot twist that proves that “range” in music consumption is possible in a world full of gatekeepers and genre boundaries. This range extends beyond music fans. Underneath the guise of mainstream music stardom, some of our favorite pop artists have underground projects to experiment within the depths of metal breakdowns, screams, and unrelenting riffage. True artistry knows no bounds and sometimes even pop artists need a break from their typical musical formulas. Here are three beloved mainstream household names who have… Read more »

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idobi Session: XCOMM Cover Queens Of The Stone Age

XCOMM ends their idobi Session with a surprise. The band whipped out an insane cover of “Quick And To The Pointless” by the legendary band Queens Of The Stone Age. XCOMM once again prove that they are here to give hardcore a fresh makeover, all while staying true to the roots of the genre. Watch XCOMM give a wild cover performance of Queens Of The Stone Age below. Watch them perform their agressive track, “Pirates” live at idobi Radio below. Check out the XCOMM idobi Session performance of “Reasons” right here. Check out the XCOMM idobi Session performance of “Borrowed Happiness” right here.

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Rodeo “Can’t Get Over You” In Yearning New Single

Rodeo are having a tough time letting go of the past in their new single, “Can’t Get Over You.” The track stands as the third taster from their upcoming EP, Talk About Love, set for release September 25 via Secret Friends Music Group. It follows the groovy and nostalgic bops, “HAD ENOUGH!” and “Shiver.” While “Can’t Get Over You” serves as the most somber in narrative, it offers arguably the most upbeat effort from Rodeo so far. The juxtaposition works well in this genre. Rodeo is reminiscent of acts like The Band Camino, The Wrecks, and Dreamers. They’ve got that… Read more »

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idobi Session: XCOMM Revitalize Hardcore With “Pirates” Live Performance

XCOMM is giving new life to the hardcore punk genre one insane live performance at a time, and today they prove their vigor with their “Pirates” idobi Session. XCOMM is the most interesting new band to come out of the last year. Comprised of five members ranging in age from fourteen to twenty years old, you’d never be able to guess that unless you saw them. Even then, it only makes their talent and grit all the more impressive. The hardcore scene desperately needed new sounds, voices, and verve, and XCOMM is kicking the doors down with a new wave… Read more »

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idobi Session: XCOMM Melt Faces With “Reasons” Live Performance

XCOMM returns today with the second performance from their idobi Session. If you’re a fan of the group, you’re sure to get everything you’d expect and more. If you’re new to XCOMM, even better. Prepare to be absolutely blown away by their exuberant stage presence and sheer mind-blowing talent. The second idobi Session performance from XCOMM boasts their fan-favorite track, “Reasons.” Hardcore punk at its absolute finest, even the most elitist in the genre will be impressed. The band is making their mark, and it can’t be denied. Check out the performance below. If you missed it last week, idobi… Read more »

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idobi Session: XCOMM Give Incendiary Live Performance of “Borrowed Happiness”

Prepare to have your face melted off with the premiere live performance from XCOMM from their idobi Session. The group kicked off with their track “Borrowed Happiness,” and it does not disappoint. A band that is highly praised and respected for the talent and verve it possesses at such a young age, nothing showcases their impressive skills quite like a live performance. The dexterity can be heard effortlessly in XCOMM‘s studio recordings. However, to fully experience the all-encompassing nature of their attitude and drive, you really have to witness it live. XCOMM has taken over the scene in an insanely… Read more »

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Girl Tones Announce Debut Album ‘Precious’ & Reveal “Pretty Face”

Sister duo Girl Tones just dropped some major news. The act is gearing up to drop their debut album, Precious, on November 6, via Parallel Vision and Big Loud Rock. To pair with the thrilling news, Girl Tones has also offered another glimpse into their forthcoming LP with “Pretty Face” and it’s accompanying music video. Drummer Laila shares of the track, “So many people will hide who they are just to be accepted. Why try to fit in? What does it really add up to?” Singer and guitarist Kenzie also notes, “We tracked this one later in the process. It’s… Read more »

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Arankai Announces Sophomore Album ‘The Shape of Blue’

Metal artist Arankai has officially announced that his sophomore album The Shape Of Blue is coming via Hopeless Records on October 30. Excitingly, he also revealed a new single from the LP, “I Hope It Hurts,” a high-energy, raw anthem that makes the future of the genre look bright. The artist notes of the album, “‘The Shape of Blue,’ like its predecessor ‘A Portrait of Red,’ covers a range of human experiences: rebellion, pride, sacrifice, to name a few that stick out. I tend to draw from personal experiences, but with this particular record I found myself writing songs that… Read more »