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Fred Mascherino Rejoins Taking Back Sunday for Summer Tour

Taking Back Sunday has released a nearly seven-minute video statement addressing why guitarist and co-vocalist John Nolan will not be joining them on tour this summer. In the announcement, frontman Adam Lazzara and the band revealed that longtime member Fred Mascherino will be returning to take his place. Mascherino, who originally played with the group from 2003 to 2007, will rejoin for their upcoming summer tour alongside co-headliners Coheed And Cambria. After testing the waters during the band’s 2024 holiday shows—where Mascherino joined them on stage—the pieces started falling into place. Nolan shares, “Once Fred was on board, then it… Read more »

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The Sound Of Animals Fighting Reveal “Lady Of The Cosmos”

Supergroup, The Sound Of Animals Fighting, has made their grand return today. The group, who previously released APESHIT in December 2022, has unveiled their six-minute anthem, “Lady Of The Cosmos,” with an official music video. Their latest offering effortlessly weaves in psychedlic sonics and math rock-fueled guitar lines with urgent screams à la Anthony Green. Frankly, each Sound Of Animals Fighting track is in a league of its own. Excitingly, “Lady Of The Cosmos” is just one track off of their forthcoming LP, The Maiden, due out September 12 via Born Losers Records. This marks their first full-length record release… Read more »

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Waterparks Announces Tour With Plain White T’s, iDKHOW, & More

Following the release of their BMG debut “Red Guitar,” Waterparks just announced The Prowler Tour with an array of thrilling support acts. Support includes Chloe Moriondo, Plain White T’s, WesGhost, Foxy Shazam, Heart Attack Man, and iDKHOW. Tour kicks off on November 6 at San Antonio’s Vibes Event Center with iDKHOW and wraps up on December 18 at Los Angeles’ Shrine Expo Hall with Plain White T’s. Tickets and VIP go on sale on July 25. The group says, “TAG FRIENDS, MAKE PLANS. MISSED EVERYONE, SEE YOU SOON.” Of “Red Guitar,” Awsten Knight shared in a press release, “This is… Read more »

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Sublime Kicks Off New Chapter In Their Career With “Ensenada”

Sublime is back with a new song, “Ensenada,” their first original track with frontman Jakob Nowell, son of original singer, the late Bradley Nowell. Inspired by old-school Sublime sonics, the song features bouncy reggae-rock, sweet guitar solos, and all the chill vibes you could want. “Ensenada” arrives with a music video showcasing vignettes of the bands on massive stages and intimate behind-the-scenes moments. Nowell says, “‘Ensenada’ and the new music we’re working on is inspired by old Sublime material. You can’t match something from that ’90s era—it was such a moment in time. This feels like an epilogue, a thank… Read more »

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The Aces Share Shimmering Latin Pop-Infused “Twin Flame”

The Aces are back and on fire with their new single, “Twin Flame.” From their forthcoming album, Gold Star Baby, out everywhere on August 15 via SoundOn, the song intertwines dance-inducing disco grooves with Latin pop sonics to craft a tune that is simply divine. Frankly, The Aces constantly push the envelope for the indie pop genre with every release. Cristal Ramirez sings, “Our connection puts the new ones to shame, oh no/How could I forget all our history?/Starting from scratch feels like my arm twisting, oh no/It’s bad news, I know/I can’t put out our twin flame.” The band shares,… Read more »

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Acceptance Announces 20-Year Anniversary LP Of ‘Phantoms’ With Special Guests

Thought you heard the last of Acceptance? Think again! The pop-punk outfit has returned to release a 20-year anniversary re-recording of 2005’s Phantoms with some special guests. The album, Phantoms/Twenty, due out on September 12, boasts myriad features from scene veterans, including Hey Monday‘s Cassadee Pope, The Maine‘s John O’Callaghan, and Boys Like Girls‘ Martin Johnson. In fact, the group officially launched their crossover with the Boys Like Girls singer today, “Take Cover.” Johnson shares, “I graduated high school, class of 2004, in a fever dream of guitar chords and burned CDs—when Phantoms was gospel and ‘Take Cover’ was the… Read more »

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joan to Drop Dead, Gorgeous: 6 New Songs to Turn On Immediately

Another week means another fresh batch of new songs to blast on repeat. This roundup swings from shimmering indie-pop bangers by joan to the unexpected but welcome return of post-hardcore cult favorites Drop Dead, Gorgeous. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? joan — “alibi” Following the release of singles, “magic,” “body language,” and beyond, indie-pop duo joan has returned with their ethereal, dreamy song, “alibi.” This undeniable bop is riddled with… Read more »

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Fall Out Boy Name Dropped on It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia

The gang is officially back together for season 17 of the It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia sitcom, and this ain’t a scene, it’s a goddamn arms race! The long-running sitcom kicked off its latest season on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, with a double-episode premiere on FX. The debut sees the crew diving back into their Abbott Elementary crossover. Spoilers ahead! In the latest episode, Fall Out Boy gets an unexpected (and hilarious) shoutout. While trying to exploit the students at Abbott Elementary school, Dennis and Charlie pitch a bold idea: remix Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire” with updated,… Read more »

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Fan Who Played Onstage With YUNGBLUD Is Now His Opening Act

On June 15, 2024, YUNGBLUD played a dazzling set at Rock For People in the Czech Republic. Uniquely, he invited up a fan—Šimon— who expertly performed “fleabag” with YUNGBLUD and his crew. In fact, he even got to take home the guitar. Fast forward to 2025, not only did Šimon play at Rock For People 2025, his project RUWORR!ED is set to provide opening support for YUNGBLUD on the IDOLS World Tour on October 17. Talk about coming full circle in one year. In an Instagram post, YUNGBLUD said, “The most beautiful thing about this community is that this event… Read more »

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Rain City Drive Drop “Ride Or Die” Ahead of Summer School Tour

Ahead of the kick-off night of the sophomore year of the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, Rain City Drive has unleashed their latest offering, “Ride Or Die.” While the powerful track reflects unabashed commitment, the chugging guitars tangle around frontman Matt McAndrew’s soulful vocals. “‘Ride Or Die’ is about falling for someone you want to spend your life with. It’s about devotion and loyalty,” McAndrew shares. Watch the official music video for “Ride Or Die” below. Rain City Drive will headline the Summer School Tour alongside Charlotte Sands and Taylor Acorn. Additionally, the tour will also feature performances from Beauty… Read more »