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12 Alternative Musicians Celebrating Birthdays This August

July is in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to celebrate the dazzling, summery days of August. So, as you enjoy toasty days at the pool and take in some rays, it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musicians’ birthdays. These Leo and Virgo babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From Against The Current‘s leader, Chrissy Costanza, to the one and only YUNGBLUD, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. John O’Callaghan — August 4 An author, a singer,… Read more »

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The Dirty Nil Rock ‘n’ Roll Is Fueled By A High School Blood Contract

On July 25, The Dirty Nil, aka dynamic duo vocalist/guitarist Luke Bentham and drummer Kyle Fisher, brought their trademark blistering rock and roll on The Lash. And this time, the two went back to basics in a simple studio set-up with local audio engineer Vince Solivari just down the street in their hometown of Hamilton, Ontario. Beyond this stripped-back approach, Fisher and Bentham sought out to make a record that made them feel “stoked,” and ignite feelings that returned them to day one. So, between their straight-forward attitudes and even a trip to Rome, The Dirty Nil arrived with 10… Read more »

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From Motion City Soundtrack to Point North: New Songs You Need To Hear

While we’re all prepping for another long weekend at Warped Tour in Long Beach, it’s the perfect time to cleanse your palette with some new tunes. From Motion City Soundtrack to Point North, we’ve got you covered on all the new indie, alternative, and metal songs you may have missed last week. 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? Motion City Soundtrack — “You Know Who The F*ck We Are” Motion… Read more »

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mgk Thanks LSD For The Creation Of His “miss sunshine” Music Video

Following the releases of “cliché” and “vampire diaries,” mgk has arrived with his new single and music video for his track “miss sunshine” from his upcoming album lost americana, due out on August 8. In a social media post, mgk shared, “we have LSD to thank for this one.” Plus, it seems like the artist cut it close and wasn’t sure if he could get the video up in time alongside the single release, but he shared at nearly 10 PM, “got it done in time, video coming out with the song tonight.” In the goofy music video, mgk is seen playing… Read more »

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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 »