Little Rock, Arkansas indie-pop project joan, aka Alan Benjamin Thomas and Steven Rutherford, are dreaming—”lucid dreaming,” that is. The two just launched their latest single, “lucid dreaming,” a glowing pop tune that won’t leave you snoozing, but will transport you out of this world. “Don’t go away/I’m hanging onto every word you say/You got me feeling like I’m in a daze/This can’t be real/There’s no way that I’m awake cause/You got me stuck in an alternate reality,” they sing. Beyond this track, joan has offered an array of upbeat indie-pop works with ethereal vocals and synths for days—a sound that… Read more »
Diva Bleach is back with their new single “I Like U” and its accompanying music video. The track is preceded by “We Don’t Talk About It,” “Hate Me,” “Torn In Two,” “Kiss Her Goodbye,” and “Out Of My Head.” All songs are set to appear on the pop-rock duo’s debut album, Can You Keep A Secret?, due out on January 17. This shimmering love track actually features a collaboration with The Maine‘s John O’Callaghan. On Instagram, the vocalist says, “Had the absolute pleasure of writing and producing this tune with [Diva Bleach], mixed by the fookin legend [Matthew Keller]. Congrats… Read more »
Denton, Texas artist Saint Blonde recently signed a record deal with Pale Chord and Rise Records, and are ready to share their glowing indie-rock with the world. Preceded by their label debut “Trendsetter,” the act is ready to share their new single, “Prowl,” with its accompanying music video. Saint Blonde lead vocalist Hunter Fitch explains, “‘Prowl’ is more or less a song about dating, finding yourself again in that process, working on yourself, and the concept of potentially being emotionally or mentally available to date again.” Read more: 6 Alternative Songs That Released This Week Then, Fitch continues, “It’s a… Read more »
While Chiodos have continued to celebrate major milestones—like surpassing 10 million streams on Bone Palace Ballet’s standout track “Bulls Make Money, Bears Make Money, Pigs Get Slaughtered”—the Craig Owens-led post-hardcore mainstays have finally ended their nearly decade-long hiatus. The band made their highly anticipated live comeback this weekend at the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas, NV, performing under the Chiodos name for the first time since their hiatus began. Unfortunately, the other founding members of the group were unable to participate in the Chiodos performance. However, joining Owens on this monumental occasion is drummer Nicholas Clemenson, known… Read more »
Ashton Irwin recently popped by the idobi Radio Studios to talk to Fish on Gone Fishkin, all about his newest album, BLOOD ON THE DRUMS! The album was released in two separate parts: The Thorns, which came out on June 12, and The Roses, which was just released on July 17. During the interview, Irwin touches on his creative process throughout making the album, including the reasons behind a two-part release and the significant role of mental health and human resilience throughout the project. According to Irwin, he names of the two parts of the album come from the lyrics,… Read more »
After shining the spotlight on her vibrant other-half, Donny Lloyd, the guitar-slinging master of Honey Revenge, while celebrating Black History Month, Devin Papadol, the hot-pink-headed pop-punk songstress and mic commander of the group, steps into the limelight. As we honor International Women’s Day today, amidst celebrating International Women’s Month, Papadol pauses her blossoming career to reflect on the remarkable women she’s encountered in the music industry. From the undeniable influence of the All We Know Is Falling frontwoman Hayley Williams to chance encounters with industry trailblazers while in line for a concert as a teen, Papadol shares the profound impact… Read more »
Arriving with a witty accompanying music video, Letdown. has unleashed their latest offering, “Hate Myself.” The track, while analyzing why people compartmentalize self-hatred, transforms into an anthem across the clever chorus. As the chorus boldly proclaims, “If I hate myself today/What makes it different than any other day,” it serves as the focal point of the single. However, it is the accompanying video that elevates the experience, offering a much-needed dose of comedic relief. With Max Moore at the helm of the music video, renowned for his directorial work on notable videos such as Neck Deep‘s “STFU,” JXDN and Travis… Read more »
Ahead of their full album release, Have Mercy is sharing a bouncy new song and accompanying music video with retro visuals for “Middle.” You can catch this new track, as well as their October release “Alive” on NUMB, their full-length record arriving December 8 via Rude Records. So, if you have been waiting for new Have Mercy since their August 2022 self-titled EP, your time is almost here. In the meantime, here’s one more track to enjoy before December arrives. Check out “Middle” below. Vocalist Brian Swindle says, “‘Middle’ is about being in between two places. Knowing you want or… Read more »
It has been a monumental week of changes for Anberlin. While change can be scary, that’s how you know it’s worth it. Earlier this week, the alternative rock band announced that their longtime frontman, Stephen Christian, will be stepping down from his role for the foreseeable future. While this is not a permanent change, Anberlin remains transparent with their fans regarding this new era of music and touring. “After being in this band for 20 years, we’ve really noticed that the only constant is change,” the video begins. “There’s so many different eras of Anberlin from ending in 2014 to… Read more »
A year and a half following the sudden and tragic passing of their vocalist, Keaton Pierce, Too Close To Touch have issued their new single “Hopeless” featuring The Word Alive’s Telle Smith. This track not only serves as a tribute to Keaton but also stands as one of the last recorded works featuring his unmistakable vocal delivery. Additionally, “Hopeless” represents the group’s first new single since the release of the “Complain” remix in 2021, and it arrives as a poignant posthumous birthday gift to Keaton, who would have been 34th birthday on September 3. The band, with heartfelt sincerity, shares… Read more »
