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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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Kaonashi Enters Ferocious New Chapter With “Typing…”


Kaonashi has revealed a thrilling new single and accompanying music video for “Typing…” out via Equal Vision Records. This offering follows up their June 2025 LP release, I Want To Go Home., also available via Equal Vision. “Typing…” is the scathing hardcore you need right now, with blunt lyrics: “The way you live/You’re full of shit/You make me sick/Sorry not sorry bitch.” Check out the new track below. This fall, Kaonashi has an expansive tour run, including a support slot with The Callous Daoboys. Check out all of their upcoming shows below and grab tickets here. Tour Dates:

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Pain Of Truth Launches “Stranded” Video From Self-Titled Album


Following the release of their scorching single “Unforgiven,” Long Island hardcore titans Pain Of Truth are back with a new track, “Stranded.” Accompanied by an official music video, the track is set to appear on their upcoming self-titled album. Pain Of Truth is set for official release on September 25 on DAZE, and was produced by the iconic Will Putney of END and Better Lovers fame. Pre-order your copy of the new LP here and get your face melted off below. Pain Of Truth has several upcoming tour and festival dates, including a newly announced North American headliner tour with… Read more »

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Turnstile Announces The Never Enough Tour PT. 2


Turnstile has announced The Never Enough Tour PT. 2, a massive headlining tour to continue to support the album that earned them a Grammy last year. They have already toured in support of this album (hence the “Part 2”), but the truth is, it’s never enough. *winks* Turnstile has exploded beyond measure, transcending the alternative and hardcore scenes into a household name over the last year. Their success and namesake are jaw-dropping to say the least, and it is only expected that they would continue to capitalize on Never Enough. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 26, at 10AM… Read more »

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Bike Routes to Love Spells: New Songs To Listen To In May


Spring is in the air, and our summer playlists are heating up with these new offerings. We’ve got the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped in May. From Moody Joody to Arcy Drive and beyond, these new songs will be your fave new listens. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. Moody Joody — “Little Blue House” Fresh off their run supporting The Maine, Moody Joody is gearing up to release their debut album…but first, they dropped the nostalgia-inducing bop, “Little Blue House,” and it’s ideal… Read more »

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Armor For Sleep Announce Tour with Spanish Love Songs


Sounds like it’s shaping up to be an Armor For Sleep summer! The New Jersey post-hardcore unit has announced a massive headline tour with support from Spanish Love Songs and Flycatcher. The tour is slated to kick off on June 11 in Richmond, VA, and run through July 12, concluding in Amityville, NY. The band on their social accounts, writing, “We are excited to announce that we will be embarking on a very special headlining run this June/July. Since we’ve always felt like our songs come from a more Fall/Winter state of mind, and as a nod to our latest… Read more »

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Blnko to UnityTX: New Songs To Listen To in February


February is when things start getting real, and you’re no longer shaking off the exhaustion of the holiday season. From heavy, chest-rattling new songs to melodic gut punches and indie tracks that linger, these are the best new alternative, metal, rock, and indie songs worth your time right now. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. Differences — “Void” Brace for impact because Differences are about to become your favorite new metal/metalcore band! Comprised of Sean-Anthony Todd (vocals), Gene Ramirez (guitar), Levi Henderson (electric bass guitar), and Nicholas Brandon Miller (drums), the… Read more »

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Modern Cult to Karen Dió: New Songs To Listen To In March


Now that it’s March, we can finally count on winter being almost over. As you brave the next couple weeks of snow, rain, and dreary weather, rest assured you’ll have the right new tunes to carry you through. From The Haunt’s upbeat “Ghost” to Basement’s glorious return with two tracks and an album on the way, these hardcore, alt-rock, and indie hits are a necessity. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. The Haunt — “Ghost” The Haunt is staying aligned with their band name via latest release, “Ghost.” The sibling… Read more »

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Human Issue Reveals “Vice” Ahead Of In Flesh Release


California hardcore outfit Human Issue just released their thrilling new song, “Vice,” with an accompanying video. The track will arrive on their upcoming album, In Flesh, out via Smartpunk Records on June 5. You can pre-order your copy here and check out the new music video below. In Flesh Tracklist: You can catch the band on the road this spring and summer. Check out the run below. Tour Dates:

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15 Rock & Alt Artists Celebrating Birthdays in April


By April, spring has sprung! And when it comes to rock and alternative artist birthdays, April is about as stacked a lineup as it gets. I mean, seriously, three pillars of the emo holy trinity land here, alongside voices that have shaped alternative, rock, emo, and pop-punk across generations. Hayley Kiyoko — April 3, 1991 Hayley Kiyoko didn’t wait for space in pop—she made it. Centering queer women in her work with clarity and intention, she gave fans something that felt long overdue. The “Lesbian Jesus” title stuck for a reason. Rob Damiani (Don Broco) — April 5, 1989 Rob… Read more »

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