As 2024 winds down, it was a year packed with unforgettable song releases that defined our days and soundtracked our lives. From the debut of idobi Radio Summer School Tour artists lighting up our stations to legendary acts like Thursday returning with their first new music in over a decade, this year delivered moments we won’t soon forget. Add in the groundbreaking, Grammy-nominated collaboration between Knocked Loose and Poppy, and it’s clear that 2024 was one for the books. Here are our 20 favorite alternative, metal, and indie songs released in 2024. K.Flay — “Carsick” K.Flay is always upping the… Read more »
From the debut of the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, showcasing rising stars in the alternative space, to Grammy-nominated metal powerhouse Spiritbox commanding the stage at Louder Than Life with various musical guests, fans were treated to unforgettable fest sets across the board in 2024. Here are 10 festival performances highlighting the magic of live music in 2024. No Doubt Reunites at Coachella Marking their first performance in nearly 10 years, No Doubt’s Coachella 2024 reunion was a defining moment for the festival and the group, blending nostalgia with renewed energy. Gwen Stefani led the performance with her iconic charisma,… Read more »
As the year comes to a close, and we bid “farewell” (and maybe “fuck you”) to 2024, it’s the perfect time to look back and celebrate the albums that shaped the soundtrack of the last 12 months. From deeply personal indie projects to genre-defining heavy hitters, 2024 was filled with groundbreaking releases that reminded us of the power of music and, more importantly, of the alternative community. With so much incredible work to choose from, narrowing down our favorites was a daunting task. This year, the quality and variety of music made it impossible to rank our picks—every album brought… Read more »
Nashville-based alt-rocker and producer Letdown. has revealed the tracklist for his upcoming debut album, Be Ok, set to be released November 15 via Big Loud Rock.
Stand Atlantic checked into Study Hall to talk about their time in school, their time on the first-ever idobi Radio Summer School Tour, and their brand new record, WAS HERE, which is officially out now via Hopeless Records. The album features 15 incredible tracks, with features on three of those. They’ll be heading out on the road again to support the new record. Some experiences that really shaped bassist Miki Rich during or after high school seem to be rooted in time spent outside the classroom. As Miki recalls, “To be honest, I think I would like a couple of… Read more »
There’s nothing sweeter than waking up to a new Honey Revenge single! The rising alt-pop duo’s latest offering, “Medicine,” arrives today on their Retrovision deluxe album release. “‘Medicine’ is one I hold near and dear to my heart,” frontwoman Devin Papadol shares of the new release. “The concept is if I could bottle up how I feel on a really good day and save it for when I’m having a hard time emotionally, I would. It’s a sister to our songs ‘Habitual’ and ‘Favorite Song’ and probably the last track of its kind for Honey Revenge for a while.” In… Read more »
During their expansive North American tour with Pierce The Veil, blink-182 made a stop in Chicago to headline the Lollapalooza August 4 date. Of course, the trio played the classics such as “All The Small Things” and they even played their unreleased track, “Can’t Go Back.” Additionally, they shared a fun twist on Dude Ranch hit “Dammit” with a fun pop-punk cover of the chorus of Chappell Roan‘s “Pink Pony Club.” Mark Hoppus sang the artist’s lyrics including, “I’m gonna keep on dancin’ at the Pink Pony Club,” before heading back into singing, “I guess this is growing up.” Read… Read more »
Ahead of their co-headline Australian tour kicking off later this month on August 9, Aussie darlings Between You & Me and Teenage Joans have teamed up for the thunderous new collaborative single, “1800-PAINLESS.” Of the collaboration, Between You & Me writes on their X account, “There are a lot of music collaborations being released, but it feels extremely special to be able to write a song from scratch with another artist that shares the same values. This isn’t a collab, this is a co-write.” Read more: idobi Radio Summer School Tour Adds Noelle Sucks To Final Date In California Opening… Read more »
With only a few weeks to go until Stand Atlantic unveils their fourth studio album, WAS HERE, the Aussie pop-punk darlings have dropped the high-energy and sharp-tongued “FRENEMIES.” Vocalist Bonnie Fraser shares, “‘Frenemies’ is about rocky friendships and not knowing where you stand with someone—we’ve thrown it back a lil more in this track for the OG fans stylistically but in a fresh lil way.” Read more: 5 Seconds Of Summer Announces Self-Titled Anniversary Vinyl The infectious track bursts with an explosive energy across the chorus, driven by heavy-hitting instrumentation. The group perfectly captures the struggle of harboring a toxic… Read more »
Two great artists – Magnolia Park and Senses are a must listen on this episode of The Gunz Show!
