Amid the massive festivities in Las Vegas, NV, leading up to When We Were Young Fest this past weekend, legendary frontman and newly published author Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 sat down with idobi Radio. The occasion? A 30th Anniversary celebration of Hopeless Records held at the Punk Rock Museum. In their conversation, Whibley delved into his newly released memoir, Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell, shared reflections on Sum 41’s enduring legacy as the band prepares for its final chapter in January, and discussed the pivotal decision to sign with Hopeless Records. Chatting with Fish of Gone… Read more »
Ahead of the release of their fourth studio album The Hart, Grayscale is back with another peek into what’s to come with single “Kept Me Alive.” The track is preceded by “Not Afraid To Die,” “Mum II,” “Let Go,” and “Summer Clothes.” Lead vocalist Collin Walsh notes, “‘Kept Me Alive’ is about someone who stood by me during my darkest times. They helped me navigate past trauma, pain, and the overwhelming emotional weight that made me want to give up.” Read more: Knuckle Puck Is Firing “On All Cylinders” On New Single Walsh continues, “I wrote this song as a… Read more »
Badflower is back with an all-new track that is a perfect fit for your emo Halloween playlists. The act has unleashed “Haunting You” via Big Machine Records. The song is preceded by their 2024 offerings “Detroit” and “Teacher Has A Gun.” Lead vocalist Josh Katz says of the track, “’Haunting You’ is really about being pushed out of someone’s life abruptly and completely. Like, when someone says, ‘you’re dead to me’ and moves on. It’s impossible to just forget about someone like that.” Read more: Metallica, Linkin Park, More To Headline Sonic Temple Festival 2025 Additionally, he notes, “Their presence… Read more »
If you thought Spiritbox and Megan Thee Stallion ended their time of collaboration with the remix of “Cobra,” think again. Today, the “Mamushi” artist launched her new record MEGAN: ACT II, which features their new rap-metal crossover, “TYG.” This punchy track is a true-to-form hype song. Megan Thee Stallion and Courtney LaPlante blend their powerful voices to sing, “Who in the fuck do you bitches think y’all talkin’ to?/Slap the wrong bitch, she ask me what the fuck I do?” Check out Spiritbox and Megan Thee Stallion slay their new collab, “TYG” below. Spiritbox and Gojira are currently on the road supporting Korn on a… Read more »
After inking a deal with Hopeless Records earlier this month, Australian metalcore darlings Melrose Avenue has unleashed a larger-than-life remix of their single “Fool And The Beggar.” Ahead of the remix’s release, Melrose Avenue—composed of powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Vlado Saric, guitarist Mitchell Black, drummer Jed McIntosh, and guitarist and supporting vocalist Shawn ‘Red Curl’ Mayer—chatted with idobi Radio while attending the Hopeless Records 30th Anniversary celebration at the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas, NV. There, they reflected on their journey leading up to this latest release and what fans can expect from the band’s future under the new… Read more »
Great Good Fine Ok is back with another dazzling indie track, and this time, they have very special guest Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness. “Let’s Talk” is a glistening, raw tune from the always awe-inspiring indie duo. The track is preceded by “Better Without You,” and will appear on the group’s forthcoming EP SEVEN, out on January 24 via Nettwerk. McMahon‘s beloved, nostalgia-inducing vocals effortlessly intertwine with the bright synths and ethereal sonics fans have come to adore from Great Good Fine Ok. The duo notes of the track, “This honest and vulnerable collaboration with Andrew McMahon explores our greatest… Read more »
The nerds have some politickin’ to get through todaysies and we start with the announcement that we’ll be joining It’s News To Us on election night to call the election the only way we know how! Cripsy and lifted! We end with some light fun dispensary tips and have the smokiest time in between! Don’t panic this election season! Vote! And it’s organic!
Music news can break at lightning speed. With so much happening daily, it’s easy to miss new releases, tour announcements, and everything else. No need to stress, though—we’ve got you covered. Each week, we’re rounding up the freshest tracks, from emerging artists making their mark to the scene’s favorite acts dropping their latest hits. Now, you won’t have any issues keeping your favorite playlists updated. This week, we heard singles from plenty of acts, including rosecoloredworld and The Driver Era, a new EP from Mirrorcell, and a must-watch music video from Soccer Mommy. Check it all out below. HotWax —… Read more »
Ahead of their upcoming tour run overseas, Sleep Theory has unleashed a pummeling new video for “Paralyzed.” “‘Paralyzed’ is a record that speaks about the inner battles we face and attempting to overcome those obstacles while trying to move on and seek inner peace,” the band shares in a press release. “This is the heaviest track Sleep Theory has released, and the intensity of this record is there to help convey the magnitude of how these struggles feel internally.” Striking a balance between the soaring, melodic delivery of vocalist Cullen Moore and the deep harmonies of bassist Paolo Vergara, the… Read more »
Ahead of their December support dates with Taking Back Sunday, Sincere Engineer has unleashed their heavy-hitting new emo track, “Settle Up With Your Downfall.” The track was preceded by releases “Corn Dog Sonnet. No. 7 (Remix)” and their Hopelessly Devoted To You cover of “I Hate Myself” by 88 Fingers Louie. Of “Settle Up With Your Downfall,” Deanna Belos says, “This song is a fluid thought about how you owe it to yourself to recognize your faults and how they contribute to your reality at the individual level, while also commenting on all of humanity and our place on this… Read more »
