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Matt McAndrew (Rain City Drive) Melts Us With “Frozen” Performance


Perfectly timed for the release of the new Rain City Drive album Things Are Different Now, out now via Thriller Records, the Florida-based group’s vocalist Matt McAndrew stopped by the idobi Radio studios in Los Angeles to perform “Frozen (Reimagined)” live. Flying solo during his performance in the studio, the track came to life through an enchanting array of gentle acoustic guitar strums, each chord resonating with the track’s initial intimacy. McAndrew’s soulful voice soars throughout the room, filling each corner with raw emotion. With each note, McAndrew’s musical prowess shone brightly, showcasing his undeniable talent and ability to captivate a room with nothing but his guitar and… Read more »

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Green Day Launches Punk Bunny Holiday Coffees & Hot Cocoa


Green Day has officially wrapped up tour with The Linda Lindas and Rancid and is already gearing up for the holiday season. On September 30, trio Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool launched limited-edition Punk Bunny Coffee holiday flavors as well as a hot cocoa mix. The three new coffee flavors include Dookie (Dark Roast), American Idiot (Medium Roast), and Fancy Sauce (Light Roast). Currently, the limited-edition flavor pre-orders are sold out. Our fingers are crossed for a second pre-order announcement soon. Read more: 14 Alternative Songs That Released This Week The limited edition Punk Bunny Hot Cocoa… Read more »

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Poppy, Architects, & Jinjer Join Spiritbox For Louder Than Life Performances


This past weekend, Louder Than Life delivered plenty of surprises for fans, both exciting and unfortunate. The three-day event ended on an incredibly high note when Spiritbox teamed up with Poppy for a special live performance of the Canadian metal group’s latest single, “Soft Spine,” during the festival’s final day. Additionally, Spiritbox was joined by Sam Carter of Architects during the band’s performance of “Yellowjacket” and Tatiana Shmayluk of Jinjer for “Circle With Me.”  Check out the Spiritbox’s full Louder Than Life setlist below. Spiritbox Louder Than Life Setlist: Spiritbox is currently on tour through the end of October before… Read more »

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State Champs Drop New Single “Light Blue”


Ahead of their Riot Fest performance this weekend, State Champs have dropped their latest offering, the anthemic “Light Blue.” The band shares in a press release, “Have you ever been transported back in time, for better or for worse, simply by the smell of something or someone? Inspired by Dan & Shay’s ‘Tequila,’ we put our energetic spin on this concept with ‘Light Blue.’ It’s a light-hearted track that reminiscences and rollercoasters between airy, bouncy guitars and pop arrangements to a full-blown fuzzed-out chorus that will have you banging your head in between memories you didn’t ask to be dug… Read more »

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Rain City Drive Officially Shares ‘Things Are Different Now’ LP


The day has finally arrived. Rain City Drive‘s Things Are Different Now is officially out via Thriller Records. And that’s not all, the band also braved the elements and unleashed their “Wish You The Best” music video. You can secure your copy of the record here. Of the new music video, vocalist Matt McAndrew says, “Sometimes, when people break up they say things like, ‘I wish you the best,’ but really they mean ‘fuck you.’ I was seeing someone on and off and we kept saying it to each other. I don’t think either of us actually meant it.” “We… Read more »

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14 Alternative Songs That Released This Week


Life comes at you fast and music news can break even quicker. With all the announcements that happen in a single day, it’s easy to lose track of who’s releasing what, when your favorite artists are hitting the road, and all the mayhem that happens in between. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered. Every week we keep track of the latest in new releases so that you don’t have to—from artists who are just starting to make their mark in the business, to scene staples with so much more to deliver. This week, we heard singles from a plethora… Read more »

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iann dior Shares Laid-Back, Dreamy New Track, “Melrose”


After signing with John Feldmann‘s Big Noise Music Group. in May, iann dior is back with a new, laid-back track, “Melrose.” Previously, the artist shared his Big Noise debut, “Edge Of Tomorrow,” which was paired with a cinematic music video. “iann dior is one of those dream artists you hope you have the chance to work with every couple of years as a label,” Big Noise CEO Nick Gross explains. “His ear for melody and attention to detail around the art he makes is very special. I’m really looking forward to our partnership. Most importantly, this new music that will be heard… Read more »

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Lights Returns With Raw New Single & Music Video For “Damage”


After teasing her new track on social media and even playing a snippet of it live at All Your Friends Fest, Lights has officially shared her new single, “Damage.” Additionally, Lights recently landed her trademark ethereal voice to PVRIS collab, “The Blob” via Hopeless Records. On social media, the artist shared that “Damage” may remind some fans of her older work. “This marks the beginning of new music I’m very excited to share with you that I can tell you right now is very Little Machines/early lights coded,” she says. “So here’s to the damaged and the little machines ten… Read more »

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Tay Jardine Releases Solo Single “Bad News” & Announces EP


We Are The In Crowd‘s lead vocalist Tay Jardine has released her debut solo single, “Bad News,” brimming with melancholy pop sonics and a hint of heavy rock. On Instagram, the beloved artist shared more about the single and her upcoming EP. She shares, “This song was the first I created for this EP, and it always felt significant. It stands out sonically from the rest of the songs on the upcoming EP and pays tribute to my roots.” She continues, “Lyrically, it’s about standing up for yourself and recognizing your exhaustion with disappointments, while also reflecting on your own… Read more »

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Petti Hendrix Gives The Best Advice to CHOOSE LIFE


Petti Hendrix came by the idobi Radio studios to talk all about his new EP CHOOSE LIFE, which is officially out via MDDN Records before his first show in LA in Bardot as a part of September’s Emo Nite. Since it was beforehand, I have to fill y’all in—the performance was awesome. It’s one of the only live sets I’ve gotten to see at Emo Nite and Petti proved to be a rockstar on stage. He and Hooks crushed it up there and I can’t wait for him to come back out here for a show. For an up-and-comer—Petti has… Read more »

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