This indie-hardcore band has had a whirlwind 2023. From supporting blink-182 on the Rock Hard Tour, headlining international shows, and performing on mainstages at festivals including Rolling Loud, Furnace Fest, and Riot Fest. Turnstile shocked festivalgoers at this weekend’s Rock En Seine in Domaine National de Saint-Cloud based near Paris by bringing on Boygenius’ own Julien Baker onstage with them. Indie fans watched their dream show when Julien Baker and Brendan Yates joined forces to sing “Underwater Boi” from their breakout album GLOW ON. Read more: The Ready Set Announces Sweet Upcoming Record, ‘Cherryland’ Fans caught the crossover event and… Read more »
Soccer Mommy, aka Nashville-based Sophie Allison, is always down to inject her melancholy indie-rock sensibilities into covers of her favorite tracks from other artists. Today, the artist shared her cover of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour surprise song “I’m Only Me When I’m With You” and announced Soccer Mommy’s forthcoming cover song EP Karaoke Night. The five-track release arrives on listening platforms on Sept. 22 via Loma Vista and is available for pre-order. Uniquely, Swift’s self-titled record from 2006 is a major source of inspiration for Soccer Mommy. “I really wanted to cover this song because it’s one of my favorites… Read more »
Pop-punk rising star KennyHoopla is back with an eclectic new single “keep a window open//.” This track is preceded by the July release of his three-song EP BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS IT// featuring none other than frequent collaborator blink-182’s Travis Barker. The two even shared their official music video for the stand-out track “MARRY KILL F*CK//.” Departing from the raw punk rock sounds of the EP, this new single sees more indie elements at play with mellow, ethereal vocals. “‘keep a window open//’ is a song that is an ode to my roots and day one inspirations,” KennyHoopla says of… Read more »
Seeing him tonight is a bad idea right? Olivia Rodrigo has shared her second single “bad idea right?” from her upcoming sophomore album GUTS out September 8th. In all its pop-rock glory, the new track is nothing short of an absolute BANGER. Starting off with a grungy guitar riff, you are immediately transported into the attitude-filled, tongue-in-cheek world that Rodrigo has perfected. It is snotty, clever, and feels like a shit-eating grin of a track. Olivia Rodrigo basically talks the verses, in a smug, self-satisfied fashion. She is doing something she shouldn’t, making a probable mistake, but frankly doesn’t care.… Read more »
A project that has always been infectiously close to our hearts, The Rocket Summer is a staple in the indie power-pop world. Bryce Avary is the brain behind all things creative. He is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. It is easy to say that he is a unique talent we only come across every now and then. Eight albums deep into his journey, the project is still shining bright. Amidst his headlining tour this summer with support from hellogoodbye and The Juliana Theory, The Rocket Summer stopped into the idobi Studio for a special live performance. Watch as he… Read more »
The Californian indie-pop outfit, Lavalove have announced their signing to Pure Noise Records today. To celebrate the news, the group has released a brand new single “One Last Heart“. The track definitely falls into the indie-pop world, but upon first listen it oozes a surf-rock inspired ambience coated in shimmery guitar tones and glossy vocals. The band takes influence from a multitude of genres – everything from modern indie, to blues rock, to acid jazz. Lavalove was created in Los Angeles, California by vocalist and rhythm guitarist Tealarose Coy. On lead guitar, Jenny was the next member of the band,… Read more »
Another brisk and brilliant piece of indie loveliness courtesy of Ultra Q, whose debut album is arriving this Summer.
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the history of rock ‘n’ roll and Cinnamon Babe’s song “Rock ‘N’ Roll is Black”.
This week’s Rise Rock n’ Shine features singles from Misery Kids and The Technicolors.
How many alarms does it take you to wake up? 1 for me. Alarm cats are brutal. It’s time to Rise Rock n’ Shine… Who: Margolnick is the solo project of Drake Margolnick, lead singer of anthemic rock band Flagship. He is using the project as a kind of restart button while still incorporating everything he learned during his years in Flagship. The music is more personal and intimate with Margolnick’s ear for melody remaining constant. What: “Watch Me” whip, now….actually don’t watch me do any of that; I’m terribly uncoordinated. Why: “Watch Me” is like an indie-pop origami crane… Read more »
