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joan Exist In The In-Between On “lucid dreaming” Ahead Of Sophomore LP

Little Rock, Arkansas indie-pop project joan, aka Alan Benjamin Thomas and Steven Rutherford, are dreaming—”lucid dreaming,” that is. The two just launched their latest single, “lucid dreaming,” a glowing pop tune that won’t leave you snoozing, but will transport you out of this world. “Don’t go away/I’m hanging onto every word you say/You got me feeling like I’m in a daze/This can’t be real/There’s no way that I’m awake cause/You got me stuck in an alternate reality,” they sing. Beyond this track, joan has offered an array of upbeat indie-pop works with ethereal vocals and synths for days—a sound that… Read more »

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KennyHoopla Taps Zac Farro For “orphan//” & Forthcoming EP

KennyHoopla is using his art to grieve his late mother, who passed three years ago, on his new track, “orphan//.” The track will be part of his upcoming EP conditions of an orphan// out on September 19 via The Orchard. KennyyHoopla notes of the raw indie rock-laced lead single, that “orphan//” is about “trying to sift through the process of grief for someone else. The right answer is that there is no right answer. Pain is fluid.” He adds, “I felt the strongest about the song from the start. It’s about wanting to pick someone up and help them—but there’s no single way to grieve.… Read more »

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12 Alternative Musicians Celebrating Birthdays This August

July is in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to celebrate the dazzling, summery days of August. So, as you enjoy toasty days at the pool and take in some rays, it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musicians’ birthdays. These Leo and Virgo babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From Against The Current‘s leader, Chrissy Costanza, to the one and only YUNGBLUD, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. John O’Callaghan — August 4 An author, a singer,… Read more »

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People R Ugly Aren’t “THINKIN BOUT YOU” On New Single

Ahead of their festival sets at Lollapalooza and Warped Tour Orlando, People R Ugly have unleashed their new single, “THINKIN BOUT YOU.” Infused with dance-inducing indie vocals, groovy basslines, and a soulful bridge, you’ll be dancing away thoughts about your shitty ex in no time. The quartet shares, “The meaning behind ‘THINKIN BOUT YOU’ is simple. When your head isn’t filled with memories of an ex, you’re way better off. Though this song reminisces on a past relationship, it still feels like a positive outlook on the experience and almost a celebration.” The band adds, “The hook lyrics list everything… Read more »

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Watch The All-American Rejects Cover Ozzy Osbourne At Warped Tour Long Beach

The All-American Rejects showed up and showed out at Vans Warped Tour Long Beach on July 27. The “Dirty Little Secret” artists were introduced to the stage by surprise guest Skeet Ulrich (in character as Ed Sullivan). Playing hits such as “Swing, Swing” all the way to “Sweat,” the quartet also took a moment to mourn the loss of Ozzy Osbourne and play an acoustic cover of “Mama, I’m Coming Home.” Frontman Tyson Ritter says, “The world lost a legend this week, man, Ozzy fucking Osbourne. The Prince Of Darkness. Informed a lot of these bands on this stage, pretty… Read more »

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From Motion City Soundtrack to Point North: New Songs You Need To Hear

While we’re all prepping for another long weekend at Warped Tour in Long Beach, it’s the perfect time to cleanse your palette with some new tunes. From Motion City Soundtrack to Point North, we’ve got you covered on all the new indie, alternative, and metal songs you may have missed last week. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? Motion City Soundtrack — “You Know Who The F*ck We Are” Motion… Read more »

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From Chapel To Pool Kids: 5 New Songs You Might’ve Missed Last Week

This past weekend was a busy one for alternative music fans between Inkcarceration, Minnesota Yacht Club Festival, and My Chemical Romance in San Francisco. If you were too busy looking at live streams or queuing up for your fave artists, we’ve got you covered on all the dazzling indie, alternative, and metal new songs you may have missed last week. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? Pool Kids — “Leona Street” Pulled from… Read more »

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The Aces Share Shimmering Latin Pop-Infused “Twin Flame”

The Aces are back and on fire with their new single, “Twin Flame.” From their forthcoming album, Gold Star Baby, out everywhere on August 15 via SoundOn, the song intertwines dance-inducing disco grooves with Latin pop sonics to craft a tune that is simply divine. Frankly, The Aces constantly push the envelope for the indie pop genre with every release. Cristal Ramirez sings, “Our connection puts the new ones to shame, oh no/How could I forget all our history?/Starting from scratch feels like my arm twisting, oh no/It’s bad news, I know/I can’t put out our twin flame.” The band shares,… Read more »

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Acceptance Announces 20-Year Anniversary LP Of ‘Phantoms’ With Special Guests

Thought you heard the last of Acceptance? Think again! The pop-punk outfit has returned to release a 20-year anniversary re-recording of 2005’s Phantoms with some special guests. The album, Phantoms/Twenty, due out on September 12, boasts myriad features from scene veterans, including Hey Monday‘s Cassadee Pope, The Maine‘s John O’Callaghan, and Boys Like Girls‘ Martin Johnson. In fact, the group officially launched their crossover with the Boys Like Girls singer today, “Take Cover.” Johnson shares, “I graduated high school, class of 2004, in a fever dream of guitar chords and burned CDs—when Phantoms was gospel and ‘Take Cover’ was the… Read more »

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joan to Drop Dead, Gorgeous: 6 New Songs to Turn On Immediately

Another week means another fresh batch of new songs to blast on repeat. This roundup swings from shimmering indie-pop bangers by joan to the unexpected but welcome return of post-hardcore cult favorites Drop Dead, Gorgeous. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? joan — “alibi” Following the release of singles, “magic,” “body language,” and beyond, indie-pop duo joan has returned with their ethereal, dreamy song, “alibi.” This undeniable bop is riddled with… Read more »