Thanks to Knuckle Puck, pop-punk elitists can finally stop feeling guilty about jamming “Stick Season” By Noah Kahan this summer! Kahan is easily one of the front runners in modern indie folk, and with Knuckle Puck being a leading act in the pop-punk space, this “Stick Season” cross-over moment feels like the perfect storm. It’s giving a taste of nostalgia for the old Punk Goes Pop albums from back in the day. We always stan an alternative cover of a Top 40 hit. Noah Kahan‘s “Stick Season” was a MASSIVE hit when It dropped in October of 2022, and truthfully… Read more »
Fronted by The Strokes‘ Julian Casablancas, indie-electronic outfit The Voidz just announced their upcoming compilation album Like All Before You. The record is set for release on September 20 and can be pre-saved and pre-ordered. Read more: idobi Radio Summer School Tour Announces Debut Lineup With Stand Atlantic, Magnolia Park, More On July 4, the band released the LP’s opening instrumental track, “Overture.” Previously released singles such as “Prophecy Of The Dragon,” “All The Same,” and more will also appear on the tracklist. Like All Before You Tracklist: On top of announcing their new album, The Voidz also shared details… Read more »
On July 6, NOAHFINNCE took to an Instagram livestream to announce a thrilling fall headlining tour throughout the UK. Of course, he’s bringing along stellar guests including Taylor Acorn and UK-based indie-rockers South Arcade. The run kicks off on Tuesday, November 5 at Southampton’s Papillon and wraps up on November 13 at London’s famous Electric Ballroom. On Instagram, NOAHFINNCE shared, “[S]uuuuuper excited to do another headline tour of the UK, feels like it’s been so long since [I]’ve played a proper show for you guys! and this time [I] have an album that [I] can play you! [W]hat songs do… Read more »
The wait is over! jxdn‘s sophomore studio album, WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS, is officially out via DTA Records. Featuring singles “WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS,” “WHAT THE HELL,” “STRAY” and “SAD OCTOBER,” the new record sees the young artist exploring new avenues of adventurous rock riffs, pop-punk choruses, and more. Along with the album’s release, jxdn released a music video for “JUST LET GO,” a sunny indie pop-infused track. It just might be your song of the summer. Check out the new track below and secure your LP here. “‘WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS’ is my love letter to rock music and… Read more »
Foster The People are offering nostalgia-inducing indie bops all summer long. Today, the group shared their new single, “Take Me Back.” The band says, “This is a song about returning to innocence and feeling joy again.” “‘Cause I’m always moving forward/But a part of me is always waving back at my past life/Letting all my dreams take me downstream/And bring me that much closer to the good times/Fall in love with yourself again/Like we did when we were children,” vocalist Mark Foster sings. Check out the visuals for the funky track below. The track comes from Foster The People‘s forthcoming… Read more »
Indie sleaze summer is alive and well in summer 2024 with help from London’s beloved Bloc Party. The indie-rockers surprised fans with their new single, “Flirting Again,” their first offering since 2022’s Alpha Games. The punchy, sonically unique single is utterly refreshing, and a welcome addition to this year’s indie playlists. Vocalist Kele Okereke says, “‘Flirting Again’ is about being thrust back into the scene and trying to remember how it all works. It’s about trying to appear desirable, whilst at the same time hiding the hurt that defines you.” Okereke continues, “We are all carrying around the various scars that… Read more »
Suburban Eyes, a new indie trio composed of Eric Richter (Christie Front Drive), Jeremy Gomez (Mineral), and John Anderson (Boys Life), has shared a new single ahead of their debut album. The release of their self-titled Suburban Eyes album, which will arrive Friday, August 31, will usher fans into a sonic renaissance throughout its nine tracks, beginning with “Headlight Torches,” available now.Despite the members’ impressive musical history, Suburban Eyes is keen on the fact that their previous projects have nothing to do with the sound they’ve created here. On the topic, Jeremy Gomez said, “Creatively speaking, none of us even… Read more »
Despite all the territory they’ve covered in their near-thirty tenure, AFI retains an impressively conspicuous identity. It’s the Tim Burton condition in which, despite rejecting the confines of any categorical genre with each new release, they have an innate flair that renders them instantly recognizable. But that’s not to say that they exist outside the realm of reasonable comparison. We scoured the alternative underground to prove that point. And while we can’t promise the recreation of that first magical moment you first heard Sing The Sorrow, we did pluck a handful of new music recommendations from the AFI ethos. Representing… Read more »
HEALTH is gearing up for Rat-Girl summer of their own, and they’re kicking it off with a reimagined version of “ASHAMED” from their 2023 LP RAT WARS. The LA-based noise rockers have recruited CHVRCHES‘ frontwoman Lauren Mayberry to add her unique indie pop vocals to the ethereal track. Recently, HEALTH also revealed their SELECTED WORKS album on May 13, 2024 featuring reworked tracks with guest features from Bad Omens, Poppy, Lamb Of God, and more. Check out the crossover below. Throughout the summer and fall, HEALTH is performing on myriad festival stages and headlining their own Rat-Based Warfare shows in… Read more »
Ashton Irwin has officially released his EP The Thorns, which serves as the first half of his forthcoming BLOOD ON THE DRUMS album due out on July 17. Across the EP’s eight tracks, Irwin serves modern rock-infused sonics and sunny indie pop vocals worthy of all your beach day playlists. On June 12, Irwin posted, “Waking up with ‘THE THORNS’ being out today is euphoric for me!!!!! So how do you like pt1 of BLOOD ON THE DRUMS,” on Twitter/X. Fans shared that they were proud of the drummer and vocalist, with some listeners touting it as the album of… Read more »
