This week on idobi Warped Radio, Kami Kehoe joins Brandy-Baye Robidoux (of Hopeless Records) to discuss her breakout year and genre diversity ahead of her Warped Tour debut this summer. Kami opens up about stepping out from behind the drum kit, learning to embrace her voice, and how taking risks in her songwriting led to her most powerful tracks yet. From blending R&B with rock to dragging drums through the streets for a viral TikTok video, Kami shares the wild ride behind her explosive single “Sleep When You’re Dead” and the accidental birth of her emotional new EP. She name-drops… Read more »
With confidence, we can say that we kinda miss 2015. Life was simpler when “Uptwon Funk” by Bruno Mars ruled the charts, selfie sticks were a common accessory to carry around music festivals (for better or for worse), and Tumblr was thriving. And we can’t forget that Fall Out Boy had returned back from hiatus at this time, too. Whether you care to admit it or not, that year precedes us by an entire decade. Time flies when FOB is an active band, ya know? Uniquely, 2015 was the release year of some of the most iconic records in the… Read more »
After dropping his debut solo single under the moniker robbietheused, The Used frontman Bert McCracken has announced the pending arrival of his self-titled full-length album. “Any feeling is valid—and to be able to put it to song is incredible,” robbietheused shares. “And there’s so much room in this world for positivity. I want this music to show that there’s room for love. There’s room for growth. There’s room for redemption. There’s so many good people—and so many good things happening.” The 12-track collection, which features previously released singles “Just A Little Bit,” “The Feels,” and “Terrible,” is scheduled to drop… Read more »
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 »
Arriving nearly two weeks after the official release, iann dior has dropped an alluring cinematic music video for his latest offering, “Edge Of Tomorrow.” Directed by David Herrera and Mike Stein and starring actress Sevahna de Leon alongside dior, the video captures a similar frustration and heartache conveyed in the lyrics: “Feels like the days are all made of reruns/Playback the memories when we had real love.” Check out the accompanying music video for “Edge Of Tomorrow” below. In addition to the new release that arrived on May 10, dior announced that he inked a deal with the already legendary… Read more »
Just in time for the start of summer, The Used have announced the arrival of their B-sides album, MEDZ, which is slated to drop on June 21. Additionally, the group has released the gripping title track. Vocalist robbietheused shares a C.S. Lewis quote to unveil the deeper meaning of the B-sides collection: “Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say ‘My tooth is aching’ than to say ‘My heart is broken.’” Opening through an… Read more »
Clocking in at 2 minutes flat, genre-fluid artist iann dior has dropped his irresistible new single “Edge Of Tomorrow.” In addition to his new release, dior announced that he’s inked a deal with the legendary Big Noise Music Group. Big Noise is also home to The Veronicas, The Used, Travis Mills-led girlfriends, Tyler Posey, and more. Marking a new chapter for dior, the track unfolds through an enthralling array of twinkling beats. The arrangement pairs perfectly with his distinctive vocal prowess. Through his melodic delivery and innovative fusion of rap with subtle hints of alternative, dior crafts an enchanting sonic… Read more »
This past weekend’s When We Were Young Fest sizzled under the scorching sun in Las Vegas, NV, as it kicked off on Saturday, October 21, and emerged as the ultimate pop-punk playground for fans of all generations. In contrast to last year’s weather-related cancellation on the first day, this year’s festival ran seamlessly, cementing its place in the annals of pop-punk history as a spirited showcase of pop-punk prowess. Read more: Green Day Announces New Album ‘Saviors,’ Releases New Single Featuring a riveting lineup that ranged from rising stars such as Beach Bunny, KennyHoopla, and Jean Dawson to seasoned pop-punk… Read more »
Goldfinger took to the When We Were Young Fest Stripe stage to play all the hits, including their beloved ska hit “Superman,” but this time, with a special guest. Retired professional skateboarder Tony Hawk came onstage to help John Feldmann with some vocals for the song. This only makes sense as “Superman” is iconic on Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video game soundtrack. Check out the track below. This isn’t the first time Hawk has appeared onstage with Goldfinger. He also joined forces with the band in January 2023 in Anaheim to perform the hit. Earlier in the day, Hawk actually… Read more »
If you’re not scream-singing all of the lyrics to The Veronicas’ new single “Perfect” this weekend at When We Were Young Fest, then you clearly missed the memo. Marking their first new music as a duo since 2021’s double-album release, “Perfect” emerges as a quintessential alt-pop/emo anthem that instantly reminds you of why you fell in love with the Aussie twins when they released their 2017 hit single, “Untouched.” With John Feldmann from Big Noise at the helm and fueled by the explosive drumming prowess of blink-182’s Travis Barker, “Perfect” lives up to its name in every sense of the… Read more »
