At this year’s Riot Fest, a manifold of performers showed up and showed out at the Chicago-based punk festival. From Taylor Acorn and Death Cab For Cutie to Sleep Token and Death Grips, there was a fabulous set for every kind of alternative fan. Of course, the fest closed out with a 2.5-hour, career-spanning headline performance from The Cure on Sunday, September 17. Playing tracks from Japanese Whispers all the way to Disintegration and Pornography, fans were treated to top hits and B-sides alike, including an eight-song encore. If you’re feeling a bit of FOMO, this setlist definitely won’t cure… Read more »
M83 arrived in New York City for two sold-out shows at Terminal 5, bringing their new album ‘Fantasy’ to life in screaming colour.
The dog days of summer are here, and these new tunes are perfectly cool. For your tropical vacations and poolside hangs, we’ve got the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped in July. From Arankai to lolitslea and beyond, these new songs will be your favorite new listens this month. Arankai — “Meant To Live” (Switchfoot Cover) Metal artist Arankai just dropped his own cover of Switchfoot’s “Meant To Live” for Hopeless Records’ Songs That Saved My Life. The artist shared, “’Meant To Live’ was my gateway to rock music, and I’m honored that I get to… Read more »
At long last, The Cab has just released their 18-track album, Chasing Crowns, their first LP drop in more than a decade. Featuring singles “Back From The Dead,” “Sweet Kerosene,” and more, The Cab prove they’re here to snatch back their crown as alternative pop kings. (Pun intended.) The band shares of the record, “Its pages and words are torn from our diaries and stories. Blood, sweat, and tears tattooed onto every page. It feels like our little miracle in a way. We couldn’t have made it here without all of you supporting and believing in us.” Read more: The… Read more »
Ahead of their forthcoming 10th album release, Joy Next Door, The Maine made their talk show debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show. The Arizona icons wowed the crowd with their single, “Die To Fall,” which kicked off their new album cycle. “‘Die To Fall’ is a dialogue with myself about the desire to let go,” frontman John O’Callaghan shares. “Let go of my insecurities, my ego, my worries, let go of ‘me’ for even just a second and truly feel the gravity of all the little moments we can often take for granted. If none of the above resonates, then… Read more »
No one in the Parx fandom had this on their bingo card: Waterparks frontman Awsten Knight has revealed the band was the victims of a targeted armed robbery just before kicking off their recent European tour—an incident that ultimately led to multiple suspects being arrested. Knight opens the video saying, “Waterparks were the targets of an armed robbery on day zero of our Europe run that we just finished. Forgive me if this is scattered; I don’t have notes or anything, I’m just talking.” According to Knight, the band’s Los Angeles storage unit was broken into by four armed individuals… Read more »
Moody Joody, aka your new favorite indie-alt trio, just revealed their new single, “Loretta’s Last Call,” preceded by “OOPS!” The Nashville outfit offers glittery sonics, soaring vocals, and upbeat melodies that tackle that feeling we all know too well…thinking about your ex at a late-night bar. “This song brings out our ‘hopeless romantic’ side. Romanticizing a past relationship and really leaning into the yearning of it all. It’s that feeling at the end of a rom-com, when the protagonist realizes they’ve made a huge mistake and they’re frantically running through a city or wherever they are trying to get to… Read more »
Ahead of the release of their tenth album, Joy Next Door, your favorite Arizona emo act The Maine has revealed “Palms.” Preceded by singles “Die To Fall” and “Quiet Part Loud,” the LP is due out April 10 via Photo Finish Records. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes, Ice Nine Kills, and beyond, idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm bring alternative, pop-punk, metal, rock, and indie to you anywhere, anytime. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio Frontman John O’Callaghan notes, “‘Palms’ was written at zero hour. And… Read more »
It’s time for a new year and a new you, but you don’t have to get all entirely new music! If you need a heaping dose of nostalgia or a grim reminder of your own mortality, you can celebrate these classic alternative, pop-punk, metal, and rock album anniversaries. From Panic! At The Disco‘s Vices & Virtues and as Pretty. Odd., all the way to Simple Plan‘s No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls, and Fall Out Boy‘s So Much (For)Stardust, these 35 alternative album anniversaries will help you get through your wintry, rainy March. Games We Play — Life’s Going Great Released on: March 1, 2024, via… Read more »
After teasing their new album via drone show, The Maine have confirmed their new album, Joy Next Door, is arriving on April 10. To kick off their new green-tinged era, the Arizona-based emo group just dropped lead single, “Die To Fall.” Tapping into their indie rock sensibilities, the quintet comes back from a two-year break fresh and ready to delight new listeners as well as those who have been part of the fan club since 2007. It’s a true thrill that the band has effortlessly grown up alongside their fans, maturing in their sonics and themes, never sacrificing authenticity. We… Read more »
