Thank goodness it’s Friday because that means we’re back with an all-new Fresh 5! Regardless of whether your world is feeling vibrant and full of color or if it’s starting to hit that point of the year where you want to curl up under a pile of blankets and pretend the world doesn’t exist until spring rolls around again, we’ve got the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, indie, and more to soundtrack your mood. While the album releases will inevitably slow down until the start of 2025 (how are we even talking about a new year already?!?), we’ve got… Read more »
It’s Friday so you know what that means! idobi Radio is back with our Fresh 5 picks of the week. You can count on us to bring you all the latest and greatest new music in the Pop-Punk, Metal, Alternative, and Indie Rock world. This week we have hot new releases from artists like AVOID, NOAHFINNCE, and more! Whether you need something to scream at the top of your lungs in the car, something to calm your nerves after a long day, or something for your pregame party— We’ve got you covered. These songs are hand-picked by our music-loving experts.… Read more »
Fans of British pop-rock, we are so unbelievably back. McFly and Busted are coming together to perform a massive double-headlining arena tour throughout the UK and Ireland. On a social media video, the two artists said, “Every saga has an ending. BUSTED VS McFLY Tour 2025. The ultimate battle of the bands.” The tour is set to showcase the artists behind “Year 3000” and “Star Girl” going head to head. Frankly, the real winners are everyone who gets tickets to see these guys. The tour kicks off on September 16, 2025, at Birmingham’s BP Pulse Live and wraps up on… Read more »
Screamo legends From First To Last have returned with another new single, marking the group’s second release of 2024 after not releasing music in six years. This past Friday, September 27, the band released “REV,” a follow-up to their latest offering, “GENESIS,” released this past July. The band’s return is once again without vocalist Sonny Moore aka Skrillex, who rejoined the band for a brief stint from 2017-2019. Their current roster includes vocalist/guitarist Matt Good, guitarist/vocalist Travis Richter, and drummer Derek Bloom. This isn’t the first time Good has taken on a majority of the vocal duties—the band had the… Read more »
Your New Music Friday playlists are in for a treat! Marianas Trench has surprise-dropped another single, “Down To You,” from their forthcoming LP Haven, due out on August 30 via 604 Records and Warner Music Canada. Talk about a band that’ll keep you on your toes! Preceded by tracks “Lightning And Thunder,” “A Normal Life,” and “I’m Not Getting Better,” “Down To You” is an electrifying song with soaring falsetto, cinematic sonics, and more. “And everything all come down to you/I just don’t work, not without you/I twist and turn, all around you/And in the end, it all comes down to… Read more »
Pack your bags; we’re heading to Nashville! The inaugural Ceremony Music Festival is set to ignite Nashville, TN, on December 14, with KennyHoopla at the helm of this expansive lineup. Over 20 artists, including Grayscale, 408, In Her Own Words, Winona Fighter, RIVALS, Lil Lotus, Point North, and more, will take the stage for a day of unforgettable performances. More artists are expected to be announced at a later date—so keep your eyes peeled! “The lineup was specifically curated to showcase artists who I believe to be some of the best up-and-coming artists in the alternative genres,” Founder Nick DeLouise… Read more »
Ahead of their upcoming LP FOREVER, Charly Bliss dropped their last single from the album with pop-infused “Back There Now.” The track is the fourth release of the album following “Nineteen,” “Waiting For You,” and “Calling You Out.” Featuring upbeat synths and upbeat rhythms, the song’s message is heavier than it first sounds and serves as a reflection of Eva Hendricks and some of the things she did in her past. “One of the craziest things about getting older is growing away from the things you did when you were young(er) and stupid(er),” Hendricks explains. “But, then I’ll read something… Read more »
If you didn’t catch 5 Seconds Of Summer lead vocalist Luke Hemmings on his solo tour run in May and June, good news is finally here. Hemmings officially announced his NOSTALGIA FOR A TIME THAT NEVER EXISTED: PART TWO. Read more: 5 Seconds Of Summer Announces Self-Titled Anniversary Vinyl Fresh off the April release of his EP boy, the artist is ready to share “More tunes. More nostalgia. More glitter,” with fans this November. Hemmings will be joined by special guest sombr. The run kicks off on November 8 at House of Blues Las Vegas and concludes on November 21 at… Read more »
Ahead of the arrival of their fourth studio album, Feeling Not Found, scheduled to drop on September 28 via Counter Intuitive, Origami Angel has unleashed two new singles, “Dirty Mirror Selfie” and “Where Blue Light Blooms.” Bleeding together at the three minute and 43 second mark of the video, “Dirty Mirror Selfie” and “Where Blue Light Blooms” offer a throughline to the duo’s punchy pop-punk/emo amalgamation. “Dirty Mirror Selfie” is a playful, steady track with a strikingly placed guitar breakdown courtesy of guitarist/vocalist Ryland Heagy. While the latter opens through mesmerizing drum work via Pat Doherty that acts as the… Read more »
Chicago pop-punk stalwarts Real Friends have kicked off the summer with their latest release and first new music of the year, the heart-wrenching “Waiting Room.” Opening with vocalist Cody Muraro singing, “After I knew there was only bad news,” his stirring ballad works to navigate and grapple with loss and grief. Following the November 2023 release of “When You Were Here,” “Waiting Room” is likely the second preview of their forthcoming, currently-untitled full-length album scheduled to arrive this fall. “Today, the saddest and most important song we’ve ever written is out. This is for anyone who’s lost a loved one.… Read more »