Marking their first new music since August 2022’s self-titled EP, Have Mercy has unveiled their soul-stirring new single, “Alive.” This captivating track is a sneak peek of what’s to come on their upcoming album, NUMB, which is scheduled to arrive via the group’s new label, Rude Records, on December 8. Embarking on a journey back to their roots, “Alive” is an examination of feeling ensnared in a toxic relationship with nowhere to turn or escape to. The song unfurls in an array of meticulously constructed drum fills and guitar work, creating a powerful backdrop for vocalist Brian Swindle’s gut-wrenching opening… Read more »
Love doesn’t always feel like there are butterflies in your stomach. In fact, the emotions can feel so overwhelming that it’s like you’re diving headfirst into the concrete every time they say your name. LØLØ is expressing this relatable sensation in her latest single, “faceplant.” Co-written by Grammy-nominated writer Mike Robinson and pop-rock songstress Marisa Maino, the track is reminiscent of early 2000s guitar-driven bangers such as “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World but adds a modern pop production. It encaptures LØLØ’s “take-no-prisoners” attitude and fiery writing perspective through fun vocal delays and unexpected harmonies. Just take a look at… Read more »
iDKHOW is back and in a new era. Two weeks following the announcement of drummer Ryan Seaman’s departure and new music incoming, vocalist Dallon Weekes has posted four cryptic videos on Instagram. From a blue telephone to Weekes’ silhouette, the indie-pop project gives fans a taste of what to expect from their upcoming single, “WHAT LOVE?” The first three videos all focus on bright objects that you could find in someone’s home: a blue wired telephone, a bright pink book, and a yellow china set. However, what’s more interesting are the audio snippets behind the videos and some of the… Read more »
Neck Deep is brightening up your Wednesday with a brand-new music video accompanied by some wise words in “It Won’t Be Like This Forever.” The band has been busy at work, having recently released singles “Take Me With You” and “Heartbreak Of The Century” as well. Directed and edited by Max Moore, whose previous clients include Knocked Loose, Spiritbox, and Code Orange, the music video opens with vocalist Ben Barlow trying to make paper airplanes on a roof. The camera perspective then follows Barlow’s paper planes through various scenes. Cranberry red and teal cover the backgrounds of many music video… Read more »
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As the leaves change and cuffing season begins, we all need more love songs in our lives, and Boys Like Girls is filling this void with their hopelessly romantic new single, “NEW LOVE.” Marking the band’s fourth single off their forthcoming record, SUNDAY AT FOXWOODS, “NEW LOVE” highlights Boys Like Girls’ unique brand of shimmering pop-rock with traces of country twang. It’s an endearing and bright-eyed picture of what it’s like to find your other half and the lengths you go to treasure it. Frontman and creative visionary Martin Johnson explains the song’s origins in a statement and the experience… Read more »
When we lose someone we love, we can feel a million different emotions simultaneously: sadness, anger, denial, and everything in between. While the technical term for it is called “grief,” it is a far more complex emotion and process than these five letters make it out to be. Alt-pop songstress Lauran Hibberd does her best to bluntly explain the stages of grief in her grunge-infused new single, “I suck at grieving.” Writing about the loss of her father, Hibberd opens the floodgates of her emotions and declares that she does not know how to navigate her feelings. Finding her voice… Read more »
Don’t underestimate teenage bands: they’re unstoppable. Their drive, ambition, and carefree attitudes toward life and the world around them don’t make them naive; these traits just make them better at tapping into their vulnerable sides. Whether this means sadness, rage, or cautious contentment, the three members of the punk trio HotWax are proving this to be true with their latest single, “Phone Machine.” Mixing distorted guitars with Bikini Kill-esque vocal melodies, “Phone Machine” is a refreshing new take on the ‘90s feminist punk sound. The music video holds the same DIY attitude, showcasing the members of HotWax performing the track… Read more »
If you want to relive your MySpace era, poptropicaslutz! is the duo for you. Blending their passion for early 2000s emo, SoundCloud rap, and the stylistic autotune of Hellogoodbye, Christian Cicilia and Nick Crawford are back at it again with their new single, “True Colors.” Marking the third single off of their upcoming debut album Face For The Radio, poptropicaslutz! highlights their sonic maturity through textured production and suave lyrics. Possessing the charm and sexiness of 2010s bands like The Cab, “True Colors” shows off what the duo does best: writing complex and dynamic pop songs best visualized as colorful… Read more »
Did Sxntry just write the diss track of the fall? Former Magnolia Park bassist Jared Kay calls out narcissists everywhere in his new single, “Nothing Left To Take.” Taking inspiration from indie-pop powerhouses such as Nightly and LANY, his new project Sxntry layers electronic drums and ‘80s synths underneath his unique brand of emo lyrics. It’s catchy, evocative, and perfect to sing along to in your car with the windows down. In an exclusive with idobi, Kay shares the song’s meaning and imagery. “My new single ‘Nothing Left To Take’ is an uplifting song written from the perspective of a kind-hearted… Read more »
