Photos: Bayside Holiday show in Huntington, NY
idobi photographer Audrey Lew shot Bayside, Man Overboard, NK, and Modern Baseball at their Holiday show in New York.
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idobi photographer Audrey Lew shot Bayside, Man Overboard, NK, and Modern Baseball at their Holiday show in New York.
The terms “raw” and “glam” are seldom used to describe the same band, but they suit New York’s queer-core Semi Precious Weapons quite well.
Rising alternative star and host of idobi Radio’s Spinnin Out, Bailey Spinn, has just revealed a vulnerable new track, “long sleeves in the summer,” featuring Sleeping With Sirens‘ Kellin Quinn. She says of the collab, “‘long sleeves in the summer’ is an honest and powerful rock ballad about struggling with self image and mental health. The emotional lyrics come from lived experience with depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, with the track instrumentally pulling inspiration from bands like Loathe, Pierce The Veil, and Sleeping With Sirens.” The new track is set to appear on Spinn’s sophomore album, death & devotion, due… Read more »
Following their recent signing to Rise Records, Los Angeles punk-rockers Niis (pronounced “Nice”) have unveiled their new single and official music video for “No Flowers.” Preceded by their label debut “Earthquakes,” the exciting offering is set to appear on their EP Play Niis, due on October 23. Vocalist Mimi Doe shares, “A lot of the songs on this record are about fitting into societal monotony. We forget to put ourselves first by doing things that bring us joy and make us feel something, or anything. And that’s something I really wanted to capture with the lyrics.” Check out “No Flowers”… Read more »
Ahead of their new LP drop, Anemoia, due out on October 30, Australian metalcore act Northlane has announced an expansive 2027 North American tour lineup to celebrate the record. The trek includes support from Allt, Aviana, and Reliqa. The run kicks off on February 12 at Sacramento’s Ace Of Spades and wraps up on March 18 at Portland’s Roseland Theater. Vocalist Marcus Bridge says of Anemoia, “There’s darkness here, but it’s not nihilism…and there’s hope, but it’s not naivety. We weren’t interested in writing a record that projects something beyond ourselves with a prophetic statement, or pretending the world is… Read more »
Indie-rock lovers have much to celebrate today! Chicago sextet Ax and the Hatchetmen have finally unveiled their new EP Stick & Poke, featuring singles such as “Loser” and the title track. Frankly, this is exactly the type of music we need right now. With bouncy guitar tones, dance-inducing choruses, and tongue-in-cheek lyrics, this Midwest band is reviving indie sleaze in the most iconic way! Frontman Axel Ellis shared of the new song collection, “As an artist, I’m still just trying to make sense of my life through these songs, hoping to capture the highs and lows of my twenties with… Read more »
Death Cab For Cutie has blessed fans today with new tour dates and a brand new music video. The indie-rock vets just dropped the visuals for “Stone Over Water,” from their new album I Built You A Tower. Beautifully animated by Sean Solomon, the video features a slapstick sense of humor and follows a character through a chaotic day. “I normally animate music videos for my own songs, but I found this song incredibly personal, even though it wasn’t mine. I think everyone can relate to the little man in the video having a bad day,” the artist shares. “But… Read more »
The day has finally arrived! Scene Queen has unleashed a “bimbocore” masterpiece with the release of her METALICIOUS EP, out via Hopeless Records. And it comes with an exciting TX2 collab, “Drop Dead Gorgeous.” She says of the song collection, “I wanted an EP that was as fun to make as when I was writing the Bimbocore volumes and making music was fresh and new to me. In the spirit of Bimbocore, I experimented with the pop influences, but this time the heavy parts are the heaviest they’ve ever been. From deathcore features to me laying down some of my… Read more »
Julia Wolf just teamed up with Sleeping With Sirens‘ Kellin Quinn, and their new collab “lamb,” is a must-add to your autumn playlists with its undeniably moody atmosphere and haunting storytelling. Sharing more of the crossover, Wolf says, “After listening to Kellin’s music for so long, and always feeling inspired by his voice and the sonic world he’s built, I was honored to have him be part of ‘lamb’ in only the most fitting setting…a Portland studio covered in clouds and rain. No one else could have brought what he did to the song!” Wolf delicately sings, “Why do you… Read more »
Rise Records just signed an iconic act, Niis (pronounced “Nice”), and this Los Angeles punk-rock quartet is ready to stomp into the scene and shake it up with their euphoric guitar licks and soaring choruses. The group just revealed their new track “Earthquakes,” and it’s the sultry rock offering we needed. Vocalist Mimi Doe said of the single and their signing, “It’s a song about growing through pain and heartbreak. Coming to terms with lost love and the profound scars it can leave on your heart. In a way, it’s a love letter to heartbreak itself. Working with Rise has… Read more »
