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Ben Quad Champions ’00 Emo Sonics On “Painless”

Following the release of “It’s Just A Title,” Ben Quad has released their new single, “Painless,” set for release on their forthcoming sophomore album, Wisher. Their 10-track collection is set to drop on November 14 via Pure Noise Records. Guitarist Edgar Viveros says of the release, “We knew early on in the demoing process that we wanted the vocals to pull from 2000s emo. The chorus is a big nod to bands such as Taking Back Sunday and features Sam and Henry trading off lines in the classic emo co-vocalist style.” The artist adds, “For the outro, we wanted to bring back the post-hardcore/screamo heaviness that… Read more »

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mgk Shares “outlaw overture” Video Alongside lost americana LP

At long last, mgk‘s highly-anticipated album has arrived, lost americana. Featuring the pop-infused singles and visuals for “cliché,” “vampire diaries,” and “miss sunshine,” the album release also arrived with one more video: “outlaw overture.” Ahead of the album release, he shared on Twitter/X, “My request is that you to listen to ‘lost americana’ in its entirety front to back tonight, even if you’ve heard the singles. preferably in the car.” Additionally, mgk took time to dedicate the album to his late friend and pro snowboarder Luke “The Dingo” Trembath, who passed in February 2025. mgk notes, “[I’m] dedicating this album to… Read more »

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YUNGBLUD’s BLUDFEST Is Touring Internationally In 2026

YUNGBLUD is gearing up for BLUDFEST Year 2. This time, the 2025 lineup is even more stacked. Taking place on June 21, 2025 at Milton Keynes Bowl, YUNGBLUD will be joined by the likes of Chase Atlantic, blackbear, and Denzel Curry. Additionally, Rachel Chinouriri, jxdn, Peach PRC, Luvcat, Master Peace, and Cliffords have all been announced as artists. But… YUNBLUD promised that even more is to come. On Instagram, he shared, “[Y]ou have no idea what’s coming. GET READY!!!” Read more: Fresh 5: New Releases From phem to Good Terms In a recent interview with NME, the artist shared, “BLUDFEST… Read more »

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14 Alternative Songs That Released This Week

Life comes at you fast and music news can break even quicker. With all the announcements that happen in a single day, it’s easy to lose track of who’s releasing what, when your favorite artists are hitting the road, and all the mayhem that happens in between. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered. Every week we keep track of the latest in new releases so that you don’t have to—from artists who are just starting to make their mark in the business, to scene staples with so much more to deliver. This week, we heard singles from a plethora… Read more »

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Ben Quad Announces EP & Drops “Your Face As An Effigy”

Following their signing to Pure Noise Records and releasing “You’ll Get Nothing And Like It,” Ben Quad is back with new single “Your Face As An Effigy.” Plus, they dropped the news that an EP is on the way. The 5-track Ephemera will be released on October 25 and can be pre-ordered here. The band shares, “Lyrically, this is the most open-ended on the EP. This song is about finding solidarity within the group you identify with and overcoming the deceivers who seek to ruin you. The music video highlights this concept of solidarity by focusing on the brotherhood aspect… Read more »

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Ben Quad Makes Pure Noise Debut With “You’ll Get Nothing And Like It”

Ben Quad has announced that they’ve inked a deal with Pure Noise Records and they’ve released their label debut single, “You’ll Get Nothing And Like It.” “It’s a song about the financial institutions created to keep us in a cycle of debt and dependency,” the band shares in a press release. “The track’s spoken line ‘You were made to throw away’ announces the main theme of the forthcoming record. We are disposable in the eyes of our protectors. Each of us is an ephemera (an item created purely to be used for a short time).” The punchy track, clocking in… Read more »

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idobi Radio & Los Angeles LGBT Center Announce Pride Event On June 15

Pride Month is just around the corner, and we at idobi Radio are gearing up to celebrate and shower our LGBTQIA+ friends and allies with love. Today, we’re thrilled to announce our upcoming idobi SonicTap event in partnership with the Los Angeles LGBT Center! The event is scheduled to take place on June 15 in Los Angeles, CA, at Frogtown Brewery (2931 Gilroy St, Los Angeles, CA 90039). SonicTap Pride will feature a special guest headline performance from Hopeless Records artists Hey Violet and an acoustic performance from phem. The event will also include an extremely special debut performance from… Read more »

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idobi Radio Summer School Tour Announces Debut Lineup With Stand Atlantic, Magnolia Park, More

a Rafflecopter giveaway Summer school is officially in session with the debut idobi Radio Summer School Tour! Featuring an electrifying lineup including Stand Atlantic, Magnolia Park, The Home Team, Scene Queen, Honey Revenge, and Letdown., this tour is poised to school us all summer across the inaugural 28-show run. Don’t miss the biggest summer event in the scene, or you might land yourself in detention! Kicking off on July 10 in Cleveland, OH, the Summer School Tour was founded by industry heavyweights Eric Tobin (Hopeless Records), Michael Kaminsky (KMGMT), and Kevin Lyman (Warped Tour) as a direct response to the… Read more »

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Microwave Unleashes Frank Ocean-Inspired “Huperzine Dreams”

Ahead of their fourth studio album, Let’s Start Degeneracy, which is slated to drop on April 26 via Pure Noise Records, Microwave has unleashed a piano-laden, Frank Ocean-inspired new offering, “Huperzine Dreams.” The track appears as the closing track of their forthcoming full-length and also acts as the second preview of the release following the arrival of “Bored Of Being Sad.” Across their latest single, the band enlisted the collaborative talents of longtime friend Joe Hertler of Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, who added his expertise on piano and other production elements. Nathan Hardy‘s vocals and guitar work, influenced… Read more »

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Microwave Issues “Bored Of Being Sad,” Announces Fourth Album

Following the excitement they generated earlier this month with their massive tour announcement this spring, Microwave has returned with their electrifying, anthemic new single, “Bored Of Being Sad.” The new release arrives alongside an accompanying music video and the announcement of their fourth studio album, Let’s Start Degeneracy, which is slated to drop on April 26. “Bored Of Being Sad” sees Microwave at their best—having sharpened their prowess and vocalist/guitarist Nathan Hardy has honed his songwriting with a raw honesty. The chorus emerges as a rallying cry against romanticized sadness, with Hardy belting, “And I’m so bored of being sad/It’s… Read more »