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 »
Hey Violet are celebrating the end of International Women’s Month by channeling an unapologetic appreciation and love for female-identifying artists. Fresh off the release of their latest single, “Uncomplicated,” via Hopeless Records earlier this year, Hey Violet’s leading duo, sisters Nia and Rena Lovelis are poised to close out the month by spotlighting six influential female artists who have left a lasting mark on their journey as women and musicians. Drawing inspiration from a diverse spectrum of musical talent, the band pays homage to the raw emotion of alt-rock icon Alanis Morissette while honoring the poetic rebellion of Patti Smith.… Read more »
In a whirlwind visit to the idobi Studios in Los Angeles, CA, emo legend Raven Shadow Bane of Our Wounded Courtship—aka comedian and musical satirist Kyle Gordon—put a fresh twist on his emo parody hit “My Life (Is The Worst Life Ever).” This track, a true sensation across TikTok and Instagram Reels, has catapulted Gordon into the spotlight, garnering millions of views and earning him legions of devoted fans who are looking for a laugh. In a clever nod to emo music and culture, Gordon‘s lyrics playfully riff on the melodrama often associated with the genre, with lines like “Black… Read more »
Marking the beginning of their end, NOFX has dropped a new song and music video for their track, “I’m A Rat.” Taking advantage of Mickey Mouse entering the public domain in 2024, the legendary punk band had “Steamboat Fatty” embrace his kinky side and be incredibly self-indulgent with cheese. (Who of us hasn’t wanted to go ham on some cheese?) “I am a rat/And I don’t wanna hear your sermon/I am a vermin/And I’m always gonna gnaw on things/I know will aggravate you,” Fat Mike sings. Check out the parody music video for “I’m A Rat” below. The song is… Read more »
Following their unexpected yet fiery collaboration released on February 16, PVRIS has now unveiled the visually striking black-and-white motif accompanying their latest single, “BURN THE WITCH.” Featuring rapper Tommy Genesis and the innovative DJ/producer/singer/songwriter Alice Longyu Gao, the track loosely delves into the historical narrative of women accused of witchcraft and the fear they instilled, particularly in men. However, the track transcends storytelling to become a strong anthem of empowerment for women and minorities. Notably, the single boasts an all-female team behind its creation, from writing to production and engineering. This underlines PVRIS leader Lynn Gunn‘s commitment to inclusivity across… Read more »
Brokenhearted girlies, LØLØ has a brand-new treat for you with her new single, “poser.” The equally glamorous and high-energy emo artist intertwines grungy guitar chords and yearning vocals to craft an unapologetically honest heartbreak anthem. All in all, LØLØ is the queen of breakup hits, including her recently released “2 of us.” If you are in your anti-Valentine’s era, this is the perfect metaphorical middle finger to add to your playlists. “You never loved me you fucking poser/Was it only ever just for the sex?/Why would you kiss me and pull me closer just to leave me hanging off of… Read more »
In an unlikely yet remarkable crossover collaboration, PVRIS has teamed up with Canadian rapper Tommy Genesis and boundary-pushing DJ/producer/singer/songwriter Alice Longyu Gao to deliver the ultimate female-empowerment anthem, “BURN THE WITCH.” The new single marks a monumental moment for PVRIS leader Lynn Gunn (Gunnulfsen) as it’s the first track from the esteemed project where she receives full and proper credit for production and recording—a milestone she’s passionately pursued and fought toward for over a decade since the group’s inception. Additionally, with three female powerhouses leading the charge on this forward-thinking track, the new release was also entirely written, produced, engineered,… Read more »
The Queens Of Metal are officially back! After more than 13 years since their last major release, Kittie has launched a new chapter of the band. The all-female group has issued their brand new single, “Eyes Wide Open.” Along with the new track and accompanying music video, the four-piece has also announced their signing to Sumerian Records. Sumerian Records heavily teased the new track across their socials over the past week leading up to the official launch. From the introductory notes, it’s clear that Kittie is back in full swing. The group reignite through a range of their signature crashing… Read more »
If you weren’t on the 2024 ShipRocked Cruise, you missed out on a dazzling collab from Afterlife and Dayseeker. Luckily, you can find a snippet of the crossover on Afterlife’s Instagram page. Lead singer Tyler Levenson joined Dayseeker during their set to add screams to 2022’s “Dreamstate” from Dark Sun. In an Instagram Reels caption, Afterlife said, “It’s one of those ‘you just had to be there’ moments!” Maybe if we watch the video enough times, they’ll drop the full live track on YouTube. Fingers crossed! Check out the performance below. Of course, ShipRocked was jam-packed with fun. The cruise… Read more »
Following the release of their singles “Hurts Like Hell” in 2022, as well as “Vampyre” and “Secrets” in 2023, and the recent drop of “I Still Believe” at the top of 2024, New Years Day is back with a tantalizing glimpse into their forthcoming fifth studio album, Half Black Heart. Today, the group has unleashed the titular track, a powerful soundscape enriched by an infusion of guitar and drum-heavy industrial instrumentation. Frontwoman Ash Costello‘s unmistakable talent ignites the new song ablaze, delivering a scorching performance that grips listeners as she utters the opening lines, “Who died and made you king?/Who… Read more »
