Forget Punk Goes Pop! YUNGBLUD has released his version of the 1979 KISS classic “I Was Made For Lovin’ You.” The song is set to be featured in The Fall Guy, starring Oscar-nominated actors Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, and arriving on May 3. The emotional cover features a black-and-white video posted to his Instagram on Wednesday, May 1. In contrast to the original legendary rock, high-octane sound, Dominic Harrison, aka YUNGBLUD, takes a somber yet sultry approach, leading us to a new perspective of the track. Additionally, the slow-moving beat, paired with softened vocals, ushers listeners in while paying… Read more »
Phoenix, Arizona’s shoegaze artists Glixen have just wrapped up various tour dates with Softcult, Glitterer, and fish narc, and they are back with a new heavy-hitting single, “lust.” Previously, the band released track, “foreversoon” highlighting the glow of new love. Conversely, “lust” explores new infatuation, a more superficial connection with a new person. The new track is wrapped in face-melting, fuzzy guitar riffs, which craft an awe-inspiring juxtaposition with ethereal vocals. Check out “lust” below. Lead vocalist Aislinn Ritchie says, “‘lust’ is about the yearning and wanting of somebody and the rush that that person makes you feel. It is a feeling… Read more »
MOTHICA has shared a new track from her forthcoming record Kissing Death, “Curiosity Killed The Moth.” The heartbreaking song is preceded by her March release, “Doomed,” which discusses the artist’s life and struggles in 2009. Speaking about her new track, MOTHICA shares, “I thought of the phrase ‘curiosity killed the cat’ on the way to a session with David Burris and Alexandra Veltri, and we twisted it to be about a moth. Like a moth to a flame. Icarus flying too close to the sun.” She continues, “I’ve always wanted to write a song about moths, but of course, it… Read more »
WILLOW has announced her upcoming album, empathogen. The follow-up to her previous alt-rock release, <COPINGMECHANISM>, is due out on May 3. Fans get an idea of her new sound with her second song off of the upcoming LP, “b i g f e e l i n g s.” The track maneuvers the singer-songwriter into a new field, teetering on the alternative sphere. Beginning with old-timey piano keys to introduce the single before soft yet powerful vocals from WILLOW kick off the song, there’s a clear difference in style. That isn’t bad at all; there’s a variety of influences sprinkled… Read more »
Garzi has released his new track, “Much Better,” via Sumerian Records. It’s a heavier pop-punk journey that reflects the complexities of mental health. Anyone who listens will resonate with this melodically softened take on a sensitive topic. The accompanying music video features the alt-emo rocker driving through different areas of a city, along with walking through different secluded areas. The relatability to aimlessly wandering around while working through something that’s upsetting you impacts the reality of how common dealing with mental struggles is. Garzi expands on this by saying it’s “A song that touches on depression being recognized as the… Read more »
Dayseeker has delivered a reimagined version of their single, “Neon Grave.” The post-hardcore act is exploring the slower, acoustic side of themselves with their upcoming album, Replica. It drops on April 19 via Spinefarm and showcases how the group can maneuver between different sound spaces. Agony and loss mixed with heartbreak are prevalent in this version. It creates another level of what “Neon Grave” can convey through this reimagination of the original which generates a new dimension of sentimental meaning for vocalist Rory Rodriguez. ‘Neon Grave‘ is about my father’s battle and passing from cancer,” he explains. “Getting to reimagine… Read more »
After announcing her new visual album Kissing Death earlier this week, MOTHICA has unleashed the first video of her new era, “Doomed.” Kissing Death arrives on August 23 via Heavy Heart Records. You can pre-order the the LP here. “This is a twisted, surreal version of my origin story,” MOTHICA shared of her upcoming record. “This is for the younger version of me who romanticized death for a decade, and the lasting impact it had on me as I searched for an easier, softer way to exist.” In fact, the artist promises a new song and video will arrive every… Read more »
Pop-punkers The Story So Far are back! They announced their new album, I Want To Disappear, drops on June 21 via Pure Noise Records. To give fans a taste of what to expect ahead of the LP, a new single, “Letterman,” unveils the next phase of the act. Read more: Say Anything Announces Release Of ‘…Is Committed’ And Drops “I, VIBRATOR” The music video for the new song features the act in black-and-white performing the tune. It’s an elevated rendition that displays how the popular punk genre can mature with its members and fans. Frontman Parker Cannon’s vocals soften while… Read more »
We have officially reached the finish line of our 100 Rising Artists You Need To Listen To In 2024! With the new year in full swing, we hope that idobi Radio has exposed you to some of the most exciting, rising artists across a multitude of genres through this series. Who knows? Maybe we’ll even expand it further next year *wink wink.* One thing is for sure: we will absolutely continue to bring you the best new music from your next favorite artists. Thank you for joining idobi Radio in showcasing 100 Rising Artists You Need To Listen To In… Read more »
ERRA has dropped a music video for their latest single, “Blue Reverie,” from their upcoming album, CURE. The LP will arrive on April 5 via UNFD. The music video takes place in a similar landscape to their previous single release. Staying in the same world works in favor of the act to further emphasize the environmental messaging they want to give to fans. The band plays in an abandoned home with large, dirty windows that are slightly illuminated. It illustrates the lyrics in the chorus through their mise-en-scène, “Get me back home to hide away/Hide away/Slip back into my silhouette.”… Read more »
