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Rising rock quartet Olive Vox have returned today with a brand new single, “Hear Me Out.” The group is celebrating this new offering alongside the announcement of their debut EP, Trace It Back, set for release on September 18 via Big Machine Rock. Olive Vox has been on an impressive run this year with their smashing singles “T.A.N.G.O.,” “14 Years,” “We Are Not The Same,” and viral hit, “BABYDOLL.” The latest tune, “Hear Me Out,” is setting the scene for what fans can expect from the upcoming EP. Speaking on the new track, Olive Vox share, “Hear Me Out” is about… Read more »
Following the releases of “Kissing In A Coffin,” “Obsessed,” and “Cherry Colored Sweater,” Lake Drive just dropped another hit with “Outta My Mind.” These melodies are perfect for blasting in the car…with the top down, if possible. The band says, “This is the first time I wrote from someone else’s perspective rather than my own. A dear friend of mine was dealing with a relationship that reminded me of one I had years prior, so I wrote the words to sort of help both of us heal.” They add, “With that being said, I still feel like it’s the most honest… Read more »
Zac Farro isn’t done with his Operator era. After releasing his dazzling solo record in 2025, he’s sharing a new version, Operator – Live In Studio, on July 17 via Congrats Records. And ahead of the LP release, he showcased the live version of the title track. Be prepared to be whisked away to an immersive, groovy world that only an exquisite artist like Farro could build. Farro says, “Translating ‘Operator’ to a live setting was a crucial part of sharing the album for me, I wanted every moment of the record to shine. There is nothing quite like the… Read more »
GAYLE is back and better than ever. The “abcdefu” singer just revealed that her debut full album, Observing Chaos, is arriving later in 2026. To kick off an exciting new album cycle, GAYLE, aka 22-year-old Taylor Gayle Rutherfurd, is blasting onto your playlist with “junebug!” today. The artist shares, “Everyone in my family’s birthdays are in June (including mine)… and duh, Pride Month! So every year the whole month is a continuous party. This song was made to withstand all things fun, exciting, and tiring. It’s for when you’re getting ready to go out, it’s on while you’re out doing… Read more »
KennyHoopla just dropped a song that is vital to add to your playlist. In a world that hasn’t learned anything from its past, the artist observes what life looks like to Gen Z in “NEW AMERICA//.” Additionally, he recruited The Strokes‘ Albert Hammond Jr. to offer his guitar skills to the track. KennyHoopla says, “At its core, ‘New America’ is a cynical play on words. Modern society sells us a vision of ‘newness,’ but underneath the fresh paint, America is just making the bed, but hiding the mess underneath it. History is being rebuilt with the exact same old bricks;… Read more »
Thriller Records just added an exciting new band to the roster! Hailing from Orlando, progressive rock quintet Makari officially announced their signing today and launched their label debut, “Speed Freak.” Drummer Kevin Beljan shares. “This song came from memories. This song came from fantasy. Or rather, this song was written somewhere in between the two…remembering a California sunset drive, a movie I watched with my dad, and a daydream I had of a world that both stood still and flew by my partner and [me.]” He adds, “‘Speed Freak’ is my attempt to convey the exhilaration of profound and boundless… Read more »
Late For Load In returns for Season 2 this Wednesday live @ 7pm ET / 4pm PT on idobi Howl! Late For Load In is hosted by Chris Davis, guitarist of The Ghost Inside, and Josh Korel, a former tour manager turned artist manager, and founder of Contend. Mgmt. The show provides an intimate look into the human experiences that shape the artists & industry professionals they admire. On the season premiere of Late For Load In, the guys are joined by Joel Birch, Vocalist of The Amity Affliction. Breaking through the chaos of music, addiction, and mental health, Joel… Read more »
Magnolia Park has some seriously special news today. The group has announced the first annual HALLOWEEN FEST in Orlando, FL on October 31 of this year. Hosting a Halloween festival could not be more obvious of a choice for a band like Magnolia Park. They have always leaned into a spooky vibe in their music style and aesthetic but it could be argued they are totally the kings of Halloween. They literally have two albums called Halloween Mixtape and Halloween Mixtape II…so, what could be more fitting? The fesitval takes place at House of Blues in Orlando, FL, and alongside Magnolia… Read more »
Southern California legends Sublime have returned with a brand new track, “GANGSTALKER,” from their highly-anticipated upcoming album, Until The Sun Explodes. In true Sublime fashion, the supporting visualizer for “GANGSTALKER” features vintage footage provided by SRH Productions from their 1994 movie “All In The Family.” The video captures pure mid-90s aesthetics, including clips of surfers and skaters like Jason Carney, Joe Crimo, Aaron Chase, and Zinger. Sublime frontman Jakob Nowell shares, “‘Gangstalker’ is pure chaos. I was so proud when the drum and guitar parts came together the way that they did in the studio. Sometimes you have this idea for how a… Read more »
