From having one of the most viral TikTok songs in the world to supporting Fall Out Boy on tour, it is impossible not to notice that Royal & the Serpent is on her way to becoming one of the biggest artists in alternative music. Taking a unique approach to releasing music and conceptual visuals, the grungy alt-pop star is releasing double-sided singles all summer long. Earlier this year, Royal dropped RAT TRAP 1: the blueprint that included tracks, “ONE NATION UNDERDOGS” and “ASTROTURF.“ In both songs she focused heavily on self-love and individuality. The second installment brought us RAT TRAP 2: the burn… Read more »
Deafheaven have announced they will be reissuing their sophomore album, Sunbather on November 17th via Death Wish Inc. This re-release is to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the record and will include several remixed and remastered versions of the tracks from the same producer Deafheaven worked with on the original. Along with this news, the band has also shared dates to a North American tour this fall where the they will be playing the record in full. Deafheaven Guitarist Kerry McCoy spoke on the anniversary, sharing: “Sunbather gave us a career. Before then we were working jobs and had these… Read more »
Pitchfork Music Festival comes back around for another great year! The 3 day festival takes place in Chicago, IL with over 40 acts including JPEGMAFIA, Big Theif, Alvvays, and more! Luckily we had idobi photographer Isabel Dowell pop in and cover the whole weekend in case you couldn’t make it out. Check out her gallery below and relive the incredible summer weekend festival with us! Alvvays Leikeli47 Nation Of Language Youth Lagoon Ric Wilson Grave Ives Big Theif Weyes Blood Julia Jacklin Yaya Bey Palm JPEGMAFIA Hurray For The Riff Raff Jockstrap Illuminati Hotties Florist
Following the release of KennyHoopla’s 3-track capsule project with frequent collaborator and friend, Travis Barker, the emerging artist has issued the official music video for the project’s standout single, “MARRY KILL F*CK//.” “MARRY KILL F*CK//” captures the very essence of KennyHoopla‘s unbridled energy and contagious punk-rock spirit. With clever references and innuendos scattered throughout, the song playfully nods to Barker’s bandmate Tom DeLonge with the line, “And everyone is recommending me their therapist/They believe in God/But don’t believe in aliens.” This song truly exemplifies KennyHoopla‘s uninhibited and electrifying musical style, making it a must-listen for fans of the genre. Read… Read more »
Sitting here in July, it’s important to reflect on the fact that Pride Month is now behind us, but the work that’s necessary is anything but. The reality is that Pride, AAPI Month, Black History Month, and Women’s History Month are useful in that they amplify issues for those that need them amplified. But if you’re a part of one or more of those communities, or if you’re a true ally, then every month is Pride, AAPI, Black History, and Women’s History. This writer chatted with Tegan and Sara a couple of weeks ago, and they were highlighting the importance… Read more »
Hear a fantastic conversation with Darian Sanders and Khalifa White, the stars of The Lion King North American tour, before revisiting some conversations about spy romances and femme empowerment.
A sea of fans embellished in sequins, glitter, and cowboy hats took over the streets of Seattle this past weekend for one of the most highly anticipated tours of the summer; Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. Since March, the 33-year-old singer-songwriter embarked on her stadium tour, delivering an intense 3-hour experience from her extensive discography. Lumen Field shattered attendance records with over 72,000 fans per night for the two sold-out shows. Leading up to the concerts, Seattle proclaimed July 22 and 23 as “Taylor Swift Weekend,” which doesn’t come as a surprise with how much tourism the pop powerhouse brought… Read more »
One of our most anticipated summer tours, So Much For (Tour) Dust, featuring headliner Fall Out Boy and openers Bring Me The Horizon and Royal and The Serpent, hits West Palm Beach, FL at iThink Financial Amphitheatre! Despite the small weather delay causing set times to shift, the show continued on with no song cuts from Fall Out Boy and the night ended as one of the best tours of the summer! In case you missed out, idobi photographer Maysa Askar photographed the show and the gallery can be found below. Check out the handful of dates left on the… Read more »
The Head And The Heart have announced dates for an extensive tour of North America this fall. The tour kicks off in Salt Lake City, UT on August 4th and wraps in New Orleans, LA on November 18th. The run will see the band hitting cities likes Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Memphis, Brooklyn and more. The Head And The Heart will be joined by Father John Misty, Miya Folik, Jamie Wyatt, Amanda Shires, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, and Yoke Lore for support. Today the band also released music video for their popular and beloved track, “Rivers And Roads“.… Read more »
Ohio natives, Hawthorne Heights, has returned with their heaviest song to date spanning across their 22-year history, aptly titled “The Storm.” The nearly three-minute ripper is the first preview to the band’s forthcoming, freshly announced EP, Lost Lights, via Pure Noise Records. The collection is set to drop on September 8 the day before the group’s Ohio Is For Lovers Festival performance. From the first note, “The Storm” kicks into high gear with tantalizing guitar work, hauntingly atmospheric layers across the instrumentation and vocals, and JT Woodruff’s signature blend of harmonies. The track takes on a contemplative feel, reflecting on… Read more »
