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Taylor Acorn Taps Knox For “Isn’t It Strange” Ahead Of Deluxe LP Drop


Did the collab of the summer just drop? We certainly think so! Ahead of the release of her deluxe album, Taylor Acorn has dropped her new track “Isn’t It Strange,” featuring the one and only Knox. The deluxe edition of Poster Child is due out on October 23 via Fearless Records. Acorn says, “I’m so excited for the world to finally hear ‘Isn’t It Strange!’ We wrote this song back while writing my album Poster Child early last year – we had already written a song that day and started messing around on the guitar and it just fell out… Read more »

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Sweet Pill Reveals Official Music Video For “Letting Go”


Sweet Pill just kicked off their summer and fall tour dates, and they also revealed their new music video for “Letting Go”—the final track from their March 2026 record Still There’s A Glow. Vocalist Zayna Youssef shares, “‘Letting Go’ has to be one of our favorite Sweet Pill songs. The music was written carefully. It was also the last song we had for me to fill in with lyrics and melody. It was in the last couple hours of being in the studio that I organized my thoughts and finally committed to what I was saying.” The artist continues, “I remember… Read more »

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lolitslea Taps Jack The Underdog For Thrilling “Tragedy” Collab


lolitslea just released a refreshing new track, “Tragedy” featuring Jack The Underdog from her forthcoming record, RollerCoaster Tycoon, out on September 15. And uniquely…it has a ferocious beat that demands headbanging. The artist says, “In a world where hookup culture is highlighted, this is my anti-that song.” lolitslea adds of the LP, “RollerCoaster Tycoon is not only an iconic computer game from the early 2000s, it’s a way of life. If I had to describe my life’s anthem or pick a “soundtrack to my life”, this would be it, I wrote it! Life is a rollercoaster (cliche). You can become a part… Read more »

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Best Ex Sheds Labels On “Good Girl” From Forthcoming LP


Best Ex, aka Mariel Loveland, just launched the title track for her forthcoming album, Good Girl, due out on November 6, via Iodine Recordings. Preceded by “Is This It?” and “Sick Of Myself,” “Good Girl” uniquely explores the boxes most women and girls are pushed down into through summery pop sonics. Loveland says, “It’s strange how often women are defined by who they belong to instead of who they are. We’re so often viewed through the lens of being someone’s daughter, wife, or mother, rather than simply existing as ourselves. I wanted to write a song that pushed back against that… Read more »

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Huddy Announces Sophomore Album ‘Somebody To Hate’


The internet’s viral emo pop prince, Huddy, has announced the release of his sophomore album, ‘Somebody To Hate,’ arriving September 18. Chase Hudson, under the moniker “Huddy“, is a pretty multifaceted Gen Z icon. From a rockstar to a fashion innovator to an actor, he is making his rounds through pop culture and leaving his mark on the younger generation. He is also an idobi Radio Summer School Tour alumnus! Following his debut effort, ‘Teenage Heartbreak‘, and a string of singles including the hit track, “All The Things I Hate About You,” the upcoming album promises to deliver Huddy at… Read more »

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Moody Joody Transports You To “Fantasyland” On New Single


Moody Joody is gearing up for the release of Plain Jane, which arrives on October 30 via Photo Finish Records. While we wait for this exciting debut album drop, the indie-pop trio has unleashed a new track and accompanying music video for “Fantasyland.” And this offering is exactly what you need for your summer playlist. Co-lead vocalist and synth player Kayla Hall says the song “was inspired by a conversation I had with my therapist. I had been caught up in a toxic cycle with an ex. And she candidly told me I was living in a ‘Fantasyland’ in regards to… Read more »

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12 Alternative Musicians Celebrating Birthdays This August


July is in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to celebrate the dazzling, summery days of August. So, as you enjoy toasty days at the pool and take in some rays, it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musicians’ birthdays. These Leo and Virgo babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From Against The Current‘s leader, Chrissy Costanza, to the one and only YUNGBLUD, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. John O’Callaghan — August 4 An author, a singer,… Read more »

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The Maine Announces 8123 Fest With The Academy Is…, Andrew McMahon, More


Time to mark your calendars, 8123 family! The Maine has finally revealed all the details for their upcoming 8123 Fest 2027. And it’ll be a big one as the band is gearing up to celebrate two whole decades of music-making. Frontman John O’ Callaghan notes, “Standing at the edge of 20 years as a band and that free-fall feeling of weightlessness is beginning to well up as the roller coaster climbs. To say I’m excited would be the biggest understatement, and now we can finally answer the most-asked question of the year so far: 8123 FEST is a GO. So… Read more »

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DeathbyRomy to Blnko: New Songs To Listen To In July


The dog days of summer are here, and these new tunes are perfectly cool. For your tropical vacations and poolside hangs, we’ve got the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped in July. From Arankai to lolitslea and beyond, these new songs will be your favorite new listens this month. Arankai — “Meant To Live” (Switchfoot Cover) Metal artist Arankai just dropped his own cover of Switchfoot’s “Meant To Live” for Hopeless Records’ Songs That Saved My Life. The artist shared, “’Meant To Live’ was my gateway to rock music, and I’m honored that I get to… Read more »

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30 Alternative Album Anniversaries to Celebrate in August


The dog days of summer call for some absolute bangers from the alternative world. Luckily, year after year, some of the most beloved acts in rock and emo unleashed dazzling LPs in the month of August to keep our playlists in tip-top shape. From Frank Iero‘s debut solo record Stomaches to Say Anything‘s …Is a Real Boy, all the way to Hellogoodbye‘s Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! and The Academy Is…’s Fast Times At Barrington High, these 25 album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. Say Anything — …Is A Real Boy Released on: August 3, 2004, via Doghouse Records.Standout… Read more »

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