The range present in Man Overboard’s third full-length Heart Attack epitomizes the fluidity of the term “pop punk,†making the album a must-have for anyone that considers themselves a fan of the genre.
Matt Pond’s first official solo release The Lives Inside The Lines In Your Hands brings a lighthearted and soft-rock/alternative feel to the generally optimistic lyrics. The album is good overall, but the listener is left feeling unsatisfied with overly simple melodies and lackluster lyrics.
Artist vs Poet’s latest effort Keep Your Secrets is a light pop album that perhaps should have been released in early May, as it is ideal summertime music.
Candy Hearts are a female-fronted pop rock band hailing from the northeastern US with an upbeat style that’s certainly an attention-grabber. Despite its slow start, The Best Ways To Disappear makes for a solid third release by a band that’s sure to make a lasting impression on listeners.
New York punk outfit Bad Luck. surprised their fans today with their new single, “Turn It Off.” As the opening track of their upcoming EP, Books On Tape, the song opens with aggressive acoustic guitar strums and Dominick Fox’s frantic vocal delivery. This deliciously manic introduction opens up into a full-band arrangement that is just as cathartic and energetic. With a chord progression reminiscent of The Menzingers and Jimmy Eat World, “Turn It Off” is thrilling enough to get anyone on their feet and into the pit. Books On Tape, being released via Take This To Your Heart Records, marks… Read more »
Ahead of the July 17 release of their new record, Decades, Motionless In White has revealed the second leg of their Sweat And Blood Tour. After their run with Lorna Shore, Fit For A King, and Static Dress in the summer, you can catch them in the fall with Dayseeker, The Devil Wears Prada, and Dark Divine. Frontman Chris Motionless says of the upcoming record, “We were never afraid to take risks. This band has not only lasted two decades, but we’ve also outlasted all of the obstacles we’ve faced. We’re still grinding. No matter how far we expand the… Read more »
If you’re ready to have a nostalgia-inducing summer at Warped Tour and the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, you can supercharge the good vibes by celebrating these June album anniversaries. From blink-182‘s iconic Enema Of The State and Dude Ranch to My Chemical Romance‘s Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, there’s no shortage of alternative staples to play over and over again. Check out the 53 must-listen rock, emo, and pop-punk album anniversaries taking place in June below. blink-182 — Enema Of The State Released on: June 1, 1999, via MCA Records.Standout Tracks: “All The Small Things” & “What’s My Age… Read more »
Spring is in the air, and our summer playlists are heating up with these new offerings. We’ve got the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped in May. From Moody Joody to Arcy Drive and beyond, these new songs will be your fave new listens. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. Moody Joody — “Little Blue House” Fresh off their run supporting The Maine, Moody Joody is gearing up to release their debut album…but first, they dropped the nostalgia-inducing bop, “Little Blue House,” and it’s ideal… Read more »
The Cab is gearing up to release their first album in more than a decade with Chasing Crowns, due on April 24. Featuring singles “Back From The Dead” and “Locked And Loaded,” the group alos revealed a piece of the forthcoming 18-track LP today with the arrival of “Sweet Kerosene.” “This one has always felt like a movie. There are just some songs where the script just writes itself and the imagery just paints itself,” the band shares. “We have been dying for the world to hear this one, and we hope you love it as much as we do.… Read more »
Daisy Grenade is stepping into a major new chapter with this one. The NYC duo have announced their upcoming EP So Much To Say, arriving May 15 via DCD2/Fueled By Ramen, alongside the release of their new single and video, “Girls Are So Lucky.” Framed as a sharp, self-aware take on what it actually means to be a “girl in a band,” Daisy Grenade shares, “It’s a satire about the way people view us and our weird lives, exposing the glamour for what it really is, something far grimier… it comes to you complete with a straight down the middle… Read more »
