Royal & the Serpent came on the scene like a dynamite in 2020 with her smashing viral single, “overwhelmed.” The track exploded on TikTok, becoming an inescapable sensation, appearing on every radio station, playing in every coffee shop, and blasting out of phones on a loop across the country. You probably found yourself humming the hook in the shower for weeks on end, whether you realized it or not. Royal & the Serpent quickly proved her longevity as an artist and continues to top herself creatively over and over. Over the last two years she has released multiple EPs and… Read more »
Los Angeles-based indie rock band, Local Natives have announced the release of their fifth studio album Time Will Wait For No One, due out July 7th via Loma Vista Recordings. This record will mark their first full-length effort since 2019’s Violet Street. In celebration of the album announcement, the band has dropped a brand new track, “NYE” today. This single comes as the 4th teaser from the upcoming release, following “Hourglass“, “Desert Snow“, and “Just Before The Morning“. Local Natives have also dropped an accompanying music video to the newest single along with a tour spanning from early August to… Read more »
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The Dangerous Summer has delivered a mesmerizing new version of their 2021 single “The Best Part of Letting Go (Reimagined).” This new rendition is a refreshing take on the original, bringing a new life into the lyrics through amplified instrumentation and electro-pop elements. AJ Perdomo‘s vocal delivery is raw and unfiltered, conveying the pain and longing in the lyrics with incredible depth. The vocal harmonies are also beautifully executed, adding an extra layer of emotion to the track. Read more: Mayday Parade Are Emotional As Ever With “More Like A Crash” While the original version of “The Best Part of… Read more »
Post-hardcore unit Rain City Drive (known formerly as SLAVES) has launched a reimagined rendition of their fan-favorite single “Blood Runs Cold.” The fresh take on the track will be featured on the group’s forthcoming deluxe edition of their self-titled alum, which is set to arrive via Thriller Records on June 23. Of the deluxe album, fans can expect five reimagined tracks from the band’s discography, including “Cutting It Close,” “Waiting On You,” “Bury A Lie,” “Psycho,” and their popular single “Talk To A Friend,” which has amassed more than 23 million streams since it’s release in 2020. Read more: Heart… Read more »
Paying homage to one of the greatest singer-songwriters in history, Midtown has offered a striking rendition of Elvis Costello’s “Pump It Up.” Their latest release is the third single pulled from the group’s forthcoming EP, We’re Too Old To Write New Songs, So Here’s Some Old Songs We Didn’t Write, and follows covers of Pavement’s “Cut Your Hair” and Lagwagon’s “Know It All.” While Midtown’s cover of “Pump It Up” still maintains the essence and attitude of Costello’s high-energy, punk-rock classic, the group has amplified the single with fresh instrumentation for a more modernized sound. Midtown takes a heavier, more… Read more »
M.A.G.S. has unveiled his latest offering “Sins,” a soul-searching and evocative track released via Smartpunk Records. “Sins” delivers an unforgettable sonic experience, characterized by unmerciful percussion, massive power chords, and emo-driven riffs that leave a lasting impression on the listener. But the track is more than just an auditory treat. The song’s lyrics skillfully interlace evocative imagery, philosophical reflections, and unfiltered emotions, resulting in a potent and contemplative message. This single provides a profound examination of the uncertainties we face regarding our fate and beliefs. It delves deeply into the human experience and raises queries about the rationale behind our… Read more »
Cleveland-based punk rock group, Heart Attack Man have announced the expansion of their “Freak Of Na-Tour” to include several dates in the UK. The band that is almost too good at puns has coined the new string of shows as “FrU.K. Of Na-Tour” and we are loving it. Both legs of their upcoming tour is in support of their forthcoming third studio album Freak Of Nature out May 26th. They will be joined by the Brooklyn punk trio, THICK. Tickets for the tour can be purchased here. Vocalist Eric Egan shared on the tour: “We’re so excited to embark on… Read more »
The Legacy pop-rock band, Mayday Parade have gifted fans with a brand new song “More Like A Crash” today. Last night the group premiered the track right here on Idobi Radio for the very first time courtesy of taking over our “Fresh At Five”. The band whose discography is often coined as an “emotion” all in its own right has returned with another pull-at-your-heart-strings banger. The track is super upbeat, and certainly drives with catchy guitars and sing-along vocals, but remains very much in tune with the intense feelings a classic Mayday Parade song invokes. Guitarist, Alex Garcia shares on… Read more »
Sumerian Record’s newest pop-rock outfit, Weathers have released their third studio album Are We Having Fun? today and it is surely an instant classic. Leading up to the release, the band dropped three banging singles. The horror-infused, grunge-pop track, “Where Do I Sign?“, the anthemic summer bop, “She Hates Me“, and the popular collaboration with John O’Callaghan (The Maine), “ALL CAPS“. Weathers have been a prominent band in the alternative space for quite some time, but appear to be at their absolute best with this release. Frontman Cameron Boyer shares on the new record: “It’s meant to be unpredictable. Since… Read more »
