Who can forget the thrill of unearthing new music during the wild era of illegal downloads on Limewire or Frostwire? Or the excitement of tirelessly page hopping across Myspace profiles only to stop once you’d stumbled upon who you were certain would be the next greatest underground artist? Ahh, the good ‘ole days, a golden period. Fortunately, discovering new music isn’t as challenging these days. Especially with idobi Radio by your side *wink wink*. Somewhere in the depths of a muggy basement or a beatdown garage, the next greatest artist is crafting, writing, and recording—chronicling the soundtrack of the next… Read more »
As Fall Out Boy are gearing up to celebrate the 15 year anniversary of their fourth studio album, Folie à Deux, the group has shared an extra special treat for fans to commemorate the December 10, 2008 release. Across their social media accounts, the band shares, “Introducing Folie à Bleu, the 15th anniversary vinyl edition. The label changed the color of the album cover to blue without asking us & we didn’t want it all to go to waste. Only 2,500 of these were pressed. once they’re gone, they’re gone!” Read more: Say Anything Announce ‘…Is A Real Boy’ 20th… Read more »
Coming off the high of their extremely successful fourth studio album, Sanguivore this year, Creeper has announced a string of intimate headlining tour dates across the United Kingdom. Kicking off in March, the tour sees Creeper hitting spots like Newcastle, Belfast, Dublin, Leeds, and more. The special thing about this run is how small the venues are. Fans will have a chance to see the band in a particularly intimate setting, something all music lovers enjoy. “We want you to know that the dates listed are a direct result of you guys asking for them in comment sections etc, we heard you!… Read more »
I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME, often stylized as iDKHOW, has returned today with “GLOOMTOWN BRATS“, the second single from their forthcoming sophomore album GLOOM DIVISION. The record is slated to release on February 23rd of next year, and this new track follows the first single, “WHAT LOVE?” Both songs exemplify what this band does best. Groovy synths, funky guitars, and lyrics dripping with social commentary, “GLOOMTOWN BRATS” is a tune for any occasion. Since iDKHOW’s inception, it has always been a project that has transcended music genres and time periods. Dallon Weekes being the mastermind behind it… Read more »
While She Sleeps has released their ferocious new single, “DOWN,” featuring a vocal collaboration with Malevolence‘s Alex Taylor. This new track follows the group’s earlier release, “SELF HELL,” the title track from their upcoming album set to arrive on March 29, 2024 independently. Opening through a jolting alarm, the track erupts into an electrifying spectacle, unleashing a powerful surge of synths, colossal guitar work, and the fierce vocal mastery of Loz Taylor. Verse by verse, While She Sleeps tears through an intense array of instrumentation, propelled forward by the dynamic synergy between Loz and guest vocalist Alex. The release of… Read more »
Arriving as the third preview to her forthcoming full-length album, Laura Jane Grace has issued her hypnotizing and melancholy new single, “Cuffing Season.” The new single, as well as “Dysphoria Hoodie” and the titular track, will appear on Grace’s new record, Hole In My Head, set to drop on February 16, 2024. “Cuffing Season” opens with the soft, melodic strumming of an acoustic guitar, setting the stage for Grace’s commanding and distinctive vocals to pierce through the music with precision. Delving into the depths of existentialism, the passage of time as you get older, heartbreak, and the raw pain of… Read more »
Chad Kowal talks about what it’s been like being a solo artist now vs. being in a band like in the past. Plus, another concert film tops the box-office this weekend with ‘Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé’. How did it’s opening weekend compare to the ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ movie release? Take a listen to find out!
Hopeless Records‘ new signees Sweet Pill just launched their new single “Chewed Up,” preceded by label debut “Starchild.” The edgy emo offering is set to appear on the Philadelphia-based band’s forthcoming Starchild EP, due out March 15 via Hopeless Records. Pre-orders are available now. Check out the math rock-infused “Chewed Up” below. “The song ‘Starchild’ is an ode to selling myself short and not valuing my own self-worth,” says lead vocalist Zayna Youssef. “I’m at a time in my life where I find myself ‘people pleasing’ everyone but myself. Then I’m burdened with the pressure of letting everyone down. Ultimately,… Read more »
Say Anything has announced a full US headline tour kicking off next year to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of their debut full length album, …Is A Real Boy. A record that boasted indie hits like “Alive With The Glory Of Love,” “Wow, I Can Get Sexual Too,” and “Every Man Has A Molly,” it enhanced expectations from your typical rock band in the early 2000’s. They set a new bar that has rarely been met by other acts. Say Anything stuck out like a sore thumb in the scene with their inception in a beautifully unique and transparently broken… Read more »
Killjoys, make some noise! Action figures of the Danger Days era of My Chemical Romance are out via BrooklynVegan, in partnership with ReAction Figures. The release features the band’s personas in the concept universe: Gerard Way as “Party Poison,” Ray Toro as “Jet Star,” Mikey Way as “Kobra Kid,” and Frank Iero as “Fun Ghoul.” Each comes with a matching ray gun and is sold individually or as a four-pack with prices ranging from $20-$75. The 2010 LP was the act’s final, original full-length album before they disbanded in 2013. The apocalyptic poppy-punk sound was a major departure from the… Read more »
