Three and a half months into 2024, and it already feels obvious that this year belongs to genre-fluid rockstar DE’WAYNE. On the heels of his Fearless Records debut single, “synthesizer,” which dropped earlier this week, DE’WAYNE and idobi Radio are elated to announce the return of his show, DE’WAYNE’s WORLD, which kicks off its second season on Tuesday, March 19 at 6 PM ET/3 PM PT with a podcast and full accompanying video of the episode to follow at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT. Starting off season 2 strong, DE’WAYNE will be joined by songwriter Emma Rosen (Zoe Wees’ “Control”),… Read more »
Sometimes the songs hidden between the singles on an album are the best ones. Maybe they weren’t front and center, but they play an integral part of the narrative. “Heart Of Gold” by Beauty School Dropout is a shining example of this notion. Not a primary focus of their sophomore album, READY TO EAT, but perhaps the last piece of the puzzle that when you step back, makes the effort complete. Arguably a song with one of the strongest melodies on the album, the band takes a staccato approach to the verses with lead singer, Colie Hutzler singing: “Trouble when… Read more »
If you grew up in the ‘90s and early/mid-00s, you know damn well that The Lonely Island and Weird Al Yankovic were the names of parody music. Weird Al’s approach has often been to parody specific popular radio songs. The Lonely Island comedy-trio made some of the most iconic comedy songs on Saturday Night Live—frequently featuring some of Hollywood’s biggest names like Justin Timberlake and Natalie Portman. And now we have Kyle Gordon. A comedian who has been making a name for himself in the art of parody songwriting, taking over one genre at a time. He released his debut… Read more »
The Queens Of Metal are officially back! After more than 13 years since their last major release, Kittie has launched a new chapter of the band. The all-female group has issued their brand new single, “Eyes Wide Open.” Along with the new track and accompanying music video, the four-piece has also announced their signing to Sumerian Records. Sumerian Records heavily teased the new track across their socials over the past week leading up to the official launch. From the introductory notes, it’s clear that Kittie is back in full swing. The group reignite through a range of their signature crashing… Read more »
Salt Lake City-based progressive metal ensemble Eidola has major news. The outfit dropped a music video for their new single “No Weapon Formed Shall Prosper” and they also announced a forthcoming album, Eviscerate. The 13-track LP arrives out on April 12 via Blue Swan and Rise Records. Pre-orders are available here. Vocalist Andrew Michael Wells shared what fans can expect from the new album. “While keeping our core sound, we chose to experiment with a new producer, 7 string guitars, deep drop tunings, and lean into the violence and loss in our lyrical content,” he says. Read more: 11 Bands… Read more »
Arm’s Length says “I Don’t Love You,” with their cover of the My Chemical Romance single. The Canadian emo outfit recently dropped this single ahead of their upcoming spring tour. While we don’t have MCR5 in our peripheral vision anytime soon, at least this raw, gut-wrenching cover satiates fans with its twisting, heartbreaking vocals that are so rarely captured when doing a rendition of a song. Especially that of My Chemical Romance. Read more: Definitely Maybe Asks “Are We Having Fun Yet?” In Debut Music Video The single, out via Wax Bodega, takes a modern yet true crooner spin on… Read more »
After delivering mesmerizing performances of their hit tracks, “DEADZONE” and their 2021 Eurovision Song Contest track, “Dark Side,” which garnered the nu-metal act a sixth-place placement at the competition, Blind Channel is back…alright! This time, they’ve brought all of the gooey boy-band goodness to life at the idobi Radio Studios with their cover of the Backstreet Boys’ “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back).” The six-piece—comprised of duo vocalists Joel Hokka and Niko Moilanen, guitarist Joonas Porko, bassist Olli Matela, drummer Tommi Lalli, and percussionist Aleksi Kaunisvesi—clad in all black, brings a playful albeit dark essence to the 1997 pop sensation. While the whole… Read more »
After celebrating their 2023 return EP Childhood Eyes with a Good Morning America performance of “The Places We’ll Go” alongside songstress Cassadee Pope earlier this week, Yellowcard is celebrating their legacy with a collaborative album with Hammock titled A Hopeful Sign. Marking the announcement of the collaborative release, which is set to arrive on February 9 via Equal Vision Records, Yellowcard has issued a freshly spun rendition of the group’s smash hit single, “Ocean Avenue.” In contrast to the energetic and fast-paced urgency of the original release, the collaborative version presents a more tranquil and dreamy ambiance brought to life… Read more »
Cassadee Pope ushered in the new year with unparalleled energy! After the world experienced epic performances for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in New York City and Los Angeles, including Green Day, Thirty Seconds To Mars, and more, Pope rang in 2024 with an electrifying cover performance of Panic! At The Disco’s 2019 hit “Hey Look Ma, I Made It” at the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. The 2024 Rose Parade, themed “Celebrating A World Of Music: The Universal Language” and hosted in Pasadena, CA, featured the exceptional talent of Audra McDonald, a multi-award-winning performer from theater, music,… Read more »
Our favorite Aussie twins, The Veronicas, are back at it again! After announcing a 2024 tour across the States earlier this week, the duo has released their new single, “Detox.” The pair’s latest offering marks their second release from their forthcoming full-length album, Gothic Summer, which is set to arrive in March next year via Big Noise. The pop-rock-fueled new release skillfully intertwines elements of ska and skate-punk with the duo’s power to turn their musical prowess into poetry. Achieving a harmonious blend of pop and rock, chaos and control, the duo balances the yin and yang of the track,… Read more »
