In honor of Hopeless Records turning 30, Bayside has covered The Weakerthans‘ “Aside” for the label’s Hopelessly Devoted To You compilation album. The song originally appeared on The Weakerthans‘ 2000 LP Left and Leaving. The compilation will also boast The Wonder Years’ cover of Thrice’s “Deadbolt,” Point North’s cover of Avenged Sevenfold’s “Unholy Confessions,” and NOAHFINNCE‘s rendition of Waterparks‘ “I Miss Having Sex But at Least I Don’t Wanna Die Anymore.” Check out Bayside‘s bright punk-rock spin to the OG early aughts banger. So far, Hopeless Records has announced 14 tracks listeners can expect to hear on the cover album, with promises of more on the way.… Read more »
After supporting Rage Against The Machine‘s Tom Morello at his Electric Ballroom London show, ALT BLK ERA is rocking out with their new single, “My Drummer’s Girlfriend.” Sisters and bandmates Nyrobi and Chaya Beckett-Messam are about to take over the scene with their grunge-laced guitar riffs, high-energy vocals, and infectious sonics. Plus, the band’s 10-track debut album, Rave Immortal, will arrive on January 10, 2025, via Earache Records. Secure your pre-orders here. Rave Immortal is exceptionally personal for Nyrobi who details “my hidden disability that is a result of chronic illness that took hold during my teens and left me… Read more »
Hopeless Records is celebrating their 30th birthday with help from their beloved artists. The label just announced that they’re dropping Hopelessly Devoted To You, a compilation album where members of their current roster uniquely reimagine the label’s iconic smash hits. As we wait for more information on an LP release date, Hopeless dropped two thrilling renditions: The Wonder Years covering “Deadbolt” by Thrice and Point North covering “Unholy Confessions” by Avenged Sevenfold. Dan Campbell, lead vocalist of The Wonder Years shares, “I think we are the longest-tenured Hopeless Records artist of all time. It was the label that took a… Read more »
Following the release of 2024 singles “cheerleader” featuring Waterparks and “absolutely nothing,” phem is back with the supercharged, hyperpop-infused single and lyric video for “donuts.” “I was eating donuts in the kitchen/I was working overtime fuck an intermission/I was doin’ donuts in my Benz/Parking lot of 7-Eleven and then I said/I was doin’ better you listened/That’s what I expected from you way back then,” the artist sings. Check out the synth-infused new track below. “[D]onuts are a metaphor for so many things…one being in that flow state, or a never-ending cycle [you] wish would end. [T]his song is multi-leveled. [T]he… Read more »
Since the day “Misery Business” became the anthem of a generation, it became a cliche rite of passage for female pop-rock vocalists to be compared to Hayley Williams upon entering the pop-rock scene. Whether they truly resemble the neon-haired powerhouse or not, the inevitable comparisons are unrelenting. It is simultaneously flattering and frustrating as these artists strive to create identities of their own in a brutally competitive industry. If you are a fan of powerful vocalists and the unique flair of pop-rock, I implore you to listen to these 10 femme pop-rock artists of the modern era. Each one possesses… Read more »
Following the release of their irresistibly catchy new single “Addicted” earlier this year, Loveless has returned with their latest offering: a deeply personal and inspiring new single, “I Love It When It Rains.” “I wrote this song when my mother was sick and fighting hard,” frontman Julian Comeau candidly shares. “She had been released from and suddenly re-admitted to the hospital the day we had the session. I was terrified. I didn’t know what would happen next, but I knew I was going to be there for her no matter what. She is my biggest supporter and championed me through… Read more »
As March draws to a close and the vibrant energy of spring fills the air, it’s time to bid farewell to International Women’s Month. But before we turn the page on this empowering celebration, ur favorite green-haired goddess, phem, caught up with idobi Radio to discuss her favorite female artists that have inspired and fueled her experiences as a woman and professionally as a musician. Hot off the heels of her exhilarating collaboration with Waterparks‘ frontman Awsten Knight earlier this year, phem unveils the women in music that have shaped her. Music aside, phem’s inspirations have also showcased their bold,… Read more »
In May 2023, Heart Attack Man released their highly-acclaimed record Freak Of Nature featuring single “Like A Kennedy.” Now, that fan-favorite track is getting a rework with help from Waterparks‘ own Awsten Knight. In the rendition, Knight adds his trademark glowing pop-rock to the grit of Heart Attack Man‘s track striking a balance of edge any alternative fan is sure to love. “‘Like A Kennedy’ is a unique song in my eyes,” vocalist Eric Egan shares. “It’s a song I wanted to write for so long but had never gotten it completely right. Once we nailed it as a band,… Read more »
We’re getting ready to see you in Chicago! Today, Lollapalooza announced its massive and diverse lineup for this year’s 2024 festival. The four-day festival is scheduled to take place in Chicago, IL, at Grant Park, running from August 1 to 4. This year’s headliners include alternative favorites such as blink-182, The Killers, and Skrillex. Additional headliners include SZA; Tyler, the Creator, Future X, Metro Boomin, Hozier, Stray Kids, and Melanie Martinez. Fans are already eagerly anticipating this year’s lineup: X/Twitter user @theelderemox shares, “Skrillex and Blink-182 headlining Lollapalooza is all I needed.” The user later tweeted, “I’m about to be… Read more »
Hyperpop girlies, your time has arrived. Alternative hyperpunk artist Sophie Powers and pop-goth songstress Ashley Sienna brought their powers together to create your new fixation, “Obsessed.” The duo made the it-girl anthem of the spring with perfectly catchy lyrics that depict the all-too-relatable chase of someone who is not “good for you.” With slick beats sure to repeat in your head all day, it’s no surprise that TikTok loved the teaser of the track well before it’s full release today. idobi had the chance to catch up with Sophie Powers ahead of her upcoming with Waterparks beginning on March 11… Read more »
