Zac Farro isn’t done with his Operator era. After releasing his dazzling solo record in 2025, he’s sharing a new version, Operator – Live In Studio, on July 17 via Congrats Records. And ahead of the LP release, he showcased the live version of the title track. Be prepared to be whisked away to an immersive, groovy world that only an exquisite artist like Farro could build. Farro says, “Translating ‘Operator’ to a live setting was a crucial part of sharing the album for me, I wanted every moment of the record to shine. There is nothing quite like the… Read more »
KennyHoopla is using his art to grieve his late mother, who passed three years ago, on his new track, “orphan//.” The track will be part of his upcoming EP conditions of an orphan// out on September 19 via The Orchard. KennyyHoopla notes of the raw indie rock-laced lead single, that “orphan//” is about “trying to sift through the process of grief for someone else. The right answer is that there is no right answer. Pain is fluid.” He adds, “I felt the strongest about the song from the start. It’s about wanting to pick someone up and help them—but there’s no single way to grieve.… Read more »
Paramore’s and HalfNoise’s Zac Farro wowed fans with his first solo track under his own name, “My My” in late June from his upcoming LP Operator. Now, the indie icon is back with his second single, “1,” as well as a music video laced with a vibrant city backdrop. With groovy basslines, ’70s-inspired sonics, and utterly ethereal vocals, Farro brilliantly shares his kind-hearted message. Farro shares, “‘1’ is a song about someone being completely and utterly unique. One of one, no carbon copy. When you’re truly yourself, it inspires others to be more themselves.” Check out the track below and pre-order your copy of… Read more »
The dog days of summer call for some absolute bangers from the alternative world. Luckily, year after year, some of the most beloved acts in rock and emo unleashed dazzling LPs in the month of July to keep our playlists in tip-top shape. From Sublime‘s 1996 self-titled and My Chemical Romance‘s debut, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, all the way to Pierce The Veil‘s Collide With The Sky and Jimmy Eat World‘s Bleed American, these 40 album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. Every Time I Die — From Parts Unknown… Read more »
June is officially here, and it’s not just the perfect time to indulge in summer treats (hello, Ben & Jerry’s) and get your music festival tans…or burns…on, it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musician birthdays. These Gemini and Cancer babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From Tonight Alive‘s Jenna McDougall to Twenty One Pilots‘ own Josh Dun, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Jenna McDougall — June 1 Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive and Hevenshe… Read more »
After releasing the deluxe version of Zac Farro-produced EP, conditions of an orphan//, in early December, KennyHoopla has released the official music video for his latest offering, “birthday card//.” Shot in Wisconsin, the artist says of the snowy, dark visuals, “The video represents a postcard and matches the spontaneity of the song.” Despite the cold setting, the bright indie sonics will warm you right up and prep you for a KennyHoopla summer in 2026. Download the free idobi App for more new music “This EP was about acknowledging trauma and where I am at ‘right now’ as opposed to my whole life story. I… Read more »
After releasing his Zac Farro-produced EP, conditions of an orphan//, in September, KennyHoopla has unveiled its deluxe counterpart featuring two new songs: “ooshalala//” and “birthday card//.” He shares of the new offerings, “I’ve added some looseys in there that people have been wanting for a long time and some new ideas as well. This is just the start of a flood of new music.” Check out the deluxe edition below. “This EP was about acknowledging trauma and where I am at ‘right now’ as opposed to my whole life story. I think it’s one big funeral after-party. It touches on the death… Read more »
KennyHoopla shared his new Zac Farro-produced EP, conditions of an orphan//, and it’s certainly his most raw, unbridled offering to date. Following the devastating loss of his mother three years ago, the artist took to songwriting to navigate this grief as well as his life in the music industry. “This EP was about acknowledging trauma and where I am at ‘right now’ as opposed to my whole life story. I think it’s one big funeral after-party. It touches on the death of friendships, family, vices, and the piece of me this industry took away—it’s a stream of consciousness of all… Read more »
Following the release of her 17 new solo singles, including the Nashville NPR-premiered “Mirtazapine,” and the fan-adored “True Believer,” Hayley Williams has arrived with the official music video for track, “Glum.” The track sees the Paramore frontwoman experimenting with vocal distortion as she navigates purpose. Basically, for anyone who is enduring their existential era, Williams perfectly encapsulates the journey of finding meaning via acoustic indie strums and earnest, soaring choruses. “On my way to thirty-seven years/I do not know if I’ll ever know/What in the living fuck I’m doing here,” she sings. Check out the Zac Farro and AJ Gibboney-directed music video… Read more »
After deleting all posts across their social media feeds and leaving blank profile pictures, fans had many theories about Paramore‘s whereabouts. Anxieties arose around the band’s possible breakup as even the trio’s website showed up as a 404 error. However, Paramore posted for the first time today to reveal a forthcoming music project with indie movie extraordinaire A24. A clip released on Instagram and YouTube shows lead singer Hayley Williams opening up a package to find oversized suit jackets à la David Byrne before focusing on Taylor York and Zac Farro. Then, the video ends with a teaser for a… Read more »
