After joining the UNFD family in October 2024, Seattle-based rockers AVOID are back with their new single “If It Hurts.” This track, as well as its predecessor “Burn,” will appear on their forthcoming album, due out sometime in 2025. Stay tuned for more deets. Of “If It Hurts,” frontman Benny Scholl shares, “Honestly, I think the song was really healing for all of us. It’s about accepting the past, whether it be good or bad, and moving forward, and we couldn’t be more stoked with how it turned out.” Check out the new AVOID single below. “If It Hurts” Lyrics: I… Read more »
UNFD just added a dazzling new artist to their roster. The label announced that AVOID is a new part of the family, and will be listed alongside the likes of ERRA, Silverstein, Yours Truly, and more. Of course, the heavy rockers are kicking off their new era with a bang with the release of their biting new single and music video “Burn.” Lead vocalist Benny Scholl says, “We are so excited to share ‘Burn’ with the world. Personally, I feel like this is a great representation of a more mature version of our sound. We’ve been hard at work with… Read more »
As we eagerly await the arrival of their self-titled album on June 14 via Pure Noise Records, The Early November has offered another preview with their anthemic new single, “The Fool.” Their latest release arrives following “What We Earn,” which dropped in March. Inspired by The Fool card in tarot, which embodies the spirit of embarking on a hopeful and joyful journey into new beginnings The Early November offers a thought-provoking twist in their new release. They juxtapose this traditional interpretation with a reflection on the pitfalls of modern distractions, particularly media and technology. This theme is portrayed in their… Read more »
Buon Giorno, Stoners! This week we’re talking about Jelly’s adventures through Europe, Old childhood toys, and we take a look at how many times Sean has moved houses.
[imgfull] [/imgfull] A show where VantaVoid, Kyle Black and Luke Rainsford called in!
It may be April, but we are definitely not fooling around with these new music picks. With spring officially in the air, we’ve got the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped. From SiM to In Color, these new songs will be your fave new playlist additions. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. SiM — “FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet)” Japanese metal-fusion titans SiM, have just launched their new single, “FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet),” and it’s going to melt your face clean off.… Read more »
February is when things start getting real, and you’re no longer shaking off the exhaustion of the holiday season. From heavy, chest-rattling new songs to melodic gut punches and indie tracks that linger, these are the best new alternative, metal, rock, and indie songs worth your time right now. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. Differences — “Void” Brace for impact because Differences are about to become your favorite new metal/metalcore band! Comprised of Sean-Anthony Todd (vocals), Gene Ramirez (guitar), Levi Henderson (electric bass guitar), and Nicholas Brandon Miller (drums), the… Read more »
By April, spring has sprung! And when it comes to rock and alternative artist birthdays, April is about as stacked a lineup as it gets. I mean, seriously, three pillars of the emo holy trinity land here, alongside voices that have shaped alternative, rock, emo, and pop-punk across generations. Hayley Kiyoko — April 3, 1991 Hayley Kiyoko didn’t wait for space in pop—she made it. Centering queer women in her work with clarity and intention, she gave fans something that felt long overdue. The “Lesbian Jesus” title stuck for a reason. Rob Damiani (Don Broco) — April 5, 1989 Rob… Read more »
Don Broco has officially unveiled their new record, Nightmare Tripping, out via Fearless Records. Alongside the release, the UK rockers also dropped a music video for “True Believers” with Architects‘ Sam Carter. Frontman Rob Damiani says, “We started writing this song back in 2024 during the Southport Riots. At the same time, the Olympics were on, and flicking between them and the news was an alarming contrast between celebratory British patriotism and violent English nationalism. Over the last few years, it’s been impossible to avoid the rise of the far-right across Europe and the United States, seeing politicians and people on… Read more »
As the calendar flips toward 2026, an entire generation of albums that helped shape the sound, style, and emotional vocabulary of the early 2010s hits a major milestone. These records soundtracked Warped Tour summers, first heartbreaks, and long drives with the windows down—and somehow, they’re all turning 15. From pop-punk revival cornerstones to scene-defining debuts and genre-crossing breakthroughs, these albums haven’t just aged well—they’ve grown into blueprints for the alternative landscape we’re still living in today. Here are 21 monumental albums turning 15 in 2026. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to… Read more »
