“Are We Having Fun Yet?” is what Definitely Maybe is asking everyone. The Chicago act has debuted their new music video for the track, which features a bubblegum pink and black motif throughout. Much like those colors complement each other, the chemistry between the band is undeniable while watching the energetic performance. “This video wrestles with the question ‘Is it more fun to actually do the thing or to watch someone else do the thing?’” the band explains. They pose the question of being content and voyeuristic to others doing work or living the life you want to live: “The… 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 »
For some reason, the internet is utterly obsessed with reliving its 2016 glory days. A testament to just how bad 2026 is, or a harmless blast to the past, you decide. Whether you were still taking the bus to school or commuting your way to work as an “elder emo,” you were probably blasting these tracks throughout the year. From Waterparks‘ massive debut album, Double Dare, to Pierce The Veil‘s Misadventures offerings, these are the songs that defined 2016 for pop-punk, alternative, metal, and indie lovers. Panic! At The Disco — “Emperor’s New Clothes” If I say something, you guys… Read more »
Halloween is basically the Super Bowl for alternative kids and elder emos. And this year, your fave pop-punk, alt, and rock stars showed up and showed out with goofy costumes and group get-ups. Some acts, such as The Cab and Mayday Parade, got all dolled up for Halloweekend shows, and others, such as Pierce The Veil‘s Vic Fuentes, made it home to spend some time trick-or-treating with the family. The Paradox x idobi Radio Exclusive T-Shirt Limited edition, printed-on-demand. Designed by Beepus (Beauty School Dropout) with creative direction from The Paradox. A collaboration capturing the energy of their debut EP… Read more »
On July 25, The Dirty Nil, aka dynamic duo vocalist/guitarist Luke Bentham and drummer Kyle Fisher, brought their trademark blistering rock and roll on The Lash. And this time, the two went back to basics in a simple studio set-up with local audio engineer Vince Solivari just down the street in their hometown of Hamilton, Ontario. Beyond this stripped-back approach, Fisher and Bentham sought out to make a record that made them feel “stoked,” and ignite feelings that returned them to day one. So, between their straight-forward attitudes and even a trip to Rome, The Dirty Nil arrived with 10… Read more »
With her sophomore album PRESSURE, Julia Wolf is shedding old expectations and stepping fully into her own. Known for her sharp lyricism and genre-blurring sound, Wolf’s latest release finds her embracing her vulnerability and emotional nuance with an unapologetic tone. As she gears up her headlining tour—alongside select supporting dates for none other than Halsey—PRESSURE arrives as both a creative breakthrough and a personal reckoning. idobi Radio caught up with Julia to talk about the sonic shift, the Twilight-fueled virality of “In My Room,” her DIY process, and what it really means to take back control of your art. It’s… Read more »
Alright, people. It’s officially “Yule Shoot Your Eye Out” by Fall Out Boy season. The store shelves are lined with green and red wreaths and peppermint has made its way into every coffee drink. But hey, we’re not complaining. Christmas rocks, and this year, you can take that quite literally. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your punk and alternative friends and family members, idobi Radio has compiled a list of our favorite emo gifts that they are sure to love. So… if you didn’t score My Chemical Romance concert tickets, these 14 gifts are officially the next… Read more »
Poppy has released not one but two new singles of her forthcoming album, Negative Spaces, “crystalized” and “the cost of giving up”.
After announcing his signing to Pete Wentz‘s DCD2 Records and PULSE Records in September, glimmer rock artist Vienna Vienna has finally dropped his debut EP, Wonderland. He previously released tracks “Beauty Queen” and “Vienna (Everything’s Fine).” The artist explains, “Wonderland is a bit of a time capsule. Coming-of-age stories have always fascinated me—how and when people discover themselves. I looked at my life and thought I was finally becoming, so I wrote it down. Wonderland was a tinnitus-inducing show where I snuck out back and pretended to have smoked a cigarette before; the pain I’d been burying tearing its way… Read more »
After sharing myriad riveting, cinematic music videos, MOTHICA has officially dropped her new record, Kissing Death, via Heavy Heart Records in partnership with Rise Records and BMG. Preceded by 2020’s Blue Hour and 2022’s Nocturnal, the new record sees MOTHICA at her heaviest and most vulnerable yet. Along with the record, she released her music video for “Another High” featuring moody city and graveyard backdrops. Of the new track and video music video, she shares, “When I stop one habit, I find new vices to indulge in to keep my mind busy. Some are definitely healthier than others. And I always joke… Read more »
