After recently confirming that her sophomore album, Poster Child, is coming out this fall, Taylor Acorn has just revealed her new single and music video, “Crashing Out.” Preceded by the release of “Hangman” and “Goodbye, Good Riddance,” the artist is releasing her full 12-track LP on October 24 via Fearless Records. Acorn shared of the new offering, “‘Crashing Out’ is a song that I wrote with Dylan Bauld and Mandy Lee from MisterWives, and it’s one of my favorites off of the album. It has such an infectious, nostalgic feel to it. It’s super upbeat and just an all-around great vibe. You… Read more »
Daniel Williams, former drummer of The Devil Wears Prada, tragically died in a plane crash in San Diego, CA. He was serving as co-pilot alongside the late music executive Dave Shapiro at the time of the accident. He was 39 years old. A founding member of the band, Williams played on formative releases including Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord (2006), Plagues (2007), With Roots Above And Branches Below (2009), Dead Throne (2011), 8:18 (2013), and the Space EP (2015), before departing the group in July 2016. Williams shared several images on his Instagram Stories, tagging Dave Shapiro, as well as… Read more »
Dave Shapiro—a well-respected music industry executive who opened doors for hundreds of alternative artists in the scene—has tragically passed away today, May 22, 2025, in a small jet plane crash in San Diego, CA. He had just turned 42 years old in January. A godfather of the scene, Shapiro was a driving force in the world of artist management, booking, and touring. As a co-founder of Sound Talent Group and owner of Velocity Records, he helped guide the careers of countless alternative artists. His vision, tireless drive, and deep respect for musicians made him a beloved professional and trusted voice… Read more »
This weekend’s Warped Tour 2025 artist announcements brought a mix of post-hardcore icons, fresh talent, and returning favorites to the lineup. So, let’s get into it! Better Lovers, the supergroup featuring ex-members of Every Time I Die, will make their Warped debut. (Although, who could forget Jordan Buckley attempting to play the last note during the festival’s final cross-country run in 2018?) Following their momentous reunion at When We Were Young last year, Chiodos will return for their seventh appearance. Additionally, rising star Noelle Sucks joins the lineup’s Long Beach and Orlando dates, while As It Is continues their Warped… Read more »
As the leaves change and cuffing season begins, we all need more love songs in our lives, and Boys Like Girls is filling this void with their hopelessly romantic new single, “NEW LOVE.” Marking the band’s fourth single off their forthcoming record, SUNDAY AT FOXWOODS, “NEW LOVE” highlights Boys Like Girls’ unique brand of shimmering pop-rock with traces of country twang. It’s an endearing and bright-eyed picture of what it’s like to find your other half and the lengths you go to treasure it. Frontman and creative visionary Martin Johnson explains the song’s origins in a statement and the experience… Read more »
The pop-rock kings, Mayday Parade are sending their fans into a frenzy with their latest Instagram post. Performing their latest single, “More Like A Crash,” the legacy band has joined forces with Magnolia Park and Loveless for a fresh take on the song. Beginning with Derek Sanders’ clean vocals, the clip surprises listeners as it cuts to Loveless frontman Julian Comeau’s harmonies and Magnolia Park singer Joshua Roberts’ emotional screams. Each of the three bands’ fans are showing their excitement in the comments section, as well as asking whether or not a full version of the collaboration will be released.… Read more »
The Legacy pop-rock band, Mayday Parade have gifted fans with a brand new song “More Like A Crash” today. Last night the group premiered the track right here on Idobi Radio for the very first time courtesy of taking over our “Fresh At Five”. The band whose discography is often coined as an “emotion” all in its own right has returned with another pull-at-your-heart-strings banger. The track is super upbeat, and certainly drives with catchy guitars and sing-along vocals, but remains very much in tune with the intense feelings a classic Mayday Parade song invokes. Guitarist, Alex Garcia shares on… Read more »
Geek Girl Riot is heading back to Capclave 2018 to make fun of romantic/stalker tropes in fiction. But first our Rioters bring you up to speed with the latest in entertainment and a review of Been So Long!
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 »
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 »
