Following the kickoff return of Warped Tour in Washington, DC last weekend, DE’WAYNE joins idobi Warped Radio for a raw, radiant, and deeply personal conversation tracing his evolution—from a wide-eyed 19-year-old taking a leap of faith to one of rock’s most electrifying voices today. We dive into his new album june—a bold step forward inspired by Talking Heads, Prince, and the electric chaos of life and love. DE’WAYNE unpacks the voice he’s finally found and the influence of his long-term partner WILLOW on the standout single “highway robbery.” He even teases a few surprises about the album that fans don’t… Read more »
DE’WAYNE joins idobi Warped Radio for a raw, radiant, and deeply personal conversation that tracks his evolution from a wide-eyed 19-year-old taking a leap of faith to one of rock’s most exciting voices today. He opens up about leaving his hometown in Texas for Los Angeles with little more than a dream and a cheap laptop—an image captured in his oldest Instagram photo. From working in a restaurant to catching the attention of Lenny Kravitz, who called to tell him, “You’re up next in rock music,” this is the journey that’s reshaped the alt scene one song at a time.
We dive into his new album june—a bold step forward inspired by Talking Heads, Prince, and the electric chaos of life and love. DE’WAYNE unpacks the voice he’s finally found, the influence of his long-term partner WILLOW on the standout single “highway robbery.” He even teases a few surprises about the album that fans don’t know yet… but will soon.
We also talk Warped Tour. Though it’s his first time on the bill, DE’WAYNE reflects on the impact of the festival and what it means to step on that stage as a Black artist—redefining representation in a space that once lacked it.
Catch the full interview now on idobi Warped Radio, streaming on the idobi App.
Following the release of his dynamic and soulful singles “highway robbery,” “june,” and “biological,” DE’WAYNE is back with his vulnerable new track, “sundays.” All songs are set to appear on his upcoming new album, june, set for release on July 30 via Fearless Records. Just in time for Father’s Day, DE’WAYNE navigates the nuances of the father-son relationship. He notes, “When I wrote this song, I wanted to explain the complicated bond between a father and son. One where love and pain, admiration, and resentment all live side by side.” He adds, “It’s about seeing your father as both a hero… Read more »
After announcing a short tour run that kicks off next month, DE’WAYNE has unveiled the details of his forthcoming third album titled june. The 11-track record is slated to drop on July 30 via Fearless Records following his Vans Warped Tour debut in Long Beach, CA, earlier that month. You can pre-save the album here. “I wrote June because I had to—it poured out of me,” DE’WAYNE explains. “I was heavily inspired by Talking Heads and Prince, but I wanted this to reach everybody; young or old, whatever your background, we all know what it’s like to fall for someone… Read more »
Are you craving new music? We’ve got you covered with our latest installment of Fresh 5! This week, we’re spotlighting five new tracks from Dorothy to Underoath that are spinning on idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm, from No. 5 to our No. 1 selection. Make sure to download the FREE idobi App to tune in and hear your favorite new releases every day. Dorothy — “The Devil I Know” For those riding at dawn, and taking the devil with them. Dorothy’s “The Devil I Know” is a high-voltage rock anthem that grabs you and doesn’t let go. With her powerhouse… Read more »
Following the release of his dynamic and soulful single “highway robbery,” DE’WAYNE is back with his new track, “biological.” This new era sees the artist at his most creative and uninhibited with charismatic rock melodies and soaring vocals. DE’WAYNE notes, “I wrote ‘biological’ because I wanted to capture that feeling of love that’s so deep, it doesn’t feel like a choice—it just is. I’ve never been good at explaining why I keep coming back, but I know it’s real, and I know it’s natural.” He continues, “This song is me embracing that, letting go of logic and just feeling. I… Read more »
carolesdaughter, aka singer Thea Taylor, is back with a jazzy new single, “Virginia Slims,” preceded by 2024 singles “King Baby” “beautiful girls (get the ugliest world)” and “i love my man (he just doesn’t know it yet).” carolesdaughter explains, “Like a lot of my music and writing, ‘Virginia Slims’ is about embracing your own sensitivity. Becoming comfortable and aware of your self-destructive and isolating behavior. Owning the way you cope and resigning to being no one else’s ‘problem.’” She continues, “This was the first jazz-influenced song I ever made, and it came together so naturally. My G.O.A.T. Amy [Winehouse] was… Read more »
Warped Tour 2025 lineup updates are rolling in! With the festival making its highly anticipated return for its 30th anniversary this summer, yesterday’s announcements added DE’WAYNE, Sophie Powers, and more to the bill. Today, Warped keeps the momentum going, unveiling that the Daryl Palumbo-led Head Automatica will make their Warped Tour debut in Orlando this November. Sweet Pill has also been announced and will perform at the D.C. and Long Beach dates. Stay tuned for more daily reveals! Read more: 18 Artist Predictions for Warped Tour 2025 This year’s stops include Washington, D.C., at the RFK Campus festival grounds on… Read more »
Friday I got… Fresh 5 on my mind! 2025 has been kicking off strong with new music, and we’re bringing you the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, and indie. Since we’ve all got Warped Tour on our minds (how could we not with the daily lineup announcements?!), we’re spinning Bowling For Soup’s blink-182 cover of “The Rock Show.” We also have new tracks from DE’WAYNE and Archers. Tune in to idobi Radio to catch these must-hear tracks and more. Download the FREE idobi App to discover new music every.single.day. DE’WAYNE — “Highway Robbery” For those who found love in… Read more »
After sharing their Hopeless Records debut single “Self Sabotage,” Comastatic is back with their first release of 2025, “ZORRO.” Hailing from Zurich, Switzerland, vocalist Mattia Di Paolo and guitarist Jules began their Comastatic journey back in 2022. Melding raw, soaring choruses with electronic-tinged urgent rock melodies, Comastatic crafts an unforgettable modern alt-rock experience. Read more: DE’WAYNE Ushers In New Era With “highway robbery” Music Video Of the new track, Comastatic says, “‘ZORRO’ is a story of inner struggles and breaking free from the masks we wear. It’s about feeling stuck in a hollow life, battling mistakes, and facing the pressure to conform,… Read more »
