Hey Monday‘s Cassadee Pope took to Instagram to share that she will not appear at 2025’s Emo’s Not Dead Cruise kicking off in Miami, FL on February 4 and embarking on the sea to Nassau, Bahamas through February 8. Pope shared in an Instagram post, “Unfortunately, I will not be able to join the Emo’s Not Dead Cruise in February. I’m really sorry to anyone who’s disappointed by that, but I promise it’s for a good reason and I’ll be able to tell you soon.” Read more: 7 Female Punk Artists Leading The Genre She adds, “I just wanted to… Read more »
Today Riot Games announced Linkin Park, Ashnikko, Mars Atlas of Forts, and Tiffany Aris as the performing artists for the Opening Ceremony preceding the 2024 League of Legends World Championship (also known as the Worlds). The Finals will take place at London’s renowned 02 Arena this Saturday, November 2 at 7:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM GMT. Linkin Park’s single “Heavy Is The Crown,” which is the 11th Worlds anthem, made League of Legends history as the largest anthem debut to date upon its release on September 24, 2024. It has accumulated over 360 million global audio streams and the… Read more »
By now, it is common knowledge that rock music and horror movies have enjoyed a long-term symbiotic relationship. The rough edges and grizzly gore in the horror genre benefit from the visceral, emotive breakdowns that heavy music provides. The two genres share overlapping audiences who love to celebrate their union. Throughout the years, we’ve seen an array of iconic movie soundtracks that feature some of rock’s most celebrated musicians. Here are eight undeniable standout soundtracks to add to your watchlist and playlist this Halloween season. The Crow The Crow has become synonymous with gothic style, music, and culture—and for good… Read more »
Emo Nite, the iconic LA troupe capturing the hearts of elder emos across the country, will be hosting their 10 year anniversary celebration, Emo Nite Day, in Los Angeles, CA, on Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8, 2024. Today, the group has announced the details of artist performances and special guest DJs for their Sunday event. Emo Nite shares on Instagram, “step right up step right up. introducing the spectacular sights and sounds of EMO NITE DAY!” The first pre-party event, God Bless The Echoplex, will see Emo Nite return to their previous home base and pay homage to… Read more »
LA-based pop punk band In Her Own Words has released another single off their forthcoming EP Left In The Dark titled “96 Hours.”
Waterparks graced fans with two demos, “CALL ME BEEP ME” and “TALKING TO MYSELF.” The drop follows the cancellation of INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 2: LOST IN THE PROPERTY and the releases of “Guilt” and later “GH2024.” On Friday, August 2, the group took to Instagram to announce the cancellation of what would have been their sixth full-length album. “I no longer feel good about INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 2: LOST IN THE PROPERTY and will be canceling the release,” the statement reads. “The sheer amount of unprecedented mishaps, bureaucratic red tape, and bizarre things that have gone wrong truly has me believing the… Read more »
While we’re waiting for what will surely be another monumental and nostalgic year at When We Were Young Fest, here are five throwback core memories we’re hoping to relive at the festival. You still have a few days to download the idobi App to enter for a chance to win 2 tickets to the SOLD OUT Saturday, October 19, When We Were Young show. Enter here or below! Win 2 Tickets To When We Were Young 1. Hearing Deep Cuts From My Chemical Romance’s Beloved Album The Black Parade My Chemical Romance has a vast discography ranging over two decades,… Read more »
You come to me this day, the day of my daughter’s choosing of her starter Pokémon and you ask me to steal a master ball from the Silph Co. You ask of me this, and you do not call me Don Giovanni, you do not feed my Persian a Pecha Berry. Fine, I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse. The Mean Time on Idobi Radio! Hosted by Patrick Gilchrist and Jared Gaines! TUNE IN EVERY TUESDAY AT 6PM EST AND STREAM WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO PODCASTS!
If you’re a certified museum lover, alternative-obsessed, or a combo of both, you need to add this new exhibit to your bucket list. Based in London, the Barbican Music Library is currently home to an exhibit that is examining the emo era from 2004-2009, aptly named “I’m Not Okay.” And oh yeah, did we mention that it’s free? Per the City Of London Corporation, “The exhibition examines how this scene intertwined with internet fame and drama, with teens expressing their angst through confessional lyrics, tight jeans, and dyed black hair. ‘I’m Not Okay’ delves into how Emo became a positive… Read more »
Following the first wave of artists announced to perform at the debut Ceremony Music Festival in Nashville, TN, this December, the fest has announced the second wave of performers. In addition to headliner KennyHoopla, jxdn, MOD SUN—performing a special acoustic set, John Harvie, Natalia Taylar, and Slow Shiv will join the festival on Saturday, December 14. “Music is bigger than a sound, it is literally and genuinely the connection between the people behind the noise,” jxdn shares. “Ceremony, will be exactly that. I have found joy in the friendships I have made, so to be able to have a whole… Read more »