As we reflect on the unforgettable moments from this past weekend’s When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas, NV, Pierce The Veil’s iconic third annual appearance stands out as a major highlight. The Vic Fuentes-led group turned their set into an iconic celebration of their 2012 breakthrough album Collide With The Sky, performing it in full and filling the stage with star power from across the scene. The group welcomed longtime friend and “King For A Day” collaborator Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens, as did Jason Aalon Butler of FEVER 333, who brought his intense energy to their… Read more »
This week we interview Aussie performer, Jenna McDougall (Tonight Alive, Hevenshe) to chat about her new independent project Hevenshe, creating new music and how she got to this amazing place in her career after numerous major and indie record deals, 4 albums and 8 consecutive years of heavy international touring. An advocate for individualism, equality, self-empowerment and holistic health, McDougall remains in full embrace of her social responsibility as an artist with a platform and she is a fascinating chat!
Jenna McDougall takes us to the ‘Underworld’ while talking about the band’s new album, a collab with Corey Taylor, and being her authentic self.
As Acceptance prepares to drop Phantoms/Twenty—a 20th anniversary reimagining of their 2005 landmark Phantoms—the band has enlisted chart-topping powerhouse Teddy Swims to recreate their breakout single “So Contagious.” For those who may not know, Swims previously shared with idobi Radio that Acceptance was a massive inspiration to him growing up. He shared on Gone Fishkin in 2023, “My favorite band ever is Acceptance. Jason Vena is my hero…and I got to meet him at When We Were Young and finally chat with him…Jason is the greatest vocalist.” Of the collaboration, Acceptance shares “Our fondest memories of the Phantoms sessions can… Read more »
Thought you heard the last of Acceptance? Think again! The pop-punk outfit has returned to release a 20-year anniversary re-recording of 2005’s Phantoms with some special guests. The album, Phantoms/Twenty, due out on September 12, boasts myriad features from scene veterans, including Hey Monday‘s Cassadee Pope, The Maine‘s John O’Callaghan, and Boys Like Girls‘ Martin Johnson. In fact, the group officially launched their crossover with the Boys Like Girls singer today, “Take Cover.” Johnson shares, “I graduated high school, class of 2004, in a fever dream of guitar chords and burned CDs—when Phantoms was gospel and ‘Take Cover’ was the… Read more »
June is officially here, and it’s not just the perfect time to indulge in summer treats (hello, Ben & Jerry’s) and get your music festival tans…or burns…on, it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musician birthdays. These Gemini and Cancer babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that they deserve the best birthdays ever. From Tonight Alive‘s Jenna McDougall to Twenty One Pilots‘ own Josh Dun, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Jenna McDougall — June 1 Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive and Hevenshe… Read more »
After announcing the return of the Vans Warped Tour last week in Las Vegas, NV, ahead of When We Were Young Fest, tickets for the 2025 events are now on sale! The tour will be kicking off on June 14 and 15 in Washington D.C. at the RFK Campus festival grounds before heading to Long Beach, CA, at Shoreline Waterfront on July 26 and 27 and Orlando, FL, at Camping World Stadium Campus on November 15 and 16. 2-day passes will start at $149.98 with fees included. Tickets are now available here. In an idobi exclusive, Kevin Lyman made his… Read more »
Returning to the When We Were Young stage, Simple Plan has once again put on an infectiously memorable performance in Las Vegas, NV. Much like their performance during last year’s festival, the pop-punk mainstays welcomed a star-studded cast of performers (Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade, Derek DiScanio of State Champs, Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive, Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls, and Travis Clark of We The Kings ) to the stage for “I’m Just A Kid.” Check out Simple Plan’s performance below. Simple Plan will take to the Pink Stage again tomorrow at 4:10 PM local time. Check out… Read more »
Tonight Alive has made their monumental return to the U.S. stage with their first Stateside performance since the final cross-country Warped Tour in 2018. After announcing an indefinite hiatus from international touring on December 18, 2018—which led to the cancellation of their 2019 U.S. tour due to a “demanding” schedule and the need to prioritize their “mental and physical health”—the band played a few select shows in Australia. However, their appearance at When We Were Young marks their first U.S. performance in over six years, signaling a powerful comeback for the beloved Australian group. Ahead of their performance, the Jenna… 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 »
