Tom Gabel of Against Me! will begin living as a woman after years of privately dealing with gender dysphoria. Gabel will take the name Laura Jane Grace and begin hormone therapy and electrolysis treatments as part of the transition process.
The first Pride was a riot—the Stonewall riots, to be exact. And it feels like the spirit of those early movements needs to return. As the United States legislates against transgender individuals, incites attacks on LGBTQIA+ rights, and defunds valuable health programs such as HIV research, it might feel like there’s a looming dark cloud over the month. However, celebrating who you are and who you love is an act of resistance! Not only does the whole team at idobi Radio celebrate Pride, these alternative musicians and brands are also celebrating the LGBTQ+ people in their lives this June and… Read more »
The alternative community is rallying in criticism of Download Fest UK following the release of its 2025 bathroom policy for this year’s event, taking place June 13–15. Among the most vocal is NOAHFINNCE, who performed at the festival in 2024. The artist took to social media to share a screenshot of the policy and publicly condemn its approach. According to the image posted by NOAHFINNCE, the festival’s official bathroom guidelines are as follows: “We are proud of the reputation the Download community has in terms of diversity, and will always look to promote the safety and comfort of all festival… Read more »
The 67th Grammy Awards ceremony took place on February 2 at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, and it was a historic night to say the least. 2024’s biggest pop icons Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Charli XCX all took home their first-ever Grammys. Plus, Beyoncé became the first Black performer to win the award for Best Country Album and even took home her first Album Of The Year win for Cowboy Carter. It was also a night where many rising and established artists used their platform to fight back against recent political attacks on LGBTQ+ individuals, DEI rollbacks, and ICE raids.… Read more »
L.S. Dunes is celebrating Pride Month in style, literally. The band revealed the design for their rainbow logo T-shirt. All profits from the merch item will directly benefit The Trevor Project, a nonprofit organization focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth. You can pre-order their charity black T-shirt for $40. The merch is expected to start shipping around July 19. So, make sure to head to the L.S. Dunes merch store to support a band you love and a cause you care about. On top of sharing the charity T-shirt design, the group is… Read more »
After wrapping up his spring tour throughout North America, NOAHFINNCE is back with a new music video for “LOVELY LADIES.” The track comes from his most recent record GROWING UP ON THE INTERNET, out now via Hopeless Records. On Instagram, NOAHFINNCE described the messages conveyed in the visuals. He says, “I’ve been looking forward to this music video since I wrote the song. For those who have no idea what’s going on, I wrote a song called ‘Lovely Ladies’ from the perspective of the ‘big scary transgender monster transgendering the world’s children’ that I’ve been called ever since I came… Read more »
Although it is something most of us can understand and relate to, no one gets ‘GROWING UP ON THE INTERNET’ quite like NOAHFINNCE. Most of us were spectators at a young age online, while NOAHFINNCE was living directly in the spotlight. Noah Finn Adams became a very successful YouTube personality when he was in his early teens and still in school. After years of developing his artistry as a musician in the pop punk and alternative rock space, he now reflects on his journey through adolescence in the public eye. Today, his debut album, GROWING UP ON THE INTERNET dropped… Read more »
From rock n’ roll godmother Sister Rosetta Tharpe to grunge singer Tina Bell, there have always been Black rock music artists. Pop-punk and alternative rock are no different. To celebrate Black History Month and the kickass contributions of Black rock artists, here are 10 Black pop-punk and alt-rock artists you should listen to year-round. Fefe Dobson The Canadian pop-punk singer Fefe Dobson released her self-titled debut album in 2003, which spawned hits that included “Take Me Away,” “Bye Bye Boyfriend,” and “Everything.” She would follow that album with 2006’s Sunday Love and 2010’s Joy. The latter was especially notable for… Read more »
By now, you’re surely familiar with our running list of 100 Rising Artists You Need To Listen To In 2024. With that in mind, we’ll keep this short and sweet. Welcome to our sixth installment! Wow, we are more than halfway through now… If you are just now joining us, make sure to go back and check out our first fifty artists here. This week we have quite the eclectic mix. From emo-rap, to indie rock, to post-hardcore, to anthemic pop-punk, we’ve got something you’ll like. Our list consists of truly up-and-coming music. Most of these artists have less than… Read more »
NOAHFINNCE weaves a spellbinding narrative in his latest music video for “SCUMBAG,” drawing inspiration from the enchanting world of Harry Potter. The alt-artist, who initially dropped the track in October, uses this magical realm to shed light on issues of transphobia and confront TERFs (trans-exclusionary radical feminists). Evoking the nostalgia of J.K. Rowling‘s iconic book series and the subsequent film adaptations that captivated audiences in the late ’90s and early/mid-2000s, NOAHFINNCE transforms the familiar wizarding world into a canvas for his powerful message. Despite the enchantment of Harry Potter, recent statements from Rowling have shifted the narrative, prompting discussions about… Read more »
