On Tuesday, August 26, three metal icons broke the alternative internet. Evanescence‘s Amy Lee, Spiritbox‘s Courtney LaPlante, and Poppy shared a collaborative Instagram post standing in a row. They continued to build anticipation by offering no caption. Naturally, fans lost their damn minds— idobi Radio staff, included. Theories abound on the internet as we await what’s in store. Even if the trio wanted to post a nice photo, we all feel quite blessed…but we assume that something wild is on its way. Currently, rumors are swirling on Twitter/X and Reddit that there’s a forthcoming single produced by Jordan Fish, though… Read more »
Ahead of the release of Pink Moon, Silverstein is back with a dynamic collab featuring Hey Monday‘s Cassadee Pope, “Autopilot.” The track is preceded by “Negative Space” as well as “Drain The Blood” featuring Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker. Silverstein did not hold back on cool guests for this record, due out on September 12, via UNFD. Silverstein frontman Shane Told notes, “‘Autopilot’ feels modern and vintage at the same time. Musically I think it could fit on Discovering The Waterfront, but the vocals push it forward into new territory. Cassadee was the perfect voice alongside mine for it, with her understanding of… Read more »
Horror fans are gearing up for The Conjuring: Last Rites release, due out in theaters on September 5. However, ahead of its premiere, Cinemark debuted the *official* movie popcorn bucket, and fans have some thoughts. Shaped like the iconic and incredibly haunted Annabelle doll, this popcorn bucket is filled from behind. Naturally, the internet did not come to play with jokes and user-experience design criticisms. One user commented under Cinemark’s Instagram post, “Assabelle.” Another user joked, “Heck, naw, I wouldn’t take that if it was free. I ain’t trying to fafo playing with Annabelle a s s no sir.” Of… Read more »
Austin natives Die Spitz are giving us another taste of their debut album, Something To Consume, with “Pop Punk Anthem (Sorry For The Delay).” Preceded by the launch of ferocious single “Throw Yourself To The Sword,” the LP is due out September 12 via Third Man Records. Die Spitz’s Ava Schrobilgen explains, “‘Pop Punk Anthem (Sorry For The Delay)’ somehow encapsulates elements throughout the band’s large musical swath of inspirations, which ranges from Black Sabbath, PJ Harvey, and the Pixies to Mudhoney and Nirvana, building from roiling verses to a growled chorus. ‘Pop Punk Anthem’ is a story from the… Read more »
The Aces are back and on fire with their new single, “Twin Flame.” From their forthcoming album, Gold Star Baby, out everywhere on August 15 via SoundOn, the song intertwines dance-inducing disco grooves with Latin pop sonics to craft a tune that is simply divine. Frankly, The Aces constantly push the envelope for the indie pop genre with every release. Cristal Ramirez sings, “Our connection puts the new ones to shame, oh no/How could I forget all our history?/Starting from scratch feels like my arm twisting, oh no/It’s bad news, I know/I can’t put out our twin flame.” The band shares,… Read more »
Following the June release of his album Tha Carter VI (which features a song with mgk), Lil Wayne dropped two new singles that venture into the world of metal and pop-punk. Of course, he isn’t new to the alternative sphere, hopping onstage with Good Charlotte at When We Were Young 2023 and a crossover with blink-182. Today, July 15, the “Lollipop” artist dropped his new feature on Keyawna Nikole‘s track, “BLEED.” Nikole, a rising alt star effortlessely intertwines emo, goth, and heavy rock sonics throughout her discography, and even collabed with Sleeping With Sirens‘ Kellin Quinn on “SECRETS.” Check out… Read more »
Ethel Cain has shared her new song, “Fuck Me Eyes” from her upcoming album Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You, out everywhere on August 8. Cain, aka Hayden Anhedönia, shares, “Continuing in the theme of high school anxieties, ‘Fuck Me Eyes’ (on top of being an homage to one of my favorite pop songs of all time, ‘Bette Davis Eyes‘) is meant to be an ode to the girls who are perfect and have everything, yet carry the reputation of town slut. The beautiful blonde who is just lonely and wants to be loved, that all the adults condemn to… Read more »
We chat KPop Demon Hunters with Samuel Leggett Jr from JVS Media, plus hear our take on Marvel’s Ironheart, the new Superman promos, and what we’ve been reviewing lately.
After releasing “your name forever,” a heartfelt tribute to the late Luke “The Dingo” Trembath, mgk (formerly Machine Gun Kelly) returns with “cliché” — a sharp pivot into a much more pop-leaning sound with a rock undercurrent. The track trades the grit of his earlier pop-punk output for polished hooks over a driving beat, signaling a new sonic direction rooted more in melody than distortion. Don’t even get me STARTED on how deeply that chorus has already burrowed into my head. Ahead of its official release, “cliché” made headlines when mgk was seen driving through Hollywood with the unreleased song… Read more »
Dive into the latest episode of the Rockstar Dad Show, where your favorite pop punk duo, Jaret and Gary from Bowling For Soup, reunite with their buddy Jarrett Adlof from A Van Full Of Nuns! In this episode, they explore the vibrant world of pop punk, sharing stories, insights, and laughs that will resonate with fans of the genre. Whether you’re a long-time follower of the scene or just curious about its evolution, this episode is packed with entertaining discussions and behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
