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 »
As we gear up for next year, music isn’t the only thing we are excited about. 2024 is going to hold some absolutely fantastic new movies. Especially now that the SAG-AFTRA strike is over and actors have successfully advocated for themselves in the movie industry, we can talk about how stoked we are for upcoming releases. This list of movies will only include ones we have final release dates for as well as an official trailer. As much are we are looking forward to Robert Egger‘s take on Nosferatu coming out December 25 and Beetlejuice 2 coming September 9, we… Read more »
Shimmering, sexy and so much fun, ‘wear your heart out’ by Nightly is the soundtrack to the most sensational parts of life. Here they take us through it track by track.
No matter if you’re indie-obsessed or a head-banging heavy metal lover, this week had no shortage of dazzling new single drops and album releases. From Zac Farro‘s new solo single “My My” and Daisy The Great‘s “Dog,” all the way to Fit For A King‘s “Begin The Sacrifice,” there’s something new for each and every alternative music fan to spin ASAP. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? Dead Eyes — “Relapse” Following… Read more »
Ohhhhhh, man, do we have some new songs for you this Friday! From queer anthems for Pride month to pop-tinged hardcore à la Turnstile’s brand new album Never Enough, and beyond, you’re sure to find something to get down to this weekend. And the fun doesn’t stop there because idobi Radio has you covered 24/7 with sweet alternative tunes. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? Ethel Cain — “Nettles” Ethel… Read more »
Has anyone else been counting down the days until Memorial Day weekend? While it’s a day to remember military personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces, it’s also a chance to settle into the pending joy of summertime. Whether you’re cooking out or hanging at the beach with family and friends, here are 7 new songs to blast during the long weekend. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free?… Read more »
Spring has sprung and new music has officially arrived to bless our weekend playlists. This week’s new songs are turning up the volume with sexy and daring metal à la Sleep Token, supercharged emo from duo Greywind, plus a delectable indie-rock track from Walter The Producer. Download the free idobi App and catch these new releases spinning all weekend long. You don’t want to miss this lineup! And if you needed one more reason to jump in on the app, idobi just launched a brand-new series of free games—starting with Word Mosh. For a limited time, top scorers will be entered for a… Read more »
With the final season of Netflix’s You causing quite a stir on the internet since its launch last Thursday, April 26, we’re putting our own spin on bidding the series farewell. Record spin, that is. The main character, Joe Goldberg, played by Penn Badgley, is a man of too-many-to-keep-track-of contradictions. Bookish yet brutal, romantic yet ruthless. Across five seasons of You, each of Joe’s love interests reveals a different shade of his psyche and a different version of deeply disturbing obsession. But what if we soundtracked their stories? Below, we’ve paired each of his partners with the album that best… Read more »
Your perfect sunny weekend playlist just arrived. This week’s standout tracks are turning up the volume with nostalgia-inducing indie-pop à la Bad Suns, a face-melting single from PSYCHO-FRAME, plus a raw Midwest emo track from Arm’s Length. Download the free idobi App and catch these new releases spinning all weekend long. You don’t want to miss this lineup! And if you needed one more reason to jump in on the app, idobi just launched a brand-new series of free games—starting with Word Mosh. For a limited time, top scorers will be entered for a chance to win the sold-out Build-A-Bear Emo Axolotl. Yup,… Read more »
Ah, Coachella. If you’re not there, you’re probably seeing videos of Lady Gaga‘s thrilling and five-star-reviewed headlining set, as well as clips of Yo Gabba Gabba! (Yes, they were invited to play and the crowd loved it.) Of course, while the festival featured pop stars such as Charli xcx, LISA, Post Malone, and more, they also had a range of rock, hardcore, and punk acts who brought the house down. ICYMI, here are the best alternative performances from Coachella 2025. Green Day Headliner Green Day was the official headliner of Coachella’s Saturday nights, and of course, they brought the heat… Read more »
