Concert Reviews
Enemy of the World tour takes over New York City
Even before the doors to the Gramercy Theater opened, it was apparent that this show was going to be an entertaining way to start the weekend.
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Even before the doors to the Gramercy Theater opened, it was apparent that this show was going to be an entertaining way to start the weekend.
February is when things start getting real, and you’re no longer shaking off the exhaustion of the holiday season. From heavy, chest-rattling new songs to melodic gut punches and indie tracks that linger, these are the best new alternative, metal, rock, and indie songs worth your time right now. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. Differences — “Void” Brace for impact because Differences are about to become your favorite new metal/metalcore band! Comprised of Sean-Anthony Todd (vocals), Gene Ramirez (guitar), Levi Henderson (electric bass guitar), and Nicholas Brandon Miller (drums), the… Read more »
Ahead of their upcoming headlining 2026 North American tour, The Maine has revealed their second single, “Quiet Part Loud,” from their upcoming tenth record Joy Next Door. Due for release on April 10 via Photo Finish Records, the LP also boasts instant fan-favorite lead track “Die To Fall.” The two offerings show The Maine at their best, authentic and dynamic—always keeping listeners young and young at heart on their toes. Ahead of their LP release and tour run with Nightly, Grayscale, Franklin Jonas, Friday Pilots Club, Broadside, and Moody Joody, idobi Radio had the chance to catch up with drummer… Read more »
This past year was full of magical musical moments, including a collab between Evanescence, Poppy, and Spiritbox and the reunion of Panic! At The Disco. 2025 also had one of the most packed album release calendars with some truly divine offerings. From Turnstile’s Never Enough and Hayley Williams’ Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party to Heart Attack Man’s Joyride The Pale Horse and L.S. Dunes’ Violet, these 2025 album releases were nothing short of extraordinary and deserve many listens throughout the year ahead. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox,… Read more »
As the calendar flips toward 2026, an entire generation of albums that helped shape the sound, style, and emotional vocabulary of the early 2010s hits a major milestone. These records soundtracked Warped Tour summers, first heartbreaks, and long drives with the windows down—and somehow, they’re all turning 15. From pop-punk revival cornerstones to scene-defining debuts and genre-crossing breakthroughs, these albums haven’t just aged well—they’ve grown into blueprints for the alternative landscape we’re still living in today. Here are 21 monumental albums turning 15 in 2026. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to… Read more »
As 2006 hurtles toward its 20-year mark, the albums that once lived on burned CDs, Myspace profiles, and Warped Tour stages now stand as cornerstone releases of a generation. From scene-defining emo to genre-shifting pop-punk, post-hardcore, and alternative breakthroughs, these records didn’t just soundtrack our youth—they shaped the entire direction of alternative music. Here are 26 albums turning 20 in 2026 that still echo louder than ever. Yellowcard — Lights And Sounds Released on January 24, 2006, Yellowcard‘s first concept album, Lights And Sounds, was released. While the album peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, it ultimately underperformed… Read more »
Glitter on, new deluxe Kesha album…also on soon. Today, the iconic party queen and artist announced she is celebrating 15 years of Animal and Cannibal by releasing the records on CD, vinyl, and streaming with six previously unreleased songs. Soon, you’ll be able to listen to tracks such as “Butterscotch,” “Shots On The Hood Of My Car,” and more. She says, “I can’t believe the balls I had as a young broke girl, at the silver platter, jumbos clown room, riding around Los Angeles in my trans am, fucking shit up listening to my records in the eagles house up… Read more »
Warped Tour just wrapped its weekend in Orlando, and it was a festival to behold, especially if you caught mgk‘s headlining set on Saturday, November 15. The artist, who is ready to kick off his world tour tomorrow, brought out several special guests during his 19-track set. Excitingly, he live-debuted his cover of Goo Goo Dolls‘ “Iris” with Julia Wolf, who also appeared at Warped Tour and is set to support him on select dates on his tour. And, of course, it wouldn’t be an mgk show without help from his best friend Mod Sun. The two, along with We… Read more »
After revealing their new single and music video for “Straight Up (Needy),” Meet Me @ The Altar has shared another look into their new era with “Karma.” The duo, Edith Victoria and Ada Juarez offer their heaviest and brightest sonics to date with metal-tinged drum fills and pop-rock riffs, striking the perfect modern alternative balance. The Paradox x idobi Radio Exclusive T-Shirt Limited edition, printed-on-demand. Designed by Beepus (Beauty School Dropout) with creative direction from The Paradox. A collaboration capturing the energy of their debut EP NSFW and the future of alternative music. $29.99 Shop now For MMATA, there is much more… Read more »
Following the release of their new single “NOT OK” and “Boyband,” 5 Seconds Of Summer have just announced their massive Everyone’s A Star! World Tour. The pop-rock quartet is making a trip around the globe all 2026, and they’re definitely coming to a city near you. The Paradox x idobi Radio Exclusive T-Shirt Limited edition, printed-on-demand. Designed by Beepus (Beauty School Dropout) with creative direction from The Paradox. A collaboration capturing the energy of their debut EP NSFW and the future of alternative music. $29.99 Shop now The tour kicks off on March 26, 2026, in Belfast, UK, at SSE Arena,… Read more »
