This weekend’s When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas, NV, was nothing short of a brilliant pop-punk playground packed with fantastic performances from tons of our favorite artists in the scene. From collaborations such as Yellowcard inviting Cassadee Pope on stage to perform “Only One” to Green Day playing their unreleased, new single “The American Dream Is Killing Me,” WWWY 2023 will surely go down in history as one of the greatest music events of our generation. And while one of the best moments was the unexpected reunion and surprise appearance of Cobra Starship’s Gabe Saporta joining forces with… Read more »
Avril Lavigne may not have been listed as being on the When We Were Young lineup, but the Goodbye Lullaby singer surprised fans on the October 21 date of the festival. During All Time Low’s set on the Pink stage, Lavigne popped out to sing her mega-hit “Sk8er Boi” from 2002’s Let Go. Additionally, she offered her vocals for her new collab with the band entitled “Fake As Hell.” Check out “Sk8er Boi” from the When We Were Young Pink stage below. Some October 22 When We Were Young fest ticketholders are hopeful for another “surprise” performance from the singer.… Read more »
When We Were Young Fest is in full-throttle mode, and it has been nothing short of spectacular, exceeding all expectations from the very beginning. In a jaw-dropping moment that took fans by complete surprise, Teddy Swims, who recently launched his debut full-length album, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1), took the stage with All Time Low for a stunning collaborative performance of their single, “New Religion.” This unexpected fusion of talent comes after Swims collaborated with the pop-punkers as a guest vocalist on the track that appeared on ATL’s latest album, Tell Me I’m Alive. This surprise performance also… Read more »
It is a cute ongoing joke in the music industry that no matter who you are or how big your band is, you are destined to have at least one “come to Brazil” comment on a tour announcement post. Well, an entire roster of pop-punk bands have finally agreed to do just that, they are coming to Brazil. This line-up is so totally STACKED, it might as well be it’s own little festival. Simple Plan, The All-American Rejects and A Day To Remember are heading to Brazil this coming March for a very special string of performances. However, it doesn’t… Read more »
After the resounding success of their inaugural holiday event last year in the heart of Philadelphia, PA, Grayscale has announced the eagerly-awaited return of their 2nd Annual Holiday Show. This enchanting event of live performances set to the tune of the holiday season is scheduled to take place at the iconic venue, The Fillmore Philadelphia, on December 22. For fans eager to secure their spot to Grayscale’s Annual Holiday Show, presale tickets will be available starting tomorrow, September 26, at 10 AM ET, while general ticket sales commence this Thursday, September 28, at 10 AM ET. You can snag tickets… Read more »
When we lose someone we love, we can feel a million different emotions simultaneously: sadness, anger, denial, and everything in between. While the technical term for it is called “grief,” it is a far more complex emotion and process than these five letters make it out to be. Alt-pop songstress Lauran Hibberd does her best to bluntly explain the stages of grief in her grunge-infused new single, “I suck at grieving.” Writing about the loss of her father, Hibberd opens the floodgates of her emotions and declares that she does not know how to navigate her feelings. Finding her voice… Read more »
Following the release of 2021’s Umbra and in a milestone moment, Grayscale has delivered their first independent offering with the release of their latest single, “Not Afraid To Die.” With the new track, Grayscale has honed in on their most genuine and authentic identity, resulting in “Not Afraid To Die.” This electrifying track is driven by a passionate kaleidoscope of synths and bombastic drums, skillfully intertwined with the soaring vocal prowess of frontman Collin Walsh. Marking an innovative stride for the band, the fusion of synths with their distinctive pop-punk and rock elements generates an exhilarating sonic experience reminiscent of… Read more »
Busted have shared a new version of their classic “Year 3000” featuring Jonas Brothers, who covered the song back in 2006. It is the only version you will ever need from now on.
The Legacy pop-rock band, Mayday Parade have gifted fans with a brand new song “More Like A Crash” today. Last night the group premiered the track right here on Idobi Radio for the very first time courtesy of taking over our “Fresh At Five”. The band whose discography is often coined as an “emotion” all in its own right has returned with another pull-at-your-heart-strings banger. The track is super upbeat, and certainly drives with catchy guitars and sing-along vocals, but remains very much in tune with the intense feelings a classic Mayday Parade song invokes. Guitarist, Alex Garcia shares on… Read more »
When We Were Young Festival once seemed like a pop-punk dream that was too good to be true. Now after one successful run, and the announcement of a second go, they have added a second date to this year’s festival.Fans will be able to attend October 21st and October 22nd of this year. While that may seem like forever from now, you’ll want to be on your toes! Pre-sale for the new date is happening this Friday, February 24th at 5pm ET. General sale for tickets will go down just an hour later at 6pm ET. So now it’s time… Read more »
