Every punk knows that the best music comes from outside the mainstream. The same goes for movies and TV. That’s why idobi is proud to highlight 13 of the best indie horror films currently streaming—just in time for Halloween! Stopmotion Robert Morgan’s feature-length debut, Stopmotion, stars Aisling Franciosi in a live-action/animated hybrid as a stop-motion animator working on completing her late mother’s final film. As she grows consumed by the project, she finds that the horrifying creations for the project are taking on lives of their own. Stream it on AMC+. Skinamarink Kyle Edward Ball’s microbudget directorial debut, Skinamarink, shocked the box… Read more »
Fall Out Boy‘s Patrick Stump might be the well-known face of pop-punk and scene music, but in his heart, he is an OG ska fan. So much so, that the singer was recently interviewed for the upcoming second expanded edition of In Defense Of Ska by author and journalist Aaron Carnes. The book is set to arrive on October 29 via Clash Books. The book’s second edition boasts “an additional 30,000 words of compelling stories, research, and analysis” of ska legends such as Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Operation Ivy, the Slackers, Hepcat, Mephiskapheles, and Reel Big Fish. In addition to his… Read more »
As we reflect on the unforgettable moments from this past weekend’s When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas, NV, Pierce The Veil’s iconic third annual appearance stands out as a major highlight. The Vic Fuentes-led group turned their set into an iconic celebration of their 2012 breakthrough album Collide With The Sky, performing it in full and filling the stage with star power from across the scene. The group welcomed longtime friend and “King For A Day” collaborator Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens, as did Jason Aalon Butler of FEVER 333, who brought his intense energy to their… Read more »
Halloween is around the corner, so it’s time to start planning your costume! Whether you’re going to a party, a concert, or a special spooky event, it is a treat (not a trick) to embrace a new identity for a night and become anyone you dream of. So why not transform yourself into a rockstar?! This Halloween, declare your love for your favorite band with a costume that pays homage to their undeniably unique signature style. Here are five artists with iconic looks and a step-by-step guide on how to recreate it! Ash Costello — New Years Day Ash Costello… Read more »
Following their headlining sets at Riot Fest and All Your Friends Fest, Fall Out Boy took over the stage of When We Were Young Fest 2024. The Chicago rockers took over the Pink Stage at 9:05 PM ahead of My Chemical Romance’s performance on the Purple Stage. Unlike many other groups listed for the fest, Fall Out Boy did not pick out one album to play in full, instead packing their performance with fan favorites. Fall Out Boy surprised fans by teaming up with Pittsburgher Wiz Khalifa for a special performance of “See You Again,” which originally featured Charlie Puth.… Read more »
Less than a week ago, Boys Like Girls took to social media to report that they would be hopping on the When We Were Young Festival 2024 roster. The band will be filling in for The All-American Rejects who dropped off the fest earlier in the month due to a “management change within the WWWY operation.” Fittingly, they walked on stage to AAR’s “Dirty Little Secret.” Opening with “Love Drunk,” they are playing their iconic hits such as “The Great Escape” and “Heels Over Head.” In an Instagram statement, Boys Like Girls shared, “It’s our greatest honor to play any… Read more »
Tonight Alive has made their monumental return to the U.S. stage with their first Stateside performance since the final cross-country Warped Tour in 2018. After announcing an indefinite hiatus from international touring on December 18, 2018—which led to the cancellation of their 2019 U.S. tour due to a “demanding” schedule and the need to prioritize their “mental and physical health”—the band played a few select shows in Australia. However, their appearance at When We Were Young marks their first U.S. performance in over six years, signaling a powerful comeback for the beloved Australian group. Ahead of their performance, the Jenna… Read more »
This week on Add To Library, a show where hosts Shawn Kupfer & Brian LaCour bring you deep dives into awesome Heavy Albums both new and old, the guys are discussing a record that is Century Media Records best-selling album of all time: The War Within by Shadows Fall! Subscribe to Add To Library on Apple Music and Spotify Follow Add To Library on Facebook & Instagram Tune in live Fridays @ 9pmET for new album breakdowns each and every week!
In a moment that has started to gain attention on TikTok, Y2K artist Middle Part posted a now semi-viral video on August 1, 2024, in which they allegedly overheard My Chemical Romance rehearsing their 2004 breakout single “I’m Not Okay (I Promise).” The track appears on the group’s album Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, which celebrated its 20 year anniversary in June. Given the timing and location, it’s not impossible that a fellow musician could have heard My Chemical Romance rehearsing in a Los Angeles studio. The beloved emo-punk legends are set to headline this weekend’s When We Were Young… Read more »
Waterparks graced fans with two demos, “CALL ME BEEP ME” and “TALKING TO MYSELF.” The drop follows the cancellation of INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 2: LOST IN THE PROPERTY and the releases of “Guilt” and later “GH2024.” On Friday, August 2, the group took to Instagram to announce the cancellation of what would have been their sixth full-length album. “I no longer feel good about INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 2: LOST IN THE PROPERTY and will be canceling the release,” the statement reads. “The sheer amount of unprecedented mishaps, bureaucratic red tape, and bizarre things that have gone wrong truly has me believing the… Read more »
