Sincere Engineer‘s lead vocalist Deanna Belos is celebrating her birthday with none other than The Lawrence Arms‘ Brendan Kelly. The two teamed up to deliver a brand-new collab, “Parting Gift” to help Belos begin a new year in the best way possible. Belos shares, “My new song ‘Parting Gift’ is a sort of confessional song about me being weird and about me navigating my relationship with music and navigating my life, the best I can with the knowledge and skills I have, which is sometimes not enough.” She adds, “I can’t even begin to explain what an honor it is… Read more »
Following the success of her massive 2024 Greatest Hits Tour, the pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne is gearing up for a second round. Part two of the tour kicks off in May 2025, ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Joining Lavigne on the road are Simple Plan, Fefe Dobson, and We The Kings. Lavigne shares on social media with the tour announcement, “Round two let’s fking gooooo!! When I launched the Greatest Hits tour last year, I was so blown away by all your loveeeeee. You guys sold it out and I wasn’t ready for it to be over. I’m heading out… Read more »
After announcing that they’d perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last week, Knocked Loose officially made their late-night television debut. With help from Poppy, the metal heavyweights performed “Suffocate” to a massive crowd. We love to see a mosh pit on mainstream TV! The Grammy nominees offered a fiery performance that many members of the metal community admired. Knotfest‘s Tori Kravitz shared on her Instagram, “What I love most about this is that hopefully some young people see this and something clicks. Maybe they feel heard / understood for the first time. Or, they finally find music that feels right and… Read more »
Alright, people. It’s officially “Yule Shoot Your Eye Out” by Fall Out Boy season. The store shelves are lined with green and red wreaths and peppermint has made its way into every coffee drink. But hey, we’re not complaining. Christmas rocks, and this year, you can take that quite literally. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your punk and alternative friends and family members, idobi Radio has compiled a list of our favorite emo gifts that they are sure to love. So… if you didn’t score My Chemical Romance concert tickets, these 14 gifts are officially the next… Read more »
On November 25, mgk, formerly Machine Gun Kelly, took to social media to share that he’s on his way to creating a new album. This will follow up the artist’s 2022 record and sixth studio album Mainstream Sellout. In a Twitter/X post, he noted, “[I]solating myself in the desert next week to restart this album from scratch. [W]hen inspiration flows through me unblocked, we will reach the destination in no time. [D]on’t worry. [A]fter all, I’m about to be a dad again!” ICYMI, mgk’s partner Megan Fox announced the duo’s pregnancy on November 11 to the excitement of fans worldwide.… Read more »
Outbreak Fest, taking place in Manchester, UK, on June 14 and 15, 2025, has announced the first wave of artist performances. Additionally, the annual fest will hold a special one-day, multi-stage event in London, UK, on June 13. On their official social channels, the fest shares, “Alongside our usual Manchester event we will also be launching in London for the first time, which will be a one day, multi stage festival in the city centre.” The details of the London event have not been made public, but Outbreak Fest has revealed “London news coming tomorrow.” Despite the buzz around the… Read more »
Tulsa emo act CLIFFDIVER has had a whirlwind 2024. The group just released their 12-track album birdwatching in September and toured across the States with Prince Daddy & The Hyena. Though, like all great eras, this one is coming to a bittersweet close. CLIFFDIVER took to social media to share that guitarist/vocalist Gil Erickson and saxophonist Dony Nickles will be departing. On Instagram, the band shared, “Sadly, today marks the end of an era for CLIFFDIVER. Both Dony and Gil will be stepping away from the band to focus on their family & personal lives. We as a band fully… Read more »
If you’re a fan of 90s rock, the forthcoming Every Possible Way charity compilation is a must-add to your holiday wishlist. The album reimagines hits from Weezer, The Verve, and the like from the voices of Liz Cooper, White Denim, and beyond. Additionally, the record, which arrives on December 13, aims to raise awareness for gun violence prevention. So, 3Sirens Music Group will donate to Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund to support the cause. Today, singer-songwriter Delacey shared her piece for the charity compilation, a cover of Third Eye Blind‘s “Losing A Whole Year.” She says, “Two things I feel… Read more »
Noelle Sucks came by idobi Radio to talk all about her EP Life Is Sweet which is out now via Graveboy Records. The EP has 2 never-before-heard songs along with her previously released singles, “Nonchalant” and “Copy Your Keys,” which features Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath. Not only did Noelle open a sold-out idobi Radio Summer School date this summer in Anaheim, but she’ll be performing alongside Cobra Starship, 3OH!3, and more at Emo Nite Day on December 8 at The Hollywood Palladium. (You can enter for a chance to win free tickets courtesy of idobi Radio by downloading the free… Read more »
The wait is officially over. Sydney, Australia rockers RedHook have dropped their highly-anticipated second album Mutation. It features punchy tracks such as “Dr. Frankenstein” with Holding Absence, heavy diss track “Bomb.com,” and “HEXXX” featuring Vana. In fact, the new collab “HEXXX” showcases rage-fueled femme power inspired by the iconic Ashnikko and Rico Nasty. Plus, just in time for the drop of Wicked in theaters, the song’s visuals and lyrics nod to entertainment’s biggest witches, such as those in The Craft and The Wizard Of Oz. Check out the powerful track below and order your copy of Mutation here. RedHook vocalist Emmy… Read more »
