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.
2025 may have felt a little rocky because…well, we lost the legendary Ozzy Osbourne. However, the year was not all bad. From the arrival of a new Hayley Williams album, Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party, and a Panic! At The Disco reunion all the way to a genuinely wild collaboration with Evanescence’s Amy Lee, Poppy, and Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante, there were a ton of major music moments to celebrate this year. Here are 18 of the biggest music moments from the pop-punk, metal, and rock scenes that shaped the year. blink-182 and Alkaline Trio host LA Wildfire Relief Benefit… Read more »
The 2026 Grammy nominations were just revealed, and the alternative, metal, and rock categories are full of some amazing picks. From Spiritbox‘s performance of “Soft Spine” and “Emergence” by Sleep Token to YUNGBLUD‘s Idols and Turnstile‘s Never Enough, we can’t wait to see who takes home the win. Plus, the nominations stream featured a cameo appearance from Sharon, Jack, and Kelly Osbourne, who presented these categories in honor of the late, great Ozzy Osbourne. Check out the full list of rock and metal nominees below. Best Rock Album: private music — DeftonesI Quit — HAIMFrom Zero — Linkin ParkNever Enough… Read more »
Following the release of their single “Holding On To That Hate” in September, Bowling For Soup has officially revealed its accompanying music video, featuring behind-the-scenes shots from the recording studio. Frontman Jaret Reddick notes, “Sometimes a song just comes out of nowhere. This is certainly one of them! Rob sent me the music and a melody idea. This whole process is new to me, but it worked for a few songs on Pop Drunk Snot Bread, and I love that Rob wants to be involved in the writing.” Reddick continues, “First listen, and I realized I had woken up in… Read more »
Fresh off their performance at When We Were Young 2025, Panic! At The Disco just announced that they’re ready to celebrate 20 years of A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out. No, really, we can’t believe it either. 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 Alongside revealing deluxe editions of the record and themed merch, Panic! also *finally* released Live In Denver on streaming platforms, YouTube, and… Read more »
When We Were Young Fest has quickly become the Super Bowl of emo and pop-punk music, celebrating every generation of eyeliner-smeared nostalgia under the Las Vegas sun. With a stacked 2025 lineup featuring blink-182, Panic! At The Disco, and Avril Lavigne set to hit the stage this weekend, all eyes are already on next year. If the festival follows tradition, it’ll return on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, 2026—and the big question is: who could possibly top that next year? Here are 10 artists who could easily take the headlining slot in 2026. Download the free idobi App… Read more »
Believe it or not, August is already here. Even though Halloween candy and decorations are hitting store shelves, the summer vibes abound in these recent alternative, indie, and metal releases. From Teenage Joans’ blink-182 meets Kesha-inspired new release, to Fox Lake’s “Real Fast,” a fiery hardcore x nu-metal offering, you’ll find the right track to set the mood this 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? Bones Shredder — “Sky… Read more »
Skincare and makeup brand e.l.f. just just messed up…big time. The brand, known for ther cost-effective drugstore offerings just launched an ad featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race legend Heidi N Closet and stand-up comedian and the Annabelle doll’s new owner, Matt Rife. Now, fans are dropping their products based on the stunning choice to include the controversial crowd-work comic in an ad targeted at a primarily women/femme audience. Notably, in his 2023 Netflix special Natural Selection, Rife made a “joke” at the expense of a hostess with a black eye. “If she could cook, she wouldn’t have that black eye,” he… Read more »
