In a sharp, two-minute burst, The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die (TWIABP) return with their first release of 2025: the urgent and unapologetic “Beware The Centrist.” Nearly a year after their June 2024 single “Kersed,” the new track delivers a pointed critique of political apathy—taking aim at those who remain passive in the face of rising injustice and hate. The band shares, “Oppressors call rebels terrorists. Terror is a last resort tactic when speech, boycott, and protests are crushed and declawed. There are breaking points when average citizens are forced to embrace… Read more »
Rise Against has announced the arrival of their forthcoming album, Ricochet, their first full-length in four years. The 12-track collection, led by the new single “I Want It All,” is slated to arrive on August 15. In addition to the new release, the album will feature previously released singles “Nod” and “Prizefighter.” You can preorder Ricochet here. “Ricochet is about our collective inter-connectedness,” frontman Tim McIlrath shares. “We started with the title track, and that being about how we’re all—whether we like it or not—stuck in the same room, so to speak. Everything you do is going to affect somebody;… Read more »
Today the nerds are talking Texas, where everything is apparently bigger–except their love for THC! The state is fixing to ban all THC and we have the scoop, the skinny and some opinions! We also have some resources to tap if you’re as mad as we are! So, don’t panic! it’s organic!
The alternative community is rallying in criticism of Download Fest UK following the release of its 2025 bathroom policy for this year’s event, taking place June 13–15. Among the most vocal is NOAHFINNCE, who performed at the festival in 2024. The artist took to social media to share a screenshot of the policy and publicly condemn its approach. According to the image posted by NOAHFINNCE, the festival’s official bathroom guidelines are as follows: “We are proud of the reputation the Download community has in terms of diversity, and will always look to promote the safety and comfort of all festival… Read more »
Ready to feel old today? Cartel has announced details for the release of the 20 year anniversary of their breakout record, Chroma. The album, Chroma 2025, has been re-recorded and will be released on September 12 via Field Day Records. Additionally, the band will be performing at Warped Tour in DC and Long Beach before launching into their 20 year anniversary tour in September. The band will be supported by Hunny, Landon Conrath, and Macseal. “It’s a privilege to still have the opportunity to share this with all the people who celebrate this record alongside us,” frontman Will Pugh shares.… Read more »
LØLØ dives into her writing process—both for herself and with other artists—and how stepping into someone else’s creative brain can break writer’s block wide open. On a recent episode of idobi Warped Radio, the official Warped Tour podcast and radio station, she shares how co-writing has expanded her creativity and helped her find new dimensions in her own music. LØLØ also talks about the song she just had to keep for herself (“u & the tin man”), her lifelong love for Taylor Swift, and the dream collaborations she’s still manifesting—Green Day, YUNGBLUD, and more. It’s an episode filled with humor,… Read more »
Join Jaret and Gary in this heartfelt episode as they dive into the important topic of mental health. In honor of their dear friend Adam Ramey, who has sadly passed away, they reflect on the impact of loss and the importance of supporting one another. Plus, they have a special chat with author Jeff Nelligan, who shares insights on mental health and his latest work. Tune in for a meaningful conversation that aims to inspire and uplift! #MentalHealthMatters
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With her sophomore album PRESSURE, Julia Wolf is shedding old expectations and stepping fully into her own. Known for her sharp lyricism and genre-blurring sound, Wolf’s latest release finds her embracing her vulnerability and emotional nuance with an unapologetic tone. As she gears up her headlining tour—alongside select supporting dates for none other than Halsey—PRESSURE arrives as both a creative breakthrough and a personal reckoning. idobi Radio caught up with Julia to talk about the sonic shift, the Twilight-fueled virality of “In My Room,” her DIY process, and what it really means to take back control of your art. It’s… Read more »
After releasing “your name forever,” a heartfelt tribute to the late Luke “The Dingo” Trembath, mgk (formerly Machine Gun Kelly) returns with “cliché” — a sharp pivot into a much more pop-leaning sound with a rock undercurrent. The track trades the grit of his earlier pop-punk output for polished hooks over a driving beat, signaling a new sonic direction rooted more in melody than distortion. Don’t even get me STARTED on how deeply that chorus has already burrowed into my head. Ahead of its official release, “cliché” made headlines when mgk was seen driving through Hollywood with the unreleased song… Read more »
