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Grayscale Drops Cassadee Pope Collab & The Hart Deluxe Album

Ahead of their upcoming hometown Philadelphia shows this week, Grayscale has officially dropped The Hart Deluxe version. After releasing the original LP on January 31, 2025, the new release sees the band teaming up with industry veterans to give a new flavor to those OG hits. In fact, Grayscale collabed with Cassadee Pope (Hey Monday) on a deluxe version of “Painting Over You,” complete with an accompanying music video. And yes…it’s even more heartbreaking than you could imagine. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. The band also tapped The Wonder Years for “Not Afraid To Die,” Derek Sanders for “Mum… Read more »

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Run The Riot Share Candid Look at Their DIY Journey

Heavy pop-punk band Run The Riot was a rare guest on It’s News To Us with Eddie Barella and Jason Newcomer on idobi Radio the week of November 17. Emerging in the space pioneered by other Florida bands like A Day To Remember and Less Than Jake, the Tampa five-piece appeared on Episode 184 in their debut interview as a band. Currently recording their first album, their March single “Falling Down” is on rotation on idobi Radio as a “Fresh Pick.” The self-described DIY band has no manager, label, or publicist, and three of them live under one roof with… Read more »

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POORSTACY, Dead At 26, Cause of Death Unknown

On December 1, TMZ reported that musician POORSTACY, aka Carlito Junior Milfort, 26, died over the weekend in his home state of Florida. Per the Boca Raton Police Department, he passed on Saturday, November 29. A Boca Raton hotel worker confirmed that he checked into the hotel ten days prior with a woman and child. He was transported to the hospital on the morning of November 29, but ultimately did not make it. Currently, the cause of death has not been revealed. Fans took to the late artist’s Instagram comments to share messages and anecdotes from his time on Earth.… Read more »

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15 Alternative Album Anniversaries To Celebrate This December

December marks the holiday season, and we sure are feeling merry and bright when it comes to these classic alternative, pop-punk, metal, and rock album anniversaries. From Fall Out Boy‘s Folie a Deux and Green Day‘s beloved Kerplunk!, to Rage Against The Machine‘s Renegades and YUNGBLUD‘s 2020 record weird!, these 15 alternative album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. P.S. There are a few Christmas albums to rock out to this month, too!. MxPx — Punk Rawk Christmas Released on: December 1, 2009, via Rock City Recording.Standout Tracks: “Punk Rawk Christmas” & “Christmas Day” New Found Glory — December’s Here Released on: December 3, 2021, via Hopeless… Read more »

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15 December Alternative Musician Birthdays To Celebrate

This December, we’re feeling holly and jolly as well as celebratory for some birthdays. Now that we’re in the thick of the holiday season, we feel like these Sagittarius and Capricorn babies, who have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, are our true gifts. From the incredible and beloved Hayley Williams, to the iconic blink-182 frontman Tom DeLonge, all the way to Slipknot‘s legendary Corey Taylor, here are some December musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Tyler Joseph — December 1 Twenty One Pilots‘ Tyler Joseph just wrapped an album cycle and The Clancy Tour: Breach this fall,… Read more »

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Alternative Music Fans

Ho, ho, hopefully you’re ready for Christmas this year—lighting up the tree, hanging your stockings with care, and putting your favorite scary holiday movie on the screen. If Santa needs a little help shopping for their alternative friends, family members, kiddos, etc., we at idobi Radio have you covered with the only alternative holiday gift guide you’ll need. From dazzling rockstar memoirs to nail polish pens, these presents earn love long after the winter gatherings end. The Paradox Exclusive T-Shirt The Paradox teamed up with idobi Radio for their first-ever merch collab—a loud, limited tee they designed directly with the… Read more »

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My Chemical Romance Announces UK & European Tour Support

My Chemical Romance has officially announced who is set to support them on their UK and Europe shows in summer 2026. And yes, every date has an amazing opener! Special guests include Echo & The Bunnymen on June 30 at Anfield Stadium, Idlewild on July 4 at Bellahouston Park, Skunk Anansie on July 8 at Wembley Stadium, and Joan Jett on July 10 at Wembley Stadium. Then, the band will play one more Wembley Stadium show on July 11 with Sunny Day Real Estate. Then, My Chemical Romance will head to Italy on July 15 with special guests Interpol at… Read more »

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How To Watch Taylor Momsen At The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is getting super rock ‘n’ roll this year because The Pretty Reckless‘ Taylor Momsen is set to appear on the parade route. The artist, who is also beloved for her role as Cindy Lou Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), just released her own holiday record, Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas. The new EP features a dazzling rock rendition of “Where Are You Christmas?” and we hope to hear it during her parade debut. The parade begins at 8:30 AM and ends at noon in all time zones on NBC and Peacock, and will… Read more »

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7 Craziest Season 5 Stranger Things Theories

With Stranger Things season 5 right around the corner, the fandom has fully entered its unhinged detective era. TikTok theorists, Reddit sleuths, and armchair Hawkins historians are dissecting every frame—from Vecna’s monologues to Will’s nosebleeds—to predict how the series will finally end. While the Duffer Brothers promise an emotional, full-circle conclusion, fans are spinning theories that range from shockingly plausible to absolutely feral. Here are 7 of the craziest Stranger Things theories ahead of the final season. At the end of the day, anything is possible in Hawkins. Karen Wheeler is Vecna’s Sister This theory is so unhinged it loops… Read more »

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blink-182’s Mark Hoppus Just Hosted Josh Dun & Debby Ryan’s Baby Shower At His Home

Twenty One Pilots‘ drummer Josh Dun and his wife, actress Debby Ryan, are ready to be first-time parents, and they just celebrated in California with some of their favorite people. Excitingly, they had their baby shower at none other than Skye and Mark Hoppus of blink-182‘s home. Ryan shared on social media, “They say it doesn’t rain much in California, but we got caught in a downpour of shower love. Friends flew in from Denver, Atlanta, New York, Canada, random work & touring & made time to welcome this baby to the world before we went home to Columbus. Skye Hoppus ily, thank… Read more »