Join Jaret & Gary as they sit down with the legendary Paul Rappaport, affectionately known as “Rap,” who boasts an impressive 40-year career in the music business! With 33 of those years spent at Columbia Records, Paul shares his incredible journey through the ever-evolving music industry. From behind-the-scenes stories to insights on what it takes to succeed, this conversation is a must-watch for music lovers and aspiring professionals alike. Tune in for a deep dive into the life of a true industry veteran—who, by the way, is definitely not a cowboy!
Djo—the brainchild of actor, producer, and musician Joe Keery—has unveiled a hypnotic new single, “Potion,” just days ahead of their highly anticipated 12-track album The Crux, arriving this Friday. The upcoming release also includes standout tracks “Delete Ya” and “Basic Being Basic,” the latter of which Keery brought to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in a striking live performance earlier this year. “’Potion’ is like your favorite pair of blue jeans,” Keery shares. “I’d been working on Travis picking when I wrote this song, so it’s kind of like if Harry Nilsson and Lindsey Buckingham had a baby.” Djo… Read more »
Fairfield, Connecticut’s own Anxious is a force to be reckoned with. On their sophomore album, Bambi—out now via Run For Cover Records—the young East Coast quintet blends delicate emo sonics with blistering hardcore and sweltering pop-punk melodies. The 11-track record is nothing short of refreshing, an effortlessly timeless collection of songs. Partly inspired by Panic! at the Disco’s 2005 record A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out, Anxious offers exciting chaos and poised sentiments alike from their opening “Never Said” to the closer, “I’ll Be Around.” Currently on their massive headlining tour with Ultra Q and Stateside, idobi Radio had the… Read more »
April is a magical month, full of both courageous Aries and creative Tauruses who have birthdays in this stretch of 30 days. TBH, there is something undeniable going on in the cosmos as some of the most prolific musicians in the alternative scene were born in April, including all three frontmen of the “emo trinity.” That’s right, Patrick Stump, Gerard Way, and Brendon Urie are all April babies. Here are 16 alternative birthdays to celebrate this April and every April. Rory Rodriguez — April 2 Dayseeker‘s Rory Rodriguez kicks off his spring with a birthday every year. We hope your… Read more »
Please eat food while enjoying this episode. It’s not as funny, entertaining, or otherwise unless you have a mouthful of something tasty and maybe a bit sloppy, maybe a nice lasagna or a homemade corn chowder!
It’s a bittersweet moment, but one we’ve known was coming. Sum 41 played their final show on March 30, but today, they offered fans one more parting gift. The pop-punk veterans dropped a “Radio Silence” music video. It contains moments of the band’s history and many adventures, flashing back to their days as scrappy, young newbies. Sum 41 noted on social media, “As the Sum quietly set Sunday night, we wanted to leave you with something special to show our appreciation for all of the love that you have shown us over the years.” Check out “Radio Silence” below and grab some… Read more »
Believe it or not, in April 2015, Sabrina Carpenter released her debut album Eyes Wide Open. (yes, she has been grinding in the music industry well before the launch of “Espresso.”) This isn’t the only important record released a decade ago. Notably, 2015 was the release year of some of the most iconic records in the alternative scene—from indie to pop-punk. These 2015 albums are turning 10 this April 2025, and we still can’t believe it. Tom DeLonge — To The Stars…Demos, Odds and Ends Released: April 21, 2015 via To The Stars After parting ways with blink-182 in January 2015,… Read more »
Returning after a successful freshman year, the idobi Radio Summer School Tour has announced its sophomore class. Leading the second year, the tour will feature headline sets from Charlotte Sands, Taylor Acorn, and Rain City Drive. Additionally, the tour will also feature performances from Beauty School Dropout, If Not For Me, Arrows In Action, and special guest HUDDY. Founded by Eric Tobin (Hopeless Records), Michael Kaminsky (KMGMT), and Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour), and sponsored by idobi Radio and Hot Topic, the Summer School Tour aims to bring the next generation of rising stars to the masses across the country,… Read more »
In the second episode of idobi Warped Radio, Warped Tour alumni and iconic duo 3OH!3 step into the studio to spill stories you’ll never forget—from their early Myspace days to unforgettable on-stage chaos. Sean and Nat talk about their collaborative performances (yes, there were a lot of Johns, including The Maine’s John O’Callaghan and Lil Jon), how they landed on the name 3OH!3, and how Warped Tour and early social media helped launch them into scene superstardom. The duo also open up about their early years on the tour, Sean’s short-lived emo phase, and the now-infamous incident where he pooped his pants on stage. Plus, hear the behind-the-scenes story of their Silent Library episode with Benny Blanco and how it all came together. Listen to new episodes of idobi Warped Radio every Wednesday at 6 PM ET/3 PM PT, and watch the full episode every Tuesday at 6 PM ET/3 PM PT on Veeps.com.
It’s official—this summer just got a lot sadder. In a heartfelt announcement on Instagram today, March 28, the team behind Sad Summer Fest confirmed that the beloved traveling emo and pop-punk festival will not be returning for the 2025 season. Sad Summer co-founder Josh Terry reshared the message on his personal socials, further solidifying the somber tone of the announcement. The post says, “When Sad Summer began, our goal was to make it through one summer and do something special for the fans at a time when our scene needed us. Yet here we are nearly seven years later, with… Read more »
