With the long-awaited official return of the Vans Warped Tour just around the corner, anticipation is at an all-time high as fans eagerly speculate about who will take the stage for the festival’s monumental 30th anniversary. Marking its first shows since 2019, Warped Tour 2025 will once again break from its traditional cross-country trek, instead hosting three massive weekend events across the U.S. This year’s stops include Washington, D.C., at the RFK Campus festival grounds on June 14-15; Long Beach, CA, at Shoreline Waterfront on July 26-27; and Orlando, FL at Camping World Stadium Campus on November 15-16. With the… Read more »
Friday, I’m in love… with the Fresh 5 new releases in alternative, metal, and indie! This week, we’ve got new releases, from Hopeless Records’ dynamic duo senses to the punishing collab between Silent Planet and Invent Animate. Tune in to idobi Radio to catch these must-hear tracks and more. Plus, you can download the FREE idobi App to discover new music every.single.day. senses — “diamonds on your dagger” For those who are in their main character energy. senses’ latest track, “diamonds on your dagger,” feels like a cinematic superhero theme—exploding with confidence and totally electrifying. This is a song you’ll… Read more »
After joining the UNFD family in October 2024, Seattle-based rockers AVOID are back with their new single “If It Hurts.” This track, as well as its predecessor “Burn,” will appear on their forthcoming album, due out sometime in 2025. Stay tuned for more deets. Of “If It Hurts,” frontman Benny Scholl shares, “Honestly, I think the song was really healing for all of us. It’s about accepting the past, whether it be good or bad, and moving forward, and we couldn’t be more stoked with how it turned out.” Check out the new AVOID single below. “If It Hurts” Lyrics: I… Read more »
Ahead of their spring tour, senses have unleashed their shimmering new single, “diamonds on your dagger.” Arriving in tandem, the duo—comprised of vocalist/guitarist Madison Taylor and drummer Nick Sampson—has announced their forthcoming EP, i’m still breathing, which will drop on March 14 via Hopeless Records. “Our new single ‘diamonds on your dagger’ is a visceral analogy for something that is so jarring and negative in the moment, but something beautiful comes out of that struggle,” the duo jointly shares. “This song pushes us into new territory sonically and has an explosive energy that pulls you into it from the first… Read more »
Knox is running into 2025 at full speed with the announcement of a forthcoming album and spring tour, as well as the arrival of his new single “Pick Your Poison.” The artist’s debut album Going, Going, Gone is set for release on April 4 via Atlantic Records. Pre-orders are available now. Excitingly, Knox’s new record features a very special guest, Bilmuri, on the 14th track, “Head First.” Check out the upbeat pop-rock single and tracklist below. Going, Going, Gone Tracklist: 1. Now & Then2. You Happened3. Going, Going, Gone4. Pick Your Poison5. She’s Not Okay6. 50/507. Happy Ever After8. Voicemail9.… Read more »
Ahead of the release of the quiet pleasures EP, arriving on February 21 via AWAL and Wichita Recordings, Glixen has unveiled the towering new single “All Tied Up.” “‘all tied up’ is about feeling completely consumed by someone,” vocalist Aislinn Ritchie shares. “We definitely wanted the song to feel enveloping. There’s a subtle tension that builds throughout with a push and pull between the guitars and vocals. The song hits hard with its emotional depth, yet breathes with a playful melody.” Unfolding like a hazy daydream in a wash of ‘90s-inspired distorted guitars and thunderous drums, the track fully embraces… Read more »
On Episode #319 of Wesam’s World, did Wesam almost commit a crime in the Costco parking lot? I sincerely think someone needs to check him for anger management because I don’t know if he’s well. Come laugh, think, and recharge for the week with another hilarious episode of Wesam’s World!
Horror nerds, we are so back. On January 23, the Oscars announced their 2025 nominations. The 97th Academy Awards are set to take place on March 2. Of course, they will honor the likes of nominees including Dune: Part Two, Conclave, and The Substance. Yes, that’s correct. Coralie Fargeat’s original body horror film starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley received not one, not two, but five whole nominations. The Substance is nominated for Best Picture, Lead Actress, Director, Original Screenplay, and Makeup and Hairstyling. This marks the eighth horror movie to be nominated for Best Picture. Previously, Deliverance, The Exorcist,… Read more »
Following the release of their latest single titled “Puppets Can’t Control You,” ONE OK ROCK has announced the North American run of the Detox Tour with support from Stand Atlantic. The tour is slated to kick off in Canada on May 13, following the release of the group’s forthcoming full-length album, DETOX, arriving via Fueled By Ramen on February 21. You can preorder and pre-save DETOX here. In a post on Instagram, the band shared the 15-date run along with the message, “We know you’ve been waiting for this, its finally here guys!!” Stand Atlantic add in their own social… Read more »
Chicago’s premier pop-punkers Knuckle Puck just dropped their new single “Nice To Know Ya” to make your gray winter day a little brighter. This follows up their October 2024 release “On All Cylinders” out via Pure Noise Records. The band explains, “When writing ‘Nice to Know Ya,’ we tried to take an older approach by keeping it as out-of-the-box as we could. This includes uglier chords, a spoken verse, and push-pull lyrics to match the juxtaposition of the verse and chorus.” Knuckle Puck continues, “One of our goals for this band originally was to keep the listener guessing with our… Read more »
