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SECRETS Share First Single, “Despair,” Featuring New Lineup

Following the recent departure of longtime guitarist/clean vocalist Richard Rogers on April 27, 2024, SECRETS has shared their first new music since their 2022 full-length album, The Collapse. The track, aptly titled “Despair,” tackles the gripping narrative of losing hope and drowning in anguish. Read more: Dark Divine Ignites On Fiery New Track, “Burn The Witch” The new track wastes no time in making its presence known, kicking off with a digitized, glitchy effect. This haunting introduction sets the tone as the pummeling instrumentation and thunderous drum work crash in with unrelenting force. The brutal guitar riffs slice through the… Read more »

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Get to Know The Nearly Deads in a Whole New Way in their idobi “Tell Me” Video!

Today we’re getting up close and personal with The Nearly Deads. The band’s new EP Revenge of the Nearly Deads is out tomorrow, and to celebrate, vocalist TJ is gonna share some stories you’ve never heard before in idobi’s brand new “Tell Me” series. If you’ve ever wanted to know what makes TJ smile, tell some tour tales, and how she got through some tough times, hit play on the video below to find out her “Tell Me” stories. You’ll get to know the Nashville alt-rockers in a whole new way, and also what to expect from Revenge of the Nearly Deads. The EP is up for pre-order now, and… Read more »

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17 Songs That Could Be Featured on a Modern Twilight Soundtrack

“How long have you been 17?” As it turns out, Twilight—the film that defined a generation of teenage longing—has officially turned 17 itself. Released in 2008, Catherine Hardwicke’s adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s brooding vampire romance captured a cultural moment of forbidden love, both on screen and through a soundtrack that further immersed the film in an alternative climate. But if Twilight were released today, what would it sound like? 17 years after the film’s original release, we’re reimagining an already iconic soundtrack to echo the emotional weight that spoke to a Team Edward or Team Jacob generation. Here are 17… Read more »

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10 Artists That Could Headline When We Were Young in 2026

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 »

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37 Alternative Album Anniversaries To Celebrate This September

Do you feel that? That, perhaps metaphorical, chill in the air? September is here, baby! And that means it’s officially Halloween season. So, as you hang your seasonal decor and thrift for new spooky finds, you can make your playlists perfect with these September albums. From Green Day‘s iconic American Idiot and Paramore‘s Brand New Eyes to Olivia Rodrigo‘s sophomore LP Guts and Panic! At The Disco‘s debut A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out, these 37 alternative album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. The 1975 — The 1975 Released on: September 2, 2013, via Dirty Hit.Standout Tracks: “Chocolate”… Read more »

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50 Album Anniversaries To Celebrate in June

If you’re ready to have a nostalgia-inducing summer at Warped Tour and the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, you can supercharge the good vibes by celebrating these June album anniversaries. From blink-182‘s iconic Enema Of The State and Dude Ranch to My Chemical Romance‘s Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, there’s no shortage of alternative staples to play over and over again. Check out the 50 must-listen rock, emo, and pop-punk album anniversaries taking place in June below. blink-182 — Enema Of The State Released on: June 1, 1999, via MCA Records.Standout Tracks: “All The Small Things” & “What’s My Age… Read more »

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10 New Songs You Need To Spin This Week

Summer is heating up, and so is the idobi Radio release radar. Whether you’re hunting for your next pit anthem or vibing with breezy indie magic, this week’s lineup has something for every mood. Massachusetts newcomers Hyber break hearts with “Waiting For Your Call,” Fit For A King deliver metalcore mayhem, and illuminati hotties prove that two minutes is all you need to make a punk statement. Spin these now, scream along later. 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… Read more »

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Netflix You Characters If They Were Albums

With the final season of Netflix’s You causing quite a stir on the internet since its launch last Thursday, April 26, we’re putting our own spin on bidding the series farewell. Record spin, that is. The main character, Joe Goldberg, played by Penn Badgley, is a man of too-many-to-keep-track-of contradictions. Bookish yet brutal, romantic yet ruthless. Across five seasons of You, each of Joe’s love interests reveals a different shade of his psyche and a different version of deeply disturbing obsession. But what if we soundtracked their stories? Below, we’ve paired each of his partners with the album that best… Read more »

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4 Rock & Punk Musicians Who Deserve A Biopic ASAP

It seems like every major musical artist has found box-office success in the form of an Oscar-worthy biopic. From Timothée Chalamet starring in A Complete Unknown as Bob Dylan to Rami Malek’s portrayal of Queen‘s Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, there are many rock star movies you need to add to your watchlist. P.S. If you need a goofy “biopic,” then Weird: The Al Yankovic Story starring Daniel Radcliffe is the flick for you. In recent news, Green Day shared that they are currently developing a comedy movie inspired by their early days touring in a van called New Years… Read more »

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guccihighwaters Announces Raw Third Album, ‘DEATH BY DESIRE’

guccihighwaters just announced that his third studio album DEATH BY DESIRE is set for arrival on May 30 via Epitaph Records. The alternative R&B artist unveiled his new single “DESIRE” with a steamy accompanying music video. This single is preceded by album singles “DON’T TALK ABOUT LOVE” and “NO ANGEL.” The artist, aka Morgan Murphy, says, “I usually tend to hold back on certain themes/topics, but with this album I didn’t. If ‘DESIRE’ comes across as toxic/heartless it’s because it is. It’s a story from a dark time when the only thing I could see was shit that was bad… Read more »