Dave Shapiro—a well-respected music industry executive who opened doors for hundreds of alternative artists in the scene—has tragically passed away today, May 22, 2025, in a small jet plane crash in San Diego, CA. He had just turned 42 years old in January. A godfather of the scene, Shapiro was a driving force in the world of artist management, booking, and touring. As a co-founder of Sound Talent Group and owner of Velocity Records, he helped guide the careers of countless alternative artists. His vision, tireless drive, and deep respect for musicians made him a beloved professional and trusted voice… Read more »
This week I have a really great show and had a great conversation with Sam King of Get Dead + Codefendants! We talk about a lot including the brand new Codefendants song and video for “Right Wrong Man” featuring Fat Mike of NOFX and and whole lot more. Lots going on with Sam these days and I was happy to talk with him about it all on this episode this week. Don’t miss it!
Summer’s almost here, and if you’re anything like us, you’re already curating the perfect soundtrack. Flash back to the days of Limewire and Frostwire, when we’d burn CDs with names like “You Are the Soundtrack of My Summer” (shoutout Boys Like Girls) or “You’re So Last Summer” (thanks for the trauma, Taking Back Sunday). While we’ve moved on from sketchy downloads and scratched CD-Rs, the feeling stays the same—and idobi Radio has your back. We’re rounding up the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, and indie to fuel your summer. Here are 8 new songs to blast ASAP. Royal &… Read more »
Wesam is back for Episode 334 of Wesam’s World Podcast! And this week… things get delightfully off the rails.
Wesam and Alex are in the studio, joining after years in the wilderness, Peyton finally makes his return. The trio dives into some truly unhinged topics: Wesam’s recent restaurant meltdown that had him spiraling, a heated debate about the appropriate punishment for crimes (one includes a bobcat and a cage), and the moment Alex said something so unexpectedly funny that Wesam couldn’t hold it together.
No outline. No filter. Just friendship, chaos, and way too much laughter—welcome back to Wesam’s World.
Music festival season is officially upon us. Coachella kicked off the start of massive summer concert events on April 11-13 and April 18-20, and Columbus’ Sonic Temple Festival closely followed up on May 8-11. Some attendee accounts from these fests have stirred up major controversy, which forces the question, “Are festivals getting worse?” For starters, Coachella opened their weekends with cars stuck in traffic for 12+ hours, as reported by ABC7 Chicago. “I’ve seen people pass out from heat exhaustion,” one interviewee said. Some cars even ran out of gas and needed to be pushed onto the grounds. This past… Read more »
Spring has sprung and new music has officially arrived to bless our weekend playlists. This week’s new songs are turning up the volume with sexy and daring metal à la Sleep Token, supercharged emo from duo Greywind, plus a delectable indie-rock track from Walter The Producer. Download the free idobi App and catch these new releases spinning all weekend long. You don’t want to miss this lineup! And if you needed one more reason to jump in on the app, idobi just launched a brand-new series of free games—starting with Word Mosh. For a limited time, top scorers will be entered for a… Read more »
Actor and indie rocker Finn Wolfhard is gearing up to release his debut solo project Happy Birthday on June 6. Today, he offered a taste of what’s to come with his new single and music video for “Objection!” Previously, he launched singles “Trailers after dark” and “Choose the latter.” The Stranger Things actor is no stranger (no pun intended) to folk-tinged indie music with previous projects such as Calpurnia and The Aubreys. However, these recent releases are his most fully-realized and are utterly thrilling. Happy Birthday, Wolfhard’s debut LP “was written during a year of self-reflection. The album explores themes… Read more »
Ahead of their World Tour kicking off next week, Pierce The Veil have a slew of surprises up their sleeves. Arriving this Friday, May 9, the trio will be unleashing a deluxe version of their chart-topping album, The Jaws Of Life, that will include their cover of Radiohead’s “Karma Police” as well as their latest offering, “Kiss Me Now.” Pierce The Veil’s new single “Kiss Me Now” dances with ‘90s-inspired flourishes—shimmering guitar lines, off-kilter textures, and a hazy melodic sway—while still pulsing with the roots that have defined their sound for over a decade. It all culminates in a towering… Read more »
Wesam is back with another hilarious episode of Wesam’s World Podcast #332! This week, producer Alex joins him in the studio—Peyton makes a brief appearance but quickly taps out (shoutout to late-night work shifts).
The episode kicks off with Wesam trying out some ice globes on camera because, let’s face it—getting older is just a slow march toward death, and the under-eye circles don’t lie. From there, the two dive into some wild and relatable topics: Wesam’s dad falling for AI-generated stories, what the perfect cozy day looks like, and what it actually takes to break into the entertainment industry. Plus, some fresh industry news and insider tips from two people who’ve been in the game for years.
Settle in and take a peek behind the curtain with real talk, laughs, and a bit of under-eye skincare.
Following the arrival of Antibloom, the first half of their double album released earlier this year, Silverstein has announced the details for its companion, Pink Moon. Arriving on September 12 via UNFD, the second installment features guest appearances from powerhouse vocalists Rory Rodriguez (Dayseeker) and Cassadee Pope (formerly of Hey Monday), who lend their talents to the release. Additionally, the band has also shared the first glimpse of the new release with their latest single, “Negative Space,” which guitarist Paul Marc Rousseau describes as creating an “off-balance” feeling. “It’s almost like it’s slightly too fast, so it’s always trying to catch up to itself,” he… Read more »
