idobi.com - Free Alternative, Pop-Punk, Metal, and Indie Radio Stations

News

Finn Wolfhard Praises Djo’s New Record At Amoeba Music

Stranger Things actor and alternative rockstar Finn Wolfhard just visited Amoeba Music to do a little shopping on their interview show “What’s In My Bag?” following the release of his debut LP Happy Birthday and ahead of the final season of the hit show. In his interview, he showcased inspirations for his record and shared his adoration for fellow Stranger Things star Joe Keery, aka Djo. During his Amoeba Music “What’s In My Bag?” segment, he pulled an array of titles, including Diamond Jubilee by Cindy Lee, The Replacements‘ Tim, I Am Trying To Break Your Heart: A Film About… Read more »

News

Harry Potter Fans Think The New Version Of Hagrid Looks Homeless

The streets of London are buzzing with TV crews as the forthcoming Harry Potter HBO Max series undergoes production. In fact, Daily Mail UK recently caught a glimpse of actors Dominic McLaughlin and Nick Frost (Hot Fuzz, Shaun Of The Dead, Paul) portraying Harry Potter and Hagrid. Though the clip is short, lifelong fans of the books, films, and beyond are struggling to see Hagrid in Frost’s image. TikTok users commented, “Hagrid never gave off homeless vibes before,” “TEMU version,” “Why does Hagrid look like he hasn’t slept in a while,” “Hagrid doesnt look like a huggable giant anymore,” and… Read more »

News

Motion City Soundtrack Drop Mat Kerekes Collab “Your Days Are Numbered”

Following the release of “She Is Afraid” and “You Know Who The Fuck We Are” from their forthcoming album, The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World, Motion City Soundtrack has unleashed their latest offering, “Your Days Are Numbered,” featuring Mat Kerekes of Citizen. Motion City Soundtrack shares, “‘Your Days Are Numbered’ is a special song for us. It’s one we carried with us as a band for a long time, letting it grow until it was ready to be shared. The last few years have been hard on all of us personally, with the loss of family members and loved ones.… Read more »

Features

The Aces Gold Star Baby Is The Disco Album We Need Right Now

The disco ball is shimmering, the lights are down low, the floor is lit up, and Gold Star Baby is officially open for business. The Aces are officially back with their fourth album, Gold Star Baby—their first independent release—is a disco-infused celebration of identity. Quartet Cristal Ramirez (vocals), Alisa Ramirez (drums), Katie Henderson (guitar),and McKenna Petty (bass) have poured their whole selves into the fourth chapter of The Aces, and their personalities shine. Featuring a heaping dose of humor, grooves for days, and unadulterated confidence, this is The Aces at their best. Frankly, the joy that permeates the tracks proves… Read more »

News

Acceptance Taps Teddy Swims for “So Contagious” Reimagining

As Acceptance prepares to drop Phantoms/Twenty—a 20th anniversary reimagining of their 2005 landmark Phantoms—the band has enlisted chart-topping powerhouse Teddy Swims to recreate their breakout single “So Contagious.” For those who may not know, Swims previously shared with idobi Radio that Acceptance was a massive inspiration to him growing up. He shared on Gone Fishkin in 2023, “My favorite band ever is Acceptance. Jason Vena is my hero…and I got to meet him at When We Were Young and finally chat with him…Jason is the greatest vocalist.” Of the collaboration, Acceptance shares “Our fondest memories of the Phantoms sessions can… Read more »

Features

8 Wallet-Friendly Makeup Brands To Shop That Aren’t e.l.f.

Skincare and makeup brand e.l.f. just just messed up…big time. The brand, known for ther cost-effective drugstore offerings just launched an ad featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race legend Heidi N Closet and stand-up comedian and the Annabelle doll’s new owner, Matt Rife. Now, fans are dropping their products based on the stunning choice to include the controversial crowd-work comic in an ad targeted at a primarily women/femme audience. Notably, in his 2023 Netflix special Natural Selection, Rife made a “joke” at the expense of a hostess with a black eye. “If she could cook, she wouldn’t have that black eye,” he… Read more »

Features

What Emo Band Matches Your Favorite Tim Burton’s Wednesday Character?

The first half of Wednesday season 2 has officially arrived on Netflix, and with it, our Addams family faves and Nevermore Academy friends are taking on new dark creatures and doing it with… err…not smiles. (Naturally, Wednesday does everything with a straight face, but she does it well!) To accompany the characters on their adventures, they’re definitely going to need some tunes. From Gomez and Morticia to Thing and Enid, these are the emo bands that perfectly encapsulate each Wednesday character. Enid Sinclair — Paramore Growing more confident as she transforms into herself from season 1 to season 2, Enid… Read more »

News

mgk Pauses Concert After Crowd Nearly Breaks Floor

mgk officially launched his seventh studio album, lost americana, on August 8, and with it, many events and pop-up shows. Following his intimate performances in New York City and Toronto, mgk, aka Colson Baker, headed back to his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, to celebrate his annual MGK Day. During the weekend’s festivities, the artist played a wild 25-song set on August 10, and it went well… almost too well. As a massive crowd in downtown Cleveland jumped in unison to 2012 hit “Wild Boy,” he stopped the music and said, “Nothing is better than them in my headphones going ‘I… Read more »

News

mgk Shares “outlaw overture” Video Alongside lost americana LP

At long last, mgk‘s highly-anticipated album has arrived, lost americana. Featuring the pop-infused singles and visuals for “cliché,” “vampire diaries,” and “miss sunshine,” the album release also arrived with one more video: “outlaw overture.” Ahead of the album release, he shared on Twitter/X, “My request is that you to listen to ‘lost americana’ in its entirety front to back tonight, even if you’ve heard the singles. preferably in the car.” Additionally, mgk took time to dedicate the album to his late friend and pro snowboarder Luke “The Dingo” Trembath, who passed in February 2025. mgk notes, “[I’m] dedicating this album to… Read more »

News

mgk Dedicates lost americana Album To Late Friend, “Dingo”

mgk is gearing up to drop his new album, lost americana, tonight, featuring his pop-infused, dance-inducing singles “cliché,” “vampire diaries,” and “miss sunshine.” Ahead of the August 8 launch, mgk, aka Colson Baker, shared that this album is dedicated to his late friend and professional snowboarder Luke “The Dingo” Trembath, 38. Previously, mgk also wrote and recorded a song just for “Dingo,” entitled “your name forever”—a stunning tribute. mgk took to social media to share that he’s “dedicating this album to our brother in the sky Dingo. It’s the last piece of music he heard from us before he passed, and… Read more »