Alright, people. It’s officially “Yule Shoot Your Eye Out” by Fall Out Boy season. The store shelves are lined with green and red wreaths and peppermint has made its way into every coffee drink. But hey, we’re not complaining. Christmas rocks, and this year, you can take that quite literally. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your punk and alternative friends and family members, idobi Radio has compiled a list of our favorite emo gifts that they are sure to love. So… if you didn’t score My Chemical Romance concert tickets, these 14 gifts are officially the next… Read more »
Billboard just hosted their No. 1 2024 Party on November 18, and music’s biggest stars from all genres shared a few exciting notes about current and upcoming projects. In fact, alternative artist Landon Barker, son of blink-182‘s Travis Barker, shared that a new single, “Run,” is on the horizon. “I’m working on a bunch of stuff right now,” he tells interviewer Rania Aniftos. “I have my next single, it’s called ‘Run,’ definitely coming early, early, early next year.” Barker also adds that he had many different musical inspirations throughout 2024, but feels like “Run” is his best song yet. As… Read more »
Waterparks surprised fans yesterday evening by re-releasing Double Dare 2019 on their YouTube channel. The band previously released this re-recorded version of their 2016 album Double Dare after parting ways with Equal Vision Records in 2019 in order to gain ownership over these songs. The band did the same thing with their 2018 album Entertainment. Almost five years ago to the day, the band shared on social media, “WHAT COMES NEXT IS FOR US. TO FEEL LIKE WE ACTUALLY OWN OUR OLD MUSIC. BECAUSE WE DON’T. SOMEONE ELSE DOES. EVERYTHING YOU’RE ABOUT TO HEAR THIS WEEKEND (& LATER THIS WEEK… Read more »
By now, it is common knowledge that rock music and horror movies have enjoyed a long-term symbiotic relationship. The rough edges and grizzly gore in the horror genre benefit from the visceral, emotive breakdowns that heavy music provides. The two genres share overlapping audiences who love to celebrate their union. Throughout the years, we’ve seen an array of iconic movie soundtracks that feature some of rock’s most celebrated musicians. Here are eight undeniable standout soundtracks to add to your watchlist and playlist this Halloween season. The Crow The Crow has become synonymous with gothic style, music, and culture—and for good… Read more »
Following the release of their remix of MisterWives‘ “End Of My Rope” and their 2023 LP I’ve Loved You For So Long, The Aces have officially shared their spicy new single, “The Magic.” The indie-pop quartet has delivered a new queer romance bop, featuring groovy basslines and dance-inducing choruses. “She’s a work of art, can’t find it in my heart to leave her/I’ll go where you are, feel like I was made to please her/Written in the stars, never pulling us apart ‘cause/Babe, the magic is wherever we are,” Cristal Ramirez sings. Check out “The Magic” below. Read more: Hayley… Read more »
Believe it or not, Kesha‘s iconic debut single “TiK ToK” is 15 years old as of August 7, 2024. To celebrate, the singer celebrated passing one billion Spotify streams on the 2009 pop jam by literally brushing her teeth with a bottle of Jack [Daniels]. “Swallow, don’t spit,” she captioned the video. After all, that’s how make a day go from good to great, right? Of the anniversary, Kesha shared, “TiK ToK was the first single that I put into this world that had my voice AND my name credited!!!! I remember making it fun and happy because that’s how… Read more »
After teasing a “very cute” surprise for the Summer School Tour date in Denver on August 6, Scene Queen officially shared that she got to be part of a fan’s engagement. On Instagram, the “Whips & Chains” singer shared, “Operation engagement was a success. I was so excited when I got a dm asking if I would help out with this weeks ago and it finally happened in Denver last night. Congrats to @jennchak and @jessicapaigelynn.” Additionally, Scene Queen noted on Twitter/X, “One of the most magical moments I’ve gotten to be a part of happened in Denver last night.”… Read more »
In honor of Hopeless Records turning 30, LØLØ has covered New Found Glory‘s “Vicious Love” for the label’s Hopelessly Devoted To You compilation album. The song originally appeared on New Found Glory‘s 2014 LP Resurrection and featured Paramore‘s Hayley Williams. The compilation will also boast The Wonder Years’ cover of Thrice’s “Deadbolt,” Point North’s cover of Avenged Sevenfold’s “Unholy Confessions,” NOAHFINNCE‘s rendition of Waterparks‘ “I Miss Having Sex But at Least I Don’t Wanna Die Anymore,” and Bayside‘s reworking of The Weakerthans‘ “Aside.” On Instagram, LØLØ shared, “[S]o stoked to be a part of @hopelessrecords 30th anniversary album!! when they told me about it and how we had to pick a song from their past… Read more »
Since the day “Misery Business” became the anthem of a generation, it became a cliche rite of passage for female pop-rock vocalists to be compared to Hayley Williams upon entering the pop-rock scene. Whether they truly resemble the neon-haired powerhouse or not, the inevitable comparisons are unrelenting. It is simultaneously flattering and frustrating as these artists strive to create identities of their own in a brutally competitive industry. If you are a fan of powerful vocalists and the unique flair of pop-rock, I implore you to listen to these 10 femme pop-rock artists of the modern era. Each one possesses… Read more »
By now, we’ve all seen the viral TikTok trend capitalizing on our emo heart’s trigger of the infamous G-Note. It’s no secret that playing this simple note will reveal any and every Emo Kid—current and former—within a considerable distance. After all, “Welcome To The Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance can easily go down in history as the most recognizable song across a span of generations. But how many more of these timeless classics can a true emo kid pick out before the lyrics even begin? Here’s our list of 10 songs true emo kids can recognize by the sound… Read more »