Andy Biersack—aka Andy Black of Black Veil Brides—joins idobi Warped Radio for a conversation filled with chaos, heart, and the kind of nostalgia that only Warped Tour can conjure. He takes us back to 2003, when he was just a 12-year-old fan attending his very first Warped with his dad. Camped out at one stage all day to see AFI, Andy was already dreaming about the day he’d play the iconic tour himself. That dream not only came true—it changed the course of his life. From falling in love with his now-wife Juliet Simms (aka Lilith Czar, whom he met… Read more »
Fresh off their thrilling spot at Vans Warped Tour DC, Silverstein just released their new single, “Drain The Blood,” featuring Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker. The track is set to appear on Pink Moon, their new album and companion record to Antibloom, which arrives on September 12 via UNFD. Cassadee Pope (formerly of Hey Monday) will also appear as a featured guest on the LP. Frontman Shane Told notes, “‘Drain the Blood’ is our response to the growing fear that machines are starting to replace what makes music (and other art) human. It’s a warning, a cry of resistance, and a reminder that emotion can’t be… Read more »
Vans Warped Tour DC kicked off on June 14, aka Trump’s birthday and the date of the Army’s 250th anniversary parade. Between the authoritarian amount of tanks in the nation’s capital, the attacks on the LGBTQ+ community (especially during Pride month), the Israeli violence perpetrated against Palestinians, and the vile ICE raids happening in Los Angeles and beyond… it’s fair to say that the punks have a lot to say about the state of the world. These brave musicians and artists used their platforms (which were broadcast on Amazon Prime) to speak truth to power. Here are the political messages… Read more »
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus vocalist Ronnie Winter recently posted a video on Instagram calling out Christians who voted for Trump. After the news spread in the alternative industry and ruffled a few feathers, Winter, a proud Christian, clarified his initial statement to reflect that his religion is one of love. The artist initially stated in his first video, “What’s up? Ronnie from Red Jumpsuit here. Just doing a quick little PSA. I thought I was pretty clear about all this stuff in 2020. As you notice on my Instagram, I did not remove any of that stuff from the Stay… Read more »
The Dirty Nil is gearing up for the release of their new album, The Lash, set to arrive on July 25 via Dine Alone Records. Today, the group released a new single from the upcoming LP, “Rock N’ Roll Band.” The cheeky song has a fresh, undeniable aggression that takes direct aim at the pitfalls of the music industry. “Someone else is getting rich/Not you/That’s what you’re gonna do,” the lyrics utter. In short… it’s a perfect track for anyone who is enraged at the broken systems they’re stuck inside. Vocalist frontman Luke Bentham shares, “This is the first song I wrote… Read more »
Ohhhhhh, man, do we have some new songs for you this Friday! From queer anthems for Pride month to pop-tinged hardcore à la Turnstile’s brand new album Never Enough, and beyond, you’re sure to find something to get down to this weekend. And the fun doesn’t stop there because idobi Radio has you covered 24/7 with sweet alternative tunes. 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 day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? Ethel Cain — “Nettles” Ethel… Read more »
The first Pride was a riot—the Stonewall riots, to be exact. And it feels like the spirit of those early movements needs to return. As the United States legislates against transgender individuals, incites attacks on LGBTQIA+ rights, and defunds valuable health programs such as HIV research, it might feel like there’s a looming dark cloud over the month. However, celebrating who you are and who you love is an act of resistance! Not only does the whole team at idobi Radio celebrate Pride, these alternative musicians and brands are also celebrating the LGBTQ+ people in their lives this June and… Read more »
Yes, friends, you read that headline right. In a recent interview with GQ, The All-American Rejects lead vocalist Tyson Ritter confirmed that he has started an OnlyFans with band support. However, it’s not raunchy photos or feet pics (as the site is most commonly associated with). The rock quartet is using this subscription-based service to directly connect with fans in ways that social media platforms and overpriced meet-and-greets cannot. After all, this is the band who is going viral for performing pop-up house shows across the country. Uniquely, the “Sandbox” performers are also charging nothing at all to be a… Read more »
This week I have fellow Canadian Stefan Babcock on the show! Stefan sings, plays guitar and is the song writer for the band Pup! Pup has built quite a world wide following since their inception and have just released a new album called “Who Will Look After The Dogs”.\ We talk about everything from their beginnings as a band to tours that drag on too long (even writing a tongue in cheek song about killing your bandmates) and a whole lot more in this must hear episode!
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 »
