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Jeffree Star Is The Most Successful Person To Come From Warped Tour

Warped Tour is back, and the road to their monumental return is growing shorter every day! During our debut episode of idobi Warped Radio—the official radio and podcast partner of Warped Tour—we held an exclusive, in-depth conversation with founder Kevin Lyman. During the interview, Lyman pulls back the curtain on one of the festival’s most unexpected success stories. Reflecting on the parking lot commerce culture that became synonymous with Warped, he shares, “Going back to the early days, that was those brands like Volcom and Hurley, some of those brands growing up in there. Then it turned into Glamour Kills.… Read more »

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What If My Chemical Romance Were Cast for a Biopic?

It’s only a matter of time before My Chemical Romance—the band that rewrote the DNA of emo for an entire generation clad in black suits and red ties—gets the Hollywood treatment. At least we freaking hope so! With the success of the Oscar-winning Bohemian Rhapsody and the Oscar-nominated A Complete Unknown, we can’t help but imagine what an MCR movie would look like: the eyeliner, the concept albums, the trauma, the triumph. Or perhaps, a post-apocalyptic afterlife centered around The Black Parade, with The Patient as the lead character and the band themselves driving the story forward through musical performances.… Read more »

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Coachella 2025: Best Alternative Performances & Moments

Ah, Coachella. If you’re not there, you’re probably seeing videos of Lady Gaga‘s thrilling and five-star-reviewed headlining set, as well as clips of Yo Gabba Gabba! (Yes, they were invited to play and the crowd loved it.) Of course, while the festival featured pop stars such as Charli xcx, LISA, Post Malone, and more, they also had a range of rock, hardcore, and punk acts who brought the house down. ICYMI, here are the best alternative performances from Coachella 2025. Green Day Headliner Green Day was the official headliner of Coachella’s Saturday nights, and of course, they brought the heat… Read more »

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Julia Wolf Follows Up “In My Room” Success with “Jennifer’s Body”

Following the runaway viral success of her haunting alt-pop hit “In My Room”—which, let’s be honest, has soundtracked more than a few late-night TikTok scrolls—dark-pop provocateur Julia Wolf is back with her infectious new single, “Jennifer’s Body.” The track arrives alongside the announcement of her highly anticipated sophomore album, Pressure. The 11-track collection is slated to arrive on May 23 via AWAL. “I wasn’t feeling seen or accepted,” Wolf candidly shares. “So I wanted this album to really express the emotions that came with that: the soft doubt, the lack of confidence, the comparing myself to literally everyone that breathes.… Read more »

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How Will Donald Trump’s Tariffs Impact Record Stores?

As Donald Trump continues to swing back and forth on tariffs violently, consumers are growing anxious about how supply chain disruptions will impact their budget, among other things. Of course… these upticks in consumer product costs and descent into isolationist policies will deeply impact an already weary music industry. These tariffs will likely impact the price of your concert tickets, all the way to the already overpriced cocktail at the bar. Let’s break it down from instruments and tech needs to live music venue costs. (As of publication, Trump put a 90-day pause on some countries but increased tariffs on… Read more »

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Calum Hood (5 Seconds Of Summer) Announces Solo Music

It seems that the artists in 5 Seconds Of Summer are officially entering their solo eras. On April 8, 5SOS bassist and vocalist Calum Hood announced that he is almost ready to share his debut solo single, “Don’t Forget You Love Me.” Both the track and its accompanying music video will be available on April 10 at 7 AM PT. You can pre-save the track here. The single cover art shared on social media shows Hood dunking his head into water. Additionally, he dropped a cryptic 12 minute video on YouTube called “DFYLM_TEST_041025” that shows an aquarium of water in… Read more »

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Here’s What You Me At Six Performed During Their Final Show

Speaking about You Me At Six in the past tense seems completely unfathomable, but here we are. The beloved UK band played their final, sold-out show at London’s OVO Arena Wembley today, April 4, closing the book on a career that helped shape a generation of alternative music fans. As the last notes rang out, fans flooded X with emotion. @SuperHeroNexus posted, “Thanks lads. Favourite roller coaster, favourite You Me At Six song. Can’t believe I got to see The Swarm live.” @LukeLines5 added, “I am so so glad that You Me At Six have just played The Swarm for… Read more »

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Sleep Theory Unleashes Pummeling New Track “III”

Ahead of their debut album release next month, Sleep Theory has unleashed another pummeling single, “III.” Their full-length, Afterglow, arrives on May 16 via Epitaph Records. “At its core, ‘III’ is about betrayal,” vocalist Cullen Moore shares. “It’s that gut-wrenching feeling when someone you trusted completely lets you down. The song dives into that pain, but it’s also about facing the truth, even when it hurts, and realizing not everyone is who they say they are.” He concludes, “I want people to really think about who they let into their lives. Not everyone deserves your trust, and sometimes, those closest… Read more »

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idobi Radio Summer School Tour Announces Lineup with Taylor Acorn, Charlotte Sands, More

Returning after a successful freshman year, the idobi Radio Summer School Tour has announced its sophomore class. Leading the second year, the tour will feature headline sets from Charlotte Sands, Taylor Acorn, and Rain City Drive. Additionally, the tour will also feature performances from Beauty School Dropout, If Not For Me, Arrows In Action, and special guest HUDDY. Founded by Eric Tobin (Hopeless Records), Michael Kaminsky (KMGMT), and Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour), and sponsored by idobi Radio and Hot Topic, the Summer School Tour aims to bring the next generation of rising stars to the masses across the country,… Read more »

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Sad Summer Fest Will Not Return in 2025

It’s official—this summer just got a lot sadder. In a heartfelt announcement on Instagram today, March 28, the team behind Sad Summer Fest confirmed that the beloved traveling emo and pop-punk festival will not be returning for the 2025 season. Sad Summer co-founder Josh Terry reshared the message on his personal socials, further solidifying the somber tone of the announcement. The post says, “When Sad Summer began, our goal was to make it through one summer and do something special for the fans at a time when our scene needed us. Yet here we are nearly seven years later, with… Read more »