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Will As It Is Tap Stand Atlantic or Derek DiScanio for New Version Of “Dial Tones”?

As It Is just dropped a new teaser video on Instagram and TikTok sharing that they’re releasing a new version of “Dial Tones.” This time, the Never Happy, Ever After track contains a mystery featured guest artist. The teaser video sees the song in its more mature form with refined pop-punk sonics—after all, it’s been an entire decade. (Insert crying emoji here.) Our best guess is that As It Is tapped Stand Atlantic to help refresh “Dial Tones” in 2025. In September 2024, Patty Walters joined Stand Atlantic onstage for a performance of “NOSE BLEED.” So, clearly, they were hanging… Read more »

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10 Alternative Holiday-Themed Films To Watch This Winter

Not quite feeling the traditional holly-jolly spirit this holiday season? We’ve got you covered. Whether you crave a dose of Creepmas with a haunted holiday atmosphere, something whimsically gothic with noir undertones, or simply a break from saccharine sweetness, these 10 alternative holiday-themed films offer a welcome escape this winter. The Nightmare Before Christmas While Jack Skellington may have made a “terrible mess of Christmas,” Tim Burton‘s The Nightmare Before Christmas remains a whimsical marriage of eerie mischief and holiday cheer—a true “Creepmas” classic. Directed by Henry Selick, this stop-motion marvel follows Jack’s misguided attempt to commandeer Christmas, resulting in… Read more »

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10 Most Jaw-Dropping Festival Performances of 2024

From the debut of the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, showcasing rising stars in the alternative space, to Grammy-nominated metal powerhouse Spiritbox commanding the stage at Louder Than Life with various musical guests, fans were treated to unforgettable fest sets across the board in 2024. Here are 10 festival performances highlighting the magic of live music in 2024. No Doubt Reunites at Coachella Marking their first performance in nearly 10 years, No Doubt’s Coachella 2024 reunion was a defining moment for the festival and the group, blending nostalgia with renewed energy. Gwen Stefani led the performance with her iconic charisma,… Read more »

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20 Best Alternative, Metal, and Indie Albums Released In 2024

As the year comes to a close, and we bid “farewell” (and maybe “fuck you”) to 2024, it’s the perfect time to look back and celebrate the albums that shaped the soundtrack of the last 12 months. From deeply personal indie projects to genre-defining heavy hitters, 2024 was filled with groundbreaking releases that reminded us of the power of music and, more importantly, of the alternative community. With so much incredible work to choose from, narrowing down our favorites was a daunting task. This year, the quality and variety of music made it impossible to rank our picks—every album brought… Read more »

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Cassadee Pope Drops Emo’s Not Dead Cruise, But Says It’s For A Good Reason

Hey Monday‘s Cassadee Pope took to Instagram to share that she will not appear at 2025’s Emo’s Not Dead Cruise kicking off in Miami, FL on February 4 and embarking on the sea to Nassau, Bahamas through February 8. Pope shared in an Instagram post, “Unfortunately, I will not be able to join the Emo’s Not Dead Cruise in February. I’m really sorry to anyone who’s disappointed by that, but I promise it’s for a good reason and I’ll be able to tell you soon.” Read more: 7 Female Punk Artists Leading The Genre She adds, “I just wanted to… Read more »

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half•alive Shares ‘Persona’ LP & Drops Massive Tour Schedule

Indie-rock lovers have been patiently waiting for half•alive‘s third studio album, Persona, to drop, and the day has officially arrived. In addition to releasing their glowing 11-track record, the band has also revealed a massive tour as well as a new music video for “All My Love (Imperative).” Filmed entirely on Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, the “All My Love (Imperative)” music video explores the “consistent state of busyness is normal in a city like Los Angeles. We don’t know how to rest. We don’t know how to differentiate what we do from who we are,” lead vocalist Josh Taylor says.… Read more »

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Kelsy Karter & The Heroines Drop Cinematic “Hotel Flamingo” Music Video

Following the release of Hotel Flamingo in September, Kelsy Karter & The Heroines officially unleashed the cinematic music video for the EP’s title track. Lead vocalist Kelsy Karter notes, “Everybody talks about the love of a partner, a friend, or even oneself, but nobody ever talks about the power of love from a stranger. Written by myself and co-directed with Whitney Otte, we wanted the ‘Hotel Flamingo’ music video to embody both tragedy and comedy, like all great love stories.” She continues, “We introduced my drag king character as ‘The Drifter’ and our good friend Izzy (singer of Black Honey)… Read more »

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Fresh 5: New Releases From Waterparks to Young Rising Sons

We’re back with Fresh 5, your weekly guide to the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, and indie music! Every week, we at idobi will spotlight 5 fresh new releases hand-selected by our music-loving staff that are making waves—delivering you the cutting-edge sounds you need to hear straight from the artists shaping the scene. Tune in to idobi Radio to catch these must-hear tracks and more. Plus, you can download the FREE idobi App to discover new music every.single.day. This week from new Waterparks to Young Rising Sons, here are 5 fresh tracks you NEED to be listening to on… Read more »

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Vienna Vienna Delivers A Coming-Of-Age EP on ‘Wonderland’

After announcing his signing to Pete Wentz‘s DCD2 Records and PULSE Records in September, glimmer rock artist Vienna Vienna has finally dropped his debut EP, Wonderland. He previously released tracks “Beauty Queen” and “Vienna (Everything’s Fine).” The artist explains, “Wonderland is a bit of a time capsule. Coming-of-age stories have always fascinated me—how and when people discover themselves. I looked at my life and thought I was finally becoming, so I wrote it down. Wonderland was a tinnitus-inducing show where I snuck out back and pretended to have smoked a cigarette before; the pain I’d been burying tearing its way… Read more »

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Ashnikko Releases Spooky Track, “Halloweenie VI: Possess Me”

It’s a bittersweet day for Halloween lovers everywhere. Ashnikko has finally revealed the last installment of their Halloweenie song series, “Halloweenie VI: Possess Me.” Beginning back in 2018, a spooky and sexy new Ashnikko song for the season became an annual tradition. Ashnikko says, “[F]or the sixth and final installment of my Halloweenie series, I wanted to write something playful, euphoric, carnal, supernatural. in my dreamscape, it soundtracks a gathering of creatures in the darkest part of the forest, all writhing together, dancing, sweating, swapping fluids, and ectoplasm.” Check out the official “Halloweenie VI: Possess Me” visualizer below. For fans… Read more »