Patrick from Rock The Walls and I embarked on the Warped Rewind At Sea and had the best time ever! We recapped the cruise for you all and put clips in from some of our interviews! Check out our interviews with Chase Atlantic, Madina Lake, Cartel and The Starting Line, Simple Plan and Kevin Lyman!
The first edition of Talk In My Shoes presents a big pair of Vans to fill. Kevin Lyman himself gives you an insider look at what it’s like to be the creator of the Vans Warped Tour.
On The Gunz Show; Cassadee Pope, Kevin Lyman of Warped Tour, and Visions.
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idobi Radio Summer School Tour just announced it’s coming back for the third year in a row, and the lineup is stacked. Kicking off on June 19 at San Diego’s Observatory North Park, alternative students can catch Games We Play, Chase Petra, South Arcade, Winona Fighter, and headliner Honey Revenge on every stop. Excitingly, the ensemble is also closing out the run at Vans Warped Tour Long Beach in July. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes, Ice Nine Kills, and beyond, idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm bring… Read more »
Warped Tour is officially back—and it’s going to be bigger than ever in 2026! Following each Warped Tour weekend in 2025, tickets for next year’s dates went on sale immediately, with confirmed stops in Washington, D.C., Long Beach, and Orlando. This time around, the festival is also expanding its footprint beyond the U.S., adding stops in Montreal, Quebec, and Mexico City and stretching the run into August and September. Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman previously told fans that announcements for 2026 would begin during the final week of January, and that rollout has officially begun. While not part of today’s… Read more »
While on this past weekend’s Emo’s Not Dead Cruise, headliners The Used announced something very big during a panel discussion while on board. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes, Ice Nine Kills, and beyond, idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm bring alternative, pop-punk, metal, rock, and indie to you anywhere, anytime. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio Frontman Bert McCracken shared, “We’re doing a bunch of festivals this year, just festivals, no tours. We’re doing Warped Tours…and yeah, My Chem show, we’re really looking forward to that.… Read more »
Vans Warped Tour is expanding for 2026, and emos all over North America can make their way to a stop near them. On November 24, the official Warped Tour Instagram account revealed that they’re making stops in Mexico City and Montreal as well as Washington DC, Long Beach, and Orlando. While the lineups are still in the works, we know there will be some amazing acts coming through all five dates. In 2026, you can catch Vans Warped Tour in DC on June 13 and 14, in Long Beach on July 25 and 26, in Montreal on August 21 and… Read more »
Frank Zummo, iconic pop-punk drummer best-known for his role in Sum 41, is ready to tell his story—the full story. Zummo just released his book, Unbreakable Rhythm: My Journey Through Music, Wellness & Mental Strength, with music journalist Jason Pettigrew. The book also features a foreword from Dhani Harrison, and interviews with Motley Crüe‘s Tommy Lee, Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley, Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman, and beyond. The Paradox x idobi Radio Exclusive T-Shirt Limited edition, printed-on-demand. Designed by Beepus (Beauty School Dropout) with creative direction from The Paradox. A collaboration capturing the energy of their debut EP NSFW and the future of alternative music. $29.99… Read more »
Frank Zummo, iconic pop-punk drummer best-known for his role in Sum 41, is ready to tell his story—the full story. Zummo announced his forthcoming book, Unbreakable Rhythm: My Journey Through Music, Wellness & Mental Strength, with music journalist Jason Pettigrew. The book, set for release on November 11 via Modern Drummer Publications, came to life in 2023 during Zummo’s School of Rock Workshop. Pettigrew, who attended the event, chatted with Zummo backstage with his recorder on, and the introduction was born. Additionally, the book features a foreword from Dhani Harrison, and interviews with Motley Crüe‘s Tommy Lee, Sum 41 frontman… Read more »
Dave Shapiro—a well-respected music industry executive who opened doors for hundreds of alternative artists in the scene—has tragically passed away today, May 22, 2025, in a small jet plane crash in San Diego, CA. He had just turned 42 years old in January. A godfather of the scene, Shapiro was a driving force in the world of artist management, booking, and touring. As a co-founder of Sound Talent Group and owner of Velocity Records, he helped guide the careers of countless alternative artists. His vision, tireless drive, and deep respect for musicians made him a beloved professional and trusted voice… Read more »
