Bursting with defiant energy and a pulsing bassline, Vienna Vienna has unleashed “God Save The Queens”—an electrifying anthem of queer celebration and unapologetic self-expression. A perfectly timed act of rebellion, the track shimmers with glitter-drenched instrumentation and bold lyricism, turning history into a rallying cry. Vienna Vienna delivers the powerhouse refrain, “God Save the Queens/And all the in-betweens,” seamlessly weaving in nods to Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Abraham Lincoln, Princess Diana, Little Richard, and Marsha P. Johnson. Read more: 18 Artist Predictions for Warped Tour 2025 “JOY!! DO YOU HEAR ME??? JOY!!!! There are too many sad stories about us… Read more »
Music has always been a powerful medium for self-expression and storytelling. For many individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community, it has served as a means of finding solace, understanding, and empowerment. Throughout history, numerous artists have fearlessly embraced their identities and used their music as a platform to advocate for queer rights and visibility. Read more: 10 Trans Artists To Fall In Love With On International Trans Day Of Visibility In an exclusive chat with 23-year-old queer musician and activist, NOAHFINNCE, he shares 5 LGBTQIA+ artists that left a resounding impact on his life and who have deeply inspired him as… Read more »
Nashville’s rock titans, The Pink Spiders, are generating immense excitement ahead of their highly-anticipated fifth studio album, Freakazoid, set to release on July 7. However, their impact extends far beyond their music, as they proudly demonstrate their support during Pride Month. Last month, the band made a resounding statement by releasing their second single titled “Devotion”. A powerful tribute to drag culture and an unwavering display of support for the LGBTQIA+ community in Nashville. With Freakazoid on the horizon, The Pink Spiders are not only delivering their trademark sound but also using their platform to promote inclusivity and celebrate diversity.… Read more »
Happy Pride Month, idobi fam! We love you all and want to remind you that no matter who you love or who you are, there’s a place for you at idobi.
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 »
The alternative community is rallying in criticism of Download Fest UK following the release of its 2025 bathroom policy for this year’s event, taking place June 13–15. Among the most vocal is NOAHFINNCE, who performed at the festival in 2024. The artist took to social media to share a screenshot of the policy and publicly condemn its approach. According to the image posted by NOAHFINNCE, the festival’s official bathroom guidelines are as follows: “We are proud of the reputation the Download community has in terms of diversity, and will always look to promote the safety and comfort of all festival… Read more »
This week on idobi Warped Radio, TX2 storms the mic to talk about kicking egos to the curb, blowing up as an emo influencer, and turning self-doubt into a full-blown movement. From tackling the toxicity of the alternative scene to building a safe space for outcasts, TX2 gets real about the battles they’ve fought—and the ones they’re still taking on.
They dive into their mission to support the LGBTQIA+ community, name-drop heroes like Rage Against The Machine and Green Day, and explain why political music still matters. Plus, they dish on mixing rock and rap, their favorite collabs (From First To Last, Ice Nine Kills, and more), going viral on TikTok, meeting Sum 41, and why “they will not erase us” is more than a lyric—it’s a war cry.
Oh, and there’s talk of ass-kicking. Naturally.
If you caught the Grammys Red Carpet, you probably saw an interviewer confuse Spirtibox‘s Courtney LaPlante for fellow Best Metal Performance nominee Poppy. Being an utter icon, LaPlante answered each question as if she truly was Poppy. Now, it seems as if Poppy is capitalizing on the moment with the release of new merch. On her Instagram, she shared a “Hello I Am Poppy” shirt design with the caption, “We Are All Poppy.” Each shirt is $35 and will ship in March. Read more: 6 Grammy Awards Speeches That Offered Hope For LGBTQ+, Immigrants, & More Spotify even took the… Read more »
During the 67th Grammy Awards ceremony, history was made on and off the official February 2 evening broadcast. Of course, Beyonce notably won Album Of The Year with Cowboy Carter and also became the first Black performer to win Best Country Album at the show. Plus, Doechii became the third woman ever to win Best Rap Album. Alongside these mainstream artist wins, the alternative community was eager to see which of their faves would take home a Grammy. Notably, Knocked Loose and Poppy‘s track “Suffocate” and Spiritbox‘s “Cellar Door” were nominated for Best Metal Performance. (And it’s clear many mainstream… Read more »
Can you “Guess That Gay”??? In this episode of Punk Goes Pride we are playing a game..it’s kinda like 21 questions but all of the answers are pop culture icons within the LGBTQIA+ community! Some are actors or actresses, some are musicians, some are activists, and one is a horror movie villain??? Play along and see if you can guess the answer before we reveal it. Good Luck, Babe!
