The Maine has been a staple in emo, indie, and rock playlists since their 2007 inception, cutting their teeth on the Vans Warped Tour. In fact, if you remember their debut EP The Way We Talk… you now qualify for a senior discount. With nine studio albums under their belts, their most recent being 2023’s self-titled, The Maine has a vast discography for listeners to explore. So whether you’re a brand new listener or a certified stan of the Arizona emo band, we’ve ranked their discography with best, worst, saddest, and most underrated tracks. P.S. We also ranked Mayday Parade… Read more »
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The countdown to 4/20 is on and the nerds are ready to countdown! We have our ultimate guide to a perfect 4/20 laid out for you in order to maximize our holiday! We also have some news out of Minnesota to share in these United States of Cannabis so don’t panic! It’s organic!
April is a magical month, full of both courageous Aries and creative Tauruses who have birthdays in this stretch of 30 days. TBH, there is something undeniable going on in the cosmos as some of the most prolific musicians in the alternative scene were born in April, including all three frontmen of the “emo trinity.” That’s right, Patrick Stump, Gerard Way, and Brendon Urie are all April babies. Here are 16 alternative birthdays to celebrate this April and every April. Rory Rodriguez — April 2 Dayseeker‘s Rory Rodriguez kicks off his spring with a birthday every year. We hope your… Read more »
Believe it or not, in April 2015, Sabrina Carpenter released her debut album Eyes Wide Open. (yes, she has been grinding in the music industry well before the launch of “Espresso.”) This isn’t the only important record released a decade ago. Notably, 2015 was the release year of some of the most iconic records in the alternative scene—from indie to pop-punk. These 2015 albums are turning 10 this April 2025, and we still can’t believe it. Tom DeLonge — To The Stars…Demos, Odds and Ends Released: April 21, 2015 via To The Stars After parting ways with blink-182 in January 2015,… Read more »
Let’s level with each other—the music in a movie can make or break the whole entire viewing experience. I mean, what would Star Wars and Jurassic Park be without John Williams’ beloved orchestral arrangements? Or, what would a viewing of Titanic be without the tear-inducing “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion? Of course, some movies are made better by rock and metal music. (Just look at any soundtrack from the Saw franchise.) These emo bands utterly transformed movies in the 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s by being on the soundtrack. Read more: 8 Spooky Movie Soundtracks for Your Inner… Read more »
poptropiaslutz! is gearing up to release their new pop and rap-infused record the new 925 on March 28 via Epitaph Records. Ahead of the drop, the group released a music video for their new track “it boy” (featuring kodeblooded and aldrch), which is preceded by “mdma keeps the doctor away” and “tryna get that kate moss 2025.” The duo explains of the track, “Everyone wants to feel like ‘it,’ but a lot of people are afraid to come across as braggadocious or obnoxious. We think that’s stupid because if you don’t believe it, no one else will.” They continue, “We… Read more »
It’s Friday and love is in the air! 2025 has already proved to be one of the strongest years for new music evident in our weekly Fresh 5 spotlight. With so many incredible new releases this week, it was next to impossible to narrow down five of the best in alternative, indie, and metal. This week, listen to new hits from The Wonder Years, Cydeways, and more. Tune in to idobi Radio to catch these must-hear tracks and more. Download the FREE idobi App to discover new music every.single.day. The Wonder Years — “Junebug” For those who want to cry… Read more »
guccihighwaters just announced that his third studio album DEATH BY DESIRE is set for arrival on May 30 via Epitaph Records. The alternative R&B artist unveiled his new single “DESIRE” with a steamy accompanying music video. This single is preceded by album singles “DON’T TALK ABOUT LOVE” and “NO ANGEL.” The artist, aka Morgan Murphy, says, “I usually tend to hold back on certain themes/topics, but with this album I didn’t. If ‘DESIRE’ comes across as toxic/heartless it’s because it is. It’s a story from a dark time when the only thing I could see was shit that was bad… Read more »
After teasing a big announcement on February 10, letlive. has officially confirmed that they’re embarking on an international farewell tour this year. Lead vocalist Jason Aalon Butler says, “I think this is all happening out of necessity. The boys and I have expressed our need to play letlive. music again based on where we are in our lives individually and how the collective spiritual theme between us has aligned. Also, if you’ll allow me to be presumptuous—I believe the world could use the ll.ove. Besides, soul punx never dies.” Additionally, guitarist Jean Nascimento shares, “We came from a time of… Read more »
The nerds are joined tonight by the coolest of the cool, musician and fellow enjoyer of cannabis , Brake! We had a great chat about the how cannabis can help the song writing process, how to navigate the algo while singing about weed and how matcha tea may just save us all. Listen for Brake’s new single Whiskey N’ Lace on idobi Radio and catch all things Brake here! After our chat, the nerds have a Huff and Puff you won’t want to miss. Don’t Panic! It’s organic!
