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Sum 41 Releases Final Music Video In Their Career For “Radio Silence”

It’s a bittersweet moment, but one we’ve known was coming. Sum 41 played their final show on March 30, but today, they offered fans one more parting gift. The pop-punk veterans dropped a “Radio Silence” music video. It contains moments of the band’s history and many adventures, flashing back to their days as scrappy, young newbies. Sum 41 noted on social media, “As the Sum quietly set Sunday night, we wanted to leave you with something special to show our appreciation for all of the love that you have shown us over the years.” Check out “Radio Silence” below and grab some… Read more »

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Build-A-Bear Releases Emo Axolotl For Real In Honor Of April Fools Day

It might be April Fools’ Day, but Build-A-Bear Workshop isn’t playing with their new April 1 drop. After teasing a new animal in March, the toy store officially shared that they are selling an Emo Axolotl toy. And sadly, it’s so real that it sold out almost immediately. The toy store took to social media saying, “UPDATE: ATTENTION EMO KIDS! This little Emo Axo is now sold out in both US and UK! We tried to play you for a fool… Don’t get all emotional on us, though. We might not actually be building a band, but we’ve built an… Read more »

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7 Alternative Albums You Won’t Believe Are Turning 10 in April 2025

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 »

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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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22 Warped Tour Redacted Artist Predictions for DC and Long Beach

As the Vans Warped Tour barrels toward its monumental return to celebrate its 30th anniversary this summer, fans are buzzing with anticipation—not just for the stacked lineups in Washington D.C. and Long Beach, but for who hasn’t been revealed yet. In the debut episode of idobi Warped Radio, Warped Tour’s official podcast and radio, founder Kevin Lyman confirms that lineup additions will continue to roll out right up until show days. “We’ve still got a lot of bands to announce,” he shares. “We’ll be announcing right up until the week of the show!” With Scowl recently joining the D.C. bill,… Read more »

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Chloe Moriondo Unveils ‘oyster’ LP & Enchanting Title Track Visuals

Following the release of singles, “shoreline,” “hate it,” and “abyss,” Chloe Moriondo has officially delivered her new album oyster, out now via Atlantic Records. Alongside the 13-track LP, the artist has also unveiled the official visualizer for the album’s title track. Moriondo shares, “In the beginning of 2023, I truly could not see the light at the surface. I felt isolated in ways I’d never felt before.. embarrassing, heartbreaking, angry, guilty, ugly feelings. After some vaguely harrowing time to myself that was full of trial and so, so much error… I felt ready to write about it, about the experiences… Read more »

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Linkin Park Drops High-Octane New Single “Up From The Bottom”

Ahead of their April tour dates, Linkin Park has dropped a new song and music video for “Up From The Bottom.” The track will appear on the group’s forthcoming From Zero (Deluxe Edition), due out on May 16. You can pre-order your copy here. Mike Shinoda shares, “We are so grateful for the incredible reception to From Zero. This new chapter, our continuing journey, and the connection between the band and fans has been more than we could’ve hoped for. Thank you for listening.” Check out “Up From The Bottom” below. Check out Linkin Park’s 2025 touring schedule below and purchase… Read more »

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Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump Collabs With Ska Act Catbite On “Tired Of Talk”

Fall Out Boy‘s Patrick Stump isn’t just a beloved pop-punk and rock vocalist/instrumentalist; he is also a confirmed ska fan. So, of course, it only makes sense that Stump collabs with one of ska’s brightest acts: Catbite. On March 26, the Philadelphia ska band worked alongside the FOB frontman to deliver “Tired Of Talk.” In it, Stump wrote and performed background vocals and trumpet, which perfectly pair with Catbite’s lead vocalist Brit Luna’s voice. Read more: idobi Warped Radio Debuts with Warped Tour Founder Kevin Lyman The track is set to appear on Catbite’s forthcoming EP Doom Garden, which will… Read more »

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4 Rock & Punk Musicians Who Deserve A Biopic ASAP

It seems like every major musical artist has found box-office success in the form of an Oscar-worthy biopic. From Timothée Chalamet starring in A Complete Unknown as Bob Dylan to Rami Malek’s portrayal of Queen‘s Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, there are many rock star movies you need to add to your watchlist. P.S. If you need a goofy “biopic,” then Weird: The Al Yankovic Story starring Daniel Radcliffe is the flick for you. In recent news, Green Day shared that they are currently developing a comedy movie inspired by their early days touring in a van called New Years… Read more »

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blink-182, AFI, More to Headline Four Chord Music Fest

Four Chord Music Festival is back with blink-182, AFI, Jimmy Eat World, Jawbreaker, and more! Returning to the newly named EQT Park in Washington, PA, just outside of Pittsburgh, the festival will welcome guests to the two-day event on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, 2025. “We’ve worked hard to make this year’s festival something special, not only with this incredible lineup, but by making it more accessible for our fans than ever before,” founder Rishi Bahl shares. “We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone at EQT Park!” In addition to the headlining artists, the festival will also see… Read more »