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Sparks The Rescue Interview: 20 Years Later

Sparks The Rescue is officially going on tour this May with help from Wheatus, Signal The Escape, and The Sophomore Beat on select dates. The six-piece Portland, Maine, emo act may be most beloved for their tracks “Autumn” and “We Love Like Vampires” from Eyes To The Sun, as well as Worst Thing I’ve Been Cursed With, but they’re entering a new chapter with new tracks to pair. Fresh off the releases of 2025 singles “Chase The Dawn” and “Ice Storm of ‘98,” Sparks The Rescue is ready to add a refresh to your alternative playlist. Ahead of their recently-revealed spring tour dates, idobi… Read more »

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Celebrate 44 Years Of Ozzy Osbourne’s Famous Incident With A Bat Plushy

Time flies (pun intended) when you’re famous for biting the head off of a bat. Believe it or not, the late and great Ozzy Osbourne famously bit the head off of a real bat on this day exactly 44 years ago. 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 The incident, which took place on January 20, 1982, at the Veterans… Read more »

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Matchbook Romance Just Dropped A New Single, “Something Worse Than The Night”

After two decades, Matchbook Romance is officially back with a new song, “Something Worse Than The Night.” Exciting, right? And that’s not all, they’re also gearing up to release the 20th anniversary version of their sophomore album, VOICES, on February 13 via Epitaph Records. 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 The band says, “As the 20th anniversary of VOICES approached, we… Read more »

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The Academy Is… Announces New Album Almost There & Drops “2005”

The Academy Is… brought us Almost Here a whopping two decades ago. Now, the band is bringing us a new record, Almost There, on March 27, via I Surrender Records. This marks their first full record release since 2008’s Fast Times At Barrington High. And to kick off their new chapter, the group just revealed the LP’s lead single, “2005.” 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.… Read more »

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15 January Alternative Musician Birthdays To Celebrate

Happy New Year and happy birthday to some of rock, metal, and indie’s brightest and most legendary figures. As we ring in 2026, we can also pop some Champagne and toast to these Capricorn and Aquarius babies, who have made some of the most iconic tracks in alternative music history. From the incredible and beloved Poppy, to the iconic Rage Against The Machine frontman Zack de la Rocha, all the way to Foo Fighters and Nirvana artist Dave Grohl, here are some January musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer… Read more »

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3OH!3 Announces 303 Day At Boulder Theater

There’s a lot more to celebrate this March outside of St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness. Iconic duo 3OH!3 is gearing up to celebrate 303 (March 3) with a big show! Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte, are bringing their high-energy show to their hometown Boulder Theater in Colorado. Support has not yet been announced, but we know it’ll be a great lineup. The band says, “Every year on 303 Day, we get to bring our love for our hometown full circle.… Read more »

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KennyHoopla Reveals Snowy “birthday card//” Music Video

After releasing the deluxe version of Zac Farro-produced EP, conditions of an orphan//, in early December, KennyHoopla has released the official music video for his latest offering, “birthday card//.” Shot in Wisconsin, the artist says of the snowy, dark visuals, “The video represents a postcard and matches the spontaneity of the song.” Despite the cold setting, the bright indie sonics will warm you right up and prep you for a KennyHoopla summer in 2026. Download the free idobi App for more new music “This EP was about acknowledging trauma and where I am at ‘right now’ as opposed to my whole life story. I… Read more »

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KennyHoopla Reveals Two New Songs & That More Is On The Way

After releasing his Zac Farro-produced EP, conditions of an orphan//, in September, KennyHoopla has unveiled its deluxe counterpart featuring two new songs: “ooshalala//” and “birthday card//.” He shares of the new offerings, “I’ve added some looseys in there that people have been wanting for a long time and some new ideas as well. This is just the start of a flood of new music.” Check out the deluxe edition below. “This EP was about acknowledging trauma and where I am at ‘right now’ as opposed to my whole life story. I think it’s one big funeral after-party. It touches on the death… Read more »

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glimmers Tear Off the “BANDAID” on New Track: PREMIERE

After years of building a presence in the pop-rock world, glimmers—a duo made up of vocalist Maggie Schneider and guitarist/producer Alex Downtain—are entering their next era with intention and a full-length statement piece. Their debut album, The Art Of Shattering, arrives this Friday, November 7, a 10-track body of work featuring collaborations with Tay Jardine as well as three previously unreleased tracks: “BANDAID,” “Emotional Whiplash,” and “Growing Up (I Guess).” Today, idobi Radio is exclusively premiering the track, “BANDAID”—a punchy, alt-pop track that cuts straight into the feeling of being someone’s temporary fix instead of their priority. “The song ‘BANDAID’… Read more »

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New Found Glory Want You To “Treat Yourself”

New Found Glory has shared “Treat Yourself,” the second preview of their upcoming album LISTEN UP!, following the early fall release of “Laugh It Off.” “This is a fast more west coast punk style song,” guitarist Chad Gilbert shares. “It’s about how people are very hard on themselves when it comes to mistakes and failure and how a lot of that is put on by false expectations of the world and people around you.” LISTEN UP! marks New Found Glory’s first full-length album in six years and will be released on February 20, 2026, via Pure Noise Records. Gilbert adds,… Read more »