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Amy Lee & Halsey Join Forces On “Hand That Feeds” For ‘Ballerina’ Film

Alt-rock fans have a lot to celebrate with the new collab between Halsey and Evanescence‘s Amy Lee. The two joined forces to craft a truly dazzling track for the upcoming From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina film, “Hand That Feeds,” ahead of their May 14 concert. Halsey says, “I’ve been a fan of Amy Lee since I was 11 years old. Her and Evanescence created a window for me that allowed my feelings to seem important. They were the place I ran to when I couldn’t stand the outside world. I wouldn’t be the artist I am today without… Read more »

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Avril Lavigne & Simple Plan Reflect On Being “Young & Dumb” On Collab

Avril Lavigne and Simple Plan are a pop-punk match made in heaven, and they just dropped their new collab, “Young & Dumb.” Here, the iconic artists recount their early starts in the biz as young Canadians with big dreams. “This is such a full-circle moment. Not only did Simple Plan tour with me last year on the Greatest Hits Tour, but we also toured together in 2003 on my very first arena tour,” Lavigne says. She adds, “We were so young—just a bunch of kids from small towns in Canada who had just released our debut albums. We connected instantly… Read more »

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16 Alternative Wedding Song Suggestions

Do you hear that? Wedding bells are ringing as summer fast approaches. Now, weddings are great for catching up with long-distance friends and family, enjoying cake (or a donut wall), and getting down on the dance floor with a White Claw in hand. However, if you’re not all about the classic Bruno Mars and Journey songs that plague wedding DJ speakers, you’re in luck. idobi Radio rounded up the 16 best alternative wedding songs that are perfect for everything from your walk down the aisle to your first dance track, and even to your cake-cutting song. Just because your grandparents… Read more »

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Riot Fest Album Playthroughs Include Weezer, Alkaline Trio, & More

Following the massive reveal earlier this week celebrating its 20th anniversary, Riot Fest has doubled down on the hype with a stacked list of full album playthroughs set for the festival’s three-day takeover of Douglass Park in Chicago, running September 19–21, 2025. With blink-182, Weezer, and Green Day headlining the milestone event, the fest will also treat fans to a rare run of classic albums performed in full. That includes Weezer bringing their beloved Blue Album to life, along with full-album sets from punk legends and scene favorites alike, such as Sex Pistols with Frank Carter, Chicago natives Alkaline Trio,… Read more »

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Heart Attack Man Reckon With Mortality On Joyride The Pale Horse

After releasing singles “Spit,” Laughing Without Smiling,” “The Gallows,” and their LP title track, Cleveland punk-rockers Heart Attack Man are ready to reveal their fourth LP, Joyride The Pale Horse on April 25. This marks the trio’s second independent release, preceded by 2017’s The Manson Family, 2019’s Fake Blood, and 2023’s Freak Of Nature. In their most realized album to date, Heart Attack Man has found their stride and their voice. Touching on the nuances of death, aka “The Pale Horse,” lead vocalist Eric Egan, guitarist Ty Sickels, and drummer Adam Paduch eloquently wander through life’s highs, lows, anxieties, and… Read more »

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What If My Chemical Romance Were Cast for a Biopic?

It’s only a matter of time before My Chemical Romance—the band that rewrote the DNA of emo for an entire generation clad in black suits and red ties—gets the Hollywood treatment. At least we freaking hope so! With the success of the Oscar-winning Bohemian Rhapsody and the Oscar-nominated A Complete Unknown, we can’t help but imagine what an MCR movie would look like: the eyeliner, the concept albums, the trauma, the triumph. Or perhaps, a post-apocalyptic afterlife centered around The Black Parade, with The Patient as the lead character and the band themselves driving the story forward through musical performances.… Read more »

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Broadside Signs To Thriller Records & Drops “I Think They Know”

After releasing Hotel Bleu in 2023, Broadside has reemerged with their first new music of the year and signed to Thriller Records. Today, they shared their label debut “I Think They Know,” and it is a certified banger. With soaring pop vocals and heavy riffs, Broadside’s new era is truly dazzling. Their lyrics effortlessly touch on themes of paranoia, “This is a nightmare/Everyonе’s staring I swear/I think they know.” Per The Honey POP, lead singer Oliver Baxxter says, “This song is about feeling out of place, even in familiar settings. Imposter syndrome takes over and consumes the over-thinker.” Check out… Read more »

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senses Reflect on Their First-Ever Headlining Tour

After opening numerous tours in just a few short years, senses are officially driving the bus—and they just wrapped their first-ever headlining tour with style. The pop-rock duo hit stages across the U.S. this spring, bringing their infectious energy and emotional edge to packed crowds, while finally getting to showcase their full catalog. But even with their inaugural headline run behind them, the momentum is only picking up from here. This summer, senses will support Yours Truly on a run through Australia—marking their first-ever shows down under. Then, later this year, they’ll head to the UK and Europe for the… Read more »

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The Spill Canvas and Mae Announce 20th Anniversary Tour

Marking two decades since the release of their beloved 2005 albums, The Spill Canvas and Mae are joining forces for a co-headlining 20-Year Anniversary Tour this fall. The Spill Canvas will perform their chart-topping, emotionally-charged record One Fell Swoop in full, while Mae will bring their immersive concept album The Everglow to life night after night. The tour will span 24 cities and promises a nostalgia-fueled experience for fans who grew up with these iconic records at the heart of the 2000s emo and alternative scenes. As a special treat, Ace Enders of The Early November will appear as the… Read more »

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Travis Barker Is Relaunching His Reverb Storefront Next Week

Travis Barker of blink-182 is gearing up to sell some of his drum kits and band memorabilia on Reverb. This isn’t the first time the pop-punk drummer has sold pieces on the instrument reseller marketplace. He began listing instruments and tech four years ago. Of course, everything from full kits and electric drum sets to amps and even a steel drum sold quickly. In fact, some kits sold for $25,000+. Soon, pop-punk fans and musicians alike can browse his store, which will feature drum kits from the Neighborhoods era, the One More Time Tour, and beyond. The store is set… Read more »