There’s a time to be serious, and there’s a time for fun and games. Well, for Patrick Gilchrist—the charismatic vocalist of Not My Weekend—and Jared Gaines—the mastermind behind Rat Park, touring guitarist for Scary Kids Scaring Kids, and former Hopeless Records signee with his project Vaines—they never take life too seriously. In fact, they’re so laid back, they’re practically horizontal. As Los Angeles transplants grinding in the music industry, the two have partnered up with idobi Radio to exclusively launch their new show titled The Mean Time. Episodes are scheduled to air every Tuesday at 6 PM ET/3 PM PT,… Read more »
Between You & Me is here to pick you up from your mid-week slump with their new track, “In The Middle.” The single is set to appear on their forthcoming EP SH!T YEAH, featuring “YEAH!” The EP is due out on April 5 and is fully independent. Be sure to grab your SH!T YEAH merch, too. The Australian pop-punk quintet fused bright, upbeat guitar melodies and groovy basslines into their heartbreak tune that must be danced to. “Feel my heart breaking a little, thinking that I’m not enough/So call it off, tell me it won’t last/There’s never been a time… Read more »
Following the release of their infectious new track “YEAH!” and the announcement of their UK 2024 tour with Broadside and Young Culture, our favorite Aussies, Between You & Me, will be coming stateside this March for the SH!T YEAH U.S. Tour. Kicking off the U.S. leg of their tour on March 7, Between You & Me will be joined by Young Culture and Homesafe, with Zoe Ko, Not My Weekend, Cherie Amour, and FELICITY performing on select dates. With the announcement, the band shares, “Between You & Me first visited North America in November 2018. For five Australians that grew… Read more »
Reminiscent of their 2017 hit “Summer Stained,” Broadside has delivered a gut-punch, soul-stirring new single, “Bleu.” The new single shares its namesake’s sentiments with the band’s forthcoming full-length album Hotel Bleu, which will arrive via SharpTone Records on November 10. The heart-rendering track found its inspiration in the personal journey of vocalist Oliver Baxxter and his fiancé, who received the life-altering and devastating news of her breast cancer diagnosis. Baxxter’s deliberate croons, each word charged with the heartfelt anguish the two felt after receiving her diagnosis, are highlighted against a gentle acoustic guitar, only further elevating the emotional depth of… Read more »
Broadside is officially back in action! After dropping their latest hit “Bang,” featuring Magnolia Park’s Joshua Roberts, Broadside is infusing their lush sound alongside Honey Revenge‘s Devin Papadol on their collaborative track, “Lucid.” Their latest offering, as well as their previous releases “Bang” and “Cruel,” will appear on their forthcoming full-length album, Hotel Bleu, set to release through SharpTone Records on November 10. As the song kicks in, “Lucid” intricately weaves together ethereal, breathy vocals courtesy of frontman Oliver Baxxter and a kaleidoscope of neon-hued synthesizer melodies that glide atop an upbeat, pulsating beat. The delicate interplay between Baxxter’s vocals,… Read more »
The 1975 is going across the pond on an exciting headline tour this fall to continue supporting their 2022 record, Being Funny In A Foreign Language. Titled the “Still…At Their Very Best North America Tour,” the rockstars will embark on a 38-date run to arenas and festivals nationwide. The tour will kick off on September 16 in Atlanta, GA, and run through December 2 in Seattle, WA. These newly-announced performances mark the sequel to the band’s previous “At Their Very Best” tour, which took the band to North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia beginning in Oct. 2022. Now, a year… Read more »
When We Were Young Fest has quickly become the Super Bowl of emo and pop-punk music, celebrating every generation of eyeliner-smeared nostalgia under the Las Vegas sun. With a stacked 2025 lineup featuring blink-182, Panic! At The Disco, and Avril Lavigne set to hit the stage this weekend, all eyes are already on next year. If the festival follows tradition, it’ll return on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, 2026—and the big question is: who could possibly top that next year? Here are 10 artists who could easily take the headlining slot in 2026. Download the free idobi App… Read more »
Over the weekend, Sleeping With Sirens shared the unfortunate news that they’ll no longer be performing at When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas on October 18 and 19. Frontman Kellin Quinn announced he would be stepping away to support his wife, Katelynne, as she undergoes surgery, wanting to be home during her recovery. He wrote, “My place is at home until we can solve this and she is recovered. I love you all very much and thank you for understanding.” The Paradox x idobi Radio Exclusive T-Shirt Limited edition, printed-on-demand. Designed by Beepus (Beauty School Dropout) with creative… Read more »
There’s nothing quite like turning on your favorite comedy show or swiping through stand-up bits on Instagram Reels and coming across a joke about your favorite pop-punk band. Recently, comedian and podcaster Shane Gillis mentioned Real Friends on his show Tires—and yes, the band was flattered. We’ve collected our seven favorite comedy moments that tap into the world of pop-punk and emo with iconic bands. And that’s not all—idobi Radio wants to give you the gift of laughter with a hint of emo on the side. We’ve got the ultimate hookup for your When We Were Young weekend in Vegas.… Read more »
mgk recently dropped his record, lost americana, on August 8, and he celebrated in style by hosting a weekend’s worth of performances in his hometown, Cleveland. While in the city, he shot the music video for album track, “tell me whats up,” with his friends, including Mod Sun, and his fans. Rocking Browns jerseys and Guardians caps, he really is showcasing his Cleveland pride. In the video, Mod Sun can be seen having fun with a fire extinguisher, which he recently revealed to be completely impromptu. He shared on mgk’s Instagram, “That fire extinguisher randomly next to a trash can… Read more »
