This week I have long time friend and drumming mentor Aaron Stern from the band Matchbook Romance, I did one of my earliest tours along side him in 2006 and we’ve been friends ever since, he is also now the Vice President of Marketing for RCA records; we talk about how he got his start and how he got to where he is today.
Spring has officially sprung, and these April album anniversaries will fill new season with dazzling emo, alternative, pop-punk, metal, and rock tunes. From Bring Me The Horizon‘s Sempiternal, all the way to Paramore‘s self-titled LP and Fall Out Boy‘s Save Rock And Roll, these 30 alternative album anniversaries will give you all the right vibes all month long. The White Stripes — Elephant Released on: April 1, 2003, via V2 Records and XL Recordings.Standout Tracks: “Seven Nation Army” & “The Hardest Button to Button” Weezer — White Album Released on: April 1, 2016, via Crush Music and Atlantic Records.Standout Tracks: “King Of The World” & “Thank… Read more »
Three Days Grace is back with their new single, “Dominate,” a track set to appear on their forthcoming album, Alienation, which arrives on August 22 via RCA Records. Vocalist and guitarist Matt Walst shared, “This song’s about the fire that wakes you up when the world doesn’t. The sun doesn’t rise or set for you — it just keeps spinning. If you want something, really want it, you’ve gotta bleed for it. You’ve gotta be willing to give up everything — sleep, comfort, peace — just to get a shot at being the best. I’ve lived that. I’ve felt the… Read more »
If you’re ready to have a nostalgia-inducing summer at Warped Tour and the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, you can supercharge the good vibes by celebrating these June album anniversaries. From blink-182‘s iconic Enema Of The State and Dude Ranch to My Chemical Romance‘s Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, there’s no shortage of alternative staples to play over and over again. Check out the 50 must-listen rock, emo, and pop-punk album anniversaries taking place in June below. blink-182 — Enema Of The State Released on: June 1, 1999, via MCA Records.Standout Tracks: “All The Small Things” & “What’s My Age… Read more »
Tat Tong is the A&R Director of RCA Records Greater China and a 3x Grammy/Latin Grammy nominated writer/producer who was responsible for bringing the song “Despacito” to the Chinese market. Having worked in both the American and Chinese music industries, Tat has a unique perspective on the two cultures, and is responsible for signing artists, nurturing their creativity and identifying opportunities for cross-pollination. | Brought to you by the remixer-hiring platform Mixilary.com.
California hardcore outfit Human Issue just released their thrilling new song, “Vice,” with an accompanying video. The track will arrive on their upcoming album, In Flesh, out via Smartpunk Records on June 5. You can pre-order your copy here and check out the new music video below. In Flesh Tracklist: You can catch the band on the road this spring and summer. Check out the run below. Tour Dates:
Fresh off the release of “Poison Apple Baby” and their tour with Spiritbox, your favorite bee band, aka Honey Revenge, has delivered your new favorite dance track, “Hot Commodity,” via Thriller Records. The new single just raised the bar for pop as we know it. 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 Vocalist Devin Papadol says, “A ‘hot commodity’ refers… Read more »
It’s time for a new year and a new you, but you don’t have to get all entirely new music! If you need a heaping dose of nostalgia or a grim reminder of your own mortality, you can celebrate these classic alternative, pop-punk, metal, and rock album anniversaries. From Fall Out Boy‘s Mania as well as American Beauty/American Psycho all the way to Green Day‘s Saviors and Poppy‘s I Disagree, these 35 alternative album anniversaries will help you kick off 2026 in a spectacular fashion. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm.… Read more »
As 2006 hurtles toward its 20-year mark, the albums that once lived on burned CDs, Myspace profiles, and Warped Tour stages now stand as cornerstone releases of a generation. From scene-defining emo to genre-shifting pop-punk, post-hardcore, and alternative breakthroughs, these records didn’t just soundtrack our youth—they shaped the entire direction of alternative music. Here are 26 albums turning 20 in 2026 that still echo louder than ever. Yellowcard — Lights And Sounds Released on January 24, 2006, Yellowcard‘s first concept album, Lights And Sounds, was released. While the album peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, it ultimately underperformed… Read more »
Angel Du$t is heading out on tour this spring, and it’s going to be a party. The act is bringing out many support groups on select dates, including Home Front, Outta Pocket, Midrift, Bad Beat, and more. The run is set to begin on February 27 at Washington, DC’s St. Stephen’s Church and wrap up on April 6 at Boston’s The Sinclair. Angel Du$t is also gearing up to release their new record Cold 2 The Touch, out on February 13, via Run For Cover Records. All tickets go on sale on Friday, November 21, at 10 AM local time.… Read more »
