As the year comes to a close, and we bid “farewell” (and maybe “fuck you”) to 2024, it’s the perfect time to look back and celebrate the albums that shaped the soundtrack of the last 12 months. From deeply personal indie projects to genre-defining heavy hitters, 2024 was filled with groundbreaking releases that reminded us of the power of music and, more importantly, of the alternative community. With so much incredible work to choose from, narrowing down our favorites was a daunting task. This year, the quality and variety of music made it impossible to rank our picks—every album brought… Read more »
Underoath has officially dropped their blistering new single, “Generation No Surrender.” The group has been performing the new track on their They’re Only Chasing Safety 20th Anniversary Tour. The group debuted the song on November 18 in Austin, TX, while the accompanying music video was shot during several of their sets, including in Austin and Oklahoma City, OK. Frontman Spencer Chamberlain shares, “We wanted to write a song that would be a ripper live—something that moves an entire room, something we can all get behind and relate to. This song is written from the perspective that, if ‘they’ told us… Read more »
In this episode of The Rockstar Dad Show, Jaret and Gary catch up on their busy lives, blending their unique perspectives as rockstars and dads. Listeners are treated to a fun and engaging conversation filled with personal stories, lighthearted laughs, and relatable parenting moments. From juggling work and family life to tackling everyday challenges, the duo keeps things real while offering plenty of humor along the way. As always, the show delivers more than just dad talk—it’s a peek into the rockstar lifestyle. In this episode, the guys dive into exciting updates about their band, Bowling for Soup. Fans get… Read more »
Following their GRAMMY nomination for Best Metal Performance for “Cellar Door” and the announcement of their sophomore album, Tsunami Sea, Spiritbox has revealed a massive 2025 North American tour. Kicking off in April, the Courtney LaPlante-fronted group will be supported by Loathe, Dying Wish, and GEL. Spiritbox has one more show this year supporting Bring Me The Horizon. Check out their full touring schedule below and purchase tickets here. Tour Dates: Read more: Pierce The Veil Announces Massive Eras-Style World Tour *Supporting Bring Me The Horizon.#With Periphery and Stray From The Path as support.%With Loathe, Dying Wish, and GEL as… Read more »
After teasers launched across social media and even on several venue marquees, including Madison Square Garden, Pierce The Veil announced the massive I Can’t Hear You World Tour. The tour, which kicks off in May 2025, will see Sleeping With Sirens, Daisy Grenade, and Beach Weather as support. As expected based on their teasers, the tour will take on a similar approach to the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, celebrating PTV’s storied discography. The band shares on social media, “CAN’T HEAR YOU WORLD TOUR. 18 YEARS IN THE MAKING. WE BUILT THIS MONUMENT TOGETHER. THESE SHOWS WILL TRACE THE PATHS OF… Read more »
Following the success of her massive 2024 Greatest Hits Tour, the pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne is gearing up for a second round. Part two of the tour kicks off in May 2025, ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Joining Lavigne on the road are Simple Plan, Fefe Dobson, and We The Kings. Lavigne shares on social media with the tour announcement, “Round two let’s fking gooooo!! When I launched the Greatest Hits tour last year, I was so blown away by all your loveeeeee. You guys sold it out and I wasn’t ready for it to be over. I’m heading out… Read more »
After announcing that they’d perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last week, Knocked Loose officially made their late-night television debut. With help from Poppy, the metal heavyweights performed “Suffocate” to a massive crowd. We love to see a mosh pit on mainstream TV! The Grammy nominees offered a fiery performance that many members of the metal community admired. Knotfest‘s Tori Kravitz shared on her Instagram, “What I love most about this is that hopefully some young people see this and something clicks. Maybe they feel heard / understood for the first time. Or, they finally find music that feels right and… Read more »
Alright, people. It’s officially “Yule Shoot Your Eye Out” by Fall Out Boy season. The store shelves are lined with green and red wreaths and peppermint has made its way into every coffee drink. But hey, we’re not complaining. Christmas rocks, and this year, you can take that quite literally. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your punk and alternative friends and family members, idobi Radio has compiled a list of our favorite emo gifts that they are sure to love. So… if you didn’t score My Chemical Romance concert tickets, these 14 gifts are officially the next… Read more »
TGIF! That means we’re back with a brand new Fresh 5: the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, indie, and more to soundtrack your mood. We’ve got a handful of fresh new finds, including tracks from Dreamwake, Spiritbox, and a festive cover from Illuminati Hotties. Tune in to idobi Radio to catch these must-hear tracks and more. Plus, you can download the FREE idobi App to discover new music every.single.day. 20K Rio — “Sunrise On Sunset” For fans who have a crush on Alexander Skarsgård from True Blood. Los Angeles is a breeding ground for artists begging to sit at… Read more »
Three Days Grace is officially back with their first single following the news of their reunion. On “Mayday,” Adam Gontier and Matt Walst share their vocal power on the new track. Three Days Grace notes, “This song is a reflection of the current state of the world, an unsettling mix of disillusionment, exhaustion, and denial.” They add, “The sense that we’re all on the brink—emotionally, socially, and environmentally, yet we refuse to admit defeat. So even though we feel like we are barely surviving we keep on moving forward, one foot in front of the other.” Check out the new… Read more »
