Less than twenty-four hours after announcing a limited vinyl reissue of their 2007 breakout album A Flair For The Dramatic, Pierce The Veil—in partnership with Equal Vision Records—has officially sold out all 2,000 copies vinyl copies. Originally released on June 26, 2007, just weeks after signing with Equal Vision earlier that spring, A Flair For The Dramatic arrived at an essential moment in the early-to-mid 2000s emo/post-hardcore surge. The record introduced the band’s signature blend of theatrics and frontman Vic Fuentes’ emotional intensity, anchored by standout tracks like “Chemical Kids And Mechanical Brides,” “Yeah Boy And Doll Face,” and “I’d… Read more »
Hey, classmates! We are just 10 days away from the start of the idobi Radio Summer School Tour with our dazzling artists Charlotte Sands, Taylor Acorn, and Rain City Drive. Additionally, the tour will feature performances from Beauty School Dropout, If Not For Me, Arrows In Action, and special guest HUDDY. So, if you need to study up before the big day comes to a city near you, we’ve rounded up songs to know and scream along to for each set. Make sure to ace your summer school report card and get your tickets to a city near you ASAP. Charlotte Sands — “Dress” This Charlotte Sands song… Read more »
It’s time to turn the calendar to July, and it’s not just the perfect time to get your BBQ on…it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musician birthdays. These Cancer and Leo babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that they deserve the best birthdays ever. From The Pretty Reckless‘ leader, Taylor Momsen, to Ray Toro of My Chemical Romance, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Geoff Wigington — July 2 We feel like “Lucky People” because we get to live in the same world as… Read more »
Besphrenz—the Philadelphia trio comprised of dual vocalists C.J. Smith and Tay Richardson, along with producer and instrumentalist Rob Devious—has announced the details of their forthcoming debut full-length album. Titled bert the 13-track record is scheduled to arrive on October 24, 2025. In addition to the album announcement, the band has also unleashed the lead single, “yeah.” The track features fellow Philadelphians—Circa Survive/L.S. Dunes frontman Anthony Green and Good Old War vocalist/guitarist/keyboardist Keith Goodwin. The band has been actively teasing the collaboration for several weeks across their social media platforms, dropping short audio clips since mid-April. Speaking about his feature on… Read more »
This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn is joined by Bassist and Vocalist of Death Metal legends Sodom to talk all about their new album The Arsonist, some early influences of his, obscure bands plus much more! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify
The dog days of summer call for some absolute bangers from the alternative world. Luckily, year after year, some of the most beloved acts in rock and emo unleashed dazzling LPs in the month of July to keep our playlists in tip-top shape. From Sublime‘s 1996 self-titled and My Chemical Romance‘s debut, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, all the way to Pierce The Veil‘s Collide With The Sky and Jimmy Eat World‘s Bleed American, these 36 album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. blink-182 — California Released on: July 1, 2016, via… Read more »
This week on Add To Library, Hosts Shawn Kupfer & Brian LaCour close out pride month where they’ve been discussing albums from LGBTQ+ Artist/Bands with records you need to check out as they dive deep into Liturgy’s rad 2020 album, Origin of the Alimonies! Subscribe to Add To Library on Apple Music and Spotify Follow Add To Library on Facebook & Instagram Tune in live Fridays @ 9pmET for new album breakdowns each and every week!
Jared and Pat celebrate ONE WHOLE YEAR of the podcast, ONE WHOLE YEAR of fun, and ONE WHOLE YEAR of getting away with stealing babies all around the world!
No matter if you’re indie-obsessed or a head-banging heavy metal lover, this week had no shortage of dazzling new single drops and album releases. From Zac Farro‘s new solo single “My My” and Daisy The Great‘s “Dog,” all the way to Fit For A King‘s “Begin The Sacrifice,” there’s something new for each and every alternative music fan to spin ASAP. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? Dead Eyes — “Relapse” Following… Read more »
Pride Month is nothing without some music from The Aces. Excitingly, the quartet just dropped a new song for your playlists, “You Got Me.” Featuring Cristal Ramirez‘s iconic, ethereal pop vocals, the band ups the ante in this new era with dazzling disco sonics and bubbly, sapphic-laced lyrics. Excitingly, this is just one song from their new album, Gold Star Baby, out everywhere on August 15 via SoundOn. So, basically, your summer and fall is about to be full of glittering queer pop bangers. This LP will follow up 2023’s I’ve Loved You For So Long. Of “You Got Me,”… Read more »
