It’s a truth universally acknowledged that when The Maine releases something new, we want to be first in line to try it. So when we were offered a trial run of their new fansite, Pillar, we eagerly signed up.
Roughly one month after the tragic death of his close friend and former bandmate Layne Staley, Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell returned to the town that made them both famous, and despite the feeling that a big hole existed where his former partner once stood, it was a rocking, if bittersweet, trip back in time. With plenty of classic AIC material in tow, Cantrell took a sparse but enthusiastic audience at Key Arena on Friday back to the halcyon days of the early ’90s – a time of lank hair, big angst and bigger guitars, before the Bizkit and its… Read more »
Warped Tour Washington DC is coming up on June 14-15 and the lineup is utterly stacked. From iconic alternative veterans such as Bowling For Soup, The Maine, and Boys Like Girls to rising stars such as Rain City Drive and Oxymorrons, there are endless acts to catch during the festival. Read more: Best Warped Tour DC Bands to Watch Based On Your Zodiac Sign With so many thrilling acts in one space, we are bound to catch some super cool live collaborations. I mean, do you remember when Travie McCoy joined Fall Out Boy on 2024’s When We Were Young Fest? We are likely going to see… Read more »
With 2025 on the horizon, music fans everywhere are gearing up for a barrage of NEW MUSIC! The coming year already promises a tidal wave of standout releases—from Grammy-nominated Spiritbox pushing the boundaries of modern metal to post-hardcore titans Silverstein proving why they remain at the top of their game. Whether you’re a devotee of ferocious breakdowns or soulful anthems, 2025 is set to deliver something for every set of ears. Here are our most anticipated albums and EPs of 2025. Make sure you download the FREE idobi Radio app to hear these new releases and more. January 3 —… Read more »
Forget about Mariah Carey, Neck Deep are officially defrosting as we draw closer to December and the holiday season. While we’re all preparing to listen to the THREE versions of Neck Deep’s “December” (featuring blink-182’s Mark Hoppus and Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba, respectively) on an endless loop during the titular month, we’ve got a new cover of the track to add into rotation. Illuminati Hotties, led by the enigmatic Sarah Tuzdin, has launched their indie pop cover of “December” for the Hopeless Records Hopelessly Devoted To You compilation album. Opening through an understated tonality of acoustic guitars, Tudzin’s emotional delivery… Read more »
Hopeless Records just added a new artist to the label. On October 30, they welcomed Comastatic to the Hopeless fam. Hailing from Zurich, Switzerland, vocalist Mattia Di Paolo and guitarist Jules began their Comastatic journey back in 2022. Melding raw, soaring choruses with electronic-tinged urgent rock melodies, Comastatic crafts an unforgettable modern alt-rock experience. Most recently, the rising act shared singles “COMA” and “Misery” in 2024, but we are excitedly anticipating their label debut. Hopeless Records assures followers, “More exciting news [is] on the way.” Additionally, Hopeless Records has definitely been on a roll with adding cool new talent to… Read more »
In honor of Hopeless Records turning 30, Fame On Fire has covered All Time Low’s “Dear Maria, Count Me In” for the label’s Hopelessly Devoted To You compilation album. The song originally appeared on All Time Low’s 2007 LP So Wrong, It’s Right. The compilation will also boast The Wonder Years’ cover of Thrice’s “Deadbolt,” Point North’s cover of Avenged Sevenfold’s “Unholy Confessions,” NOAHFINNCE‘s rendition of Waterparks‘ “I Miss Having Sex But at Least I Don’t Wanna Die Anymore,” Bayside‘s reworking of The Weakerthans‘ “Aside,” and LØLØ‘s cover of New Found Glory‘s “Vicious Love.” Plus, most recently, Hey Violet and Jayden Seeley (ex-With Confidence) covered Yellowcard‘s “Hang You Up.” Additionally, a vinyl release of Hopelessly Devoted To You is set for December 6.… Read more »
The Hopeless Records’ 30th Anniversary celebration rolls on, and this time with Pinkshift at the helm. The Baltimore-based punk rockers unleash a mesmerizing reimagined rendition of Illuminati Hotties’ “Knead.” The track is on the forthcoming Hopelessly Devoted To You tracklist. Illuminati Hotties dropped “Knead” in 2021, which was featured on the Sarah Tudzin-led full-length record, Let Me Do One More. While Pinkshift stays true to the original’s quirky charm, they elevate it with their own raw intensity, breathing rejuvenated energy into the song. The band’s reinterpretation supercharges the track with jet fuel, adding an infectious urgency that complements Tudzin’s vision.… Read more »
If you thought idobi Radio and Hopeless Records were done celebrating the label’s 30th anniversary, think again! Today, Hopeless Records announced that they’re bringing their traveling museum exhibit to The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas. This thrilling event is preceded by the exhibit’s stop at Cleveland’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. This included performances from Scene Queen, Waterparks‘ Awsten Knight, Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years, and illuminati hotties. If you’re in Las Vegas for When We Were Young Fest, happening on October 19-20, you can catch a Hopeless Records anniversary party at The Punk Rock Museum on… Read more »
In honor of Hopeless Records turning 30, Scene Queen has covered “The Best Thing (That Never Happened)” by We Are The In Crowd for the label’s Hopelessly Devoted To You compilation album. The song originally appeared on We Are The In Crowd‘s 2014 LP Weird Kids. The compilation will also boast The Wonder Years’ cover of Thrice’s “Deadbolt,” Point North’s cover of Avenged Sevenfold’s “Unholy Confessions,” NOAHFINNCE‘s rendition of Waterparks‘ “I Miss Having Sex But at Least I Don’t Wanna Die Anymore,” and Bayside‘s reworking of The Weakerthans‘ “Aside.” Plus, it features LØLØ‘s cover of New Found Glory‘s “Vicious Love,” Hey Violet‘s and Jayden Seeley‘s Yellowcard cover of “Hang You Up” and Sincere Engineer‘s cover of “I Hate Myself” by 88 Fingers Louie. In a recent Instagram post,… Read more »
