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10 Most Jaw-Dropping Festival Performances of 2024

From the debut of the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, showcasing rising stars in the alternative space, to Grammy-nominated metal powerhouse Spiritbox commanding the stage at Louder Than Life with various musical guests, fans were treated to unforgettable fest sets across the board in 2024. Here are 10 festival performances highlighting the magic of live music in 2024. No Doubt Reunites at Coachella Marking their first performance in nearly 10 years, No Doubt’s Coachella 2024 reunion was a defining moment for the festival and the group, blending nostalgia with renewed energy. Gwen Stefani led the performance with her iconic charisma,… Read more »

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Emo Night Brooklyn Announces 10-Year Anniversary Show Lineup

Get ready to kick off your 2025 with a heaping dose of scene nostalgia. Emo Night Brooklyn is celebrating their 10-year anniversary with a dazzling lineup on January 25 at the Brooklyn Paramount, which includes Cobra Starship‘s Gabe Saporta, Sleeping With Sirens‘ Kellin Quinn, and The Maine‘s John O’Callaghan. More special guests include Knocked Loose‘s Kevin “Pac Sun” Kaine, Hot Mulligan‘s Chris Freeman, The Starting Line‘s Ken Vasoli, State Champs‘ Derek Discanio, Hellogoodbye‘s Forrest Kline, and Daisy Grenade. Plus, one special guest is still yet to be announced. Emo Night Brooklyn shared, “The wait is over! Meet your guests for… Read more »

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14 Holiday Gifts Your Alternative Friends Didn’t Know They Needed

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 »

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CLIFFDIVER Announces Upcoming Departure Of Two Band Members

Tulsa emo act CLIFFDIVER has had a whirlwind 2024. The group just released their 12-track album birdwatching in September and toured across the States with Prince Daddy & The Hyena. Though, like all great eras, this one is coming to a bittersweet close. CLIFFDIVER took to social media to share that guitarist/vocalist Gil Erickson and saxophonist Dony Nickles will be departing. On Instagram, the band shared, “Sadly, today marks the end of an era for CLIFFDIVER. Both Dony and Gil will be stepping away from the band to focus on their family & personal lives. We as a band fully… Read more »

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Fresh 5: New Releases From Diva Bleach To Noelle Sucks

Thank goodness it’s Friday because that means we’re back with an all-new Fresh 5! Regardless of whether your world is feeling vibrant and full of color or if it’s starting to hit that point of the year where you want to curl up under a pile of blankets and pretend the world doesn’t exist until spring rolls around again, we’ve got the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, indie, and more to soundtrack your mood. While the album releases will inevitably slow down until the start of 2025 (how are we even talking about a new year already?!?), we’ve got… Read more »

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Diva Bleach Shares Shimmering “I Like U” Ahead Of LP Release

Diva Bleach is back with their new single “I Like U” and its accompanying music video. The track is preceded by “We Don’t Talk About It,” “Hate Me,” “Torn In Two,” “Kiss Her Goodbye,” and “Out Of My Head.” All songs are set to appear on the pop-rock duo’s debut album, Can You Keep A Secret?, due out on January 17. This shimmering love track actually features a collaboration with The Maine‘s John O’Callaghan. On Instagram, the vocalist says, “Had the absolute pleasure of writing and producing this tune with [Diva Bleach], mixed by the fookin legend [Matthew Keller]. Congrats… Read more »

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Panic! At The Disco and Blink-182 To Headline When We Were Young Festival 2025

The 2024 edition of When We Were Young Festival just wrapped up a few weeks ago, but they are back with the announcement of possibly their best lineup to date. The fourth iteration of the festival will be headlined by the return of Panic! At The Disco performing A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out in its entirety for its 20th anniversary and Blink-182 performing songs from Enema of the State, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, Self-Titled and more. Panic! At The Disco isn’t the only band making their return to the stage next year with The Cab, Never Shout… Read more »

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Glamour Kills Didn’t Wait for Pigs to Fly to Come Back: idobi Exclusive

Marky Capicotto, founder of the recently relaunched Glamour Kills was in attendance at the Hopeless Records 30th Anniversary Party at The Punk Rock Museum this past weekend in Las Vegas, NV. He stopped by the idobi Radio nook of the museum to talk about the return of Glamour Kills for the first time publicly. Launched in 2005 by Capicotto, Glamour Kills was the brand every single one of your favorite bands wore in nearly every promo picture or on stage. When Patrick Walford of Rock The Walls asked Capicotto what the relaunch has been like, he was very honest. “The… Read more »

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My Chemical Romance Perform Deep Cuts From ‘The Black Parade’

My Chemical Romance delivered a monumental performance at this year’s When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas, playing their magnum opus record, The Black Parade, in full for the first time since 2007. The band brought their iconic third album back to life. Their performance was complete with all the fan-favorite tracks such as “Famous Last Words,” “Teenagers,” and “Welcome To The Black Parade.” Additionally, their setlist included deep cuts from the album that rarely see the stage. From the opening piano notes of “The End.” (performed for the first time since 2007) to the resounding G-note that rang… Read more »

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Fall Out Boy Performs “See You Again” with Wiz Khalifa

Following their headlining sets at Riot Fest and All Your Friends Fest, Fall Out Boy took over the stage of When We Were Young Fest 2024. The Chicago rockers took over the Pink Stage at 9:05 PM ahead of My Chemical Romance’s performance on the Purple Stage. Unlike many other groups listed for the fest, Fall Out Boy did not pick out one album to play in full, instead packing their performance with fan favorites. Fall Out Boy surprised fans by teaming up with Pittsburgher Wiz Khalifa for a special performance of “See You Again,” which originally featured Charlie Puth.… Read more »