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Lydia Night Enters Solo Era With Debut Single “Pity Party”

Lydia Night, formerly the leader of The Regrettes, is officially in her solo era. Embarking on a new journey, the singer dropped “Pity Party,” and an accompanying music video via Warner Records. Night says, “Stepping outside of the band on my own was spooky and felt like a huge risk but one that I was ready to make. I am so excited to share this world I’ve built with you all and ‘Pity Party’ feels like the perfect entry point.” Read more: Hot Milk Tackle The Post-Truth Era On “Swallow This” She notes, “For this song, I’m reflecting on my occasional need… Read more »

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Build-A-Bear Releases Emo Axolotl For Real In Honor Of April Fools Day

It might be April Fools’ Day, but Build-A-Bear Workshop isn’t playing with their new April 1 drop. After teasing a new animal in March, the toy store officially shared that they are selling an Emo Axolotl toy. And sadly, it’s so real that it sold out almost immediately. The toy store took to social media saying, “UPDATE: ATTENTION EMO KIDS! This little Emo Axo is now sold out in both US and UK! We tried to play you for a fool… Don’t get all emotional on us, though. We might not actually be building a band, but we’ve built an… Read more »

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Sad Summer Fest Will Not Return in 2025

It’s official—this summer just got a lot sadder. In a heartfelt announcement on Instagram today, March 28, the team behind Sad Summer Fest confirmed that the beloved traveling emo and pop-punk festival will not be returning for the 2025 season. Sad Summer co-founder Josh Terry reshared the message on his personal socials, further solidifying the somber tone of the announcement. The post says, “When Sad Summer began, our goal was to make it through one summer and do something special for the fans at a time when our scene needed us. Yet here we are nearly seven years later, with… Read more »

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22 Warped Tour Redacted Artist Predictions for DC and Long Beach

As the Vans Warped Tour barrels toward its monumental return to celebrate its 30th anniversary this summer, fans are buzzing with anticipation—not just for the stacked lineups in Washington D.C. and Long Beach, but for who hasn’t been revealed yet. In the debut episode of idobi Warped Radio, Warped Tour’s official podcast and radio, founder Kevin Lyman confirms that lineup additions will continue to roll out right up until show days. “We’ve still got a lot of bands to announce,” he shares. “We’ll be announcing right up until the week of the show!” With Scowl recently joining the D.C. bill,… Read more »

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Chloe Moriondo Unveils ‘oyster’ LP & Enchanting Title Track Visuals

Following the release of singles, “shoreline,” “hate it,” and “abyss,” Chloe Moriondo has officially delivered her new album oyster, out now via Atlantic Records. Alongside the 13-track LP, the artist has also unveiled the official visualizer for the album’s title track. Moriondo shares, “In the beginning of 2023, I truly could not see the light at the surface. I felt isolated in ways I’d never felt before.. embarrassing, heartbreaking, angry, guilty, ugly feelings. After some vaguely harrowing time to myself that was full of trial and so, so much error… I felt ready to write about it, about the experiences… Read more »

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4 Rock & Punk Musicians Who Deserve A Biopic ASAP

It seems like every major musical artist has found box-office success in the form of an Oscar-worthy biopic. From Timothée Chalamet starring in A Complete Unknown as Bob Dylan to Rami Malek’s portrayal of Queen‘s Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, there are many rock star movies you need to add to your watchlist. P.S. If you need a goofy “biopic,” then Weird: The Al Yankovic Story starring Daniel Radcliffe is the flick for you. In recent news, Green Day shared that they are currently developing a comedy movie inspired by their early days touring in a van called New Years… Read more »

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Fresh 5: New Releases From Heart Attack Man to senses

Spring is officially here. As you prep for all of those April showers coming your way, we’ve got the perfect tracks for the new season. This week for Fresh 5, we’ve spotlighted our five favorite new songs in the alternative sphere. So, without further ado, let’s dive into our Fresh 5 this week, from Heart Attack Man to senses. Make sure to download the FREE idobi App to tune in and hear your favorite new releases every day. Ezra ft. Braden Bales — “Glass House“ For those who need a distraction. Ezra never misses bringing an early 2010s vibe to… Read more »

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House Of Protection Shares Infectious New Single “Fire”

House Of Protection just dropped an instantly iconic new single, “Fire” ahead of the release of their sophomore EP Outrun You All, due out on May 23 via Red Bull Records. Plus, Stephen Harrison and Aric Improta also announced an EP release show set at Los Angeles’ The Roxy on May 24. The duo shares, “The goal with ‘Fire’ was to write something with as much infectious energy as possible. A song that could invoke as much dancing as it does moshing. It’s a hard balance to pull off. This has been the one new song we’ve played on tour before its… Read more »

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mgk Drops “your name forever” To Honor Late Friend Luke “The Dingo” Trembath

On March 18, mgk shared “your name forever,” a touching song and music video honoring his late friend Luke “The Dingo” Trembath. Trembath, known for being a professional snowboarder, passed in February 2025 at 38. On March 7, mgk took to Instagram to share a message. He said, “Crazy…I didn’t even cry this hard when my dad died. I’ve lost a lot of friends, but I’ve never lost a brother. We’ll never get another Dingo on this planet. A true rockstar without ever needing to make a song, the most loyal, loud, charismatic, funny, and annoying human I’ve ever had… Read more »

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Softcult Announces North American Tour & Confirms Their Album Is Coming Soon

Canadian grunge twin duo Softcult, aka Mercedes and Phoenix Arn-Horn, are ready to take over North America this summer on a massive tour with support from She’s Green. Plus, they’re ready to take over your playlists as they just announced their debut full-length wrapped production. Stay tuned for more info. Mercedes shares, “We’re excited to finally play some new songs from our upcoming record, especially at a time where the need for community, equality, and solidarity is more important than ever. These songs are some of our favorites that we’ve ever written, speaking on issues that are very important to… Read more »