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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Quinn is the ultimate app for people looking for some ethical sexy time. The audio erotica app boasts a wide array of voice actors who are reading spicy stories for a range of listeners’ pleasures. Plus, the app is a favorite of those on #BookTok who love romantasy stories and enemies to lovers fiction tales. Recently, Quinn launched an original audio series starring Jamie Campbell Bower—yes, that Jamie Campbell Bower of Stranger Things and Twilight fame. He voices the character Theo Deschamps in The Trials. Quinn says of the story, “The Black Ravens, the world’s most formidable magical intelligence agency,… Read more »
On Episode #325 of Wesam’s World, the producers are in the house, ready to get Wesam fired up, and there’s never been a better time to come laugh. think, and recharge for the week!
Are you ready to “swing swing” to Sin City to see The All-American Rejects perform at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on March 22?! Las Vegas is about to be hit with a wave of nostalgia and pure pop-rock energy as The All-American Rejects take over the city. With a setlist packed with era-defining anthems like “Swing, Swing,” “Move Along,” “Dirty Little Secret,” and “Gives You Hell,” the night promises an electrifying trip through one of the most iconic discographies in alternative music. “We aren’t natives to Las Vegas, but there’s a soft underbelly of incredibly beautiful and… Read more »
Listen up, people. The time for Warped Tour Washington DC is coming up on June 14-15 and the lineup is stacked. From iconic alternative veterans such as Avril Lavigne, Bowling For Soup, The Maine, and Boys Like Girls to rising stars such as Rain City Drive and Oxymorrons, there are endless acts to add to your perfect fest. And you may be overwhelmed by the amount of sick artists, and no shame, because same. So, we’ve let the stars pick who you absolutely need to see at Warped Tour based on your Zodiac sign. Get ready to head to the… Read more »
Ahead of their spring tour opening for Youth Fountain, Good Terms has unleashed a cover of Blondie’s “Call Me” as part of the Musora’s On The Spot Series. Vocalist/guitarist Brian McShea shares, “My favorite part of how this cover turned out was the process! It was so different for us; usually, songs take over a year to be completed, and we almost never arrange things all together in a room with our instruments. It was a great feeling to start with an already-written song and just work out what we thought would be fun to play (and easy enough to… Read more »
As You Me At Six continues their farewell tour, their Sheffield, UK stop delivered an unforgettable moment when Bring Me The Horizon frontman Oli Sykes made a surprise appearance. Stepping onto the stage to perform his blistering guest verse on “Bite My Tongue,” Sykes reignited the track’s ferocity with an intensity that sent the crowd into a frenzy. Josh Franceschi introduced him, and the already high energy in the room skyrocketed. The duo traded vocals with razor-sharp precision, Sykes’ signature screams cutting through the venue as the band powered through the explosive verse. As the song came to a close,… Read more »
