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What If My Chemical Romance Were Cast for a Biopic?

It’s only a matter of time before My Chemical Romance—the band that rewrote the DNA of emo for an entire generation clad in black suits and red ties—gets the Hollywood treatment. At least we freaking hope so! With the success of the Oscar-winning Bohemian Rhapsody and the Oscar-nominated A Complete Unknown, we can’t help but imagine what an MCR movie would look like: the eyeliner, the concept albums, the trauma, the triumph. Or perhaps, a post-apocalyptic afterlife centered around The Black Parade, with The Patient as the lead character and the band themselves driving the story forward through musical performances.… Read more »

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Badflower Tackles Pet Loss On “Paws” & Announces ‘No Place Like Home’

Badflower has officially announced that a new album is coming. No Place Like Home is set for release on June 20 via Big Machine Rock. It will feature previously released singles “London,” “Haunting You,” and “Detroit.” Today, the rock quartet launched a new, deeply relatable track, “Paws.” Lead singer Josh Katz notes, “Losing a pet is a very serious thing. It’s something I’ve been through, and I know a lot of other people have been through. I live on a farm by myself in the middle of nowhere, so I don’t have very many friends. My animals are my whole… 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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Plain White T’s, Cartel, and More To Perform at Warped Tour 2025

Following yesterday’s massive announcements revealing Black Veil Brides and Avril Lavigne, the Vans Warped Tour 2025 lineup is rapidly shaping up to be an unforgettable return. Today, Warped Tour kicked off their expanding roster with the addition of the Plain White T’s. Plain White T’s is scheduled to perform at the Orlando stop in November. Possibly one of the biggest announcements of the festival’s return thus far is the addition of the Jason Aalon Butler-led letlive. The group has only performed at Warped Tour once in the past, and this will mark a massive return for the band. Additionally, the… Read more »

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Sum 41 Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Final Show

It’s always a bittersweet moment to know you’ve watched your favorite band perform their last show. Everyone deserves a break, and performing is no easy task, but there’s something so special in the air when a band like Sum 41 takes to the stage. Notably, the iconic pop-punk band took their final bow on their international tour. They concluded their whirlwind route in Toronto at Scotiabank Arena on January 30. The band played 29 tracks, a mix of old hits and new favorites. Of course, the quintet had to document their sold-out final show. They Tweeted a video sharing their… Read more »

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Deryck Whibley Shares Heartfelt Message To Sum 41 Fans On Band’s Final Tour Date

It may sound unreal, but Sum 41 has traveled around the world on their farewell tour, and tonight, January 30 marks their final stop. They will be bidding adieu at tonight’s sold-out show at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto with PUP and Gob. Lead vocalist Deryck Whibley offered a heartfelt message to fans of the band on Instagram. He says, “Tonight we say goodbye. What a life. What a ride. What a wild time. From being a high school band that actually made it, to taking on the world and achieving everything I ever dreamed of. It’s been heaven, hell… Read more »

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‘The Substance’ Oscars Nominations Mark A Historic Horror Win

Horror nerds, we are so back. On January 23, the Oscars announced their 2025 nominations. The 97th Academy Awards are set to take place on March 2. Of course, they will honor the likes of nominees including Dune: Part Two, Conclave, and The Substance. Yes, that’s correct. Coralie Fargeat’s original body horror film starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley received not one, not two, but five whole nominations. The Substance is nominated for Best Picture, Lead Actress, Director, Original Screenplay, and Makeup and Hairstyling. This marks the eighth horror movie to be nominated for Best Picture. Previously, Deliverance, The Exorcist,… 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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Green Day Officially Releases ‘American Idiot’ 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

If you were alive when Green Day‘s American Idiot came out, you qualify for a senior discount, as the iconic album is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in a big way with a deluxe edition release. Of the deluxe release, the band shared on their social platforms, “In the summer of 2004, Green Day entered the studio with Rob Cavallo to create American Idiot, uncertain of what the future held. They were audacious, rebellious, and stressed out by the state of the country at the time. American Idiot was crafted as a response to the daily bombardment of media that spreads it far and wide,… Read more »

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Deryck Whibley Talks Building Sum 41 Back Up With Hopeless Records

Amid the massive festivities in Las Vegas, NV, leading up to When We Were Young Fest this past weekend, legendary frontman and newly published author Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 sat down with idobi Radio. The occasion? A 30th Anniversary celebration of Hopeless Records held at the Punk Rock Museum. In their conversation, Whibley delved into his newly released memoir, Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell, shared reflections on Sum 41’s enduring legacy as the band prepares for its final chapter in January, and discussed the pivotal decision to sign with Hopeless Records. Chatting with Fish of Gone… Read more »