Welcome Sydney Sprague to the show! Sydney is known as one of the most captivating emerging voices in the indie rock scene, blending raw emotion with introspective lyricism and infectious melodies. With her authentic storytelling and unique musical style, she’s quickly gaining recognition for her honest approach and compelling sound. We discuss her new single and music video for “As Scared As Can Be,” growing up in Arizona, all the bands that have inspired her, and much more. Stream her latest release here.
The first Pride was a riot—the Stonewall riots, to be exact. And it feels like the spirit of those early movements needs to return. As the United States legislates against transgender individuals, incites attacks on LGBTQIA+ rights, and defunds valuable health programs such as HIV research, it might feel like there’s a looming dark cloud over the month. However, celebrating who you are and who you love is an act of resistance! Not only does the whole team at idobi Radio celebrate Pride, these alternative musicians and brands are also celebrating the LGBTQ+ people in their lives this June and… Read more »
The alternative community is rallying in criticism of Download Fest UK following the release of its 2025 bathroom policy for this year’s event, taking place June 13–15. Among the most vocal is NOAHFINNCE, who performed at the festival in 2024. The artist took to social media to share a screenshot of the policy and publicly condemn its approach. According to the image posted by NOAHFINNCE, the festival’s official bathroom guidelines are as follows: “We are proud of the reputation the Download community has in terms of diversity, and will always look to promote the safety and comfort of all festival… Read more »
Scene Queen just dropped a new music teaser on social media, and we are all feeling #blessed. “Imma get in trouble for this but I’m so TIRED of leaving yall not fed,” she says on her Twitter post. The six-second clip is titled, “L SHAPED COUCH,” and features upbeat, funky rhythms and a euphoric vocal addition. Her most recent release includes her cover of We Are The In Crowd‘s “The Best Thing (That Never Happened)” for Hopeless Records’ Hopelessly Devoted To You, which arrived in 2024. Check out the teaser below and stay tuned for new music announcements. Beginning in… Read more »
After sharing their first single of 2025, “Darkness Always Wins,” Halestorm has officially revealed that their forthcoming album, Everest, is arriving on August 8. Lzzy Hale says, “Our album Everest is a story of our journey as a band, full of beautiful endings and new beginnings. We weave a tangled web of melancholy, frustration, anger and the vast purgatory of love and love lost. It is a rollercoaster of epic musical detours, great songwriting and completely unhinged twists and turns. Everest is an auditory representation of the 4 pillars of Halestorm. Let us reintroduce ourselves and invite you into our world…if you dare.” Halestorm is… Read more »
Following the release of 2024’s I Want To Disappear, The Story So Far just announced a massive North American tour with special guests Neck Deep, Origami Angel, and Pain Of Truth. The tour kicks off on September 9 at St. Paul’s Myth Live and wraps up on October 11 at Santa Ana’s Observatory Festival Grounds. Read more: KennyHoopla is Looking Toward the “NORTHERN LIGHTS//” on New Single Currently, you can register for pre-sale tickets on The Story So Far’s official website. All general tickets go live on April 25 starting at 10 AM local time. Check out the full route… Read more »
Travis Barker of blink-182 is gearing up to sell some of his drum kits and band memorabilia on Reverb. This isn’t the first time the pop-punk drummer has sold pieces on the instrument reseller marketplace. He began listing instruments and tech four years ago. Of course, everything from full kits and electric drum sets to amps and even a steel drum sold quickly. In fact, some kits sold for $25,000+. Soon, pop-punk fans and musicians alike can browse his store, which will feature drum kits from the Neighborhoods era, the One More Time Tour, and beyond. The store is set… Read more »
After rumors swirled online on April 10 that My Chemical Romance would be releasing a Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge (Deluxe Edition), the band officially confirmed that it will arrive on June 6 via Reprise Records. The iconic group also released a variety of vinyl pre-orders as well as a live version of “I’m Not OK (I Promise)” from 2005 BBC Radio 1’s The Lock Up. Listen below. Rumors swirled on April 10 in the States as an eagle-eyed My Chemical Romance listener found an Apple Music pre-release page and believed that a Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge deluxe LP… Read more »
Speaking about You Me At Six in the past tense seems completely unfathomable, but here we are. The beloved UK band played their final, sold-out show at London’s OVO Arena Wembley today, April 4, closing the book on a career that helped shape a generation of alternative music fans. As the last notes rang out, fans flooded X with emotion. @SuperHeroNexus posted, “Thanks lads. Favourite roller coaster, favourite You Me At Six song. Can’t believe I got to see The Swarm live.” @LukeLines5 added, “I am so so glad that You Me At Six have just played The Swarm for… Read more »
On April 4, Meet Me @ The Altar took to social media to share some bittersweet news. MM@TA shared that guitarist Téa Campbell is taking a step back from the band and beginning a new project. Additionally, Meet Me @ The Altar has gone independent and is no longer with Fueled By Ramen. The band shared, “Téa is stepping away from the band to embark on a new chapter of her life. Ada and Edith are committed to rock on as Meet Me @ The Altar and are hard at work writing. We are proud to share that Meet Me… Read more »
