Louder Than Life 2026 is coming back to Louisville this September 17-20, and the entire fest lineup is a metal and alternative fan’s dream-come-true. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes, Ice Nine Kills, and beyond, idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm bring alternative, pop-punk, metal, rock, and indie to you anywhere, anytime. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio Iron Maiden, Pantera, and Megadeth are set to headline various stages on Thursday, September 17. My Chemical Romance, Pierce The Veil, and A Day to Remember are set to… Read more »
It’s time for a new year and a new you, but you don’t have to get all entirely new music! If you need a heaping dose of nostalgia or a grim reminder of your own mortality, you can celebrate these classic alternative, pop-punk, metal, and rock album anniversaries. From Fall Out Boy‘s Mania as well as American Beauty/American Psycho all the way to Green Day‘s Saviors and Poppy‘s I Disagree, these 35 alternative album anniversaries will help you kick off 2026 in a spectacular fashion. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm.… Read more »
Happy New Year and happy birthday to some of rock, metal, and indie’s brightest and most legendary figures. As we ring in 2026, we can also pop some Champagne and toast to these Capricorn and Aquarius babies, who have made some of the most iconic tracks in alternative music history. From the incredible and beloved Poppy, to the iconic Rage Against The Machine frontman Zack de la Rocha, all the way to Foo Fighters and Nirvana artist Dave Grohl, here are some January musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer… Read more »
November marks the season of gratitude, and we sure are thankful for these classic alternative, pop-punk, metal, and rock album anniversaries. From Waterparks‘ Double Dare and blink-182‘s beloved self-titled, to Rage Against The Machine‘s The Battle of Los Angeles and My Chemical Romance‘s Danger Days, these 25 alternative album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. The Paradox x idobi Radio Exclusive T-Shirt Limited edition, printed-on-demand. Designed by Beepus (Beauty School Dropout) with creative direction from The Paradox. A collaboration capturing the energy of their debut EP NSFW and the future of alternative music. $29.99 Shop now Nirvana — MTV Unplugged In New York Released… Read more »
It’s time to turn the calendar to July, and it’s not just the perfect time to get your BBQ on…it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musician birthdays. These Cancer and Leo babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that they deserve the best birthdays ever. From The Pretty Reckless‘ leader, Taylor Momsen, to Ray Toro of My Chemical Romance, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Geoff Wigington — July 2 We feel like “Lucky People” because we get to live in the same world as… Read more »
Marking their second single of the year and their first new material in three years, Rise Against returns with their latest offering, “Prizefighter.” Tim McIlrath shares, “‘Prizefighter’ is about a compulsion to create, that then creates an audience, and then your connection with that audience and your responsibilities to that audience, and how much an artist is obliged to that audience. It’s trying to reconcile the shift from spectator to the public arena, and what you owe the people that are your fans versus what you owe your own mental health.” Rise Against is currently on the road for The… Read more »
Arriving at a critical time in history just days after the 2025 U.S. inauguration in January, Rise Against is showcasing the global reach of their first new single in three years, “Nod,” with their latest video. The track is a powerful reinforcement of the band’s longstanding themes of unity and resistance. With its urgent instrumentation and defiant lyricism, Rise Against continues their tradition of using music as a platform for social commentary, addressing an extremely divided political climate. Vocalist Tim McIlrath reminds us, “‘Nod’ is about the solace we find in community. It’s about the comfort in knowing that we… Read more »
Arriving at such a crucial time in our history, Rise Against has returned with their first new music in three years titled “Nod.” “‘Nod’ is about the solace we find in community,” vocalist Tim McIlrath shares. “It’s about the comfort in knowing that we are not alone. This comfort can temper our anger and our frustration, at least temporarily.” Between the poignant visualizer and call-to-action lyrics: “There’s a lot here at stake/If you’re hearing what I’m saying/Just nod if you understand me,” “Nod” reminds us that we are stronger as a collective. Hear “Nod” below. The Rise Of The Roach… Read more »
Following a massively successful support run through North America with Underoath for the They’re Only Chasing Safety 20 year anniversary tour, Static Dress has announced their debut U.S. headline tour. The UK post-hardcore unit will kick off the tour with support from Soul Blind on April 15, 2025, in Brooklyn, NY, and run through May 11, wrapping up in Atlanta, GA. The band initially began teasing their tour announcement last week with an eerie black-and-white video accompanied by a link to another visual on an interactive website. You can check it out here. In a press release, the band shares,… Read more »
Noelle Sucks came by idobi Radio to talk all about her EP Life Is Sweet which is out now via Graveboy Records. The EP has 2 never-before-heard songs along with her previously released singles, “Nonchalant” and “Copy Your Keys,” which features Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath. Not only did Noelle open a sold-out idobi Radio Summer School date this summer in Anaheim, but she’ll be performing alongside Cobra Starship, 3OH!3, and more at Emo Nite Day on December 8 at The Hollywood Palladium. (You can enter for a chance to win free tickets courtesy of idobi Radio by downloading the free… Read more »
