Warped Tour is back, and the road to their monumental return is growing shorter every day! During our debut episode of idobi Warped Radio—the official radio and podcast partner of Warped Tour—we held an exclusive, in-depth conversation with founder Kevin Lyman. During the interview, Lyman pulls back the curtain on one of the festival’s most unexpected success stories. Reflecting on the parking lot commerce culture that became synonymous with Warped, he shares, “Going back to the early days, that was those brands like Volcom and Hurley, some of those brands growing up in there. Then it turned into Glamour Kills.… Read more »
“What the f*ck is up, Warped Tour?!” Chandler Leighton joins this week’s episode of idobi Warped Radio to talk with Fish about performing at her very first festival—and how surreal it is that it’s the Vans Warped Tour, the first fest she ever attended when she was in the eighth grade. From manifesting the full-circle moment to jumping into a Bring Me The Horizon mosh pit with Royal & the Serpent while her partner Sage Weeber was drumming, Chandler opens up about the career milestones and personal growth that brought her here.
This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn is joined by Bea & Robin of Vulvarine to talk all the different genres of Rock Music, their rad new album Fast Lane out now on Napalm Records + much more! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify
Chase Petra embraces the theatrical flair of William Shakespeare as they dive into their new album, Lullabies For Dogs. “Not only is William Shakespeare arguably the most celebrated writer of all time, but he regularly got a little bit silly with it,” the band shares. While channeling Shakespeare’s balance of humor and heartbreak, the group explores how his wit, emotional depth, and cultural legacy continue to shape their songwriting and pop culture at large. As titans in their own right, Chase Petra draws from the bard’s timeless duality, crafting songs that both sting and soothe with a modern edge. “Away,… Read more »
This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn is joined by Marko Matijevic Sekul, Vocalist of Manntra to talk about music evolution in Croatia, their rad new album Teuta out now on Napalm Records + much more! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify
This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn is joined by Skoll, Drummer of German Dark Metal band Nachtblut about their awesome and weird new record Todschick that drops tomorrow on Napalm Records, about loving whatever music you want, and of course about Mechanical Animals. Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify
It’s Friday and love is in the air! 2025 has already proved to be one of the strongest years for new music evident in our weekly Fresh 5 spotlight. With so many incredible new releases this week, it was next to impossible to narrow down five of the best in alternative, indie, and metal. This week, listen to new hits from The Wonder Years, Cydeways, and more. Tune in to idobi Radio to catch these must-hear tracks and more. Download the FREE idobi App to discover new music every.single.day. The Wonder Years — “Junebug” For those who want to cry… Read more »
The scene is so back, bb! Today, 6arelyhuman and asteria have unleashed their neon-drenched, Myspace-era scenecore EP, Cute Songs For Gangsters. Alongside the five-track release, the duo has dropped an official music video for “RED MERCEDES,” a visual time capsule drenched in nostalgia. Designed to resemble an early 2010s YouTube player, the video fully embraces the theatrical, over-the-top aesthetics that defined the scene kid era. From brightly dyed hair and torn-up fishnets, it’s an unapologetic throwback to the days of your top 8 and grainy video/photo quality. Anyone who grew up on Myspace will surely appreciate it. Watch the video… Read more »
Sleep Theory has officially announced the release of their eagerly-awaited debut album, Afterglow, set to arrive on May 16 via Epitaph Records. The 12-track collection follows a string of previously shared singles that include “Stuck In My Head” and “Paralyzed,” released in 2024. Now, with the unveiling of their latest track, “Static,” Sleep Theory continues to build momentum. Set against a backdrop of throbbing instrumentation, Sleep Theory combines chugging guitars, jittery electronics, and pulse-pounding percussion. At the heart of the track, vocalist Cullen Moore delivers a mellifluous yet commanding performance. His vocals intertwine seamlessly with guitarist Daniel Pruitt’s guttural growls.… Read more »
This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn speaks with Øystein Brun, Guitarist of Borknager all about the music of their lives, Borknager’s 2024 album Fall, and even Beethoven! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify
