YUNGBLUD is gearing up for BLUDFEST Year 2. This time, the 2025 lineup is even more stacked. Taking place on June 21, 2025 at Milton Keynes Bowl, YUNGBLUD will be joined by the likes of Chase Atlantic, blackbear, and Denzel Curry. Additionally, Rachel Chinouriri, jxdn, Peach PRC, Luvcat, Master Peace, and Cliffords have all been announced as artists. But… YUNBLUD promised that even more is to come. On Instagram, he shared, “[Y]ou have no idea what’s coming. GET READY!!!” Read more: Fresh 5: New Releases From phem to Good Terms In a recent interview with NME, the artist shared, “BLUDFEST… Read more »
Bidding so long and goodnight to the New Jersey vs. The World Tour, Senses Fail put on a memorable finale show on December 8 at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA. Joined by co-headliner Saves The Day and opener Narrow Head, the band closed their set with a powerful, sing-along cover of My Chemical Romance’s breakout anthem “Helena.” As a tribute to their New Jersey roots and one of the state’s most legendary emo exports, Senses Fail has been ending their sets with the cover throughout the tour alongside Chris Conley, Saves The Day’s frontman. In a frankly chaotic… Read more »
After announcing their Unraveled EP earlier in the week, Sweet Pill has officially shared its first track, “Cut.” In an Instagram post, the band shared, “We’ve all been hard at work on something very special behind the scenes – a new way to listen to a few of our favorite Sweet Pill songs. Our music is generally known for its high energy but we collectively felt the need to showcase what else is behind each song when stripped back – whether that be the guitar melodies, intricate rhythms, but most of all Zayna’s [Youssef] vocals.” Youssef herself shared, “To wrap… Read more »
From the debut of the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, showcasing rising stars in the alternative space, to Grammy-nominated metal powerhouse Spiritbox commanding the stage at Louder Than Life with various musical guests, fans were treated to unforgettable fest sets across the board in 2024. Here are 10 festival performances highlighting the magic of live music in 2024. No Doubt Reunites at Coachella Marking their first performance in nearly 10 years, No Doubt’s Coachella 2024 reunion was a defining moment for the festival and the group, blending nostalgia with renewed energy. Gwen Stefani led the performance with her iconic charisma,… Read more »
As the year comes to a close, and we bid “farewell” (and maybe “fuck you”) to 2024, it’s the perfect time to look back and celebrate the albums that shaped the soundtrack of the last 12 months. From deeply personal indie projects to genre-defining heavy hitters, 2024 was filled with groundbreaking releases that reminded us of the power of music and, more importantly, of the alternative community. With so much incredible work to choose from, narrowing down our favorites was a daunting task. This year, the quality and variety of music made it impossible to rank our picks—every album brought… Read more »
This week I take a little break away from Punk and dive into Electro Pop / Pop Rock. This week I’m happy to have Christian Anthony of Australian Band Chase Atlantic on my show! With their new album “Lost In Heaven” out now and the bands 10 year anniversary this year there’s a lot to talk about and we get right into it all! Tune in this week!
Chri$tian Gate$ stopped by the idobi Radio Studios to talk all about his debut album, NO STRINGS ATTACHED. As for his debut record, Christian is already an RIAA-Gold selling artist from his earlier track “Lost,” which gained viral success on TikTok. NO STRINGS ATTACHED officially dropped independently on November 1, and you can hear his singles in rotation on the free idobi app. The last time Christian came by the studio was to promote his single “I Won’t Beg For You,” which showcased a folkier side to his music. When asked what happened between going that direction then and then the genre-blending… Read more »
Rock icon and beloved activist Cyndi Lauper is currently on tour bringing her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour. Friday, November 1, she made a stop at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, and this time, she brought out the iconic Hayley Williams of Paramore. The two dueted a thrilling, nostalgia-inducing “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” in matching white trench coats with large red polka dots. Previously, Williams also performed “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” with Kacey Musgraves back in 2019 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Plus, Lauper has shared the stage with many talented people on this tour, including Sam Smith, who… Read more »
UNFD just added a dazzling new artist to their roster. The label announced that AVOID is a new part of the family, and will be listed alongside the likes of ERRA, Silverstein, Yours Truly, and more. Of course, the heavy rockers are kicking off their new era with a bang with the release of their biting new single and music video “Burn.” Lead vocalist Benny Scholl says, “We are so excited to share ‘Burn’ with the world. Personally, I feel like this is a great representation of a more mature version of our sound. We’ve been hard at work with… Read more »
Hopeless Records just added a new artist to the label. On October 30, they welcomed Comastatic to the Hopeless fam. Hailing from Zurich, Switzerland, vocalist Mattia Di Paolo and guitarist Jules began their Comastatic journey back in 2022. Melding raw, soaring choruses with electronic-tinged urgent rock melodies, Comastatic crafts an unforgettable modern alt-rock experience. Most recently, the rising act shared singles “COMA” and “Misery” in 2024, but we are excitedly anticipating their label debut. Hopeless Records assures followers, “More exciting news [is] on the way.” Additionally, Hopeless Records has definitely been on a roll with adding cool new talent to… Read more »
