It’s official—this summer just got a lot sadder. In a heartfelt announcement on Instagram today, March 28, the team behind Sad Summer Fest confirmed that the beloved traveling emo and pop-punk festival will not be returning for the 2025 season. Sad Summer co-founder Josh Terry reshared the message on his personal socials, further solidifying the somber tone of the announcement. The post says, “When Sad Summer began, our goal was to make it through one summer and do something special for the fans at a time when our scene needed us. Yet here we are nearly seven years later, with… Read more »
Warped Tour Washington DC is coming up on June 14-15 and the lineup is utterly stacked. From iconic alternative veterans such as Bowling For Soup, The Maine, and Boys Like Girls to rising stars such as Rain City Drive and Oxymorrons, there are endless acts to catch during the festival. Read more: Best Warped Tour DC Bands to Watch Based On Your Zodiac Sign With so many thrilling acts in one space, we are bound to catch some super cool live collaborations. I mean, do you remember when Travie McCoy joined Fall Out Boy on 2024’s When We Were Young Fest? We are likely going to see… Read more »
March isn’t just the time to wear green and celebrate St. Patty’s Day, it’s also time to truly reflect on the accomplishments of women in your life and afar via Women’s History Month. Plus, this is your reminder to continue to support women artists, small businesses, and beyond. One way to celebrate ladies this month and every month is, of course, by buying their music and attending their shows. Sure, we here in the alternative sphere love Paramore, Spiritbox, Avril Lavigne, and the like. But it’s vital to keep an eye on who is on the rise, too! These nine… Read more »
As 2024 winds down, it was a year packed with unforgettable song releases that defined our days and soundtracked our lives. From the debut of idobi Radio Summer School Tour artists lighting up our stations to legendary acts like Thursday returning with their first new music in over a decade, this year delivered moments we won’t soon forget. Add in the groundbreaking, Grammy-nominated collaboration between Knocked Loose and Poppy, and it’s clear that 2024 was one for the books. Here are our 20 favorite alternative, metal, and indie songs released in 2024. K.Flay — “Carsick” K.Flay is always upping the… 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 »
Get ready to kick off your 2025 with a heaping dose of scene nostalgia. Emo Night Brooklyn is celebrating their 10-year anniversary with a dazzling lineup on January 25 at the Brooklyn Paramount, which includes Cobra Starship‘s Gabe Saporta, Sleeping With Sirens‘ Kellin Quinn, and The Maine‘s John O’Callaghan. More special guests include Knocked Loose‘s Kevin “Pac Sun” Kaine, Hot Mulligan‘s Chris Freeman, The Starting Line‘s Ken Vasoli, State Champs‘ Derek Discanio, Hellogoodbye‘s Forrest Kline, and Daisy Grenade. Plus, one special guest is still yet to be announced. Emo Night Brooklyn shared, “The wait is over! Meet your guests for… Read more »
Lexington, Kentucky-based alternative act Picturesque has officially shared their 5-track EP, I Hope You Hate It, out now via Equal Vision Records. Ahead of the full record release, the quartet dropped single “Everything’s Just Fine.” Guitarist Zach Williamson shared of the EP, “This project is unlike any other record we have ever made or will ever make again. This project is not for our core audience. We have always wanted to hear our songs through this alternative lens. And contrary to the title of the EP, we are really excited to show it to the world.” Read more: Honey Revenge… Read more »
After teasers launched across social media and even on several venue marquees, including Madison Square Garden, Pierce The Veil announced the massive I Can’t Hear You World Tour. The tour, which kicks off in May 2025, will see Sleeping With Sirens, Daisy Grenade, and Beach Weather as support. As expected based on their teasers, the tour will take on a similar approach to the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, celebrating PTV’s storied discography. The band shares on social media, “CAN’T HEAR YOU WORLD TOUR. 18 YEARS IN THE MAKING. WE BUILT THIS MONUMENT TOGETHER. THESE SHOWS WILL TRACE THE PATHS OF… Read more »
State Champs frontman Derek DiScanio stopped by idobi Radio to talk all about the band’sself-titled fifth studio album. Throughout the interview, DiScanio makes it a point to talk about how the band reconnected and returned to their roots while recording this record with a slightly new approach. State Champs always start their albums with a powerful track, and the “The Constant” off of their self-titled is no exception. “We wanted to set the tone right with this one,” DiScanio shares. “And ‘The Constant’ is a very kind of rooty, old-school, finger-pointy, bouncy pop-punk song, which we had to do.” … Read more »
In tandem with their headlining tour launching tonight in Austin, TX, State Champs have unleashed their self-titled album and issued an official music video for “Save Face Story.” The track marks the group’s sole collaboration featuring Slope across the 12-track full-length. “’Save Face Story’ is one of our personal favorites from the record,” the bands shares. “It spotlights an unlikely friendship between State Champs and German-based hardcore funk band Slope, providing one of the most exciting and effortlessly cool collaborations Champs has ever done. On paper, the combination might not make total sense, but the result speaks for itself. It’s… Read more »
