Emo Social Club is Brian Rowe and Lizzie Baumgartner. The club began in 2018 after a mutual interest in all things emo and pop-punk emerged between the hosts. A key element that solidified Emo Social Club was their desire to create and support a sense of community. From there, Rowe and Baumgartner launched the outlet through live streaming, artist interviews, and a deep passion for the music scene. Over the last seven years, they have interviewed acts such as The Used, Silverstein, Winona Fighter, and Jimmy Eat World, along with newcomers to the scene. From streaming DJ sets during the… Read more »
The Cab is officially back with several exciting announcements, including a list of new headlining tour dates and a forthcoming record, Chasing Crowns. The new LP is preceded by their 2025 EP, Road To Reign: A Prelude, which marked their major return after more than a decade away. Excitingly, the group is set to launch their single, “Locked And Loaded,” this Friday, so stay tuned for new music ASAP. 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,… Read more »
Sparks The Rescue is officially going on tour this May with help from Wheatus, Signal The Escape, and The Sophomore Beat on select dates. The six-piece Portland, Maine, emo act may be most beloved for their tracks “Autumn” and “We Love Like Vampires” from Eyes To The Sun, as well as Worst Thing I’ve Been Cursed With, but they’re entering a new chapter with new tracks to pair. Fresh off the releases of 2025 singles “Chase The Dawn” and “Ice Storm of ‘98,” Sparks The Rescue is ready to add a refresh to your alternative playlist. Ahead of their recently-revealed spring tour dates, idobi… Read more »
So, the internet has been obsessed with reliving 2016, and we get it. First off, frozen yogurt shops were the hottest place to be on a Friday night, and chokers ripped skinny jeans were pure fashion. And we definitely can’t forget about the iconic alternative songs that defined the year. (Special shoutout to Death Of A Bachelor by Panic! At The Disco.) However, we think that this energy needs to be directed at 2006, too! Not only was The Office taking over television screens, but aviator sunnies and trucker hats were closet staples. What a time to be alive. If… Read more »
We’re all yearning for it to be 2016 again, or so it seems that way on the internet! Luckily, The 1975—aka the kings of the year—are helping you relive those days with the reissue of their sophomore LP, I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it, which was originally released on February 26 a decade ago. 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… Read more »
For some reason, the internet is utterly obsessed with reliving its 2016 glory days. A testament to just how bad 2026 is, or a harmless blast to the past, you decide. Whether you were still taking the bus to school or commuting your way to work as an “elder emo,” you were probably blasting these tracks throughout the year. From Waterparks‘ massive debut album, Double Dare, to Pierce The Veil‘s Misadventures offerings, these are the songs that defined 2016 for pop-punk, alternative, metal, and indie lovers. Panic! At The Disco — “Emperor’s New Clothes” If I say something, you guys… Read more »
After two decades, Matchbook Romance is officially back with a new song, “Something Worse Than The Night.” Exciting, right? And that’s not all, they’re also gearing up to release the 20th anniversary version of their sophomore album, VOICES, on February 13 via Epitaph Records. 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 The band says, “As the 20th anniversary of VOICES approached, we… Read more »
The Academy Is… brought us Almost Here a whopping two decades ago. Now, the band is bringing us a new record, Almost There, on March 27, via I Surrender Records. This marks their first full record release since 2008’s Fast Times At Barrington High. And to kick off their new chapter, the group just revealed the LP’s lead single, “2005.” 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.… Read more »
We all kicked off a new year by waving goodbye to some of our favorite characters of the Stranger Things universe. Happy spoiler alert…Steve survives Vecna and all the Demogorgons in the Upside Down. While fans are divided about whether or not the Duffer brothers really stuck the landing…with some watchers comparing it to Game Of Thrones’ poorly-rated finale…we can all agree on one thing. The music of season 5 brought the heat! Taking place in the late ’80s, Stranger Things featured prominent figures of the decade, including Prince, and of course, the incomparable Kate Bush, whose “Running Up That… Read more »
As the calendar flips toward 2026, an entire generation of albums that helped shape the sound, style, and emotional vocabulary of the early 2010s hits a major milestone. These records soundtracked Warped Tour summers, first heartbreaks, and long drives with the windows down—and somehow, they’re all turning 15. From pop-punk revival cornerstones to scene-defining debuts and genre-crossing breakthroughs, these albums haven’t just aged well—they’ve grown into blueprints for the alternative landscape we’re still living in today. Here are 21 monumental albums turning 15 in 2026. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to… Read more »
