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FUBU Records Signs Detroit-Based Rapper Drunken Master To Recording Contract


In what is being touted as a major coup, FUBU Records has signed the Detroit-based rapper Drunken Master to a recording contract. FUBU beat out a number of other labels to sign the highly courted artist, whose song “Fifty Playas Deep” is currently #1 on Detroit radio. The deal represents the label’s first signing through its joint venture arrangement with Universal Records. Produced, written and performed by Drunken Master, “Fifty Playas Deep” is an anthem to the streets. Detroit-based rapper Lola Damone – who was also recently signed to FUBU Records – appears as a guest on the track, which… Read more »

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Music in 2007: The Big Releases


With the decade fast approaching it’s musical climax, 2006 proved to be a big winner for an industry hit by piracy. The live music scene proved to be the biggest release for most acts, with top grossing tours for some of the world’s biggest bands, and an explosion in music festivals across the globe. Firstly, let’s recap on albums were still waiting on from last year; OutKast’s first studio album since 2004’s “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below” (which was one of the year’s biggest releases) is rumoured now for the spring, and Guns N’ Roses failed to deliver on their promise of… Read more »

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15 Emo And Alternative 2006 Hits That Are Better Than Anything From 2016


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 »

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Dexter And The Moonrocks Reveal New Ballad, “Flavorless”


Dexter And The Moonrocks are back with the y’allternative track of your dreams, “Flavorless,” out via Severance Records and Big Loud Rock. This follows their recent EP, Donkey Flats, released in December 2025. 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 Dexter and The Moonrocks say of the offering, “We felt it was time for us to get back on our sad… Read more »

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Motionless In White Announce Massive Headline Tour


Last week, Motionless In White returned with their first new single in four years, “Afraid Of The Dark.” To mark the release, the band has announced The Sweat and Blood Tour, a massive U.S. run kicking off this summer with support from Lorna Shore, Fit For A King, and Static Dress. “By the time this tour begins, it will have been just under three years since our last U.S. headliner, and we are absolutely shooting for the moon to celebrate our return,” the band shares. “We could not be more excited to visit our American fans who have been incredibly… Read more »

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Softcult to Dark Divine: New Songs to Listen to in January


A new year always brings a clean slate. January 2026 is already proving that artists are wasting no time setting the tone. From fresh beginnings to bold sonic shifts, these releases highlight the best new alternative, metal, rock, and indie songs arriving right now. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. Youth Fountain — “Dearly Beloved” Youth Fountain has shared “Dearly Beloved,” a stripped-back and emotionally resonant follow-up to their 2025 single “Tarnish,” continuing the lead-up to an eagerly awaited new album expected to drop in 2026. Led… Read more »

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Beetlejuice’s Catherine O’Hara Has Died At 71


According to multiple reports, actress and comedian Catherine O’Hara, best known for her roles on Schitt’s Creek, Beetlejuice, and Home Alone, has died at the age of 71. Born in Toronto in 1954, the beloved star leaves behind a husband, Robert W. Welch III, and two sons, Matthew and Luke Welch. 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 cause… Read more »

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ERRA Announces silence outlives the earth LP & Reveals “further eden”


ERRA has officially revealed that their new album, silence outlives the earth, is arriving on March 6 via UNFD. And with the album announcement, the metalcore quintet has unleashed their new single, “further eden,” featuring electrifying, raw sonics and a bridge sure to melt your face clean off. 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 Guitarist Jesse Cash explains, “’further eden’ was a song… Read more »

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Motionless In White Return with “Afraid Of The Dark”


After teasing “Afraid Of The Dark” live at Apocalypse Festival in November 2025, Motionless In White have finally dropped the track—and it lands as their first new release in four years with zero hesitation. The song hits hard and fast, fueled by the band’s signature mix of aggression and self-reflection, as Chris Motionless turns inward to reckon with where the group has been and what it took to survive. Lines like, “On every scar is a badge of a lesson I’ve learned/That took me twenty fucking years to earn,” cut straight to the bone, while the chorus feels like a… Read more »

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Gold Steps Exclusively Premiere “Mirrored Souls” — WATCH


Gold Steps is stepping into a new chapter with “Mirrored Souls,” an emotionally layered new release that signals where the band is headed next. As the first taste of new music arriving in 2026, the track leans into the complicated act of looking back on a love that didn’t last without getting stuck there. Frontwoman Betty sat down with idobi to unpack the song’s meaning, the intentional choices behind its visual world, and how “Mirrored Souls” sets the foundation for Gold Steps’ most expansive era yet. Watch the official video for “Mirrored Souls” below and continue to hear the track… Read more »

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