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Poppy Releases New Shirt In Response To Grammys Mix-Up

If you caught the Grammys Red Carpet, you probably saw an interviewer confuse Spirtibox‘s Courtney LaPlante for fellow Best Metal Performance nominee Poppy. Being an utter icon, LaPlante answered each question as if she truly was Poppy. Now, it seems as if Poppy is capitalizing on the moment with the release of new merch. On her Instagram, she shared a “Hello I Am Poppy” shirt design with the caption, “We Are All Poppy.” Each shirt is $35 and will ship in March. Read more: 6 Grammy Awards Speeches That Offered Hope For LGBTQ+, Immigrants, & More Spotify even took the… Read more »

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Gojira Makes Metal History At 67th Grammy Awards

During the 67th Grammy Awards ceremony, history was made on and off the official February 2 evening broadcast. Of course, Beyonce notably won Album Of The Year with Cowboy Carter and also became the first Black performer to win Best Country Album at the show. Plus, Doechii became the third woman ever to win Best Rap Album. Alongside these mainstream artist wins, the alternative community was eager to see which of their faves would take home a Grammy. Notably, Knocked Loose and Poppy‘s track “Suffocate” and Spiritbox‘s “Cellar Door” were nominated for Best Metal Performance. (And it’s clear many mainstream… Read more »

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Grayscale Unveils Raw Fourth Studio Record, ‘The Hart’

Grayscale is back and better than ever with the arrival of their fourth record and first independently released album, The Hart. The raw, vulnerable pop-punk LP features singles “Don’t Leave Me In The Dark,” “Kept Me Alive,” “Not Afraid To Die,” “Mum II,” “Let Go,” and “Summer Clothes.” Grayscale says, “We stripped it all down to the studs. Back to the same basement we wrote songs in when we were 14. We reminded ourselves of why we fell in love with music as kids. The art and the craft of it. The struggle and reward of it. The way we… Read more »

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L.S. Dunes Reveals “Forgiveness” Music Video & ‘Violet’ LP

One of idobi Radio’s most-anticipated albums of 2025 has officially dropped: L.S. Dunes‘ Violet. After releasing singles such as “Fatal Deluxe,” “Paper Tigers,” “Violet,” and “Machines,” the band’s second studio LP, preceded by debut album Past Lives, is available now via Fantasy Records. Alongside the record’s release, L.S. Dunes also released a new music video for “Forgiveness.” Guitarist Travis Stever (Coheed and Cambria) says that “[‘Forgiveness’] is a song that lived in all of us for years. We had it in us way before we even knew each other. We could only bring it to life together. Each individual brings… Read more »

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Vienna Vienna Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Community On “God Save The Queens”

Bursting with defiant energy and a pulsing bassline, Vienna Vienna has unleashed “God Save The Queens”—an electrifying anthem of queer celebration and unapologetic self-expression. A perfectly timed act of rebellion, the track shimmers with glitter-drenched instrumentation and bold lyricism, turning history into a rallying cry. Vienna Vienna delivers the powerhouse refrain, “God Save the Queens/And all the in-betweens,” seamlessly weaving in nods to Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Abraham Lincoln, Princess Diana, Little Richard, and Marsha P. Johnson. Read more: 18 Artist Predictions for Warped Tour 2025 “JOY!! DO YOU HEAR ME??? JOY!!!! There are too many sad stories about us… Read more »

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Bad Suns Release Breezy New Single, “Communicating”

Bad Suns is back with their first new music of 2025 and it is an indie dream come true. “Communicating” and its accompanying music video are preceded by the band’s “Lovefool” cover released in October 2024 as well as their 2023 EP Infinite Joy. Bad Suns frontman Christo Bowman explains, “It had been a cold and rainy couple of weeks in February but that morning, the clouds parted, and the sun emerged for a beautiful, sunny day in Los Angeles. There were palm trees all around me and I just wanted to write a song that captured that essence.” Check… Read more »

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Deryck Whibley Shares Heartfelt Message To Sum 41 Fans On Band’s Final Tour Date

It may sound unreal, but Sum 41 has traveled around the world on their farewell tour, and tonight, January 30 marks their final stop. They will be bidding adieu at tonight’s sold-out show at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto with PUP and Gob. Lead vocalist Deryck Whibley offered a heartfelt message to fans of the band on Instagram. He says, “Tonight we say goodbye. What a life. What a ride. What a wild time. From being a high school band that actually made it, to taking on the world and achieving everything I ever dreamed of. It’s been heaven, hell… Read more »

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Blnko Unveils Debut Label Single “Donde Vivimos Juntos”

After announcing his official label signing in December 2024, Blnko has officially unveiled his debut Hopeless Records single, “Donde Vivimos Juntos.” Beginning his rise to underground punk fame in Mexico City, the cutting-edge pop-punk artist is now writing in Los Angeles. In fact, he worked alongside Chris Freeman of Hot Mulligan and Jayden Seeley of With Confidence to craft this Hopeless debut. Read more: Bring Me The Horizon Covers Oasis “WONDERWaLL” Of the track, Blnko says, “We all have that one place where we have lived amazing moments, but now all we have left is the memories. All of our stories are different… Read more »

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Deafheaven Announces Massive North American Tour

Deafheaven just announced a new spring tour to support their forthcoming LP Lonely People With Power, due out on March 28. The San Francisco post-metal act is bringing along Gatecreeper and Trauma Ray as support. The tour begins on April 19 at Los Angeles’ The Belasco and wraps up on May 23 at Mesa’s The Nile. Then, you can catch Deafheaven in the summer taking over metal festival stages. To kick off their new era, the band revealed their lead single “Magnolia” on January 27 via Roadrunner Records. Artist presale tickets are currently available. All tickets will go live on… Read more »

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Damiano David (Måneskin) Covers “Nothing Breaks Like A Heart”

Damiano David, known well for fronting Måneskin, is back with a new cover via Spotify Singles. First released by Miley Cyrus and Mark Ronson, David gave his alternative spin on “Nothing Breaks Like A Heart.” The Italian rockstar notes, “Spotify gave me the opportunity to explore my personal vision of Valentine’s Day, I chose ‘Nothing Breaks Like a Heart’ because it addresses love in its most complex form: passion, pain, and the diversity of those who experience this occasion. Going beyond the surface and tackling the deeper complexity of love, without filters.” Notably, David is in a serious (and adorable)… Read more »