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Daisy Grenade Say “Don’t Sweat It” On Summery New Single

After teasing their new single on Instagram and playing it live for lucky listeners, Daisy Grenade has officially released their summery single, “Don’t Sweat It.” This perfect windows-down anthem is for all the girlies who are having the best fling on summer vacay. “I know you wanna have me for a million years/But oh my dear, this love is temporary/And there’s no sweeter way to end/Than letting go as friends and that’s the cherry on top,” the duo sings. Check out the official visualizer below. You can catch Daisy Grenade out on tour this summer supporting Honey Revenge on their… Read more »

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Nova Twins to Arankai: 10 New Songs You Need To Hear This Week

If you’re hitting the road to Warped Tour like we are at idobi Radio, queue up these 10 new songs—built for the open highway and perfect for turning up loud in celebration of pride and punk. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? Nova Twins — “Anxiety” (Doechii Cover) Ahead of the release of Parasites & Butterflies, due out on August 29, Nova Twins performed a Spotify Singles Series set. Here, they offered… Read more »

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Pretoria Faked It ‘Til They Made It On ‘If We’re Pretending’ EP

Get in, losers, we’re listening to an indie-rock band *before* they get mega famous and take over the world. Pretoria, the quartet from Chicago by way of Grand Rapids, is poised to be your new favorite, and we don’t say that lightly. With optimism-inducing melodies akin to Cage The Elephant, Foster The People, and MGMT, Pretoria is simply a breath of fresh air—one you relaxedly inhale on a laid-back road trip with an open sunroof. Featuring a bit of Midwest emo edge, this beachy, surf-rock outfit stole our hearts with “Emerseon, Everywhere,” ahead of the release of EP If We’re… Read more »

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8 Places To Shop For Your Vans Warped Tour Wardrobe

Vans Warped Tour season is officially kicking off on June 14 in Washington, D.C., and we are already starting to apply our sunscreen and get super hydrated. Additionally, we are all rummaging through our closets, thinking about what to wear. After all, most of us are elder emos now… So, do we wear our comfy shoes and pants? Do we opt for our old-school Demonia platforms and chains? Whatever you choose to wear, just make sure it’s ready for moshing, jumping, and kicking. If you’re like us and need a bit of inspiration before your tour stop in DC, Long… Read more »

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Pierce The Veil Are In Their Prime On I Can’t Hear You Tour

What does it mean to carry 20 years of history, heartbreak, and triumph into a single night through music alone? For Pierce The Veil, it means showing up in Cleveland on a humid summer night just after sunset and turning grief into something radiant. It means carrying the weight of something unthinkable and still showing up with everything you have to offer. Laying yourself bare in front of thousands of fans. What happened at Pierce The Veil’s I Can’t Hear You World Tour stop was chaotic, messy, honest, and human. If you’re anything like this elder emo, you’ve been a… Read more »

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50 Album Anniversaries To Celebrate in June

If you’re ready to have a nostalgia-inducing summer at Warped Tour and the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, you can supercharge the good vibes by celebrating these June album anniversaries. From blink-182‘s iconic Enema Of The State and Dude Ranch to My Chemical Romance‘s Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, there’s no shortage of alternative staples to play over and over again. Check out the 50 must-listen rock, emo, and pop-punk album anniversaries taking place in June below. blink-182 — Enema Of The State Released on: June 1, 1999, via MCA Records.Standout Tracks: “All The Small Things” & “What’s My Age… Read more »

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Julia Wolf Faces PRESSURE Head-On Across Sophomore Album

With her sophomore album PRESSURE, Julia Wolf is shedding old expectations and stepping fully into her own. Known for her sharp lyricism and genre-blurring sound, Wolf’s latest release finds her embracing her vulnerability and emotional nuance with an unapologetic tone. As she gears up her headlining tour—alongside select supporting dates for none other than Halsey—PRESSURE arrives as both a creative breakthrough and a personal reckoning. idobi Radio caught up with Julia to talk about the sonic shift, the Twilight-fueled virality of “In My Room,” her DIY process, and what it really means to take back control of your art. It’s… Read more »

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Oli Sykes & Wife Alissic Announce That They’re Expecting Twins

Oli Sykes, aka Bring Me The Horizon‘s frontman, is going to be a dad… to two beautiful twin babies. Sykes and his wife and Brazilian model Victoria Alissa Salles Silva, known as Alissic, publicly announced the news on May 11. The two artists posted a gender reveal video with two cupcakes. Alissic took a bite to reveal a pink filling, indicating a girl was on the way, and Sykes took a bite to showcase a blue filling, indicating a boy is coming, too. On the announcement, many alternative artists commented with messages of support. Maggie Lindemann shared, “omg congratulations” with… Read more »

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16 Alternative Wedding Song Suggestions

Do you hear that? Wedding bells are ringing as summer fast approaches. Now, weddings are great for catching up with long-distance friends and family, enjoying cake (or a donut wall), and getting down on the dance floor with a White Claw in hand. However, if you’re not all about the classic Bruno Mars and Journey songs that plague wedding DJ speakers, you’re in luck. idobi Radio rounded up the 16 best alternative wedding songs that are perfect for everything from your walk down the aisle to your first dance track, and even to your cake-cutting song. Just because your grandparents… Read more »

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45 Album Anniversaries To Celebrate This May

April showers bring May flowers…as well as some stunning album anniversaries to celebrate. Wanna feel old? Twenty One Pilots‘ breakout album, Blurryface, is turning 10 years old on May 17. Or… better yet… Fall Out Boy‘s From Under The Cork Tree, which features the iconic “Dance, Dance” and “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” is turning a whopping 20 years old on May 3. I know, I know… even though some of us have gray hairs, these albums still hit as hard as they did when they debuted. Check out these rock, pop-punk, and metal May album anniversaries below. Fall Out Boy… Read more »