Welcome back to our fourth installment of “100 Rising Artists To Listen To In 2024”! We can’t wait for you to discover your new favorite band from us here at idobi Radio. It is never a bad time to fall in love with a new artist. Whether you prefer pop-punk, indie-rock, metal, or pop-rock, we’ve got something for you. Every day there are talented folks out there all over the world deciding to take the leap into starting a band or project. It is our job to find these acts and present them to you. If you missed parts 1-3,… Read more »
For metal and heavy rock fans of the Midwest, today is a big announcement day. Sonic Temple Festival 2024 officially shared their lineup for their upcoming event. Taking place May 16-19, festival-goers can see a major fest at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus. Of course, the headliners are worth the travel and ticket price alone. Disturbed will headline on Thursday, The Original Misfits take the stage on Friday, Pantera will perform on Saturday, and Slipknot will close out the entire fest on Sunday night. Beyond the fabulous headliners, Sonic Temple is expanding by adding a fourth stage to accommodate 40… Read more »
There’s finally a chill in the air, and we all know what that means: Halloween is on its way. Whether you enjoy dressing up for parties or hosting a horror movie night from the comfort of your couch, there’s something for everyone to take part in. Better yet, there are plenty of alternative bands and artists that find their inspiration in the spooky season. This doesn’t mean that they are carving pumpkins or telling ghost stories. Many bands in our scene incorporate paranormal or horror imagery and themes into their releases. This can take the form of voodoo dolls (The… Read more »
Now more than ever, we need female role models in rock music. That is, women who raise their voices onstage and off to give the next generation of artists the confidence to stay true to who they are and write songs that reflect that. The road can sometimes feel rocky, and there will always be criticism, hate comments, comparisons, and misperceptions. But it’s about turning those challenges into something honest and beautiful that will help break the glass ceiling. Nashville-based pop-punk songstress Taylor Acorn is cutting out the noise and writing about her journey as a female artist on her… Read more »
Grove Street have revealed the details of their long-awaited debut album, and it’s going to embed itself straight into UK Hardcore folklore.
The fall is already cracking up to be great for lovers of emo and pop-punk. Today brought fans an incredibly stacked tour bill featuring Bearings, Just Friends, Youth Fountain and Young Culture. It is basically all of your favorite bands in one night! The “Alive and Loud” tour kicks off on September 15 in Chicago, IL and runs through October 21 in Denver, CO. Bearings and Just Friends will be co-headling the shows with Youth Fountain and Young Culture swapping sets each night. You are sure to get your full dose of punk bangers over the course of the evening.… Read more »
nothing,nowhere., the genre-fluid artist hailing from Vermont, is poised to embark on the highly anticipated VOID ETERNAL Fall Tour spanning across North America in support of his recent album release of the same name. This captivating tour promises to be a remarkable experience, combining the creative forces of nothing,nowhere. with the exceptional talent of support acts SeeYouSpaceCowboy, Static Dress, and UnityTX. VOID ETERNAL marks the inception of a new, heavier chapter for the Vermont-based artist, representing his boldest offering to date. With 12 tracks that venture fearlessly into the darkness, nothing,nowhere. pushes the boundaries as he walks down a path… Read more »
Taylor Swift has thrilled her fans by unveiling the highly-anticipated tracklist for Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), a masterful reimagining of her illustrious third album from 2010. With an impressive collection of 22 tracks, this updated edition follows the successful pattern set by her previously reissued albums, Red (Taylor’s Version) and Fearless (Taylor’s Version). Adding to the excitement are six captivating new singles, labeled “From The Vault.” The icing on the cake comes in the form of remarkable collaborations with her real-life best friend, the incomparable Hayley Williams of Paramore, as well as the revered rock titans, Fall Out Boy. Williams… Read more »
The annual Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, FL has announced the set times for this year’s four-day event, which marks the festival’s twelfth year in production. Running from May 18-21, this year’s installment of Welcome To Rockville will see performances from nearly 100 artists including Slipknot, Evanescence, Rob Zombie, Coheed & Cambria, Motionless In White, Badflower, and plenty more. Read more: The Aces Announce Massive Tour With Support From LALA LALA The Danny Wimmer Presents festival will boast more than 100,000 fans during the four-day event and will include amusement rides, an adult-sized water slide, art installations, and interactive… Read more »
UK pop-punk mainstays Neck Deep have announced two intimate, warm-up shows to kick off Download Festival weekend. In a social media post featuring a true-to-form punk poster, the band shared that the shows will take place on June 7 at The Foundry in Torquay and June 8 at Engine Rooms in Southampton. Tickets will be available on April 5 and can be purchased here. Read more: BABYMETAL Officially Confirms New Third Member The band announced their performance at Download Festival on Feb. 16 following the release of their latest single, “Heartbreak Of The Century.” They shared, “Stoked to be playing… Read more »
