Sébastien “Seb” Lefebvre (Simple Plan) is a scooter riding dad and a husband with hilarious stories he only tells on Man of the Hour. Patrick “Pat” Langlois is a handsome fellow—that’s why he’s on TV (and idobi Radio). You can catch him on the red carpet for the iHeartRadio MuchMusic Video Awards, and he works closely with Global Citizen, hosting initiatives beside the world’s most prominent politicians to end extreme poverty. As a cool dad and a husband, Pat easily switches gears from the limelight to being a kid again on Man of the Hour.
In the wake of Ozzy Osbourne’s tragic death yesterday, July 22, artists around the globe have honored the Prince Of Darkness with heartfelt tributes and song dedications during their live shows. Coldplay At their Nashville show on July 22, Coldplay dedicated the entire show to Ozzy before launching into a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Changes.” Frontman Chris Martin shared, “We’d like to dedicate this whole show to the incredible, genius talent, and characterful gift to the world that was Ozzy Osbourne. We send our love to his family.” Lady Gaga During her set in San Francisco, CA, last night, Lady… Read more »
Before you light up the grill this weekend, you have to make a sick playlist, right? Well, fear not, alternative friends. We have new tunes that will set the right mood. From powerful pop-punk via When The Sun Sets and lolitslea with “But What If We Struck Gold?” to flowing, romantic indie via BEL‘s “Party Tricks,” we’ve got your backs. 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? Palette Knife — “Prototype… Read more »
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 »
Marking his long-awaited return, KennyHoopla kicks off 2025 with “NORTHERN LIGHTS//,” his first release in nearly a year—and it’s unlike anything he’s dropped before. Departing from the raucous pop-punk energy that’s defined much of his catalog, the new track leans into an ambient, cinematic atmosphere that feels extremely intimate. Built around his hushed, almost whispered vocals and a twinkling guitar line that evokes the vast quiet of the Midwest emo/indie movement of the late ‘90s/early 2000s, “NORTHERN LIGHTS//” reveals a more introspective and experimental side of Kenny’s artistry. He shares the next chapter of his journey on social media. “I… Read more »
Arriving at a critical time in history just days after the 2025 U.S. inauguration in January, Rise Against is showcasing the global reach of their first new single in three years, “Nod,” with their latest video. The track is a powerful reinforcement of the band’s longstanding themes of unity and resistance. With its urgent instrumentation and defiant lyricism, Rise Against continues their tradition of using music as a platform for social commentary, addressing an extremely divided political climate. Vocalist Tim McIlrath reminds us, “‘Nod’ is about the solace we find in community. It’s about the comfort in knowing that we… Read more »
The collab of your dreams just dropped. PVRIS tapped Spiritbox‘s Courtney LaPlante to re-record “My House” from 2014’s White Noise. In fact, PVRIS just announced a White Noise 10 Year Anniversary Tour with Julia Wolf. Singer Lynn Gunn shares, “It was such an honor to have Courtney featured on this re-release. I didn’t know until meeting her that ‘White Noise’ was one of the inspirations to Spiritbox. After learning that and seeing the incredible world she’s created from that inspiration, it feels full circle now, and it was only right to have her be a part of this re-release.” Read… Read more »
The Wonder Years just announced that their forthcoming record Burst & Decay Vol. III is set for release on May 9. Plus, they shared a piece of what’s to come by dropping “Junebug” and its official music video. The band shares, “It’s the first time we’ve ever written a new song for the Burst & Decay series so we’re extremely excited for you to hear it.” Check out “Junebug,” a song that Dan Campbell wrote for his younger son, below. You can pre-order your copy of the record here. Excitingly, the tracklist showcases some amazing feature vocalists such as Joe… Read more »
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 »
As Winona Fighter prepares to release their debut full-length album, MY APOLOGIES TO THE CHEF, at the beginning of 2025, the band has unveiled the official music video for their single “HAMMS IN A GLASS.” “The ‘HAMMS IN A GLASS’ music video is as chaotic as the song,” frontwoman/multi-instrumentalist Coco Kinnon shares. “It is completely one take and was totally a ‘fly by the seat of our pants’ type shoot. Jake Johnston over at We’re All Gonna Die did such an amazing job at directing on the fly as we were pretty much trying something different with each take.” She… Read more »
