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Modern Cult to Karen Dió: New Songs To Listen To In March

Now that it’s March, we can finally count on winter being almost over. As you brave the next couple weeks of snow, rain, and dreary weather, rest assured you’ll have the right new tunes to carry you through. From The Haunt’s upbeat “Ghost” to Basement’s glorious return with two tracks and an album on the way, these hardcore, alt-rock, and indie hits are a necessity. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. The Haunt — “Ghost” The Haunt is staying aligned with their band name via latest release, “Ghost.” The sibling… Read more »

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Sonic Temple Announce 2026 Set Times

Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival is just around the corner! And fans can officially start to plan their weekend setlist with the four-day festival’s set times officially being announced. The festival is slated to return to the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, from Thursday through Sunday, May 14-17, and will feature over 140 artists performing across five stages. Tickets—including single-day, weekend passes, GA, GA+, VIP, and premium experiences—are on sale now. Check out the full festival day-by-day breakdown of performances below. Thursday, May 14 Friday, May 15 Saturday, May 16 Sunday, May 17

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The Maine Are Feeling “Green” In Their Joy Next Door Era

The Maine have finally revealed their tenth studio record, Joy Next Door, and it is their most poignant, authentic offering to date. With singles such as “Die To Fall,” “Palms,” and “Quiet Part Loud,” as well as new music videos for “Green” and “Half A Spark,” the Arizona group pushes the envelope on what emo-indie-rock is and can be. The quintet has flawlessly matured in their sonics and themes, and thus, has uniquely grown up with their fans, aka the 8123 community—something both longtime listeners and the group never take for granted. Joy Next Door has everything…lyrical nuance, dance-inducing melodies,… Read more »

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GILT Announces I Saw Myself In The Black Screen Album

Florida’s premier Nu Emocore act, GILT, has just announced their forthcoming new record, I Saw Myself In The Black Screen, due out June 26, via Smartpunk Records. After releasing “Seattle Day 2” in March, the group has revealed another taste of the LP with “How Do You Kill An Angel, Barry?” Vocalist and guitarist Tyler Fieldhouse says, “Taking its name from cult-classic film Dogma, where protagonist Bethany doesn’t realize she’s talking to the fallen angel she was sent to stop from destroying God, ‘Barry’ is a song of rebellion, about biting the hand that feeds.” Fieldhouse adds, “Is God jealous… Read more »

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Head Automatica Announce Late Spring Tour

Hitting the road just in time for summer, Head Automatica have announced a run of West Coast and Southwest dates set to kick off June 1 in Seattle. The stretch will take them through Portland, Sacramento, Santa Ana, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City before wrapping in Denver on June 11. The tour arrives as the band continues to reestablish its footing, following a steady return to activity over the past year. That resurgence began in 2024 with the release of two new singles, “Annulment” and “Bear The Cross,” marking their first new material in years. It carried into a 2025… Read more »

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15 Rock & Alt Artists Celebrating Birthdays in April

By April, spring has sprung! And when it comes to rock and alternative artist birthdays, April is about as stacked a lineup as it gets. I mean, seriously, three pillars of the emo holy trinity land here, alongside voices that have shaped alternative, rock, emo, and pop-punk across generations. Hayley Kiyoko — April 3, 1991 Hayley Kiyoko didn’t wait for space in pop—she made it. Centering queer women in her work with clarity and intention, she gave fans something that felt long overdue. The “Lesbian Jesus” title stuck for a reason. Rob Damiani (Don Broco) — April 5, 1989 Rob… Read more »

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Sincere Engineer Return With New Album Probable Claws, Drop “Twist My Tongue”

Sincere Engineer is stepping into their next chapter with the announcement of their fourth studio album, Probable Claws, out on June 26 via Hopeless Records, and a new single, “Twist My Tongue,” to match. The album marks their first full-length release since 2023’s Cheap Grills, continuing the steady rise they’ve built through relentless touring and a growing reputation as one of the most consistent voices in modern pop-punk. Watch the official video for “Twist My Tongue” below. Frontwoman Deanna Belos says the band is entering this cycle with a renewed sense of momentum. “I’m beyond excited for the new chapter… Read more »

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30 Alternative Album Anniversaries To Celebrate This April

Spring has officially sprung, and these April album anniversaries will fill new season with dazzling emo, alternative, pop-punk, metal, and rock tunes. From Bring Me The Horizon‘s Sempiternal, all the way to Paramore‘s self-titled LP and Fall Out Boy‘s Save Rock And Roll, these 30 alternative album anniversaries will give you all the right vibes all month long. The White Stripes — Elephant Released on: April 1, 2003, via V2 Records and XL Recordings.Standout Tracks: “Seven Nation Army” & “The Hardest Button to Button” Weezer — White Album Released on: April 1, 2016, via Crush Music and Atlantic Records.Standout Tracks: “King Of The World” & “Thank… Read more »

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Super Sometimes Drops Law & Order-Themed “Make Up Stories” Video

Following the release of their single “Afterthought,” and ahead of their expansive spring tour, Super Sometimes has revealed their new track and music video for “Make Up Stories.” Both offerings will appear on their LP, Show the World What’s Underneath, due out on May 15, via Pure Noise Records. The band shares, “‘Make Up Stories’ is a direct continuation of ‘Afterthought,’ painting a picture of the same person who mistreated you crawling back, trying to beg and manipulate their way back into your life. Lyrically, this song was incredibly fun to write. We used the concepts of a court trial… Read more »

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Alkaline Trio Extend Massive Tour with UK/European Dates

Alkaline Trio have extended their massive fall tour run with newly announced UK and European dates this summer, culminating in a headline performance at 2000trees Festival on Thursday, July 9. Other performances that day include Pup, The Dirty Nil, Karen Dió, Split Chain, among others. Following the summer stretch, the band will return to the road beginning in September alongside Rise Against. Check out their full tour schedule below and purchase tickets now. Tour Dates: Read more: Mikey Way (My Chemical Romance) Joins The Maine on Stage * Festival appearance.^ With Rise Against.Want more new music news? Tune in to… Read more »