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Gerard Way Joins Star-Studded ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Pinball Voice Cast

Gerard Way is setting the stage to make 2025 his year. Not only is he gearing up for an already sold-out arena tour celebrating The Black Parade with My Chemical Romance this summer, but he will also appear in the voice cast for the Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye pinball games collection. Joining a star-studded lineup that includes Michael Dorn (Star Trek), Kevin Smith (Clerks), Luke Gygax, Chris Prynoski (Metalocalypse), Brendon Small (Metalocalypse), Matthew Mercer, Laura Bailey (Dragon Ball Z), Marisha Ray (Dungeons & Dragons), Anthony Carboni, and Mica Burton (100ft Robot Golf). Stern Pinball shares on Instagram, “In… Read more »

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From Spiritbox to Silverstein: Most Anticipated Albums and EPs of 2025

With 2025 on the horizon, music fans everywhere are gearing up for a barrage of NEW MUSIC! The coming year already promises a tidal wave of standout releases—from Grammy-nominated Spiritbox pushing the boundaries of modern metal to post-hardcore titans Silverstein proving why they remain at the top of their game. Whether you’re a devotee of ferocious breakdowns or soulful anthems, 2025 is set to deliver something for every set of ears. Here are our most anticipated albums and EPs of 2025. Make sure you download the FREE idobi Radio app to hear these new releases and more. January 3 —… Read more »

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Fresh 5: Holiday Tunes From The Maine to LØLØ

Ho ho hopefully, you didn’t think we’d leave you hanging this week! Despite the lack of new releases during the holiday season, that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of music to celebrate. With festivities in full swing, we’ve adjusted our weekly Fresh 5 to bring you the best holiday tunes to get you into the spirit of the season. From seasonal saddies to warm classics, here are our favorite holiday tunes to turn to at this time of year. We’ll be spinning these classics and covers from your favorite artists like LØLØ and The Maine, so make sure you download… Read more »

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10 Alternative Holiday-Themed Films To Watch This Winter

Not quite feeling the traditional holly-jolly spirit this holiday season? We’ve got you covered. Whether you crave a dose of Creepmas with a haunted holiday atmosphere, something whimsically gothic with noir undertones, or simply a break from saccharine sweetness, these 10 alternative holiday-themed films offer a welcome escape this winter. The Nightmare Before Christmas While Jack Skellington may have made a “terrible mess of Christmas,” Tim Burton‘s The Nightmare Before Christmas remains a whimsical marriage of eerie mischief and holiday cheer—a true “Creepmas” classic. Directed by Henry Selick, this stop-motion marvel follows Jack’s misguided attempt to commandeer Christmas, resulting in… Read more »

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20 Best Alternative, Metal, and Indie Songs Released in 2024

As 2024 winds down, it was a year packed with unforgettable song releases that defined our days and soundtracked our lives. From the debut of idobi Radio Summer School Tour artists lighting up our stations to legendary acts like Thursday returning with their first new music in over a decade, this year delivered moments we won’t soon forget. Add in the groundbreaking, Grammy-nominated collaboration between Knocked Loose and Poppy, and it’s clear that 2024 was one for the books. Here are our 20 favorite alternative, metal, and indie songs released in 2024. K.Flay — “Carsick” K.Flay is always upping the… Read more »

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Senses Fail, Saves The Day, and Narrow Head Cover My Chemical Romance

Bidding so long and goodnight to the New Jersey vs. The World Tour, Senses Fail put on a memorable finale show on December 8 at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA. Joined by co-headliner Saves The Day and opener Narrow Head, the band closed their set with a powerful, sing-along cover of My Chemical Romance’s breakout anthem “Helena.” As a tribute to their New Jersey roots and one of the state’s most legendary emo exports, Senses Fail has been ending their sets with the cover throughout the tour alongside Chris Conley, Saves The Day’s frontman. In a frankly chaotic… Read more »

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Linkin Park Wins Best Rock Group at Billboard Music Awards

Following their monumental comeback this year with the release of their new album, From Zero, Linkin Park secured five nominations at the Billboard Music Awards. The ceremony, held last night, December 12, featured major wins for Taylor Swift—a predictable moment of the evening. Linkin Park emerged victorious in two key categories: Best Rock Group and Top Hard Rock Artist. However, they fell short in the Top Rock Artist category, losing to Zach Bryan… a country artist who also claimed the Top Country Touring Artist award. The band also delivered a larger-than-life performance of “The Emptiness Machine,” with the crowd passionately… Read more »

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LØLØ Releases Acoustic Version Of “hot girls in hell (sad version)”

LØLØ launched her debut album falling for robots & wishing i was one in June via Hopeless Records, and we’ve been obsessed with it ever since. The artist decided to be even more iconic and drop a new rendition of “hot girls in hell,” and this time, it’s the sad version. Here, LØLØ swapped the punchy guitar melodies and replaced them with melancholy piano sonics. It gives a whole new even deeper meaning to lyrics such as, “And when I asked you to leave me alone/Didn’t mean it/But you finally listened this time/How convenient.” Check out the “hot girls in… Read more »

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Emo Night Brooklyn Announces 10-Year Anniversary Show Lineup

Get ready to kick off your 2025 with a heaping dose of scene nostalgia. Emo Night Brooklyn is celebrating their 10-year anniversary with a dazzling lineup on January 25 at the Brooklyn Paramount, which includes Cobra Starship‘s Gabe Saporta, Sleeping With Sirens‘ Kellin Quinn, and The Maine‘s John O’Callaghan. More special guests include Knocked Loose‘s Kevin “Pac Sun” Kaine, Hot Mulligan‘s Chris Freeman, The Starting Line‘s Ken Vasoli, State Champs‘ Derek Discanio, Hellogoodbye‘s Forrest Kline, and Daisy Grenade. Plus, one special guest is still yet to be announced. Emo Night Brooklyn shared, “The wait is over! Meet your guests for… Read more »

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Coheed And Cambria Announces Tour With Mastodon and Periphery

Following the release of their latest single, “Searching For Tomorrow,” Coheed And Cambria have announced The Infinite Arc Tour alongside Mastodon. Periphery will also join the tour as direct support. The tour is slated to kick off on May 10, following the release of Coheed’s highly anticipated eleventh studio album, The Father of Make Believe, slated to arrive on March 14. You can preorder the album and limited edition box set here. In a social media post, Coheed shares, “WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE INFINITE ARC TOUR! We will be joining our friends Mastodon and Periphery to play some… Read more »