Dexter And The Moonrocks are dominating the alternative rock world with their country-tinged grunge, and we are so here for it. After hitting No. 1 on the alternative rock chart with “Sad In Carolina,” the blue-collar Texas rockers are ready to steal your hearts again with the release of Happy To Be Here, as well as a music video for the EP’s title track. Per the band’s bio, “A fry cook, an oil field operator, a concrete surface decorator, and a kids’ baseball coach came together in West Texas, blending the country and western of their childhoods with the grunge… Read more »
Your perfect sunny weekend playlist just arrived. This week’s new songs are turning up the volume with glowing indie-pop à la Lights, supercharged hardcore from genre royals Turnstile, plus a haunting grunge offering from Splitview. Download the free idobi App and catch these new releases spinning all weekend long. You don’t want to miss this lineup! And if you needed one more reason to jump in on the app, idobi just launched a brand-new series of free games—starting with Word Mosh. For a limited time, top scorers will be entered for a chance to win the sold-out Build-A-Bear Emo Axolotl. Yup, it’s real… and it… Read more »
Ahead of their April tour dates, Linkin Park has dropped a new song and visualizer for “Unshatter.” The track will appear on the group’s forthcoming From Zero (Deluxe Edition), due out on May 16. You can pre-order your copy here. Mike Shinoda says, “‘Unshatter’ was an early track we made while recording From Zero. Emily’s huge vocal in the bridge was one of the moments that gave us an indication of what was possible together.” Check out Linkin Park’s 2025 touring schedule below and purchase tickets here. Tour Dates: Read more: 7 Female Punk Artists Leading The Genre Read more: Linkin Park Wins Best Rock Group at… Read more »
Cheers to the new episode idobi Warped Radio with genre-blurring disruptors People R Ugly! The four-piece joins Fish to talk chaos, controversy, and community as they gear up for their first Warped Tour appearance (can you believe they had never heard of the festival until they got their offer to play?!). The band dives into how their very first show at the Whisky a Go Go, from independently booking their first show at the Whisky to being welcomed into the alternative scene as sonic agitators with a purpose.
They reflect on their love for stirring the pot—from fake Coachella lineups to the intentionally provocative opening line of their single “Brain Dead”—and how they once pitched a joke track at Atlantic Records that will never see the light of day on streaming platforms. But beneath the antics lies a real connection to their growing fanbase and figuring out who their audience really is, while being grateful for each opportunity.
Catch the full interview now on idobi Warped Radio, streaming on the idobi App.
After releasing singles “Spit,” Laughing Without Smiling,” “The Gallows,” and their LP title track, Cleveland punk-rockers Heart Attack Man are ready to reveal their fourth LP, Joyride The Pale Horse on April 25. This marks the trio’s second independent release, preceded by 2017’s The Manson Family, 2019’s Fake Blood, and 2023’s Freak Of Nature. In their most realized album to date, Heart Attack Man has found their stride and their voice. Touching on the nuances of death, aka “The Pale Horse,” lead vocalist Eric Egan, guitarist Ty Sickels, and drummer Adam Paduch eloquently wander through life’s highs, lows, anxieties, and… Read more »
If you’re a scene kid, there’s no way you didn’t have a Paramore phase… or perhaps you’re still in it. (No judgment because same here.) From the band’s initial LP release All We Know Is Falling in 2005 to their most recent This Is Why album, the Hayley Williams-fronted group has transcended genre, infusing each song with relatable lyrics that have stood the test of time. Not to mention, Williams has become an idol for many young women who love the rock genre or are currently in the primarily male-dominated music space. With that being said, here is the best… Read more »
This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn is joined by Bea & Robin of Vulvarine to talk all the different genres of Rock Music, their rad new album Fast Lane out now on Napalm Records + much more! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify
On this week’s episode of idobi Warped Radio, Royal & The Serpent joins Sasha to talk all things firsts—starting with the fact that her Warped Tour performance debut this summer will also mark her first time ever attending the iconic festival. She opens up about her initial hesitation to join the lineup, but ultimately found inspiration in pop legends like Katy Perry, who performed across the tour in 2008. With new music on the way, Royal teases that Warped Tour will be the first place fans get to hear it live—and she hopes they’re ready. She also hints at potential onstage collabs with her boyfriend’s band Beauty School Dropout, who will be joining the Warped lineup as part of the idobi Radio Summer School Tour. From dream lineups (My Chemical Romance + Katy!) to breaking the genre mold, this episode is all about embracing the moment and making history. Listen to new episodes of idobi Warped Radio every Wednesday at 6 PM ET/3 PM PT, and watch the full episode every Tuesday at 6 PM ET/3 PM PT on Veeps.com.
Believe it or not, in April 2015, Sabrina Carpenter released her debut album Eyes Wide Open. (yes, she has been grinding in the music industry well before the launch of “Espresso.”) This isn’t the only important record released a decade ago. Notably, 2015 was the release year of some of the most iconic records in the alternative scene—from indie to pop-punk. These 2015 albums are turning 10 this April 2025, and we still can’t believe it. Tom DeLonge — To The Stars…Demos, Odds and Ends Released: April 21, 2015 via To The Stars After parting ways with blink-182 in January 2015,… Read more »
Are you craving new music? We’ve got you covered with our latest installment of Fresh 5! This week, we’re spotlighting five new tracks from Dorothy to Underoath that are spinning on idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm, from No. 5 to our No. 1 selection. Make sure to download the FREE idobi App to tune in and hear your favorite new releases every day. Dorothy — “The Devil I Know” For those riding at dawn, and taking the devil with them. Dorothy’s “The Devil I Know” is a high-voltage rock anthem that grabs you and doesn’t let go. With her powerhouse… Read more »
