On November 25, mgk, formerly Machine Gun Kelly, took to social media to share that he’s on his way to creating a new album. This will follow up the artist’s 2022 record and sixth studio album Mainstream Sellout. In a Twitter/X post, he noted, “[I]solating myself in the desert next week to restart this album from scratch. [W]hen inspiration flows through me unblocked, we will reach the destination in no time. [D]on’t worry. [A]fter all, I’m about to be a dad again!” ICYMI, mgk’s partner Megan Fox announced the duo’s pregnancy on November 11 to the excitement of fans worldwide.… Read more »
Following the release of Linkin Park‘s November 15 album From Zero, the rockers shared that their record is the No. 1 rock album in the world. The week after its debut, it peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 behind K-pop sensation ATEEZ. Plus, as noted by a press release, the record hit No. 1 on Billboard charts Top Rock & Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums, Top Alternative Albums, Top Hard Rock Albums, Vinyl Albums, and Indie Store Album Sales. Secure your copy of From Zero here. Check out Linkin Park’s full 2025 touring schedule below and purchase tickets here.… Read more »
TGIF! That means we’re back with a brand new Fresh 5: the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, indie, and more to soundtrack your mood. We’ve got a handful of fresh new finds, including tracks from Dreamwake, Spiritbox, and a festive cover from Illuminati Hotties. Tune in to idobi Radio to catch these must-hear tracks and more. Plus, you can download the FREE idobi App to discover new music every.single.day. 20K Rio — “Sunrise On Sunset” For fans who have a crush on Alexander Skarsgård from True Blood. Los Angeles is a breeding ground for artists begging to sit at… Read more »
If you’ve been tuning in to idobi Radio over the last 24 hours, you were lucky enough to hear a brand new single from Amber Pacific before its official launch today! Following the release of “Young And Reckless,” which was the band’s first new music released in three years, the band has unveiled their latest offering, “Sink Or Swim.” “This song represents Amber Pacific‘s true sound, developed over time into something modern yet nostalgic reaching a wide band of listeners across multiple genres of music,” guitarist/vocalist Will Nutter shares. “It carries an energy unlike any other and brings hope and… Read more »
Hey Monday‘s Cassadee Pope took to Instagram to share that she will not appear at 2025’s Emo’s Not Dead Cruise kicking off in Miami, FL on February 4 and embarking on the sea to Nassau, Bahamas through February 8. Pope shared in an Instagram post, “Unfortunately, I will not be able to join the Emo’s Not Dead Cruise in February. I’m really sorry to anyone who’s disappointed by that, but I promise it’s for a good reason and I’ll be able to tell you soon.” Read more: 7 Female Punk Artists Leading The Genre She adds, “I just wanted to… Read more »
Billboard just hosted their No. 1 2024 Party on November 18, and music’s biggest stars from all genres shared a few exciting notes about current and upcoming projects. In fact, alternative artist Landon Barker, son of blink-182‘s Travis Barker, shared that a new single, “Run,” is on the horizon. “I’m working on a bunch of stuff right now,” he tells interviewer Rania Aniftos. “I have my next single, it’s called ‘Run,’ definitely coming early, early, early next year.” Barker also adds that he had many different musical inspirations throughout 2024, but feels like “Run” is his best song yet. As… Read more »
ALT BLK ERA has officially shared a new version of “My Drummer’s Girlfriend” with Wheatus, as well as a new set of UK tour dates. The tour will celebrate the band’s release of their debut LP Rave Immortal, which arrives on January 10, 2025, via Earache Records. Secure your pre-orders here. Check out the new track below. Additionally, the duo—sisters and bandmates Nyrobi and Chaya Beckett-Messam— will have their tour kick off on April 15 at Manchester’s The Lodge and wrap up on April 23 at London’s The Underworld. Grab your tickets here. Rave Immortal is exceptionally personal for Nyrobi who details… Read more »
Following the release of Face For The Radio/Voice For A Silent Film (Deluxe) in May, poptropicaslutz! is entering a refreshing new era for the year ahead with “mdma keeps the doctor away” via Epitaph Records. Duo Nick Crawford and Christian Cicilia are constantly reinventing their sound, not to be boxed into the indie, rap, electronic, etc. genres. On the new track, poptropicaslutz! plays with enticing elements of futuristic hyperpop, trippy synth tones, and beyond. It’s fair to say we are excited to see what the band has in store as they always keep us on our sonic toes. The band… Read more »
After releasing their euphoria-inducing single “Dystopia” via Fueled By Ramen in October, ONE OK ROCK has delivered the official music video for the track. Directed by Kazuma Kitada, the video explores the topic of artificial intelligence and the possibility of it overtaking human intelligence. Throughout the video, the band employs generative AI alongside visuals of themselves performing, ultimately expanding on the idea of how the future may or may not reflect a type of dystopia. Check out the “Dystopia” music video below. “Dystopia” Lyrics: Tryin’ to find some inner peaceApocalyptic tendenciesWe blame it on a whisperFor the shame that’s in… Read more »
Chri$tian Gate$ stopped by the idobi Radio Studios to talk all about his debut album, NO STRINGS ATTACHED. As for his debut record, Christian is already an RIAA-Gold selling artist from his earlier track “Lost,” which gained viral success on TikTok. NO STRINGS ATTACHED officially dropped independently on November 1, and you can hear his singles in rotation on the free idobi app. The last time Christian came by the studio was to promote his single “I Won’t Beg For You,” which showcased a folkier side to his music. When asked what happened between going that direction then and then the genre-blending… Read more »
