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Anxious Finds The Key To Tour Success After ‘Bambi’ Release

Fairfield, Connecticut’s own Anxious is a force to be reckoned with. On their sophomore album, Bambi—out now via Run For Cover Records—the young East Coast quintet blends delicate emo sonics with blistering hardcore and sweltering pop-punk melodies. The 11-track record is nothing short of refreshing, an effortlessly timeless collection of songs. Partly inspired by Panic! at the Disco’s 2005 record A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out, Anxious offers exciting chaos and poised sentiments alike from their opening “Never Said” to the closer, “I’ll Be Around.” Currently on their massive headlining tour with Ultra Q and Stateside, idobi Radio had the… Read more »

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16 Alternative Musicians Celebrating Birthdays in April

April is a magical month, full of both courageous Aries and creative Tauruses who have birthdays in this stretch of 30 days. TBH, there is something undeniable going on in the cosmos as some of the most prolific musicians in the alternative scene were born in April, including all three frontmen of the “emo trinity.” That’s right, Patrick Stump, Gerard Way, and Brendon Urie are all April babies. Here are 16 alternative birthdays to celebrate this April and every April. Rory Rodriguez — April 2 Dayseeker‘s Rory Rodriguez kicks off his spring with a birthday every year. We hope your… Read more »

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4 Rock & Punk Musicians Who Deserve A Biopic ASAP

It seems like every major musical artist has found box-office success in the form of an Oscar-worthy biopic. From Timothée Chalamet starring in A Complete Unknown as Bob Dylan to Rami Malek’s portrayal of Queen‘s Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, there are many rock star movies you need to add to your watchlist. P.S. If you need a goofy “biopic,” then Weird: The Al Yankovic Story starring Daniel Radcliffe is the flick for you. In recent news, Green Day shared that they are currently developing a comedy movie inspired by their early days touring in a van called New Years… Read more »

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The All-American Rejects Announce New Album & Jonas Brothers Tour

The All-American Rejects confirmed over the weekend that they are releasing their first new album in over a decade. Previously, they released Kids In The Street in 2012, though, they have since released various singles including “Me Vs. The World” and a cover of “Flagpole Sitta.” While we don’t know the official release date, the rockers announced that their single “Sandbox” is arriving on April 24. In fact, the group played “Sandbox” on stage at The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas on March 22. TikTok user @toybeck shared a video from the show. Check out a snippet of… Read more »

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Waterparks & Sorry My Love Share High-Energy “Forget” Music Video

After teasing a project on March 14, Waterparks has officially shared a new song, “Forget” with Sorry My Love, a group consisting of Dillon Francis and music producer Albert Hype . In the new music video, Awsten Knight and co. are apologizing and asking you to do so, too. They show signs reading, “Sorry I didn’t text you back. I was having a nonverbal moment,” and, “I wrote an apology to my beautiful girlfriend on ChatGPT and she found out.” Knight also holds a sign reading, “Call 1-906-SO-SORRY To Apologize.” Knight sings, “Just wanna remember what it feels like/Going for drives and staying… Read more »

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DE’WAYNE Lets Go Of Logic On New Single “biological”

Following the release of his dynamic and soulful single “highway robbery,” DE’WAYNE is back with his new track, “biological.” This new era sees the artist at his most creative and uninhibited with charismatic rock melodies and soaring vocals. DE’WAYNE notes, “I wrote ‘biological’ because I wanted to capture that feeling of love that’s so deep, it doesn’t feel like a choice—it just is. I’ve never been good at explaining why I keep coming back, but I know it’s real, and I know it’s natural.” He continues, “This song is me embracing that, letting go of logic and just feeling. I… Read more »

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8 Alternative Musicians & Actors Who Should Narrate A Quinn Audio Erotica Story

Quinn is the ultimate app for people looking for some ethical sexy time. The audio erotica app boasts a wide array of voice actors who are reading spicy stories for a range of listeners’ pleasures. Plus, the app is a favorite of those on #BookTok who love romantasy stories and enemies to lovers fiction tales. Recently, Quinn launched an original audio series starring Jamie Campbell Bower—yes, that Jamie Campbell Bower of Stranger Things and Twilight fame. He voices the character Theo Deschamps in The Trials. Quinn says of the story, “The Black Ravens, the world’s most formidable magical intelligence agency,… Read more »

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9 Rock, Punk & Indie Musicians To Stream For Women’s History Month

March isn’t just the time to wear green and celebrate St. Patty’s Day, it’s also time to truly reflect on the accomplishments of women in your life and afar via Women’s History Month. Plus, this is your reminder to continue to support women artists, small businesses, and beyond. One way to celebrate ladies this month and every month is, of course, by buying their music and attending their shows. Sure, we here in the alternative sphere love Paramore, Spiritbox, Avril Lavigne, and the like. But it’s vital to keep an eye on who is on the rise, too! These nine… Read more »

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Best Warped Tour DC Bands to Watch Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Listen up, people. The time for Warped Tour Washington DC is coming up on June 14-15 and the lineup is stacked. From iconic alternative veterans such as Avril Lavigne, Bowling For Soup, The Maine, and Boys Like Girls to rising stars such as Rain City Drive and Oxymorrons, there are endless acts to add to your perfect fest. And you may be overwhelmed by the amount of sick artists, and no shame, because same. So, we’ve let the stars pick who you absolutely need to see at Warped Tour based on your Zodiac sign. Get ready to head to the… Read more »

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Nick Wheeler (The All-American Rejects) Discusses The Impact Of When We Were Young Fest

On February 25, Billboard dropped their latest Behind The Setlist podcast episode with the iconic Nick Wheeler of The All-American Rejects. In it, he confirmed that 2025 is the year of new music creation for the band and also shared how their 2022 When We Were Young Festival set helped them rediscover their fanbase. He said of the set, “On stage, we had so much fun with each other. The crowd actually gave a shit.” Then, with good energy all around, they went to work on creating their 2023 Wet Hot All-American Summer Tour. Wheeler noted, “It ended up being the… Read more »