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Fresh 5: New Releases From DE’WAYNE to Underoath

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 »

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22 Warped Tour Redacted Artist Predictions for DC and Long Beach

As the Vans Warped Tour barrels toward its monumental return to celebrate its 30th anniversary this summer, fans are buzzing with anticipation—not just for the stacked lineups in Washington D.C. and Long Beach, but for who hasn’t been revealed yet. In the debut episode of idobi Warped Radio, Warped Tour’s official podcast and radio, founder Kevin Lyman confirms that lineup additions will continue to roll out right up until show days. “We’ve still got a lot of bands to announce,” he shares. “We’ll be announcing right up until the week of the show!” With Scowl recently joining the D.C. bill,… Read more »

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Fresh 5: New Releases From Heart Attack Man to senses

Spring is officially here. As you prep for all of those April showers coming your way, we’ve got the perfect tracks for the new season. This week for Fresh 5, we’ve spotlighted our five favorite new songs in the alternative sphere. So, without further ado, let’s dive into our Fresh 5 this week, from Heart Attack Man to senses. Make sure to download the FREE idobi App to tune in and hear your favorite new releases every day. Ezra ft. Braden Bales — “Glass House“ For those who need a distraction. Ezra never misses bringing an early 2010s vibe to… Read more »

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World’s First Cinema Announces Debut Album, ‘Something Of Wonder’

Ahead of their tour with The Unlikely Candidates, Los Angeles duo World’s First Cinema shared their new track, “End Of My Rope” and announced their debut LP Something of Wonder, which will arrive on July 11 via Fearless Records. The band shares, “This song means a lot to us and speaks to a feeling I think almost all musicians and creatives can relate to. Feeling like you work so hard for your craft and are constantly met with roadblocks or lack of progress can be very disheartening.” Of the record, the band shares, “We’ve done heavily cinematic songs, really dark rocky songs,… Read more »

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House Of Protection Shares Infectious New Single “Fire”

House Of Protection just dropped an instantly iconic new single, “Fire” ahead of the release of their sophomore EP Outrun You All, due out on May 23 via Red Bull Records. Plus, Stephen Harrison and Aric Improta also announced an EP release show set at Los Angeles’ The Roxy on May 24. The duo shares, “The goal with ‘Fire’ was to write something with as much infectious energy as possible. A song that could invoke as much dancing as it does moshing. It’s a hard balance to pull off. This has been the one new song we’ve played on tour before its… Read more »

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mgk Drops “your name forever” To Honor Late Friend Luke “The Dingo” Trembath

On March 18, mgk shared “your name forever,” a touching song and music video honoring his late friend Luke “The Dingo” Trembath. Trembath, known for being a professional snowboarder, passed in February 2025 at 38. On March 7, mgk took to Instagram to share a message. He said, “Crazy…I didn’t even cry this hard when my dad died. I’ve lost a lot of friends, but I’ve never lost a brother. We’ll never get another Dingo on this planet. A true rockstar without ever needing to make a song, the most loyal, loud, charismatic, funny, and annoying human I’ve ever had… Read more »

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8 Emo Bands That Landed Songs On Major Movie Soundtracks

Let’s level with each other—the music in a movie can make or break the whole entire viewing experience. I mean, what would Star Wars and Jurassic Park be without John Williams’ beloved orchestral arrangements? Or, what would a viewing of Titanic be without the tear-inducing “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion? Of course, some movies are made better by rock and metal music. (Just look at any soundtrack from the Saw franchise.) These emo bands utterly transformed movies in the 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s by being on the soundtrack. Read more: 8 Spooky Movie Soundtracks for Your Inner… Read more »

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7 Alternative Albums You Won’t Believe Are Turning 10 in March 2025

With confidence, we can say that we kinda miss 2015. Life was simpler when “Uptwon Funk” by Bruno Mars ruled the charts, selfie sticks were a common accessory to carry around music festivals (for better or for worse), and Tumblr was thriving. And we can’t forget that Fall Out Boy had returned back from hiatus at this time, too. Whether you care to admit it or not, that year precedes us by an entire decade. Time flies when FOB is an active band, ya know? Uniquely, 2015 was the release year of some of the most iconic records in the… Read more »

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Chase Petra Releases Thrilling Sophomore Album ‘Lullabies For Dogs’

Chase Petra has finally revealed their sophomore album, Lullabies For Dogs via Wax Bodega. Featuring singles “A Bug’s Life,” Centrifugal Force,” and “Have Faith, Horatio,” this indie-rock band has proved that they did not come to play on this new record. The band says on Instagram, “I’m feeling a little lost for words when it comes to this release. That’s pretty rare too, I’ve got a lot to say. My proof is the songs themselves.” They continue, “Thank you for letting Chase Petra be a part of our lives. Thank you for taking care of us. Thank you for believing… 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 »