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Coachella 2025: Best Alternative Performances & Moments

Ah, Coachella. If you’re not there, you’re probably seeing videos of Lady Gaga‘s thrilling and five-star-reviewed headlining set, as well as clips of Yo Gabba Gabba! (Yes, they were invited to play and the crowd loved it.) Of course, while the festival featured pop stars such as Charli xcx, LISA, Post Malone, and more, they also had a range of rock, hardcore, and punk acts who brought the house down. ICYMI, here are the best alternative performances from Coachella 2025. Green Day Headliner Green Day was the official headliner of Coachella’s Saturday nights, and of course, they brought the heat… Read more »

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How Will Donald Trump’s Tariffs Impact Record Stores?

As Donald Trump continues to swing back and forth on tariffs violently, consumers are growing anxious about how supply chain disruptions will impact their budget, among other things. Of course… these upticks in consumer product costs and descent into isolationist policies will deeply impact an already weary music industry. These tariffs will likely impact the price of your concert tickets, all the way to the already overpriced cocktail at the bar. Let’s break it down from instruments and tech needs to live music venue costs. (As of publication, Trump put a 90-day pause on some countries but increased tariffs on… Read more »

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Watch Turnstile’s New Music Video For “NEVER ENOUGH”

At long last, Turnstile has revealed that their new album NEVER ENOUGH is arriving on June 6 via Roadrunner Records. After teasing the release with billboards and social media posts, the hardcore band, hailing from Baltimore, shared the title track and music video for the LP on April 8. The band-directed video features clips of rolling ocean waves before revealing lead vocalist Brendan Yates on a jet ski, bassist Franz Lyons on a city crosswalk, guitarist Pat McCrory in a lush field, drummer Daniel Fang in a desert, and guitarist Meg Mills in the snow. Sonically, the track features delicate… Read more »

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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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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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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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Chiodos, Better Lovers, and More Join Warped Tour Lineup

This weekend’s Warped Tour 2025 artist announcements brought a mix of post-hardcore icons, fresh talent, and returning favorites to the lineup. So, let’s get into it! Better Lovers, the supergroup featuring ex-members of Every Time I Die, will make their Warped debut. (Although, who could forget Jordan Buckley attempting to play the last note during the festival’s final cross-country run in 2018?) Following their momentous reunion at When We Were Young last year, Chiodos will return for their seventh appearance. Additionally, rising star Noelle Sucks joins the lineup’s Long Beach and Orlando dates, while As It Is continues their Warped… Read more »

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Fresh 5: New Releases from The Wonder Years to Cydeways

It’s Friday and love is in the air! 2025 has already proved to be one of the strongest years for new music evident in our weekly Fresh 5 spotlight. With so many incredible new releases this week, it was next to impossible to narrow down five of the best in alternative, indie, and metal. This week, listen to new hits from The Wonder Years, Cydeways, and more. Tune in to idobi Radio to catch these must-hear tracks and more. Download the FREE idobi App to discover new music every.single.day. The Wonder Years — “Junebug” For those who want to cry… Read more »

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ls letlive. Teasing A Forthcoming Farewell Tour Announcement?

letlive. has dropped a cryptic post on Instagram and it’s clear that a big announcement is on its way. The caption reads, “10:00PT 02:12:2025.” So, set your alarms for Wednesday, February 12, ASAP. Many fans in the comments believe the band, which broke up in 2017, is getting ready to announce their official farewell tour. Back in April, letlive. posted that they had remixed and remastered their album The Blackest Beautiful and added the note, “We shouldn’t have left you without one final dope beat to step to. Two Thousand And Twenty-Five.” Plus, they shared, “And to our friends that… Read more »