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Deryck Whibley Shares Heartfelt Message To Sum 41 Fans On Band’s Final Tour Date

It may sound unreal, but Sum 41 has traveled around the world on their farewell tour, and tonight, January 30 marks their final stop. They will be bidding adieu at tonight’s sold-out show at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto with PUP and Gob. Lead vocalist Deryck Whibley offered a heartfelt message to fans of the band on Instagram. He says, “Tonight we say goodbye. What a life. What a ride. What a wild time. From being a high school band that actually made it, to taking on the world and achieving everything I ever dreamed of. It’s been heaven, hell… Read more »

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Cobra Starship and More Join Warped Tour 2025 Lineup

In just the first week of the Vans Warped Tour 2025 lineup announcements, the roster is already shaping up to be one for the books. With Simple Plan, Bowling For Soup, Pennywise, FEVER 333, and more already confirmed, the festival is stacking up a mix of Warped legends and fresh energy. Yesterday, the Kevin Lyman-led festival added even more fuel to the fire, announcing the return of Cobra Starship and We Came As Romans to the lineup. Cobra Starship has only performed at Warped Tour once before, back in 2008, making this a long-awaited return for fans. Meanwhile, We Came… Read more »

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Bowling For Soup Announced For Warped Tour & Drops “The Rock Show” Cover

After announcing its big return to the road, Warped Tour 2025 has revealed its first wave of artists for its Long Beach, Washington D.C., and Orlando stops. You can catch Chandler Leighton, Miss May I, and Pennywise on all three festival lineups. Additionally, ticketholders can catch Bowling For Soup and Dance Hall Crashers in Long Beach and D.C. Finally, Simple Plan is officially slated for the D.C. shows. In honor of the major festival comeback, Bowling For Soup celebrated by dropping a new track: a cover of blink-182‘s “The Rock Show.” It’s the pop-punk reimagining you didn’t know you needed… Read more »

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Hawthorne Heights, Yellowcard & More React To LA Wildfires

In the tragic wake of destructive wildfires in Los Angeles County this week, idobi Radio would like to share some resources that may be helpful. We are heartbroken over the devastation the fires are causing to the community, the music industry, our friends and family, and everyone who is currently being affected. Please continue to stay safe, stay informed, and check on your loved ones. Our hearts go out to Los Angeles, a city that we love so dearly. An array of alternative artists and professionals have shared their thoughts, prayers, and safety updates on social media. Check out the… Read more »

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20 Best Alternative, Metal, and Indie Songs Released in 2024

As 2024 winds down, it was a year packed with unforgettable song releases that defined our days and soundtracked our lives. From the debut of idobi Radio Summer School Tour artists lighting up our stations to legendary acts like Thursday returning with their first new music in over a decade, this year delivered moments we won’t soon forget. Add in the groundbreaking, Grammy-nominated collaboration between Knocked Loose and Poppy, and it’s clear that 2024 was one for the books. Here are our 20 favorite alternative, metal, and indie songs released in 2024. K.Flay — “Carsick” K.Flay is always upping the… Read more »

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Picturesque Officially Releases Five-Track ‘I Hope You Hate It’ EP

Lexington, Kentucky-based alternative act Picturesque has officially shared their 5-track EP, I Hope You Hate It, out now via Equal Vision Records. Ahead of the full record release, the quartet dropped single “Everything’s Just Fine.” Guitarist Zach Williamson shared of the EP, “This project is unlike any other record we have ever made or will ever make again. This project is not for our core audience. We have always wanted to hear our songs through this alternative lens. And contrary to the title of the EP, we are really excited to show it to the world.” Read more: Honey Revenge… Read more »

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11 Alternative Musician Halloween Costumes We Are Obsessed With This Year

Halloween is essentially alternative and goth person Christmas. It has everything: Spiders, ghosts, creepy clowns, horror movies galore, sick playlists, and of course, Reese’s Pumpkins—the best shape of all. If you’ve been looking through social media, you’ve definitely seen amazing costumes this year, including multiple iterations of hippo starlet Moo Deng, music video and festival-inspired Chappell Roans, Beetlejuice fits in honor of the new film, and much more. Of course, our favorite alt-rock stars showed up and showed out this year with classic Tim Burton-inspired costumes all the way to blockbuster movie looks. Hope you all had the spookiest and… Read more »

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Vans Warped Tour 2025 Tickets Are Now On Sale

After announcing the return of the Vans Warped Tour last week in Las Vegas, NV, ahead of When We Were Young Fest, tickets for the 2025 events are now on sale! The tour will be kicking off on June 14 and 15 in Washington D.C. at the RFK Campus festival grounds before heading to Long Beach, CA, at Shoreline Waterfront on July 26 and 27 and Orlando, FL, at Camping World Stadium Campus on November 15 and 16. 2-day passes will start at $149.98 with fees included. Tickets are now available here. In an idobi exclusive, Kevin Lyman made his… Read more »

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Here Are 5 Artists To Dress Up As For Halloween

Halloween is around the corner, so it’s time to start planning your costume! Whether you’re going to a party, a concert, or a special spooky event, it is a treat (not a trick) to embrace a new identity for a night and become anyone you dream of. So why not transform yourself into a rockstar?! This Halloween, declare your love for your favorite band with a costume that pays homage to their undeniably unique signature style. Here are five artists with iconic looks and a step-by-step guide on how to recreate it! Ash Costello — New Years Day Ash Costello… Read more »

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Kevin Lyman Makes First Public Statement on Warped Tour: idobi Exclusive

During the annual Charity Bowling Tournament and Concert in support of Charity Bomb and Unite The United Foundation on Friday, October 18, in Las Vegas, NV, Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman made his first public remarks on the return of the legendary tour. Introduced by idobi Radio’s Fish of Gone Fishkin, Lyman took to the stage to thank everyone in attendance as well as discuss the future of Warped Tour and its return. “About two months ago, being a teacher now, I had a little tour I helped on this summer called Summer School—I don’t know if any of you… Read more »