After teasing a collaboration in early February, publisher Rare Bird has announced that they’ve partnered with Black Veil Brides frontman Andy Biersack to bring readers Knives And Pens Publishing. Per Rare Bird‘s website, “Knives and Pens isn’t merely reviving horror’s golden age; it is crafting a new era of spine-chilling tales that leave an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of horror fans everywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a curious newcomer, Knives and Pens Publishing invites you to step into the darkness and rediscover the power of a great horror story.” The new venture aims to focus… Read more »
Friday I got… Fresh 5 on my mind! 2025 has been kicking off strong with new music, and we’re bringing you the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, and indie. Since we’ve all got Warped Tour on our minds (how could we not with the daily lineup announcements?!), we’re spinning Bowling For Soup’s blink-182 cover of “The Rock Show.” We also have new tracks from DE’WAYNE and Archers. 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. DE’WAYNE — “Highway Robbery” For those who found love in… Read more »
KING MALA kicks off 2025 with a vengeance, unveiling her darkly ominous new single, “GØD,” her first release since September. Injected with her signature sultry edge and defiant charisma, the “she calls me daddy” artist tangles herself in a web of introspection and existentialism musings. The track is a haunting cocktail of hypnotic beats, brooding melodies, and her smoky, commanding vocals that shift effortlessly between vulnerability and power. “This is a song about desire and its consequences from the perspective of the condescending deity you beg in your darkest hours,” KING MALA shares in a press release. “This is a… Read more »
2024 brought wave after wave of creative brilliance that continuously pushed the bounds of what we’ve seen, heard, and experienced before in media. From albums that soundtracked the year to music videos that felt like miniature films unfolding in front of our eyes, the last 12 months delivered fresh and exhilarating new releases that refuse to be ignored. And while you’ve seen us countdown all of the music we’ve loved and gushed over this year, there is a definitive THE best of the year. As the year winds down (peace the fuck out 2024), we’ve compiled a list celebrating the… Read more »
Not quite feeling the traditional holly-jolly spirit this holiday season? We’ve got you covered. Whether you crave a dose of Creepmas with a haunted holiday atmosphere, something whimsically gothic with noir undertones, or simply a break from saccharine sweetness, these 10 alternative holiday-themed films offer a welcome escape this winter. The Nightmare Before Christmas While Jack Skellington may have made a “terrible mess of Christmas,” Tim Burton‘s The Nightmare Before Christmas remains a whimsical marriage of eerie mischief and holiday cheer—a true “Creepmas” classic. Directed by Henry Selick, this stop-motion marvel follows Jack’s misguided attempt to commandeer Christmas, resulting in… Read more »
Ice Nine Kills have announced The Silver Scream-A-Thon headline tour across the U.S. next year. The tour will see the band perform two nights in each city, in which they’ll perform The Silver Scream on night one and The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood on night two, in full. Each night will also feature deep-cut tracks and new material. Frontman Spencer Charnas shares, “The Silver Scream-A-Thon is a devilish chance for us to spend twice as much time in some of our favorite haunts, presenting a grindhouse-style double feature filled with deep cuts and our signature singalongs alike. In… Read more »
Alright, people. It’s officially “Yule Shoot Your Eye Out” by Fall Out Boy season. The store shelves are lined with green and red wreaths and peppermint has made its way into every coffee drink. But hey, we’re not complaining. Christmas rocks, and this year, you can take that quite literally. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your punk and alternative friends and family members, idobi Radio has compiled a list of our favorite emo gifts that they are sure to love. So… if you didn’t score My Chemical Romance concert tickets, these 14 gifts are officially the next… Read more »
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 »
On Episode #311 of Wesam’s World, it’s our Halloween Episode and who’s better to have on the show than actor Lance Williams! Come laugh, think, and recharge for the week as we chat about horror movies, the best candy, and to get a little deep….has Halloween lost its magic?
As is the nature of the content cycle, we’ve laughed, we’ve cried, and now we’re waiting for what comes next. This month we say a heavy-hearted goodbye to a lot of horror and action titles across Netflix. Among the most devastating losses are Jumanji, La La Land, The Terminal, and Sausage Party. So don’t miss your chance to watch them one last time before November 1. As we bid these titles farewell, we also get a fresh new array of titles coming to the streaming behemoth across the month. Here’s everything leaving Netflix this November. Leaving November 1st – 8th:… Read more »
