Ahead of the kick-off night of the sophomore year of the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, Rain City Drive has unleashed their latest offering, “Ride Or Die.” While the powerful track reflects unabashed commitment, the chugging guitars tangle around frontman Matt McAndrew’s soulful vocals. “‘Ride Or Die’ is about falling for someone you want to spend your life with. It’s about devotion and loyalty,” McAndrew shares. Watch the official music video for “Ride Or Die” below. Rain City Drive will headline the Summer School Tour alongside Charlotte Sands and Taylor Acorn. Additionally, the tour will also feature performances from Beauty… Read more »
Beauty School Dropout has dropped their latest single, “Fever,” from their debut album, WHERE DID ALL THE BUTTERFLIES GO?. Their forthcoming record is slated to arrive on September 5. “This was one of the first songs we wrote for the album, and it has been the North Star since,” the band shares of the track. “Going into this project, we simply wanted to create a soundtrack that makes rock music fun and exciting again. Something you could play in the clubs and people will get just as hyped hearing guitars as they do hearing 808’s. For us at least, this… Read more »
Beauty School Dropout just dropped their first taste of music for 2025, and it was so worth the wait. “On Your Lips” has a divine mix of scene-era electronic flourishes, grunge-laced guitar melodies, and urgent pop-rock vocals. The band shares, “This song is our first big leap into a sound we’ve never harnessed before. It’s experimental, rhythmic, heavy, and fun all at the same time.” They add, “For us, it means maturing into our sound and showing we’re not the same kids we were when we started this project 5 years ago. For the fans, it’s meant to be a track they… Read more »
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 »
Warped Tour Washington DC is coming up on June 14-15 and the lineup is utterly stacked. From iconic alternative veterans such as Bowling For Soup, The Maine, and Boys Like Girls to rising stars such as Rain City Drive and Oxymorrons, there are endless acts to catch during the festival. Read more: Best Warped Tour DC Bands to Watch Based On Your Zodiac Sign With so many thrilling acts in one space, we are bound to catch some super cool live collaborations. I mean, do you remember when Travie McCoy joined Fall Out Boy on 2024’s When We Were Young Fest? We are likely going to see… Read more »
The Vans Warped Tour 2025 lineup has been swiftly rolling in all week, and they’re not planning to slow down anytime soon! With an already stacked bill, the latest additions bring even more energy and excitement to the festival’s 30th anniversary celebration. Joining the roster, idobi Radio Summer School Tour alumni Honey Revenge has been confirmed to perform in all three cities. Meanwhile, 311 will perform at Long Beach, CA, making this their fifth appearance at Warped Tour since their 1996 debut. Saturdays At Your Place is also set to take the stage at the kickoff date in Washington, D.C.,… Read more »
With the long-awaited official return of the Vans Warped Tour just around the corner, anticipation is at an all-time high as fans eagerly speculate about who will take the stage for the festival’s monumental 30th anniversary. Marking its first shows since 2019, Warped Tour 2025 will once again break from its traditional cross-country trek, instead hosting three massive weekend events across the U.S. This year’s stops include Washington, D.C., at the RFK Campus festival grounds on June 14-15; Long Beach, CA, at Shoreline Waterfront on July 26-27; and Orlando, FL at Camping World Stadium Campus on November 15-16. With the… Read more »
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 »
Emerging alternative superstar Letdown. recently stopped by the idobi Radio Studios to chat with Fish on Gone Fishkin. During his interview, he discussed his growth as a live performer, missing the Warped Tour train, his excitement about the idobi Radio Summer School Tour lineup, and hinting at what the rest of the year holds for him. Although the idobi Radio Summer School Tour is far from Letdown.’s first tour, it is definitely a new experience and one where he feels more confident and excited than ever to perform. “I’m beyond excited. The biggest challenge for me with this tour has… Read more »
After teasing a “very cute” surprise for the Summer School Tour date in Denver on August 6, Scene Queen officially shared that she got to be part of a fan’s engagement. On Instagram, the “Whips & Chains” singer shared, “Operation engagement was a success. I was so excited when I got a dm asking if I would help out with this weeks ago and it finally happened in Denver last night. Congrats to @jennchak and @jessicapaigelynn.” Additionally, Scene Queen noted on Twitter/X, “One of the most magical moments I’ve gotten to be a part of happened in Denver last night.”… Read more »
