The soundtrack to your weekend just dropped—and it freaking slaps! This week’s fresh picks are ready to take over your speakers, from high-energy, collaborative bangers from Stand Atlantic to hook-heavy jams from Games We Play. Download the free idobi App to hear all of these new releases and more spinning all weekend long. Stand Atlantic (ft. Lauren Sanderson) — “I’M THE MAN” As Stand Atlantic so eloquently put it, “lets go lesbians!” Arriving from their newly announced deluxe edition of WAS HERE (set to drop on May 16 via Hopeless Records), the Bonnie Fraser-led Aussie group has teamed up with… 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 »
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 »
From the debut of the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, showcasing rising stars in the alternative space, to Grammy-nominated metal powerhouse Spiritbox commanding the stage at Louder Than Life with various musical guests, fans were treated to unforgettable fest sets across the board in 2024. Here are 10 festival performances highlighting the magic of live music in 2024. No Doubt Reunites at Coachella Marking their first performance in nearly 10 years, No Doubt’s Coachella 2024 reunion was a defining moment for the festival and the group, blending nostalgia with renewed energy. Gwen Stefani led the performance with her iconic charisma,… Read more »
As the year comes to a close, and we bid “farewell” (and maybe “fuck you”) to 2024, it’s the perfect time to look back and celebrate the albums that shaped the soundtrack of the last 12 months. From deeply personal indie projects to genre-defining heavy hitters, 2024 was filled with groundbreaking releases that reminded us of the power of music and, more importantly, of the alternative community. With so much incredible work to choose from, narrowing down our favorites was a daunting task. This year, the quality and variety of music made it impossible to rank our picks—every album brought… Read more »
Noelle Sucks came by idobi Radio to talk all about her EP Life Is Sweet which is out now via Graveboy Records. The EP has 2 never-before-heard songs along with her previously released singles, “Nonchalant” and “Copy Your Keys,” which features Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath. Not only did Noelle open a sold-out idobi Radio Summer School date this summer in Anaheim, but she’ll be performing alongside Cobra Starship, 3OH!3, and more at Emo Nite Day on December 8 at The Hollywood Palladium. (You can enter for a chance to win free tickets courtesy of idobi Radio by downloading the free… Read more »
Nashville-based alt-rocker and producer Letdown. has revealed the tracklist for his upcoming debut album, Be Ok, set to be released November 15 via Big Loud Rock.
Stand Atlantic checked into Study Hall to talk about their time in school, their time on the first-ever idobi Radio Summer School Tour, and their brand new record, WAS HERE, which is officially out now via Hopeless Records. The album features 15 incredible tracks, with features on three of those. They’ll be heading out on the road again to support the new record. Some experiences that really shaped bassist Miki Rich during or after high school seem to be rooted in time spent outside the classroom. As Miki recalls, “To be honest, I think I would like a couple of… 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 »
