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Talk In My Shoes Thursday – 6/19
The first edition of Talk In My Shoes presents a big pair of Vans to fill. Kevin Lyman himself gives you an insider look at what it’s like to be the creator of the Vans Warped Tour.
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The first edition of Talk In My Shoes presents a big pair of Vans to fill. Kevin Lyman himself gives you an insider look at what it’s like to be the creator of the Vans Warped Tour.
On The Gunz Show; Cassadee Pope, Kevin Lyman of Warped Tour, and Visions.
Tune in tonight at 9pm ET, only on idobi Radio.
Vans Warped Tour is expanding for 2026, and emos all over North America can make their way to a stop near them. On November 24, the official Warped Tour Instagram account revealed that they’re making stops in Mexico City and Montreal as well as Washington DC, Long Beach, and Orlando. While the lineups are still in the works, we know there will be some amazing acts coming through all five dates. In 2026, you can catch Vans Warped Tour in DC on June 13 and 14, in Long Beach on July 25 and 26, in Montreal on August 21 and… Read more »
Frank Zummo, iconic pop-punk drummer best-known for his role in Sum 41, is ready to tell his story—the full story. Zummo just released his book, Unbreakable Rhythm: My Journey Through Music, Wellness & Mental Strength, with music journalist Jason Pettigrew. The book also features a foreword from Dhani Harrison, and interviews with Motley Crüe‘s Tommy Lee, Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley, Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman, and beyond. The Paradox x idobi Radio Exclusive T-Shirt Limited edition, printed-on-demand. Designed by Beepus (Beauty School Dropout) with creative direction from The Paradox. A collaboration capturing the energy of their debut EP NSFW and the future of alternative music. $29.99… Read more »
Frank Zummo, iconic pop-punk drummer best-known for his role in Sum 41, is ready to tell his story—the full story. Zummo announced his forthcoming book, Unbreakable Rhythm: My Journey Through Music, Wellness & Mental Strength, with music journalist Jason Pettigrew. The book, set for release on November 11 via Modern Drummer Publications, came to life in 2023 during Zummo’s School of Rock Workshop. Pettigrew, who attended the event, chatted with Zummo backstage with his recorder on, and the introduction was born. Additionally, the book features a foreword from Dhani Harrison, and interviews with Motley Crüe‘s Tommy Lee, Sum 41 frontman… Read more »
Dave Shapiro—a well-respected music industry executive who opened doors for hundreds of alternative artists in the scene—has tragically passed away today, May 22, 2025, in a small jet plane crash in San Diego, CA. He had just turned 42 years old in January. A godfather of the scene, Shapiro was a driving force in the world of artist management, booking, and touring. As a co-founder of Sound Talent Group and owner of Velocity Records, he helped guide the careers of countless alternative artists. His vision, tireless drive, and deep respect for musicians made him a beloved professional and trusted voice… Read more »
With Warped Tour hitting the DC circuit in t-minus 6 weeks, the festival has announced the unplugged stage and list of performances. Warped Tour shares on their social platforms, “Introducing: Warped Unplugged D.C. An up-close stage experience where artists, comedians, & speakers deliver unfiltered sets. W/ art installations, nonprofit pop-ups, & an interactive graffiti wall, this is more than a stage! It’s a co-creative art installation for connection.” Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman initially revealed in the debut, exclusive episode of idobi Warped Radio earlier this year that the festival would be unveiling an acoustic stage. He shared, “We still… Read more »
Warped Tour is back, and the road to their monumental return is growing shorter every day! During our debut episode of idobi Warped Radio—the official radio and podcast partner of Warped Tour—we held an exclusive, in-depth conversation with founder Kevin Lyman. During the interview, Lyman pulls back the curtain on one of the festival’s most unexpected success stories. Reflecting on the parking lot commerce culture that became synonymous with Warped, he shares, “Going back to the early days, that was those brands like Volcom and Hurley, some of those brands growing up in there. Then it turned into Glamour Kills.… Read more »
Returning after a successful freshman year, the idobi Radio Summer School Tour has announced its sophomore class. Leading the second year, the tour will feature headline sets from Charlotte Sands, Taylor Acorn, and Rain City Drive. Additionally, the tour will also feature performances from Beauty School Dropout, If Not For Me, Arrows In Action, and special guest HUDDY. Founded by Eric Tobin (Hopeless Records), Michael Kaminsky (KMGMT), and Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour), and sponsored by idobi Radio and Hot Topic, the Summer School Tour aims to bring the next generation of rising stars to the masses across the country,… 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 »
