Do you hear that? Wedding bells are ringing as summer fast approaches. Now, weddings are great for catching up with long-distance friends and family, enjoying cake (or a donut wall), and getting down on the dance floor with a White Claw in hand. However, if you’re not all about the classic Bruno Mars and Journey songs that plague wedding DJ speakers, you’re in luck. idobi Radio rounded up the 16 best alternative wedding songs that are perfect for everything from your walk down the aisle to your first dance track, and even to your cake-cutting song. Just because your grandparents… Read more »
Wesam is back with another hilarious episode of Wesam’s World Podcast #332! This week, producer Alex joins him in the studio—Peyton makes a brief appearance but quickly taps out (shoutout to late-night work shifts).
The episode kicks off with Wesam trying out some ice globes on camera because, let’s face it—getting older is just a slow march toward death, and the under-eye circles don’t lie. From there, the two dive into some wild and relatable topics: Wesam’s dad falling for AI-generated stories, what the perfect cozy day looks like, and what it actually takes to break into the entertainment industry. Plus, some fresh industry news and insider tips from two people who’ve been in the game for years.
Settle in and take a peek behind the curtain with real talk, laughs, and a bit of under-eye skincare.
Following the massive reveal earlier this week celebrating its 20th anniversary, Riot Fest has doubled down on the hype with a stacked list of full album playthroughs set for the festival’s three-day takeover of Douglass Park in Chicago, running September 19–21, 2025. With blink-182, Weezer, and Green Day headlining the milestone event, the fest will also treat fans to a rare run of classic albums performed in full. That includes Weezer bringing their beloved Blue Album to life, along with full-album sets from punk legends and scene favorites alike, such as Sex Pistols with Frank Carter, Chicago natives Alkaline Trio,… Read more »
After releasing singles “Spit,” Laughing Without Smiling,” “The Gallows,” and their LP title track, Cleveland punk-rockers Heart Attack Man are ready to reveal their fourth LP, Joyride The Pale Horse on April 25. This marks the trio’s second independent release, preceded by 2017’s The Manson Family, 2019’s Fake Blood, and 2023’s Freak Of Nature. In their most realized album to date, Heart Attack Man has found their stride and their voice. Touching on the nuances of death, aka “The Pale Horse,” lead vocalist Eric Egan, guitarist Ty Sickels, and drummer Adam Paduch eloquently wander through life’s highs, lows, anxieties, and… Read more »
It’s only a matter of time before My Chemical Romance—the band that rewrote the DNA of emo for an entire generation clad in black suits and red ties—gets the Hollywood treatment. At least we freaking hope so! With the success of the Oscar-winning Bohemian Rhapsody and the Oscar-nominated A Complete Unknown, we can’t help but imagine what an MCR movie would look like: the eyeliner, the concept albums, the trauma, the triumph. Or perhaps, a post-apocalyptic afterlife centered around The Black Parade, with The Patient as the lead character and the band themselves driving the story forward through musical performances.… Read more »
After releasing Hotel Bleu in 2023, Broadside has reemerged with their first new music of the year and signed to Thriller Records. Today, they shared their label debut “I Think They Know,” and it is a certified banger. With soaring pop vocals and heavy riffs, Broadside’s new era is truly dazzling. Their lyrics effortlessly touch on themes of paranoia, “This is a nightmare/Everyonе’s staring I swear/I think they know.” Per The Honey POP, lead singer Oliver Baxxter says, “This song is about feeling out of place, even in familiar settings. Imposter syndrome takes over and consumes the over-thinker.” Check out… Read more »
After opening numerous tours in just a few short years, senses are officially driving the bus—and they just wrapped their first-ever headlining tour with style. The pop-rock duo hit stages across the U.S. this spring, bringing their infectious energy and emotional edge to packed crowds, while finally getting to showcase their full catalog. But even with their inaugural headline run behind them, the momentum is only picking up from here. This summer, senses will support Yours Truly on a run through Australia—marking their first-ever shows down under. Then, later this year, they’ll head to the UK and Europe for the… Read more »
Marking two decades since the release of their beloved 2005 albums, The Spill Canvas and Mae are joining forces for a co-headlining 20-Year Anniversary Tour this fall. The Spill Canvas will perform their chart-topping, emotionally-charged record One Fell Swoop in full, while Mae will bring their immersive concept album The Everglow to life night after night. The tour will span 24 cities and promises a nostalgia-fueled experience for fans who grew up with these iconic records at the heart of the 2000s emo and alternative scenes. As a special treat, Ace Enders of The Early November will appear as the… Read more »
Travis Barker of blink-182 is gearing up to sell some of his drum kits and band memorabilia on Reverb. This isn’t the first time the pop-punk drummer has sold pieces on the instrument reseller marketplace. He began listing instruments and tech four years ago. Of course, everything from full kits and electric drum sets to amps and even a steel drum sold quickly. In fact, some kits sold for $25,000+. Soon, pop-punk fans and musicians alike can browse his store, which will feature drum kits from the Neighborhoods era, the One More Time Tour, and beyond. The store is set… Read more »
The Maine has been a staple in emo, indie, and rock playlists since their 2007 inception, cutting their teeth on the Vans Warped Tour. In fact, if you remember their debut EP The Way We Talk… you now qualify for a senior discount. With nine studio albums under their belts, their most recent being 2023’s self-titled, The Maine has a vast discography for listeners to explore. So whether you’re a brand new listener or a certified stan of the Arizona emo band, we’ve ranked their discography with best, worst, saddest, and most underrated tracks. P.S. We also ranked Mayday Parade… Read more »
