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 »
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 »
Green Day played their Coachella Weekend 2 headlining set on April 19, and they had many surprises for the day. To intro their set, Punk Bunny, aka their coffee brand mascot, ran across the stage. Then, the pink head popped off to reveal Flavor Flav. The rapper and US women’s water polo team financial supporter (and super fan), of course, shared his iconic “Yeahhhhh boy!” to get the crowd hyped for Green Day. On Instagram, Flavor Flav shared, “Hoppy Easter from The Punk Bunny and Greenday and Flavor Flav,,, WOOWWWW,!! This was wild,!! Thankx to Tre and Mike and Billie… Read more »
Your perfect weekend playlist just arrived. This week’s standout tracks are turning up the volume with nostalgia-inducing punk-rock à la FRND CRCL, an iconic collab from Illuminati Hotties and PUP, plus a raw headbanger from The Devil Wears Prada. Download the free idobi App and catch these new releases spinning all weekend long. You don’t want to miss this lineup! And if you needed one more reason to jump in on the app, idobi just launched a brand-new series of free games—starting with Word Mosh. For a limited time, top scorers will be entered for a chance to win the sold-out Build-A-Bear Emo… Read more »
Mayday Parade is celebrating the release of their 8-track record Sweet in the coolest way: with their besties in Knuckle Puck. The pop-punkers collabed on track “Who’s Laughing Now” and even dropped a party-fueled music video. The band shared on social media, “We teamed up with @josephfran and a bunch of YOU to make this epic video, and honestly? It was chaos in the best way! Huge love to everyone who dressed up and went wild, y’all made it unforgettable.” Check out the music video below. Listen to the full album below and grab a physical copy of Sweet on… Read more »
If you’re a scene kid, there’s no way you didn’t have a Paramore phase… or perhaps you’re still in it. (No judgment because same here.) From the band’s initial LP release All We Know Is Falling in 2005 to their most recent This Is Why album, the Hayley Williams-fronted group has transcended genre, infusing each song with relatable lyrics that have stood the test of time. Not to mention, Williams has become an idol for many young women who love the rock genre or are currently in the primarily male-dominated music space. With that being said, here is the best… Read more »
Marking his long-awaited return, KennyHoopla kicks off 2025 with “NORTHERN LIGHTS//,” his first release in nearly a year—and it’s unlike anything he’s dropped before. Departing from the raucous pop-punk energy that’s defined much of his catalog, the new track leans into an ambient, cinematic atmosphere that feels extremely intimate. Built around his hushed, almost whispered vocals and a twinkling guitar line that evokes the vast quiet of the Midwest emo/indie movement of the late ‘90s/early 2000s, “NORTHERN LIGHTS//” reveals a more introspective and experimental side of Kenny’s artistry. He shares the next chapter of his journey on social media. “I… Read more »
Ah, Coachella. If you’re not there, you’re probably seeing videos of Lady Gaga‘s thrilling and five-star-reviewed headlining set, as well as clips of Yo Gabba Gabba! (Yes, they were invited to play and the crowd loved it.) Of course, while the festival featured pop stars such as Charli xcx, LISA, Post Malone, and more, they also had a range of rock, hardcore, and punk acts who brought the house down. ICYMI, here are the best alternative performances from Coachella 2025. Green Day Headliner Green Day was the official headliner of Coachella’s Saturday nights, and of course, they brought the heat… 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 »
