Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has officially announced their 2025 lineup, and it is rife with amazing alternative rock talent. Taking place on June 12-15 in Manchester, Tennessee, the fest boasts dazzling headliners, including Olivia Rodrigo and Avril Lavigne on Saturday night. Other standout artists include Hot Mulligan, Insane Clown Posse, Jack’s Mannequin, Bilmuri, and more. The pop-punk kids are certainly in for a good time. Tickets go on sale Thursday, January 9 at 10 AM CT. Grab your passes here. Bonnaroo 2025 Full Lineup:
It seems like Yellowcard is teasing new music, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. On January 7, the band took to Instagram and TikTok to share stories of what sounds like the recorded version of the track “Better Days,” which they debuted live in Glasgow. The 22-second post merely shows a speaker seemingly blaring a dazzling vocal run from William Ryan Key. Check out the official story below and stay tuned for *fingers crossed* an official release date. Recently, in the fall of 2024, Yellowcard had the chance to appear on Disney’s A Whole New Sound pop-punk compilation album with Against The Current‘s Chrissy… Read more »
As It Is just dropped a new teaser video on Instagram and TikTok sharing that they’re releasing a new version of “Dial Tones.” This time, the Never Happy, Ever After track contains a mystery featured guest artist. The teaser video sees the song in its more mature form with refined pop-punk sonics—after all, it’s been an entire decade. (Insert crying emoji here.) Our best guess is that As It Is tapped Stand Atlantic to help refresh “Dial Tones” in 2025. In September 2024, Patty Walters joined Stand Atlantic onstage for a performance of “NOSE BLEED.” So, clearly, they were hanging… Read more »
Following the release of singles “Therapy” and “Angry Cry,” UK-based rockers As December Falls officially announced their forthcoming fourth record Everything’s On Fire But I’m Fine. The album is due out on August 8, 2025, and pre-orders will go live on Friday, January 10. In a recent Instagram post, the band shared, “Most bands don’t make it to their fourth album. Let alone without a label, management or the usual machinery needed to make records happen. So the fact that I’m able to say our new album ‘Everything’s On Fire But I’m Fine’ is coming on the 8th August 2025… Read more »
Joyce Manor fans who attended the bad’s December 5 Hollywood Palladium show had the chance to see a very exciting pop-punk cameo. As Joyce Manor began to play “Heart Tattoo” from Never Hungover Again, blink-182‘s Mark Hoppus appeared to sing and play bass alongside lead singer Barry Johnson. Hoppus took to his Instagram to share, “Played a song with Joyce Manor at the Hollywood Palladium tonight. Love this band and love this venue. Thanks for having me.” Check out the official Hollywood Palladium social media video of the moment below. Joyce Manor is finishing out their December run with Algernon… Read more »
In this episode of The Rockstar Dad Show, Jaret and Gary catch up on their busy lives, blending their unique perspectives as rockstars and dads. Listeners are treated to a fun and engaging conversation filled with personal stories, lighthearted laughs, and relatable parenting moments. From juggling work and family life to tackling everyday challenges, the duo keeps things real while offering plenty of humor along the way. As always, the show delivers more than just dad talk—it’s a peek into the rockstar lifestyle. In this episode, the guys dive into exciting updates about their band, Bowling for Soup. Fans get… Read more »
Following the success of her massive 2024 Greatest Hits Tour, the pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne is gearing up for a second round. Part two of the tour kicks off in May 2025, ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Joining Lavigne on the road are Simple Plan, Fefe Dobson, and We The Kings. Lavigne shares on social media with the tour announcement, “Round two let’s fking gooooo!! When I launched the Greatest Hits tour last year, I was so blown away by all your loveeeeee. You guys sold it out and I wasn’t ready for it to be over. I’m heading out… Read more »
Fall Out Boy has been a cornerstone of the music industry, specifically in emo and pop-punk, for what feels like a lifetime, consistently evolving while leaving a lasting impact on fans. From the moment Andy Hurley’s anthemic drums and hi-hats kicked off their breakout single “Sugar, We’re Goin Down,” the Chicago band cemented themselves as a cultural phenomenon. With eight full-length albums to their name, each marking a distinct chapter in their journey, Fall Out Boy has built a discography that’s as visually striking as it is sonically diverse. Their album artwork is more than just packaging—it’s a snapshot… Read more »
Alright, people. It’s officially “Yule Shoot Your Eye Out” by Fall Out Boy season. The store shelves are lined with green and red wreaths and peppermint has made its way into every coffee drink. But hey, we’re not complaining. Christmas rocks, and this year, you can take that quite literally. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your punk and alternative friends and family members, idobi Radio has compiled a list of our favorite emo gifts that they are sure to love. So… if you didn’t score My Chemical Romance concert tickets, these 14 gifts are officially the next… Read more »
Forget about Mariah Carey, Neck Deep are officially defrosting as we draw closer to December and the holiday season. While we’re all preparing to listen to the THREE versions of Neck Deep’s “December” (featuring blink-182’s Mark Hoppus and Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba, respectively) on an endless loop during the titular month, we’ve got a new cover of the track to add into rotation. Illuminati Hotties, led by the enigmatic Sarah Tuzdin, has launched their indie pop cover of “December” for the Hopeless Records Hopelessly Devoted To You compilation album. Opening through an understated tonality of acoustic guitars, Tudzin’s emotional delivery… Read more »
