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Goldfinger & Mark Hoppus Are “Freaking Out A Bit” On New Single

Goldfinger teamed up with none other than blink-182‘s Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker to craft a high-energy pop-punk track for your summer enjoyment, “Freaking Out A Bit.” Goldfinger’s John Feldmann shares, “‘Freaking Out a Bit’ is a song I wrote with Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus… I had the concept for a song and a chorus, and they came in and brought it to life! Mark wrote the best verses, and Travis turned the beat around in the bridge, which gave it a whole new life of its own. Those guys are some of my best friends and I love them.… Read more »

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Simple Plan Says “Nothing Changes” After All These Years On New Single

Are you ready to get hit with some sweet, sweet nostalgia? Get ready to laugh and cry along with Simple Plan because their Amazon Prime documentary, Simple Plan: The Kids In The Crowd, officially launched earlier this week, and today, they shared something else special. The iconic pop-punk quartet just shared a new track and music video for “Nothing Changes,” inspired by vignettes of their past shared in the doc. And yes– it might also make you cry. Pierre Bouvier sings, “We grew up on stages/Say what you want but we won’t stop dreaming/We don’t want to wake up/Night after… Read more »

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From BEL to Palette Knife: 8 New Songs For July 4th Weekend

Before you light up the grill this weekend, you have to make a sick playlist, right? Well, fear not, alternative friends. We have new tunes that will set the right mood. From powerful pop-punk via When The Sun Sets and lolitslea with “But What If We Struck Gold?” to flowing, romantic indie via BEL‘s “Party Tricks,” we’ve got your backs. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? Palette Knife — “Prototype… Read more »

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12 Alternative Musicians Celebrating Their Birthdays In July

It’s time to turn the calendar to July, and it’s not just the perfect time to get your BBQ on…it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musician birthdays. These Cancer and Leo babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that they deserve the best birthdays ever. From The Pretty Reckless‘ leader, Taylor Momsen, to Ray Toro of My Chemical Romance, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Geoff Wigington — July 2 We feel like “Lucky People” because we get to live in the same world as… Read more »

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7 Music Videos Filmed at Pink Motel and Hollywood Premiere Motel

From empty pools to pink-lit hallways, Los Angeles’ grimiest and most iconic motels have become unexpected backdrops for some of alternative and pop music’s most memorable visuals. Whether it’s a pop-punk cannonball, a hazy hookup, or a moody montage, these locations lend cinematic grit and charm to every frame. Here are 7 music videos filmed at the Pink Motel and Hollywood Premiere Motel—two unlikely stars of the music video world. Halsey — “Hurricane” & “Ghost” (Pink Motel) Halsey shot not one but two music videos from her Badlands era at the Pink Motel. Unlike other music videos on this list,… Read more »

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Sophie Powers to I Prevail: 5 New Songs To Hit The Repeat On

Summer is officially in full swing this weekend, and we’ve got the new songs to match the heat! From a brand-new Sophie Powers to a full-throttle ripper from I Prevail, idobi Radio is kicking things off with 5 fresh new songs you need to blast. And plenty more where that came from. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free. Sophie Powers — “head empty no thoughts” After sharing the song live… Read more »

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10 Musicians Celebrating Their Birthdays In June

June is officially here, and it’s not just the perfect time to indulge in summer treats (hello, Ben & Jerry’s) and get your music festival tans…or burns…on, it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musician birthdays. These Gemini and Cancer babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that they deserve the best birthdays ever. From Tonight Alive‘s Jenna McDougall to Twenty One Pilots‘ own Josh Dun, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Jenna McDougall — June 1 Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive and Hevenshe… Read more »

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50 Album Anniversaries To Celebrate in June

If you’re ready to have a nostalgia-inducing summer at Warped Tour and the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, you can supercharge the good vibes by celebrating these June album anniversaries. From blink-182‘s iconic Enema Of The State and Dude Ranch to My Chemical Romance‘s Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, there’s no shortage of alternative staples to play over and over again. Check out the 50 must-listen rock, emo, and pop-punk album anniversaries taking place in June below. blink-182 — Enema Of The State Released on: June 1, 1999, via MCA Records.Standout Tracks: “All The Small Things” & “What’s My Age… Read more »

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Twenty One Pilots Announce New Album & Upcoming Single

After releasing Clancy on May 24, 2024, Twenty One Pilots have officially announced that their new album Breach is on the way. While an official release date has not been confirmed, fans can expect the LP drop in September. Alongside the announcement, duo Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun noted that “The Contract,” Breach’s first single, is set for arrival on June 12. On social media, they also insinuated that the end of their story is nigh. Twenty One Pilots shared, “Hello Clancy / Hello Blurryface / Let’s finish this.” Currently, fans can start pre-ordering the new record as a First… Read more »

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8 Fresh Tracks to Level Up Your Weekend Playlist

Summer’s almost here, and if you’re anything like us, you’re already curating the perfect soundtrack. Flash back to the days of Limewire and Frostwire, when we’d burn CDs with names like “You Are the Soundtrack of My Summer” (shoutout Boys Like Girls) or “You’re So Last Summer” (thanks for the trauma, Taking Back Sunday). While we’ve moved on from sketchy downloads and scratched CD-Rs, the feeling stays the same—and idobi Radio has your back. We’re rounding up the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, and indie to fuel your summer. Here are 8 new songs to blast ASAP. Royal &… Read more »