Following the release of her 2024 singles “21” and “Nightly,” Caroline Reilly is beginning 2025 with a bang. The Atlanta-based pop-rocker dropped a dazzling cover of Kesha‘s “Die Young,” the hit single from her 2012 album Warrior. With punk riffs and soaring emo vocals, this glitter-meets-grunge cover is one to add from the daring rising artist. “Covering ‘Die Young’ was a no-brainer for me,” Reilly explains. “Kesha’s music embodies a carefree spirit that I deeply resonate with —it’s a nostalgic reminder of those wild, messy nights in the 2010s. In a world that feels way too polished and pristine, I… Read more »
The song of the summer just arrived. Daisy Grenade and their new single “Hypocrite” is a pop-rock song that feels straight out of an early aughts coming-of-age comedy movie. “Dumb, dumb, you’re acting stupid/I don’t want, don’t want to do this/Done, done, done with your bullshit/Someone’s gotta tell you, so I guess I’ll do it/H-Y-P-O-C-R-I-T-E/You’re a hypocrite,” the duo sings over punk rock riffs. Check out the punchy track and accompanying soccer-themed music video below. Coming up in July, Daisy Grenade will be heading out on Sad Summer Festival. Scene staples Mayday Parade, The Maine, The Wonder Years, We The Kings, Real Friends, and… Read more »
From Myspace scene kid to gothic gentleman, Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides has lived more aesthetic lives than a Sims character with cheat codes, including under his previous moniker Andy Sixx and under his solo work as Andy Black. Across two decades, he’s been a Warped Tour vampire, a bleach-blonde, a cinematic solo artist, an awards-show meme, and even a blood-soaked antihero straight out of a rock opera. Some eras were short-lived (justice for blue streak Andy), others defined entire Hot Topic walls—but every version proved the same thing: Andy fully commits to every aesthetic he touches. Download the… Read more »
After years of building a presence in the pop-rock world, glimmers—a duo made up of vocalist Maggie Schneider and guitarist/producer Alex Downtain—are entering their next era with intention and a full-length statement piece. Their debut album, The Art Of Shattering, arrives this Friday, November 7, a 10-track body of work featuring collaborations with Tay Jardine as well as three previously unreleased tracks: “BANDAID,” “Emotional Whiplash,” and “Growing Up (I Guess).” Today, idobi Radio is exclusively premiering the track, “BANDAID”—a punchy, alt-pop track that cuts straight into the feeling of being someone’s temporary fix instead of their priority. “The song ‘BANDAID’… Read more »
After revealing their new single and music video for “Straight Up (Needy),” Meet Me @ The Altar has shared another look into their new era with “Karma.” The duo, Edith Victoria and Ada Juarez offer their heaviest and brightest sonics to date with metal-tinged drum fills and pop-rock riffs, striking the perfect modern alternative balance. 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 Shop now For MMATA, there is much more… Read more »
Following the release of their new single “NOT OK” and “Boyband,” 5 Seconds Of Summer have just announced their massive Everyone’s A Star! World Tour. The pop-rock quartet is making a trip around the globe all 2026, and they’re definitely coming to a city near you. 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 Shop now The tour kicks off on March 26, 2026, in Belfast, UK, at SSE Arena,… Read more »
Meet Me @ The Altar has officially kicked off a new era with the arrival of “Straight Up (Needy)” and its accompanying music video. The track offers a heavier vibe with guitarist Kaylie Sang‘s thrilling riffs and Edith Victoria‘s voice simply soars in the chorus as she sings, “I know you swore/We’re better off alone/That I’m just not the one.” And, of course, drummer Ada Juarez keeps the pop-rock beats flowing from behind her kit. Notably, this marks the first Meet Me @ The Altar release without original member and guitarist Téa Campbell. Campbell stepped back in April to “embark… Read more »
It might be autumn, but it feels like summer just started. Specifically, 5 Seconds Of Summer is making their major return as an ensemble. After teasing a return, the band has officially dropped “NOT OK” from their forthcoming sixth album, Everyone’s A Star!. This marks the group’s first LP release since 2022’s 5SOS. In the previous years, band members Luke Hemmings, Calum Hood, Ashtown Irwin, and Michael Clifford have all explored music with solo endeavors. Now, they’re ready to share 12 new songs together. Everyone’s A Star! is set for release on November 14. Pre-order your copy here. Check out… Read more »
If When We Were Young Fest has taught us anything, it’s that nostalgia still rules the alternative music scene. Each year, the Las Vegas-based festival manages to one-up itself with its lineup, and 2025 is no exception. With the reunion of Panic! At The Disco at the heart of this year’s lineup, the festival will see several other bands reunite. Panic! At The Disco Few bands defined the 2000s emo boom quite like Panic! At The Disco. From their breakout 2005 debut, A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out, to Brendon Urie’s time on Broadway, Panic! became one of the most… Read more »
LØLØ is back with a new pop-rock banger, “american zombie,” and an accompanying music video, and it’s serving up some incredible Lisa Frankenstein vibes. The artist says, “‘american zombie’ is probably the most unhinged love song I’ve ever written. I wrote it after one of the strangest and most unforgettable nights of my entire life. The song is about being drawn to someone who’s maybe even half-dead inside—but still makes you feel more alive than anyone else ever has.” She adds, “They’re completely wrecked but still somehow completely captivating. This song is my way of capturing that weird, electric moment—falling… Read more »
