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Sad Summer Fest Will Not Return in 2025

It’s official—this summer just got a lot sadder. In a heartfelt announcement on Instagram today, March 28, the team behind Sad Summer Fest confirmed that the beloved traveling emo and pop-punk festival will not be returning for the 2025 season. Sad Summer co-founder Josh Terry reshared the message on his personal socials, further solidifying the somber tone of the announcement. The post says, “When Sad Summer began, our goal was to make it through one summer and do something special for the fans at a time when our scene needed us. Yet here we are nearly seven years later, with… Read more »

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Fresh 5: New Releases From DE’WAYNE to Underoath

Are you craving new music? We’ve got you covered with our latest installment of Fresh 5! This week, we’re spotlighting five new tracks from Dorothy to Underoath that are spinning on idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm, from No. 5 to our No. 1 selection. Make sure to download the FREE idobi App to tune in and hear your favorite new releases every day. Dorothy — “The Devil I Know” For those riding at dawn, and taking the devil with them. Dorothy’s “The Devil I Know” is a high-voltage rock anthem that grabs you and doesn’t let go. With her powerhouse… Read more »

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22 Warped Tour Redacted Artist Predictions for DC and Long Beach

As the Vans Warped Tour barrels toward its monumental return to celebrate its 30th anniversary this summer, fans are buzzing with anticipation—not just for the stacked lineups in Washington D.C. and Long Beach, but for who hasn’t been revealed yet. In the debut episode of idobi Warped Radio, Warped Tour’s official podcast and radio, founder Kevin Lyman confirms that lineup additions will continue to roll out right up until show days. “We’ve still got a lot of bands to announce,” he shares. “We’ll be announcing right up until the week of the show!” With Scowl recently joining the D.C. bill,… Read more »

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Beach Weather & Ari Abdul Launch Sultry “Hardcore Romance” Collab

After teasing a special cameo on their reimagined single “Hardcore Romance,” Beach Weather has officially dropped a collab with Ari Abdul. The rising emo pop-rocker shared her sultry vocals with the band to make “Hardcore Romance” even sexier. The track is set to appear on the band’s deluxe version of 2024’s Melt, aka Melt’d (Deluxe), out on May 30. Check out the collab and official video below. Beginning in spring, you can catch Beach Weather opening for Pierce The Veil on their I Can’t Hear You World Tour. Check out their full list of tour and festival dates below. Tour… Read more »

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Bayside Shares Re-Recorded “Devotion And Desire” Ahead Of Anniversary Tour

Bayside has dropped something absolutely iconic. The group re-recorded and shared “Devotion And Desire” from their 2005 self-titled album. Yep, believe it or not, the LP and track are two decades old. The release comes ahead of their Errors Tour—a 25th anniversary run full of discography-spanning shows. The band is poised to play two nights in each North American city they visit this year. The first night will highlight Sirens and Condolences, Self-Titled, The Walking Wounded, and Shudder. Then, fans can see songs from Killing Time, Cult, Vacancy, Interrobang, and There Are Worse Things Thing Being Alive on night two. Anthony Raneri shares, “This tour means so much to us. It’s… Read more »

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Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump Collabs With Ska Act Catbite On “Tired Of Talk”

Fall Out Boy‘s Patrick Stump isn’t just a beloved pop-punk and rock vocalist/instrumentalist; he is also a confirmed ska fan. So, of course, it only makes sense that Stump collabs with one of ska’s brightest acts: Catbite. On March 26, the Philadelphia ska band worked alongside the FOB frontman to deliver “Tired Of Talk.” In it, Stump wrote and performed background vocals and trumpet, which perfectly pair with Catbite’s lead vocalist Brit Luna’s voice. Read more: idobi Warped Radio Debuts with Warped Tour Founder Kevin Lyman The track is set to appear on Catbite’s forthcoming EP Doom Garden, which will… Read more »

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4 Rock & Punk Musicians Who Deserve A Biopic ASAP

It seems like every major musical artist has found box-office success in the form of an Oscar-worthy biopic. From Timothée Chalamet starring in A Complete Unknown as Bob Dylan to Rami Malek’s portrayal of Queen‘s Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, there are many rock star movies you need to add to your watchlist. P.S. If you need a goofy “biopic,” then Weird: The Al Yankovic Story starring Daniel Radcliffe is the flick for you. In recent news, Green Day shared that they are currently developing a comedy movie inspired by their early days touring in a van called New Years… Read more »

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Chase Petra Reveal Shakespeare Quotes Behind Lullabies For Dogs

Chase Petra embraces the theatrical flair of William Shakespeare as they dive into their new album, Lullabies For Dogs. “Not only is William Shakespeare arguably the most celebrated writer of all time, but he regularly got a little bit silly with it,” the band shares. While channeling Shakespeare’s balance of humor and heartbreak, the group explores how his wit, emotional depth, and cultural legacy continue to shape their songwriting and pop culture at large. As titans in their own right, Chase Petra draws from the bard’s timeless duality, crafting songs that both sting and soothe with a modern edge. “Away,… Read more »

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House Of Protection Shares Infectious New Single “Fire”

House Of Protection just dropped an instantly iconic new single, “Fire” ahead of the release of their sophomore EP Outrun You All, due out on May 23 via Red Bull Records. Plus, Stephen Harrison and Aric Improta also announced an EP release show set at Los Angeles’ The Roxy on May 24. The duo shares, “The goal with ‘Fire’ was to write something with as much infectious energy as possible. A song that could invoke as much dancing as it does moshing. It’s a hard balance to pull off. This has been the one new song we’ve played on tour before its… Read more »

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Fresh 5: New Releases From Spiritbox to The Summer Set

We’re trying something a little new and different with Fresh 5, but never fear, we’re here. This week, we’ve spotlighted our five favorite new songs that are spinning on idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm, from No. 5 to our No. 1 selection. So, without further ado, let’s dive into our Fresh 5 this week, from Spiritbox to The Summer Set. Make sure to download the FREE idobi App to tune in and hear your favorite new releases every day. Spiritbox — “Crystal Roses” For anyone who loves the perfect night cruising song. A track off their highly anticipated new album… Read more »