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 »
Following the release of Linkin Park‘s November 15 album From Zero, the rockers shared that their record is the No. 1 rock album in the world. The week after its debut, it peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 behind K-pop sensation ATEEZ. Plus, as noted by a press release, the record hit No. 1 on Billboard charts Top Rock & Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums, Top Alternative Albums, Top Hard Rock Albums, Vinyl Albums, and Indie Store Album Sales. Secure your copy of From Zero here. Check out Linkin Park’s full 2025 touring schedule below and purchase tickets here.… Read more »
TGIF! That means we’re back with a brand new Fresh 5: the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, indie, and more to soundtrack your mood. We’ve got a handful of fresh new finds, including tracks from Dreamwake, Spiritbox, and a festive cover from Illuminati Hotties. Tune in to idobi Radio to catch these must-hear tracks and more. Plus, you can download the FREE idobi App to discover new music every.single.day. 20K Rio — “Sunrise On Sunset” For fans who have a crush on Alexander Skarsgård from True Blood. Los Angeles is a breeding ground for artists begging to sit at… 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 »
UNFD has another dazzling act on their stacked roster with the recent signing of New Haven metalcore/synthwave artist Dreamwake. The rising quartet made their label debut with single, “Heatwave,” which features a unique blend of saxophone action, heavy riffs, soaring pop-punk vocals, and raw screams. The band says, “‘Heatwave’ is about that feeling of nostalgia when you look back on life and realize things will never be the same. It’s about those moments when you’re stuck in the same place but everything around you feels different, and you can’t help but long for how things used to be.” Dreamwake shares, “The… Read more »
Knocked Loose announced that they’re gearing up to make their late-night television debut. The Grammy nominees will be performing an outdoor mini-concert on November 26 for Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Additionally, Poppy is set to be featured during the performance as well, per an attendee registration site. You can catch the performance on ABC on November 26 at 11:35 PM ET. Now, if this seems like an odd pairing, rest assured that host Jimmy Kimmel is a certified metal fan. Previously, he has hosted the likes of Ghost, Lamb Of God, Halestorm, and beyond. Of course, fans are eagerly awaiting the… Read more »
This week I take a little break away from Punk and dive into Electro Pop / Pop Rock. This week I’m happy to have Christian Anthony of Australian Band Chase Atlantic on my show! With their new album “Lost In Heaven” out now and the bands 10 year anniversary this year there’s a lot to talk about and we get right into it all! Tune in this week!
August Burns Red and Our Last Night teamed up to deliver a heavy-rock cover of twenty one pilots‘ “Heathens.” The OG track from the pop-rock duo came out in 2016 for the Suicide Squad soundtrack and is their second most-streamed song on Spotify behind breakout single, “Stressed Out.” Check out the heavy cover below. Coming up in December, August Burns Red will be performing two nights of their holiday show, Christmas Burns Red. Then, they will appear on the road with Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine on the Poisoned Ascendancy Tour. Additionally, you can catch them at various festivals… Read more »
Thank goodness it’s Friday because that means we’re back with an all-new Fresh 5! Regardless of whether your world is feeling vibrant and full of color or if it’s starting to hit that point of the year where you want to curl up under a pile of blankets and pretend the world doesn’t exist until spring rolls around again, we’ve got the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, indie, and more to soundtrack your mood. While the album releases will inevitably slow down until the start of 2025 (how are we even talking about a new year already?!?), we’ve got… Read more »
Diva Bleach is back with their new single “I Like U” and its accompanying music video. The track is preceded by “We Don’t Talk About It,” “Hate Me,” “Torn In Two,” “Kiss Her Goodbye,” and “Out Of My Head.” All songs are set to appear on the pop-rock duo’s debut album, Can You Keep A Secret?, due out on January 17. This shimmering love track actually features a collaboration with The Maine‘s John O’Callaghan. On Instagram, the vocalist says, “Had the absolute pleasure of writing and producing this tune with [Diva Bleach], mixed by the fookin legend [Matthew Keller]. Congrats… Read more »
