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8 New Songs Released This Week That You Better Not Sleep On

Your perfect weekend playlist just arrived. This week’s standout tracks are turning up the volume with nostalgia-inducing punk-rock à la FRND CRCL, an iconic collab from Illuminati Hotties and PUP, plus a raw headbanger from The Devil Wears Prada. Download the free idobi App and catch these new releases spinning all weekend long. You don’t want to miss this lineup! And if you needed one more reason to jump in on the app, idobi just launched a brand-new series of free games—starting with Word Mosh. For a limited time, top scorers will be entered for a chance to win the sold-out Build-A-Bear Emo… Read more »

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Anberlin Announces Second Leg of Anniversary Tour with The Almost

Following the success of their first leg of the Never Take Friendship Personal 20 Year Anniversary Tour, Anberlin has announced the second leg of their celebratory tour with support from The Almost and Watashi Wa. The tour is slated to kick off on July 31 with 15 additional shows concluding on August 17. With the tour extension, the band shares, “The Never Take Friendship Personal Twentieth Anniversary Tour continues this summer.” Vocalist Matty Mullins adds, “Never Take Friendship Personal was the soundtrack to my life when I was 17. It shaped the most crucial years of my early music career.… Read more »

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8 New Songs That Demand Your Attention Immediately

Your weekend playlist just leveled up. This week’s standout tracks are turning up the volume with blistering energy from Woe, Is Me, addictive indie magic courtesy of Spacey Jane, and a raw, rebellious new cut from Mouth Culture. Download the free idobi App and catch these new releases spinning all weekend long—you don’t want to miss this lineup. And if you needed one more reason to jump in, idobi just launched a brand-new series of free games—starting with Word Mosh. For a limited time, top scorers will be entered for a chance to win the sold-out Build-A-Bear Emo Axolotl. Yup,… Read more »

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Anxious Finds The Key To Tour Success After ‘Bambi’ Release

Fairfield, Connecticut’s own Anxious is a force to be reckoned with. On their sophomore album, Bambi—out now via Run For Cover Records—the young East Coast quintet blends delicate emo sonics with blistering hardcore and sweltering pop-punk melodies. The 11-track record is nothing short of refreshing, an effortlessly timeless collection of songs. Partly inspired by Panic! at the Disco’s 2005 record A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out, Anxious offers exciting chaos and poised sentiments alike from their opening “Never Said” to the closer, “I’ll Be Around.” Currently on their massive headlining tour with Ultra Q and Stateside, idobi Radio had the… Read more »

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Michael Clifford (5 Seconds Of Summer) Drops Solo Single “cool”

5 Seconds Of Summer guitarist Michael Clifford has launched his brand new solo single, “cool.” Following the announcement of his signing to Hopeless Records last week, the Australian artist described the track as “my first song ever” in an Instagram post. Arriving today alongside a vibrant, accompanying music video, “cool” is a dialed-up pop-rock anthem that leans into his signature guitar work, magnetic charm, and effortlessly bright vocals. Despite questioning “am i cool enough?” across the chorus, the track bursts with self-assured energy, showcasing a new era of solo artistry from the 5 Seconds Of Summer guitarist. Check out the… 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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New Jersey Hardcore Outfit Gel Announce Breakup Following Guitarist’s “Heinous Acts”

Apologies to all who were excited to see New Jersey hardcore quintet Gel open for Spiritbox on their upcoming tour. On March 19, Gel took to Instagram to share that they are officially disbanding due to their former guitar player Anthony Webster’s “heinous acts.” Per social media, some of these acts included stealing tens of thousands of dollars, posting nude images of band members on Reddit, and driving erratically. Read more: The Linda Lindas Launch “Don’t Think” Video Ahead Of Spring Tour Many hardcore bands and fans shared reactions to the news. Drug Church posted, “VIVA GEL.” Additionally, From Indian… Read more »

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The Linda Lindas Launch “Don’t Think” Video Ahead Of Spring Tour

Ahead of their spring tour, The Linda Lindas have dropped a new music video for their No Obligation hit, “Don’t Think” via Epitaph Records. Drummer and vocalist Mila de la Garza shares, “This video was really fun because we got to work with filmmaking friends who are also our age! ‘Don’t Think’ is about being lost in identities, and Kiki [Banta] and Marlowe [Taylor’s] video reflects that with all these different surreal elements. It was shot in our house and backyard over two weekends, and what you see is the first draft they sent back to us, because they really… Read more »

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Fresh 5: New Releases from Dying Wish to SLOE JACK

It’s probably safe to say that we’re all shouting “Good riddance” to February! But before we enter the month of March, we’ve got a new round of Fresh 5 picks to blast this weekend. Kicking off March on a high note, we’re bringing the latest and greatest of alternative, indie, and metal releases, including new tracks from SLOE JACK, Dying Wish, and more. Catch these must-hear songs on idobi Radio and discover new music every single day by downloading the FREE idobi App now! SLOE JACK — “GENIE” For fans of punch-the-wall attitude. SLOE JACK is the coolest and most… Read more »

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Free Throw Drops ‘Those Days Are Gone’ 10 Year Anniversary Edition

Believe it or not, Free Throw is celebrating 10 years of Those Days Are Gone, and to commemorate the occasion, they dropped a new edition of the iconic emo record. It features the likes of Tades Sanville (Hot Mulligan), Nathan Hardy (Microwave), Pat Miranda (Movements), Christine Goodwyne (Pool Kids), and Yvette Young (Covet). You can order your copy of Those Days Are Gone 10 Year Anniversary Edition via Wax Bodega now. In an Instagram post, the band shares, “Ten years. If you would have asked us ten years ago what Free Throw, as a band, would be… we would have… Read more »