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Nova Twins to Arankai: 10 New Songs You Need To Hear This Week


If you’re hitting the road to Warped Tour like we are at idobi Radio, queue up these 10 new songs—built for the open highway and perfect for turning up loud in celebration of pride and punk. 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? Nova Twins — “Anxiety” (Doechii Cover) Ahead of the release of Parasites & Butterflies, due out on August 29, Nova Twins performed a Spotify Singles Series set. Here, they offered… Read more »

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Scene Queen Drops Funky Forthcoming Song Teaser


Scene Queen just dropped a new music teaser on social media, and we are all feeling #blessed. “Imma get in trouble for this but I’m so TIRED of leaving yall not fed,” she says on her Twitter post. The six-second clip is titled, “L SHAPED COUCH,” and features upbeat, funky rhythms and a euphoric vocal addition. Her most recent release includes her cover of We Are The In Crowd‘s “The Best Thing (That Never Happened)” for Hopeless Records’ Hopelessly Devoted To You, which arrived in 2024. Check out the teaser below and stay tuned for new music announcements. Beginning in… Read more »

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9 Rock, Punk & Indie Musicians To Stream For Women’s History Month


March isn’t just the time to wear green and celebrate St. Patty’s Day, it’s also time to truly reflect on the accomplishments of women in your life and afar via Women’s History Month. Plus, this is your reminder to continue to support women artists, small businesses, and beyond. One way to celebrate ladies this month and every month is, of course, by buying their music and attending their shows. Sure, we here in the alternative sphere love Paramore, Spiritbox, Avril Lavigne, and the like. But it’s vital to keep an eye on who is on the rise, too! These nine… Read more »

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Amber Pacific Go ‘All In’ on Exclusive Track-By-Track


Following the success of their singles “Sink Or Swim” and “Young And Reckless” leading up to this moment, Amber Pacific has just delivered the sweetest Valentine’s Day gift: their brand-new album, All In. The 12-track collection marks their first full-length release in 11 years, following 2014’s The Turn. All In bridges the gap between nostalgia and a fresh new chapter for AP. The record sees the band fully embracing their roots while evolving with a refined, matured energy. Whether you’ve been following Amber Pacific since The Possibility And The Promise or you’re just discovering them now, All In showcases their… Read more »

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The Maine Drops Surprise Album With Career-Spanning Reimagined Demos


The Maine is always full of surprises, and this one might just be their biggest yet. On a random January Wednesday night, the Arizona five-piece dropped dyed (2008-2023), a compilation album of reimagined demos. Each track honors the band’s nine album eras. Vocalist John O’Callaghan noted, “Revisiting the past can stir up all sorts of feelings. Nostalgia, fondness, gratitude, and on and on and on. We felt everything in between when we uncovered these songs from over the last few decades, and sincerely hope they stir up anything of the sort for you while listening!” Read more: The Maine Announces… Read more »

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As December Falls Announces Forthcoming LP ‘Everything’s On Fire But I’m Fine’


Following the release of singles “Therapy” and “Angry Cry,” UK-based rockers As December Falls officially announced their forthcoming fourth record Everything’s On Fire But I’m Fine. The album is due out on August 8, 2025, and pre-orders will go live on Friday, January 10. In a recent Instagram post, the band shared, “Most bands don’t make it to their fourth album. Let alone without a label, management or the usual machinery needed to make records happen. So the fact that I’m able to say our new album ‘Everything’s On Fire But I’m Fine’ is coming on the 8th August 2025… Read more »

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14 Holiday Gifts Your Alternative Friends Didn’t Know They Needed


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 »

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9 Alternative Songs That Released This Week


Music news can break at lightning speed. With so much happening daily, it’s easy to miss new releases, tour announcements, and everything else. No need to stress, though—we’ve got you covered. Each week, we’re rounding up the freshest tracks, from emerging artists making their mark to the scene’s favorite acts dropping their latest hits. Now, you won’t have any issues keeping your favorite playlists updated. This week, we heard singles from plenty of acts, including rosecoloredworld and The Driver Era, a new EP from Mirrorcell, and a must-watch music video from Soccer Mommy. Check it all out below. HotWax —… Read more »

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11 Alternative Songs That Released This Week


Life comes at you fast and music news can break even quicker. With everything that pops up every day, it’s easy to lose track of who’s releasing what, when your favorite artists are touring, and all the pandemonium that happens in between. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered. Every week, we track the latest new releases so that you don’t have to—from artists who are just starting to make their mark in the business to scene staples with so much more to deliver. This week, we heard singles from an assortment of acts including The Linda Lindas and Scowl,… Read more »

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Field Medic Shares Acoustic Rendition Of Remo Drive’s “Mercy”


Remo Drive‘s classic “Mercy” has been reimagined into a stripped-back, melancholy tune from Field Medic. The somber and delicate cover will appear on Remo Drive‘s Mercy Deluxe LP, due out on October 18 via Epitaph Records. Previously, the group also shared wilt‘s cover of “Please, Please Be Smart.” Field Medic says, “From the instant I heard this song when it was released, it was stuck in my head. The cowboy style production really resonated with me, so it was really fun to figure out how to recreate it in my own style (with help from Noah from Runnner).”  Additionally, the… Read more »

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