This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn speaks with the legendary Ihsahn all about creativity, Scott Walk and his fantastic 2024 self-titled album! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify
After cryptically teasing the recorded version of their unreleased single “Better Days,” Yellowcard has basically confirmed that a new record is coming. On January 13, Yellowcard took to Instagram to share their album recording checklist. While no song titles were revealed, X marks seem to indicate that most, if not all, of the rhythm guitar, bass, and strings have been tracked. The photo caption reads, “Stay tuned.” And fans in the comments are absolutely ready for whenever more info drops. “13 songs we are so back,” one Instagram user commented. “Yellowcard full length album before GTA 6,” another said. This… Read more »
Are blink-182 planning a spring break tour?! This has become the burning question of the week sparked by guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge after he shared a not-so-subtle hint at a potential tour announcement on his Instagram. On Monday, January 6, DeLonge posted a photo of him singing on stage with the caption, “@blink182 should we play some spring break shows just for the fuck of it? We are board and want to playyyyy – we miss you fuckers” Clearly itching to hit the road, DeLonge has been sharing numerous tour and stage photos lately, reminiscing about the trio’s monumental last two… Read more »
With 2025 on the horizon, music fans everywhere are gearing up for a barrage of NEW MUSIC! The coming year already promises a tidal wave of standout releases—from Grammy-nominated Spiritbox pushing the boundaries of modern metal to post-hardcore titans Silverstein proving why they remain at the top of their game. Whether you’re a devotee of ferocious breakdowns or soulful anthems, 2025 is set to deliver something for every set of ears. Here are our most anticipated albums and EPs of 2025. Make sure you download the FREE idobi Radio app to hear these new releases and more. January 3 —… Read more »
Ahead of their massive 25th anniversary tour, The Used announced that they’re releasing a 25 Year Anniversary Collectors Box Set. In it, the band features three albums: The Used (2002), In Love And Death (2004) and Lies For The Liars (2007) with reimagined artwork. Artists Cam Rackam, Alex Pardee, and Craola all offered their own unique interpretations of the iconic pieces of album art. The full box set is available on The Used website for $150. Each vinyl and its accompanying artwork as well as new T-shirt designs are available, too. Grab them ASAP as these are in limited supply.… Read more »
After dropping their first new single in nine years, “Long Gone,” earlier this year, Superheaven is back with their latest offering, “Numb To What Is Real.” Ahead of its official release, fans got an early taste of the song during the band’s recent tour, with its live debut taking place on November 21 in Nashville, TN, the same night “Long Gone” made its live debut. In addition to the new release, the band shares on social media, “Self-titled LP coming spring 2025 on Blue Grape Music.” Of the two-song single, the band shares that “Long Gone” was the first creative… Read more »
After teasing plans for their 25th anniversary as a band, The Used have announced a massive tour to celebrate. The tour, which kicks off in April 2025, will feature three dates in each city they’ll perform in. Each night, the band will play a different album in full, including their 2002 self-titled, 2004’s In Love And Death, and 2007’s Lies For The Liars. In an announcement post on social media, the band shares, “We’re just getting started.” Frontman Bert McCracken adds, “These first three records are what put The Used on the map. I can’t wait to experience the joy… Read more »
As the year comes to a close, and we bid “farewell” (and maybe “fuck you”) to 2024, it’s the perfect time to look back and celebrate the albums that shaped the soundtrack of the last 12 months. From deeply personal indie projects to genre-defining heavy hitters, 2024 was filled with groundbreaking releases that reminded us of the power of music and, more importantly, of the alternative community. With so much incredible work to choose from, narrowing down our favorites was a daunting task. This year, the quality and variety of music made it impossible to rank our picks—every album brought… Read more »
State Champs frontman Derek DiScanio stopped by idobi Radio to talk all about the band’sself-titled fifth studio album. Throughout the interview, DiScanio makes it a point to talk about how the band reconnected and returned to their roots while recording this record with a slightly new approach. State Champs always start their albums with a powerful track, and the “The Constant” off of their self-titled is no exception. “We wanted to set the tone right with this one,” DiScanio shares. “And ‘The Constant’ is a very kind of rooty, old-school, finger-pointy, bouncy pop-punk song, which we had to do.” … Read more »
From 2011 to 2014, there was one social media niche that defined the music taste for young people and became the go-to platform for tastemakers: Tumblr. It was the birthplace of the indie sleaze aesthetic, soft grunge teens in Dr. Martens, tights under denim shorts, oversized flannels, emo black and white photography, Jeffrey Campbell Litas, and American Apparel basics. Back then, we curated our blogs with the same precision required on today’s Instagram feeds. With this brooding, indie fashion look came an edgy side of music that was fully loaded with personality and grit. We relished in fan fiction and… Read more »
