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Charli XCX Enters Grungy New Era With “Rock Music”

Charli XCX is back with the release of her gritty new single, “Rock Music.” The mega pop artist has been riding the massive wave of her 2024 album Brat, and the pressure to follow up that magic was palpable. Charli XCX is no stranger to genre shifts, exploring hyper pop, electronic dance music, synth-pop, electroclash, and more over the course of her career. However, rock would undeniably be a new adventure for her. “Rock Music” is being met with an interesting take from fans. Some love it, and some hate it. Several fans have taken to TikTok to say that… Read more »

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5 Songs You Need To Know Before Summer School Tour

The idobi Radio Summer School Tour is back for its third year, and the lineup isn’t wasting any time. Kicking off June 19 at the Observatory North Park in San Diego, this year’s run brings together Games We Play, Chase Petra, South Arcade, and Winona Fighter, with Honey Revenge leading the pack on every stop, before closing out the run at Vans Warped Tour Long Beach. Before school is officially back in session, these are the five songs you need to know. Honey Revenge — “Risk” Let’s get this out of the way: yes, “Airhead” is the obvious answer. Everyone knows… Read more »

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August Burns Red Shares “The Nameless” & Announces Season Of Surrender

Lancaster’s very own August Burns Red have officially revealed that they are gearing up to release their new album, Season Of Surrender, due on June 5 via Fearless Records. To give fans a taste of what’s to come, the group dropped their new single, “The Nameless.” Bassist Dustin Davidson says, “‘The Nameless’ is a hard-hitting, heavy bruiser that doesn’t let up for one moment. It combines classic ABR elements with dark moody technical rhythms, and fast-paced vocals to keep the intensity up for the full three minutes of the track. To me, it showcases our roots of where we’ve come… Read more »

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The Cab Will Make You Feel Alive On “Back From The Dead”

The Cab is gearing up to drop their first full-length record since 2012, Chasing Crowns, boasting a thrilling 18 tracks. Ahead of the LP’s April 24 release, the group has revealed their single and music video for “Back From The Dead.” Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes, Ice Nine Kills, and beyond, idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm bring alternative, pop-punk, metal, rock, and indie to you anywhere, anytime. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio “This song was the last song written for the album and as… Read more »

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The Maine’s Pat Kirch Drops Setlist Details Ahead Of Upcoming Tour

Ahead of their upcoming headlining 2026 North American tour, The Maine has revealed their second single, “Quiet Part Loud,” from their upcoming tenth record Joy Next Door. Due for release on April 10 via Photo Finish Records, the LP also boasts instant fan-favorite lead track “Die To Fall.” The two offerings show The Maine at their best, authentic and dynamic—always keeping listeners young and young at heart on their toes. Ahead of their LP release and tour run with Nightly, Grayscale, Franklin Jonas, Friday Pilots Club, Broadside, and Moody Joody, idobi Radio had the chance to catch up with drummer… Read more »

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ERRA Unleashes Brutal Track “i. the many names of god”

Following the release of “further eden,” ERRA is back with another taste of their forthcoming album with the arrival of “i. the many names of god.” The band’s LP, silence outlives the earth, is arriving on March 6 via UNFD. The new offering is surely breakdown heaven for riff lovers from all walks of the metal fandom. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes, Ice Nine Kills, and beyond, idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm bring alternative, pop-punk, metal, rock, and indie to you anywhere, anytime. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio ERRA… Read more »

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Buzzkill Drops “GRAVEYARD ROMANCE” With All-American Rejects Nick Wheeler — INTERVIEW

Buzzkill—the new project headed by Tate Logan (former frontman of Happy.)—didn’t come together overnight. Instead, the project has been quietly building and unfolding for more than a year, piecing together a sound and vision that feels inherently different from anything Logan has worked on before. Darkly romantic and more intentional with a little theatrical bite, but grounded in something deeply personal and very real. “GRAVEYARD ROMANCE” is the first official window into that world. It unfolds as a groovy love song that doesn’t water its intensity and fun down for the sake of palatability, but instead, leans fully into devotion,… Read more »

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Sparks The Rescue Interview: 20 Years Later

Sparks The Rescue is officially going on tour this May with help from Wheatus, Signal The Escape, and The Sophomore Beat on select dates. The six-piece Portland, Maine, emo act may be most beloved for their tracks “Autumn” and “We Love Like Vampires” from Eyes To The Sun, as well as Worst Thing I’ve Been Cursed With, but they’re entering a new chapter with new tracks to pair. Fresh off the releases of 2025 singles “Chase The Dawn” and “Ice Storm of ‘98,” Sparks The Rescue is ready to add a refresh to your alternative playlist. Ahead of their recently-revealed spring tour dates, idobi… Read more »

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Dogpark Details Each Track On Their New Corporate Pudding EP

New York’s indie-rock darling, Dogpark have officially released their highly anticipated EP Corporate Pudding. Heralded as one of idobi Radio’s artists to watch in 2026, the quartet effortlessly intertwines themes of modern love and loss with tongue-in-cheek lyrics describing the dull, gray world of corporate America and capitalism’s death grip. The EP is a must-listen for all indie lovers, whether you love the stylings of Oasis and The Cure or The Strokes and Tame Impala, you are sure to find all those influences and more with Dogpark. Frankly, the band is breathing new life into the genre and will surely… Read more »

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sace6 Signs To Sumerian Records & Drops “ego”

sace6 have officially signed with Sumerian Records, and their label debut, “ego,” is nothing short of stunning. The genre shapeshifters effortlessly intertwine sultry pop vocals with raw metal sonics, marking them as rising scene favorites. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes, Ice Nine Kills, and beyond, idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm bring alternative, pop-punk, metal, rock, and indie to you anywhere, anytime. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio The act shares of their new label home, “For us, Sumerian was always more than a label, they… Read more »