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Columbia Records On-Board Ozzfest 2001 With Crazy Town, The Union Underground, And American Head Charge

Columbia Records’ Crazy Town, Portrait/Columbia Records’ The Union Underground and American Recordings/Columbia Records’ American Head Charge have all signed on-board on what just might be the heaviest Ozzfest ever. Following a big British blow-out at the Milton Keynes Bowl in England on May 26, Ozzfest 2001 opens full-force stateside at the World Amphitheater in Chicago, Illinois. Launched by the heavy metal pioneer and visionary Ozzy Osbourne, the first Ozzfest, a multi-band festival held in 1996, hit only two markets-Los Angeles and Phoenix-but paved the way for a full-on touring extravaganza the next year. Since then, the Ozzfest has become a… Read more »

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Death Cab For Cutie Unleashes “Riptides” & Reveals New Album I Built You A Tower

A new Death Cab For Cutie era is upon us, and the band has officially debuted the lead single, “Riptides,” from their forthcoming album, I Built You A Tower. The LP is set for release on their new label home, ANTI-Records, on June 5. 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 Frontman Ben Gibbard says of their 11th album’s new… Read more »

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Good Riddance Examines Youthful Years On “Drive Faster”

Following the release of “There’s Still Tonight,” Santa Cruz’s favorite punks, Good Riddance, just unleashed “Drive Faster.” It will appear on their upcoming album Before The World Caves In, set to arrive on March 27 via Fat Wreck Chords. Good Riddance says of the new offering, “This is a song about the innocence and seeming invulnerability of youth. Those fleeting years of joy and promise before the severity of the world begins to weigh people down. We hope everyone digs it as much as we do!” Check out the new song below and pre-order your record here. Before The World Caves In Tracklist: Coming up this… Read more »

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American Vanity Reveals “Poison In Your Cup” & Announces Debut Album

Following the release of their debut single and music video for “Lifeline,” Pennsylvania rock outfit American Vanity is back with their second offering, “Poison In Your Cup.” And, perhaps in even more exciting news, the quartet revealed that their debut album 17, is set for arrival on July 17. You better get on board now, because this band is about to take off! 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… Read more »

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Blnko to UnityTX: New Songs To Listen To in February

February is when things start getting real, and you’re no longer shaking off the exhaustion of the holiday season. From heavy, chest-rattling new songs to melodic gut punches and indie tracks that linger, these are the best new alternative, metal, rock, and indie songs worth your time right now. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. Differences — “Void” Brace for impact because Differences are about to become your favorite new metal/metalcore band! Comprised of Sean-Anthony Todd (vocals), Gene Ramirez (guitar), Levi Henderson (electric bass guitar), and Nicholas Brandon Miller (drums), the… Read more »

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6 Artists To Listen To If You Loved The Stranger Things Season 5 Soundtrack

We all kicked off a new year by waving goodbye to some of our favorite characters of the Stranger Things universe. Happy spoiler alert…Steve survives Vecna and all the Demogorgons in the Upside Down. While fans are divided about whether or not the Duffer brothers really stuck the landing…with some watchers comparing it to Game Of Thrones’ poorly-rated finale…we can all agree on one thing. The music of season 5 brought the heat! Taking place in the late ’80s, Stranger Things featured prominent figures of the decade, including Prince, and of course, the incomparable Kate Bush, whose “Running Up That… Read more »

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Black Veil Brides Drops Conclave-Inspired “Certainty”

After hinting at a new release, Black Veil Brides have officially dropped their new track and music video for “Certainty.” 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 Andy Biersack shares, “The concept of ‘Certainty’ is central to this record and appears throughout the album. The song was inspired by the film Conclave, particularly its reflections on religious certainty and how rigid belief… Read more »

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5 Artists To Watch in 2026

If you’re looking for your next artist obsession, you’ve come to the right place. We here at idobi Radio know a thing or two about the best underground artists and acts on the rise, and we know you’ll adore these artists who might just be the next big things. From indie-rockers Dogpark to pop-punk trio mode., your 2026 will be better with these artists to watch. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. Dogpark 2026 is the year of indie sleaze revival, we’re calling it now. And there… Read more »

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20 Best Songs Released in 2025

2025 was full of magical musical moments, including the arrival of a new Hayley Williams album, Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party, and a Panic! At The Disco reunion. Aside from an array of band reunions and dazzling records, this year also featured an incredible amount of singles and EPs that advanced the alternative genre forward. From Pierce The Veil’s bonus tracks, including “Kiss Me Now” to The All-American Rejects’ “Easy Come, Easy Go,” and beyond, these 20 songs from 2025 marked the best of the best. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The… Read more »

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18 Most Monumental Music Moments From 2025

2025 may have felt a little rocky because…well, we lost the legendary Ozzy Osbourne. However, the year was not all bad. From the arrival of a new Hayley Williams album, Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party, and a Panic! At The Disco reunion all the way to a genuinely wild collaboration with Evanescence’s Amy Lee, Poppy, and Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante, there were a ton of major music moments to celebrate this year. Here are 18 of the biggest music moments from the pop-punk, metal, and rock scenes that shaped the year. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks… Read more »