After teasing new music on December 1, Waterparks’ Awsten Knight just dropped a new solo project, a set of video game albums. Yesterday, the singer announced, “Made a new company to release special projects of mine outside the band and brand called AK Art Projects. First two drops are tomorrow,” on Twitter/X. Knight shared that he is releasing “VIDEO GAME MUSIC ALBUMS 1 + 2 (********** SOUNDTRACK),” per a social media post. He didn’t just serve as the writer and producer, Knight also crafted the colorful cover art. Alongside the albums announcement, Knight dropped visuals and audio for the video game… Read more »
Following the success of her massive 2024 Greatest Hits Tour, the pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne is gearing up for a second round. Part two of the tour kicks off in May 2025, ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Joining Lavigne on the road are Simple Plan, Fefe Dobson, and We The Kings. Lavigne shares on social media with the tour announcement, “Round two let’s fking gooooo!! When I launched the Greatest Hits tour last year, I was so blown away by all your loveeeeee. You guys sold it out and I wasn’t ready for it to be over. I’m heading out… Read more »
With the holiday season upon us, Netflix holiday releases are in full swing! If you’ve checked out the latest seasonal films (Hot Frosty comes to mind), you’ve probably noticed their shift into sappy Hallmark meet-cute plots. There’s plenty of new content to be merry about and help us celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! Here’s everything coming and going from Netflix in December 2024. Everything coming to Netflix in December 2024. Dec. 1-7 Dec. 8-14 Dec. 15-21 Dec. 22-28 Dec. 29-31 Everything leaving Netflix in December 2024. Dec. 1-7 Dec. 8-14 Dec. 15-21 Dec. 22-28
Fall Out Boy has been a cornerstone of the music industry, specifically in emo and pop-punk, for what feels like a lifetime, consistently evolving while leaving a lasting impact on fans. From the moment Andy Hurley’s anthemic drums and hi-hats kicked off their breakout single “Sugar, We’re Goin Down,” the Chicago band cemented themselves as a cultural phenomenon. With eight full-length albums to their name, each marking a distinct chapter in their journey, Fall Out Boy has built a discography that’s as visually striking as it is sonically diverse. Their album artwork is more than just packaging—it’s a snapshot… Read more »
Following the announcement of Outbreak Fest’s first wave of artist performances for their Manchester, UK, events on June 14 and 15, 2025, the festival has launched their debut London show. The show will take will host a special one-day, multi-stage event in London, UK, on June 13, 2025. On their official social channels, the fest shares, “Outbreak comes to London Victoria Park for the first time on Friday 13th June 2025. A curated one day event headlined by @turnstileluvconnection, with many more artists still to be announced.” The first wave of performances held at Outbreak Fest’s debut London show includes… Read more »
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 »
On November 25, Chicago got an honorary new street: Steve Albini Way. In May, the iconic producer passed at 61 years old. At the corner of Belmont and Rockwell, where his studio Electrical Audio sits, the official street sign was unveiled in front of a crowd with a speech from Kim Deal of The Breeders and Pixies. Check out Deal’s speech about Albini at the reveal of Steve Albini Way below. More on Steve Albini: An iconic figure in the alternative music industry, serving as a musician, producer, audio engineer, and founder/owner of Electrical Audio recording studio in Chicago, IL, Albini was… Read more »
Tulsa emo act CLIFFDIVER has had a whirlwind 2024. The group just released their 12-track album birdwatching in September and toured across the States with Prince Daddy & The Hyena. Though, like all great eras, this one is coming to a bittersweet close. CLIFFDIVER took to social media to share that guitarist/vocalist Gil Erickson and saxophonist Dony Nickles will be departing. On Instagram, the band shared, “Sadly, today marks the end of an era for CLIFFDIVER. Both Dony and Gil will be stepping away from the band to focus on their family & personal lives. We as a band fully… Read more »
If you streamed Twenty One Pilots‘ Clancy all summer long and need a new pick-me-up, the Columbus duo just dropped a new track. Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun added their own sonics to the official soundtrack for Arcane season 2 with “The Line.“ Officially out on Netflix, the League Of Legends series dropped its full soundtrack on November 23 featuring more than 20 dazzling alternative artists and their original songs. Previously, they released singles “Heavy Is The Crown” by Linkin Park and “Paint The Town Blue” by Ashnikko. The full soundtrack includes the likes of FEVER 333, Royal & the… Read more »
TGIF! That means we’re back with a brand new Fresh 5: the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, indie, and more to soundtrack your mood. We’ve got a handful of fresh new finds, including tracks from Dreamwake, Spiritbox, and a festive cover from Illuminati Hotties. Tune in to idobi Radio to catch these must-hear tracks and more. Plus, you can download the FREE idobi App to discover new music every.single.day. 20K Rio — “Sunrise On Sunset” For fans who have a crush on Alexander Skarsgård from True Blood. Los Angeles is a breeding ground for artists begging to sit at… Read more »
