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 »
Noelle Sucks came by idobi Radio to talk all about her EP Life Is Sweet which is out now via Graveboy Records. The EP has 2 never-before-heard songs along with her previously released singles, “Nonchalant” and “Copy Your Keys,” which features Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath. Not only did Noelle open a sold-out idobi Radio Summer School date this summer in Anaheim, but she’ll be performing alongside Cobra Starship, 3OH!3, and more at Emo Nite Day on December 8 at The Hollywood Palladium. (You can enter for a chance to win free tickets courtesy of idobi Radio by downloading the free… Read more »
Shoegaze rising stars Glixen excitingly announced that they’re slated to play Coachella 2025. Though, the fabulous announcements don’t end there. The Phoenix-based artists shared that their forthcoming Quiet Pleasures EP is due out on February 21 via AWAL and Wichita Recordings for vinyl. Today, Glixen is offering a glimpse of what’s to come with their new track, “Lick The Star.” It’s preceded by the moody and atmospheric singles “Lust,” “Foreversoon,” and “Sick Silent.” Vocalisy Aislinn Ritchie says of the new release, “This song is special, it begins with a mellow sonic bath of an intro and explodes into a whirling wall of sound… Read more »
If you’ve been tuning in to idobi Radio over the last 24 hours, you were lucky enough to hear a brand new single from Amber Pacific before its official launch today! Following the release of “Young And Reckless,” which was the band’s first new music released in three years, the band has unveiled their latest offering, “Sink Or Swim.” “This song represents Amber Pacific‘s true sound, developed over time into something modern yet nostalgic reaching a wide band of listeners across multiple genres of music,” guitarist/vocalist Will Nutter shares. “It carries an energy unlike any other and brings hope and… Read more »
Forget about Mariah Carey, Neck Deep are officially defrosting as we draw closer to December and the holiday season. While we’re all preparing to listen to the THREE versions of Neck Deep’s “December” (featuring blink-182’s Mark Hoppus and Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba, respectively) on an endless loop during the titular month, we’ve got a new cover of the track to add into rotation. Illuminati Hotties, led by the enigmatic Sarah Tuzdin, has launched their indie pop cover of “December” for the Hopeless Records Hopelessly Devoted To You compilation album. Opening through an understated tonality of acoustic guitars, Tudzin’s emotional delivery… Read more »
Hey Monday‘s Cassadee Pope took to Instagram to share that she will not appear at 2025’s Emo’s Not Dead Cruise kicking off in Miami, FL on February 4 and embarking on the sea to Nassau, Bahamas through February 8. Pope shared in an Instagram post, “Unfortunately, I will not be able to join the Emo’s Not Dead Cruise in February. I’m really sorry to anyone who’s disappointed by that, but I promise it’s for a good reason and I’ll be able to tell you soon.” Read more: 7 Female Punk Artists Leading The Genre She adds, “I just wanted to… Read more »
