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Pierce The Veil Are In Their Prime On I Can’t Hear You Tour

What does it mean to carry 20 years of history, heartbreak, and triumph into a single night through music alone? For Pierce The Veil, it means showing up in Cleveland on a humid summer night just after sunset and turning grief into something radiant. It means carrying the weight of something unthinkable and still showing up with everything you have to offer. Laying yourself bare in front of thousands of fans. What happened at Pierce The Veil’s I Can’t Hear You World Tour stop was chaotic, messy, honest, and human. If you’re anything like this elder emo, you’ve been a… Read more »

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grandson Isn’t Keeping Politics Out Of Music On “BRAINROT”

If you’re frustrated with American politics, you’re not alone, and grandson is putting a soundtrack to your feelings of rage. The artist, well-known for his blunt observations and critiques of capitalism, content consumption, broken social systems, and beyond, just announced his third album. INERTIA is set for release on September 5, and features his single “BRAINROT.” The “BRAINROT” music video, starring Sophie Powers, is a dark satire touching on how the end of the world *feels like* it’s being livestreamed. His lyrics will punch you in the gut, including, “Watch the stars walk the red carpet/Watch the cops shoot the… Read more »

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NOAHFINNCE and Pinkshift Criticize Download Fest’s Anti-Trans Policy

The alternative community is rallying in criticism of Download Fest UK following the release of its 2025 bathroom policy for this year’s event, taking place June 13–15. Among the most vocal is NOAHFINNCE, who performed at the festival in 2024. The artist took to social media to share a screenshot of the policy and publicly condemn its approach. According to the image posted by NOAHFINNCE, the festival’s official bathroom guidelines are as follows: “We are proud of the reputation the Download community has in terms of diversity, and will always look to promote the safety and comfort of all festival… Read more »

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LØLØ Is On The Yellow Brick Road to Warped Tour

LØLØ dives into her writing process—both for herself and with other artists—and how stepping into someone else’s creative brain can break writer’s block wide open. On a recent episode of idobi Warped Radio, the official Warped Tour podcast and radio station, she shares how co-writing has expanded her creativity and helped her find new dimensions in her own music. LØLØ also talks about the song she just had to keep for herself (“u & the tin man”), her lifelong love for Taylor Swift, and the dream collaborations she’s still manifesting—Green Day, YUNGBLUD, and more. It’s an episode filled with humor,… Read more »

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Julia Wolf Faces PRESSURE Head-On Across Sophomore Album

With her sophomore album PRESSURE, Julia Wolf is shedding old expectations and stepping fully into her own. Known for her sharp lyricism and genre-blurring sound, Wolf’s latest release finds her embracing her vulnerability and emotional nuance with an unapologetic tone. As she gears up her headlining tour—alongside select supporting dates for none other than Halsey—PRESSURE arrives as both a creative breakthrough and a personal reckoning. idobi Radio caught up with Julia to talk about the sonic shift, the Twilight-fueled virality of “In My Room,” her DIY process, and what it really means to take back control of your art. It’s… Read more »

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Music Executive Dave Shapiro Tragically Passes Away in Plane Crash

Dave Shapiro—a well-respected music industry executive who opened doors for hundreds of alternative artists in the scene—has tragically passed away today, May 22, 2025, in a small jet plane crash in San Diego, CA. He had just turned 42 years old in January. A godfather of the scene, Shapiro was a driving force in the world of artist management, booking, and touring. As a co-founder of Sound Talent Group and owner of Velocity Records, he helped guide the careers of countless alternative artists. His vision, tireless drive, and deep respect for musicians made him a beloved professional and trusted voice… Read more »

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8 Fresh Tracks to Level Up Your Weekend Playlist

Summer’s almost here, and if you’re anything like us, you’re already curating the perfect soundtrack. Flash back to the days of Limewire and Frostwire, when we’d burn CDs with names like “You Are the Soundtrack of My Summer” (shoutout Boys Like Girls) or “You’re So Last Summer” (thanks for the trauma, Taking Back Sunday). While we’ve moved on from sketchy downloads and scratched CD-Rs, the feeling stays the same—and idobi Radio has your back. We’re rounding up the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, and indie to fuel your summer. Here are 8 new songs to blast ASAP. Royal &… Read more »

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Sophie Powers & RJ Pasin Share Femme Fatale Anthem “XO”

Following her viral American Idol audition as well as the releases of 2025’s “move with me” and “Goals,” Sophie Powers is back with a supercharged electronic banger, “XO.” Collaborating with producer, guitarist, and songwriter RJ Pasin, Powers effortlessly intertwines her airy vocals with electro-metal sonics, creating something truly unique and exciting. Plus, it’s a soundtrack for the baddies out there. Powers says, “‘XO’ is pure femme fatale energy—like kissing destruction on the mouth.” She adds, “Working with RJ Pasin unlocked this wild sonic tension I’ve been chasing for a while. It’s the sound of me stepping into womanhood, claiming my… Read more »

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DE’WAYNE Announces New Album june, Drops Title Track

After announcing a short tour run that kicks off next month, DE’WAYNE has unveiled the details of his forthcoming third album titled june. The 11-track record is slated to drop on July 30 via Fearless Records following his Vans Warped Tour debut in Long Beach, CA, earlier that month. You can pre-save the album here. “I wrote June because I had to—it poured out of me,” DE’WAYNE explains. “I was heavily inspired by Talking Heads and Prince, but I wanted this to reach everybody; young or old, whatever your background, we all know what it’s like to fall for someone… Read more »

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Lilith Czar Drops Edgar Allan Poe-Inspired “POPSICLE” Video

After making a searing return with her first solo release in years—“POPSICLE”—a venom-laced anthem that marks a powerful reassertion of identity, rage, and creative control, Lilith Czar has dropped the Edgar Allan Poe-inspired video. From its opening lines (“You two-faced son of a bitch / You fucking make me sick”), she wastes no time reclaiming her voice, launching straight into a snarling chorus that reads like a warning: “Easy rocking bomb pop / Gonna make your heart stop.” “‘The Portrait’ video for ‘POPSICLE’ was inspired by Poe’s The Oval Portrait – a story about obsession and how it drains the… Read more »