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Andy Black on How Sweeney Todd Shaped Him

In a recent idobi Warped Radio interview, Andy Biersack—aka Andy Black of Black Veil Brides—cracked open one of the earliest influences that shaped him—not just as an artist and performer, but as a kid already drawn to the theatrical and macabre. While he’s been vocal about his music inspirations such as Kiss and Mötley Crüe, this influence was Sweeney Todd. “Sweeney Todd was like the creepy thing, right? Like as a little kid, you look at it and I was scared of it, but I was also fascinated by it,” Black shares with idobi guest host Brandy-Baye Robidoux. “And they… Read more »

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Sophie Powers to I Prevail: 5 New Songs To Hit The Repeat On

Summer is officially in full swing this weekend, and we’ve got the new songs to match the heat! From a brand-new Sophie Powers to a full-throttle ripper from I Prevail, idobi Radio is kicking things off with 5 fresh new songs you need to blast. And plenty more where that came from. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free. Sophie Powers — “head empty no thoughts” After sharing the song live… Read more »

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People R Ugly Will Make You Feel “BETTER” With This Song

Fresh off their set at Vans Warped Tour DC, People R Ugly are back with a new pop-alternative banger, “BETTER.” The track is set to appear on their debut album, slated for release in fall 2025. Of the song, the band notes, “Rather than dwelling on a breakup, we flipped the narrative with the hook ‘I like you better, better when you’re off my mind. The bridge drives it home: ‘I should thank you, ’cause you’re the reason I don’t care anymore.’ It’s a simple concept, but delivered in an unexpected way, the kind of high-energy track you’d hear at… Read more »

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Silverstein & Rory Rodriguez Channel ‘Severance’ On “Drain The Blood”

Fresh off their thrilling spot at Vans Warped Tour DC, Silverstein just released their new single, “Drain The Blood,” featuring Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker. The track is set to appear on Pink Moon, their new album and companion record to Antibloom, which arrives on September 12 via UNFD. Cassadee Pope (formerly of Hey Monday) will also appear as a featured guest on the LP. Frontman Shane Told notes, “‘Drain the Blood’ is our response to the growing fear that machines are starting to replace what makes music (and other art) human. It’s a warning, a cry of resistance, and a reminder that emotion can’t be… Read more »

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The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus’ Ronnie Winter Clarifies Anti-Trump Statement

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus vocalist Ronnie Winter recently posted a video on Instagram calling out Christians who voted for Trump. After the news spread in the alternative industry and ruffled a few feathers, Winter, a proud Christian, clarified his initial statement to reflect that his religion is one of love. The artist initially stated in his first video, “What’s up? Ronnie from Red Jumpsuit here. Just doing a quick little PSA. I thought I was pretty clear about all this stuff in 2020. As you notice on my Instagram, I did not remove any of that stuff from the Stay… Read more »

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Motion City Soundtrack Announce First New Album In 10 Years

Following their monumental performance at Warped Tour’s return weekend, Motion City Soundtrack has announced their first full-length since the release of their 2015 album. Titled The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World, the record is slated to arrive on September 19 via Epitaph Records. The 11-track collection will feature special guest performances from Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy), Mat Kerekes (Citizen), and Sincere Engineer. Along with the record announcement, the band has also released their new single, “She Is Afraid.” “As soon as I heard Josh’s bonkers guitar part, I flipped out,” frontman Justin Pierre shares. “I don’t know how he… Read more »

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Nova Twins to Arankai: 10 New Songs You Need To Hear This Week

If you’re hitting the road to Warped Tour like we are at idobi Radio, queue up these 10 new songs—built for the open highway and perfect for turning up loud in celebration of pride and punk. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? Nova Twins — “Anxiety” (Doechii Cover) Ahead of the release of Parasites & Butterflies, due out on August 29, Nova Twins performed a Spotify Singles Series set. Here, they offered… Read more »

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Beauty School Dropout Give Us A “Fever” On New Single

Beauty School Dropout has dropped their latest single, “Fever,” from their debut album, WHERE DID ALL THE BUTTERFLIES GO?. Their forthcoming record is slated to arrive on September 5. “This was one of the first songs we wrote for the album, and it has been the North Star since,” the band shares of the track. “Going into this project, we simply wanted to create a soundtrack that makes rock music fun and exciting again. Something you could play in the clubs and people will get just as hyped hearing guitars as they do hearing 808’s. For us at least, this… Read more »

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Oxymorrons Think It’s “Cool Being You” On First Release Of The Year

Oxymorrons is back with their first new release of 2025, “Cool Being You.” Excitingly, the single is set to appear on their newly announced Create, Destroy, Rebuild, Repeat. EP, set to release in fall 2025. This marks their first release since 2023’s LP Melanin Punk. Of the new single, the trio notes, “This is for those who were told they have to fit into a box. ‘Cool Being You’ is about shaking that off and owning every piece of yourself. There’s freedom in being exactly who you are, and this track is the soundtrack to that energy.” Speaking on the… Read more »

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The Dirty Nil Salutes The Road Dogs On “Rock N’ Roll Band”

The Dirty Nil is gearing up for the release of their new album, The Lash, set to arrive on July 25 via Dine Alone Records. Today, the group released a new single from the upcoming LP, “Rock N’ Roll Band.” The cheeky song has a fresh, undeniable aggression that takes direct aim at the pitfalls of the music industry. “Someone else is getting rich/Not you/That’s what you’re gonna do,” the lyrics utter. In short… it’s a perfect track for anyone who is enraged at the broken systems they’re stuck inside. Vocalist frontman Luke Bentham shares, “This is the first song I wrote… Read more »