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Rise Against Announce Ricochet; First New Album in Four Years

Rise Against has announced the arrival of their forthcoming album, Ricochet, their first full-length in four years. The 12-track collection, led by the new single “I Want It All,” is slated to arrive on August 15. In addition to the new release, the album will feature previously released singles “Nod” and “Prizefighter.” You can preorder Ricochet here. “Ricochet is about our collective inter-connectedness,” frontman Tim McIlrath shares. “We started with the title track, and that being about how we’re all—whether we like it or not—stuck in the same room, so to speak. Everything you do is going to affect somebody;… 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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Chandler Leighton on Her Genre-Bending Evolution and New Era of Music

On the latest episode of idobi Warped Radio, Chandler Leighton opened up about embracing her multifaceted sound, reflecting on her sonic evolution and teasing her latest project yet—a new EP set to arrive this summer that she says she is “so aligned with.” Leighton, who first made waves as a contestant on American Idol and later through her feature with ILLENIUM, has never been one to stay boxed into one genre. “You look at people like Billie Eilish… then you look at her follow-up albums, and they went from folk to other experimental stuff,” she shares. “You look at Taylor… 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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Taylor Acorn Reveals Survival In Motion Deluxe Album

Ahead of her packed summer tour schedule, Taylor Acorn has officially released her Survival In Motion deluxe album. The new deluxe LP boasts five new additions: “Final Nail (with Charlotte Sands),” “Greener (with Mitchell Tenpenny),” “Nervous System (with LØLØ),” “Burning House,” and “Hell Of A Show.” She says of the LP, “I always envisioned it having an extended life, and I’m so excited to be able to continue the story. I am so proud of the whole body of work that we have created, and it was such a pivotal project for myself as a writer, as an artist, and… Read more »

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Arrows In Action Release Side A of I Think I’ve Been Here Before LP

Ahead of their massive lineup of summer tour dates, Arrows In Action just dropped Side A of their album, I Think I’ve Been Here Before. Plus, the trio dropped their official lyric video for “Lost In The Moment.” Their bright sonics and dance-inducing melodies are sure to be the soundtrack to your summer. On Instagram, Arrows In Action shared, “We put everything we’ve got into this record and we are so excited for you to experience this brand new chapter with us.” “Side A of ‘I Think I’ve Been Here Before’ is a windows down, volume up, reignition of an… Read more »

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Beauty School Dropout Releases Party Banger “On Your Lips”

Beauty School Dropout just dropped their first taste of music for 2025, and it was so worth the wait. “On Your Lips” has a divine mix of scene-era electronic flourishes, grunge-laced guitar melodies, and urgent pop-rock vocals. The band shares, “This song is our first big leap into a sound we’ve never harnessed before. It’s experimental, rhythmic, heavy, and fun all at the same time.” They add, “For us, it means maturing into our sound and showing we’re not the same kids we were when we started this project 5 years ago. For the fans, it’s meant to be a track they… 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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The Home Team Drops Funk-Infused Banger “Worthy”

As The Home Team prepares to launch the deluxe edition of The Crucible Of Life, which drops on June 13, the four-piece has unleashed their funky new banger, “Worthy.” “‘Worthy’ is a song that was written during the same time as the rest of The Crucible of Life, but just didn’t get finished until after the album was released,” frontman Brian Butcher shares. “This song belongs in the Crucible of Life cycle, but it also indicates a look forward for us in terms of what comes next creatively. We will always try and push boundaries with our music and we… Read more »