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Pretoria Faked It ‘Til They Made It On ‘If We’re Pretending’ EP

Get in, losers, we’re listening to an indie-rock band *before* they get mega famous and take over the world. Pretoria, the quartet from Chicago by way of Grand Rapids, is poised to be your new favorite, and we don’t say that lightly. With optimism-inducing melodies akin to Cage The Elephant, Foster The People, and MGMT, Pretoria is simply a breath of fresh air—one you relaxedly inhale on a laid-back road trip with an open sunroof. Featuring a bit of Midwest emo edge, this beachy, surf-rock outfit stole our hearts with “Emerseon, Everywhere,” ahead of the release of EP If We’re… Read more »

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8 Places To Shop For Your Vans Warped Tour Wardrobe

Vans Warped Tour season is officially kicking off on June 14 in Washington, D.C., and we are already starting to apply our sunscreen and get super hydrated. Additionally, we are all rummaging through our closets, thinking about what to wear. After all, most of us are elder emos now… So, do we wear our comfy shoes and pants? Do we opt for our old-school Demonia platforms and chains? Whatever you choose to wear, just make sure it’s ready for moshing, jumping, and kicking. If you’re like us and need a bit of inspiration before your tour stop in DC, Long… Read more »

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The All-American Rejects Share Stunning Claymation “Easy Come, Easy Go” Video

After going viral for their house party shows and announcing their new OnlyFans page, The All-American Rejects are back with their new single and music video for “Easy Come, Easy Go.” This track is preceded by their single “Sandbox.” Uniquely, the colorful music video is a stunning stop-motion claymation feature made by the lovely people at Rough N’ Tumble Productions. In fact, you can also spot band and show posters on the mini walls of the music video room. Some posters include The Phantom Of The Opera, Wayne’s World, Sonic Youth, The Replacements, Stone Temple Pilots, The B-52s, and more.… Read more »

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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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Royal & The Serpent Feels “Euphoria” On New Single

Ahead of her performances at Vans Warped Tour and Austin City Limits, Royal & The Serpent has released her ethereal new single, “Euphoria.” Preceded by “Death Do Us Part” and “Carry Me Home,” “Euphoria” aims to capture the vibes of the hit HBO show of the same name. “Not to sound so cliche, but the song was totally inspired by the show. When we were producing it out we would watch the carnival scene from season 1 over and over again,” the artist says. “I wanted this song to feel like being at the top of a Ferris wheel and… 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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Who Is PRESIDENT The Band On TikTok?

Sleep Token and Slipknot can’t have all the fun. A new masked, mysterious project has emerged, and the internet is already posting its theories. PRESIDENT first began “campaigning” on social media on February 18, though the YouTube channel was originally created on January 1, 2025. Initially, TikTok users thought that this might be Sleep Token at work with more tunes or that Ghost was revealing more about their new leader. However, some eagle-eyed viewers noticed that Charlie Simpson, an OG member of UK pop-punk band Busted and also frontman of post-hardcore outfit Fightstar, filed a trademark for the band name… Read more »

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Riot Fest Announces Single Day Lineups for 2025

Riot Fest will be celebrating its 20 year anniversary in no time—it’ll be sunny September in Chicago before we know it! With headliners blink-182, Weezer, and Green Day stretched across the three-day weekend, the festival has announced the breakdown of its single-day lineups. The festival this year is slated to celebrate its 20th anniversary, but will also feature a number of album playthroughs celebrating their own anniversaries, including Knuckle Puck’s Copacetic, The Academy Is… performing Almost Here, Alkaline Trio’s Maybe I’ll Catch Fire, and more. Check out the single-day lineup breakdowns below and purchase tickets to Riot Fest, taking over… Read more »

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Hayley Williams & Moses Sumney Share Soulful “I Like It I Like It”

Hayley Williams and Moses Sumney have just dropped the sexy slow jam that we didn’t know we needed. After teasing their collab “I Like It I Like It” since late April, the duo dropped the official lyric video for the song, both decked out in light blonde bangs and sunglasses. The track is perfect for your next date night with lyrics such as, “Speakin’ of sweet, I gotta make a little confession/You’re a confection.” Both artists intertwine soulful high notes with laid-back choruses. Sumney shared, “Hayley Williams and Paramore underscored a large part of my anxious youth, so when I… Read more »