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 »
Marking his first new release of 2025 following the arrival of “700 sq ft” (featuring Trella) last fall, Jayden Seeley—best known as the former frontman of With Confidence—has returned with his latest solo offering, “Amplified.” “We’ve all felt it, right? When you step back to re-evaluate and realize that somewhere along the way, you got so off-course,” Seeley shares. “That somewhere along the way, the light in you had quietly dimmed to an ember. ‘Amplified’ is about re-stoking that fire—in fact, it’s about pouring kerosene on it and almost burning yourself in the process.” He continues, “It’s the first song… Read more »
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 »
Your perfect sunny weekend playlist just arrived. This week’s new songs are turning up the volume with glowing indie-pop à la Lights, supercharged hardcore from genre royals Turnstile, plus a haunting grunge offering from Splitview. Download the free idobi App and catch these new releases spinning all weekend long. You don’t want to miss this lineup! And if you needed one more reason to jump in on the app, idobi just launched a brand-new series of free games—starting with Word Mosh. For a limited time, top scorers will be entered for a chance to win the sold-out Build-A-Bear Emo Axolotl. Yup, it’s real… and it… Read more »
What happens when a tortured God and a yearning human cross paths? Well, you get KiNG MALA’s new concept record And You Who Drowned in the Grief Of A Golden Thing. Inspired deeply by Robert Eggers’ The Witch (a fave of the singer), this new LP tackles the delicate impermanence of mortals, the beauty of sex, and the power struggle of our two main characters. In classic KiNG MALA fashion, she intertwines her own experiences and life observations into this classic tale to craft a truly unique piece. With her experimental alternative sonics, stunning visuals, and clever storytelling, KiNG Mala… Read more »
Your perfect sunny weekend playlist just arrived. This week’s standout tracks are turning up the volume with nostalgia-inducing indie-pop à la Bad Suns, a face-melting single from PSYCHO-FRAME, plus a raw Midwest emo track from Arm’s Length. Download the free idobi App and catch these new releases spinning all weekend long. You don’t want to miss this lineup! And if you needed one more reason to jump in on the app, idobi just launched a brand-new series of free games—starting with Word Mosh. For a limited time, top scorers will be entered for a chance to win the sold-out Build-A-Bear Emo Axolotl. Yup,… Read more »
Following their remaining 2024 tour dates and an Australian run at the start of the new year, Goo Goo Dolls will hit the road across North America with support from Dashboard Confessional. “We are truly excited to bring our Summer Anthem Tour 2025 to all our friends,” John Rzeznik shares. “…Every tour we do is about making new friends and reuniting with everyone who’s been with us since day one. Thank you! In addition, we’ll be joined by Dashboard Confessional. One of the last great American rock bands. It’s gonna be a summer of loud music and good friends and… Read more »
After breaking the news that he has signed with Patrick Stump‘s and Pete Wentz‘s independent label DCD2 Records this past week, Los Angeles-based glimmer rock artist Vienna Vienna has officially released his new single, “Vienna (Everything’s Fine).” Vienna Vienna is poised to be your new favorite playlist addition, featuring introspective lyrics and dazzling indie rock rhythms. The track will appear on his forthcoming debut EP Wonderland, which is due out on October 11 via PULSE Records in collaboration with DCD2. Pre-save the EP here. Read more: Meet Me @ The Altar Shares Live Album From The KIA Forum Vienna Vienna says of… Read more »
Following the release of June’s “i love my man (he just doesn’t know it yet),” alternative royalty carolesdaughter, aka Thea Taylor, is back with “beautiful girls (get the ugliest world)” via Arista Records. The new track is studded with ethereal vocals and modern boppy electronic sonics. “Is it my fault that I’ve seen the worst? No, I’m just a sweetheart in the ugliest world,” the artist sings. carolesdaughter explains, “The sensitive soul is the more likely to attract negativity, envy, or exploitation from others who are threatened by or resentful of their light ‘beautiful girls…’ symbolizes the struggle to maintain one’s… Read more »
Following the June release of the boppy, sunny track “Last Time,” Kississippi is officially back with her full EP, damned if i do it for you. Across the four glittering tracks, she embraces change. With collaboration from The Wonder Years‘ Dan Campbell and Illuminati Hotties’ own Sarah Tudzin, Kississippi truly crafts a timeless narrative about self-growth. For the Philadelphia-based artist, damned if i do it for you is much for than an EP. It’s “a journey of introspection,” she says. “Peeling back all of your layers and searching for the love that you’ve always dreamed of within yourself.” Read more: Halsey Channels Britney Spears On… Read more »
