What idobi Radio does

idobi Radio, operated by idobi Network LLC, is a free, ad-supported internet radio network founded in 1999 and headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. The company runs three genre-themed stations — idobi Radio (alternative, pop-punk, metal, indie), idobi Howl (rock and metal), and idobi Anthm (indie and discovery) — alongside a library of more than ten original weekly podcasts (Gone Fishkin, Emo Social Club, Cone's Cave, Man Of The Hour, Rock The Walls, Metalcore Nerds, Cool Nerd Weed Show, Test Miles, The Mean Time, It's News To Us) and in-studio video content distributed via the idobi Watch YouTube channel. Distribution spans the owned idobi.com website, free iOS and Android apps, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and a presence across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky.

The business model is two-pronged: programmatic and direct advertising on the owned digital properties, plus event-driven sponsorship and ticketing revenue from the annual Summer School Tour — a multi-city touring festival launched in 2024 and co-founded with Eric Tobin (Hopeless Records), Michael Kaminsky (KMGMT), and Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour) — which donates $0.50 per ticket to Save The Music Foundation and features sponsors including Guitar Center, Hot Topic, Peta2, and SJC Drums. The customer base is a long tail of primarily 18-34 alternative-music fans, with a secondary B2B relationship to emerging artists who submit music via idobi's Dropbox-backed submission portal for radio play, and to sponsor brands seeking access to a youth alternative audience. There is no consumer subscription, paywall, or paid tier; all content is free to end users. The company is privately held, has 11-50 employees, and has not disclosed any external funding rounds or revenue figures.

Name

idobi Radio

Legal name

idobi Network LLC

Website

https://idobi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

idobi Radio (idobi Network LLC) operates a free, ad-supported internet radio network of three stations (idobi Radio, idobi Howl, idobi Anthm), 10+ original podcasts, mobile apps, and an annual Summer School Tour festival, serving alternative-music fans and emerging artists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Internet Radio Streaming

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Internet Radio & Streaming Broadcast Stations (Simulcast/Online-only) (MPAIAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Interactive Digital Radio (Lean-Back Streaming) (MPAIACAB), Radio Streaming & Catch-Up Audio Platforms (MPAIADAJ)

Keywords

• Internet radio streaming
• Alternative music media
• Podcast distribution network
• Digital audio broadcasting
• Music content platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Advertising Revenue: Free ad-supported model. The platform displays advertisements to generate revenue, with mentions of advertising being integral to supporting the service. Privacy policy references use of cookies and tracking for advertising purposes.
2. Event Sponsorships: Summer School Tour events feature sponsor partnerships (Guitar Center, Peta2, SJC Drums). The tour generates revenue through ticket sales and corporate sponsorships while donating $0.50 per ticket to Save The Music Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

idobi Radio operates a free, ad-supported internet radio network of three curated stations (idobi Radio for alternative/pop-punk, idobi Howl for rock/metal, and idobi Anthm for indie/discovery), accompanied by an original podcast library, video content, free mobile apps, and the annual Summer School Tour festival that showcases emerging alternative artists. The service is offered entirely at no cost to listeners and monetized through advertising and event sponsorships.

Product overview

idobi Radio operates a network of three free internet radio stations: idobi Radio (alternative, pop-punk, metal, indie), idobi Howl (rock and metal), and idobi Anthm (indie and discovery). The network includes over 10 original podcasts including Gone Fishkin, Emo Social Club, Man Of The Hour, Rock The Walls, Cone's Cave, Metalcore Nerds, Cool Nerd Weed Show, Test Miles, and The Mean Time. Additional offerings include the annual Summer School Tour live event, the idobi mobile app for iOS and Android, video content via idobi Watch, and a music submission portal for artists. The network is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV and is known for championing up-and-coming alternative artists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• idobi Radio Station Free, curated internet radio station streaming alternative, pop-punk, metal, and indie music with hand-picked artist selections and live radio programming for individual listeners.
• idobi Howl Station Free internet radio station focused on rock and metal music, serving as the sister station to idobi Radio within the network.
• idobi Anthm Station Free internet radio station focused on indie music and artist discovery, serving as the sister station to idobi Radio and idobi Howl.
• idobi Mobile App Free mobile application for iOS and Android providing access to all idobi radio stations, podcasts, exclusive artist interviews, music games, and live radio streaming on mobile devices.
• idobi Watch (Video Content) Video content section featuring artist interviews, live performances, music videos, and session recordings (including idobi Sessions) from idobi Radio Studios.
• Music Submission Portal Online music submission service allowing artists to submit tracks for consideration on idobi Radio, idobi Howl, or idobi Anthm stations, with file upload via Dropbox and artist verification.
• idobi Radio Summer School Tour Annual multi-city touring festival in the United States championing up-and-coming alternative artists, with charitable partnership donating $0.50 per ticket to Save The Music Foundation.
• Gone Fishkin Podcast Weekly podcast hosted by Fish featuring interviews with up-and-coming alternative artists, live performances, and industry discussions; airs Thursdays at 9 pm ET.
• Emo Social Club Podcast Weekly podcast hosted by Brian Rowe and Lizzie Baumgartner exploring emo and pop-punk culture, featuring artist interviews and community discussions; airs Mondays at 6 pm ET on idobi Radio.
• Cone's Cave Podcast Weekly podcast hosted by Cone McCaslin of Sum 41 exploring music, band legacy, and industry insights; airs Mondays at 7 pm ET on idobi Radio.
• Man Of The Hour Podcast Weekly podcast hosted by Sebastien Lefebvre (Simple Plan) and Patrick Langlois discussing life, love, family, music, and wild stories; airs Wednesdays at 8 pm ET on idobi Radio.
• Rock The Walls Podcast Long-running podcast hosted by Patrick Walford (also Music Director for idobi Howl) featuring rock music interviews and industry coverage; airs Thursdays at 8 pm ET on idobi Radio.
• Metalcore Nerds Podcast Weekly podcast hosted by Sean Mott covering heavy music, pop culture, TV, film, Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and AEW; airs Mondays at 7 pm ET on idobi Howl.
• Cool Nerd Weed Show Podcast Weekly podcast hosted by TS and Sasha covering cannabis culture, music, and lifestyle topics; airs Mondays at 11 pm ET on idobi Radio.
• The Mean Time Podcast Weekly podcast hosted by aspiring musicians Jared Gaines and Patrick Gilchrist about life in LA on the road to success; airs Fridays at 6 pm ET on idobi Radio.
• Test Miles Podcast Weekly podcast hosted by Nik Miles exploring car culture, automotive industry, new vehicle reviews, and buyer advice with humor; airs Sundays at 9 pm ET on idobi Radio, also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
• It's News to Us Podcast Weekly podcast airing Mondays at 8 pm ET on idobi Radio covering alternative music news and current topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,900 schools supported through Save The Music Foundation donations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Save The Music FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 May 2026idobi Radio Summer School Tour partnership with Save The Music Foundation. For every ticket sold, idobi donates $0.50 to support music education in public schools. The nonprofit has donated over $78 million worth of instruments, equipment, and technology to over 2,900 schools. Partnership spans multiple years (at least 2nd consecutive year as of 2026).
• Guitar CentermajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor partner for the 2026 idobi Radio Summer School Tour. Guitar Center provides brand visibility and music retail association with the emerging artist discovery platform.
• Peta2minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor partner for the 2026 idobi Radio Summer School Tour, providing animal rights/lifestyle brand association with the emerging alternative music scene.
• SJC DrumsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor partner for the 2026 idobi Radio Summer School Tour, providing music equipment brand association with the emerging artist showcase.
• Vans Warped TourcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026idobi Radio Summer School Tour closes out the 2026 Vans Warped Tour Long Beach date. Partnership provides stage/platform at iconic festival for emerging alternative artists. Kevin Lyman (Warped Tour founder) is co-founder of Summer School Tour.
• Hot TopicmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor and retail partner for the 2025 idobi Radio Summer School Tour. Hot Topic distributed exclusive Summer School Tour artist trading cards as free gift with purchase at select store locations.
• Summer School Tour Founders (Eric Tobin, Michael Kaminsky, Kevin Lyman)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Summer School Tour founded by Eric Tobin (Hopeless Records), Michael Kaminsky (KMGMT), and Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour) as a platform to bring next generation of rising stars to the masses. idobi Radio serves as founding media partner and brand sponsor.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SiriusXM: SiriusXM is the dominant US subscription satellite and streaming radio service with dozens of genre-specific channels. It is comparable as a large-scale operator of curated audio programming for niche audiences, though its scale, satellite delivery, and subscription model far exceed idobi's free ad-supported internet-only footprint.
• iHeartRadio: iHeartRadio operates one of the largest US radio broadcasting networks with free streaming of terrestrial AM/FM stations plus curated streaming channels. It is comparable as a multi-station digital radio platform monetized via advertising, but operates at vastly greater scale and includes mainstream formats alongside alternative.
• Spotify: Spotify is the world's largest music and podcast streaming platform, distributing idobi's podcasts and competing for the same listeners. While its business model and scale are vastly different, it is the dominant audio content platform against which idobi's audience engagement must ultimately be measured.
• Audacy: Audacy is a major US multi-platform radio operator with hundreds of stations and digital streaming properties. It is comparable as a large-scale operator of rock and alternative radio formats with digital streaming distribution, though it operates terrestrial broadcast stations alongside its digital offerings.
• Radio.com: Radio.com (now Audacy) provides streaming access to thousands of terrestrial radio stations including alternative rock formats. It is comparable as a digital distribution platform for curated radio programming reaching listeners across the US, competing for the same audience attention as idobi's owned platform.

Direct peers

• Pandora: Pandora is a leading free ad-supported internet radio and music streaming service that pioneered lean-back curated listening. It is the closest functional competitor to idobi in terms of free, curated, genre-driven streaming radio monetization, though Pandora operates at much larger scale with broader mainstream appeal.
• TuneIn: TuneIn is a free internet radio aggregator offering streaming access to thousands of stations worldwide. It is comparable as a digital platform that distributes curated audio programming including niche music stations, though it operates primarily as an aggregator/distribution layer rather than producing its own original content.
• KEXP: KEXP is a non-commercial Seattle-based radio station specializing in alternative, indie, and experimental music with global streaming reach. It is highly comparable to idobi in genre focus, lean-back curation philosophy, and live session content, though it operates as a listener-supported nonprofit rather than for-profit.
• SomaFM: SomaFM is a commercial-free internet-only radio station network offering multiple genre-specific channels focused on alternative, indie, and electronic music. It is comparable as a multi-channel internet-only curated radio service targeting similar alternative music audiences, though at smaller scale and with different monetization.

Others

• Hopeless Records: Hopeless Records is an independent rock/punk label whose founder Eric Tobin co-founded the Summer School Tour with idobi. It is comparable not as a direct competitor but as a strategic ecosystem partner and label-side counterpart that validates idobi's role in the alternative music discovery chain.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@idobi
• Facebookfacebook.com/idobiradio
• Instagraminstagram.com/idobiradio
• TikToktiktok.com/@idobiradio
• Xx.com/idobiradio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/idobi-network

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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