iDKHOW in Cleveland

About iDKHOW

iDKHOW is a two-piece band featuring Dallon Weekes and Ryan Seaman, emerging from the alternative rock scene with a sound that straddles emo sensibility and indie rock irreverence. Weekes, known for his work with The Brobecks, brought songwriting chops to the project while Seaman provided tight, precise drumming. The band's early output caught attention for its slacker energy and genuinely weird subject matter delivered with deadpan intensity. Songs like Choke showcase their ability to make anxious, introspective lyrics feel almost conversational rather than desperate. They've built a dedicated following by refusing to take themselves too seriously while actually caring about the craft, a balancing act that resonates with people tired of both irony and sincerity as separate extremes. Their presence feels less like a band with a mission statement and more like the work of two people making music they wanted to hear.

Shows are tight and weird in equal measure. Weekes has this detached stage presence that somehow holds attention, while Seaman locks in drumming that hits harder live. Crowds tend toward genuine fans rather than casual listeners, people who actually know the deeper cuts. Lots of singalongs on choruses but it never tips into crowd-service territory.

Known for Choke, Web Weaver, Leave Me Alone, Absinthe, The Funeral

iDKHOW + Cleveland

iDKHOW brought their particular brand of theatrical pop-punk to Cleveland's House of Blues in May 2025, working through a setlist that proved they're just as comfortable with deep cuts as they are with the obvious moves. "Leave Me Alone" and "Cluster Hug" kicked things off before they pivoted to the genuinely unhinged energy of "SATANIC PANIC" and the oddball charm of "GLOOMTOWN BRATS." They closed out the night with "Razzmatazz," a choice that felt both earned and slightly defiant. It's the kind of show that rewards people who actually know the band beyond the singles—and Cleveland showed up for it.

iDKHOW in Cleveland News

• Boys Like Girls Announce Tour with iDKHOW and Arrows In Action idobi · Nov 3, 2025
• Boys Like Girls Announce 2026 Headlining Tour Celebrating 20 Years of Their Self-Titled Debut That Eric Alper · Nov 3, 2025
• iDKHOW announce spring U.S. tour dates Kerrang! · Mar 18, 2025
• iDKHOW announce 2022 The Thought Reform Tour Kerrang! · Oct 18, 2021
• iDKHOW merch guy allegedly steals Waterparks’ cash—UPDATED Alternative Press Magazine · Nov 13, 2018

Live Music in Cleveland

Cleveland's always had a soft spot for bands that don't quite fit the mainstream mold. The city's history with experimental and theatrical acts means iDKHOW's particular flavor of art-damaged pop finds solid ground here. There's an appreciation for weirdness that runs deep in the city's DNA, from the underground venues to the people who fill them. It's the kind of place where a band can lean into their strangest instincts and actually connect.

Cleveland road trip to see iDKHOW?

Stay in Ohio City, where Victorian brownstones meet serious coffee shops and galleries. Dinner at Fairmount, where chef Jonathon Sawyer sources locally and cooks with real technique—expect seasonal American food that doesn't announce itself. Spend an afternoon at the Cleveland Museum of Art, which is free and genuinely excellent. Walk through the West Side Market before the show, grab something you don't need, and feel the bones of the city. The whole neighborhood has that working-class dignity that makes Cleveland distinct.