As 2006 hurtles toward its 20-year mark, the albums that once lived on burned CDs, Myspace profiles, and Warped Tour stages now stand as cornerstone releases of a generation. From scene-defining emo to genre-shifting pop-punk, post-hardcore, and alternative breakthroughs, these records didn’t just soundtrack our youth—they shaped the entire direction of alternative music. Here are 26 albums turning 20 in 2026 that still echo louder than ever. Yellowcard — Lights And Sounds Released on January 24, 2006, Yellowcard‘s first concept album, Lights And Sounds, was released. While the album peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, it ultimately underperformed… Read more »
Halloween is the time to put on your favorite spooky tracks or just play all the songs you love year-round for your normie friends. Of course, myriad instrumental songs are instantly recognizable and iconic, such as in the case of A24’s Talk To Me’s “Le Monde” by Richard Carter, taking over TikTok and Instagram Reels. Additionally, Michael Abels’ thrilling compositions brought Jordan Peele’s Get Out, Us, and Nope to life with rousing instrumentals, including “Pas de Deux” and “Preparing The Trap.” Of course, who could forget the goat, the OG, “The Master Of Horror,” himself, John Carpenter? The “Prince of… Read more »
Halloween season is upon us! One of the most festive ways to get in the spirit is with a playlist that embodies the haunts, chills, thrills, and spooks that await us in October. Here are 15 essential spooky rock songs to get your Halloween playlist started. Misfits — “Scream!” The Misfits have been unprecedented pioneers of the horror punk genre since the 1970s with their immaculate blend of horror-themed lyrics, imagery, and wardrobe. Any of their songs can be considered vital for your Halloween playlist. This just happens to be a top track and personal favorite. AFI — “Halloween” In… Read more »
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“We want to push pop-punk into new heights. We want to do something special and leave a positive mark on the genre.”
Diving into a conversation with BANNERS is like catching up with an old friend.
With classic pop-punk style and themes, spot on vocals and great guitar work, there is no way fans will be disappointed with Old Bones.
idobi writer Catherine Yi caught up with Echosmith at the end of their latest tour opening up for Tonight Alive to reflect on coming up young, signing with a major label, meeting new fans, and more.
The Static Jacks’ debut album If You’re Young is a record you might want to add to your music catalogue before the summer rolls in.
Did you miss last night’s episode of First Person w/ Josh Madden? Here was the playlist: The Church – Under the Milky Way Joy Division – Transmission The Damned – Shadow of Love The Magnetic Fields – The Desperate Things You Made Me Do Bauhaus – Andy Warhol (David Bowie cover) Depeche Mode – People Are People Siouxsie & The Banshees – Cities in Dust Cocteau Twins – Heaven or Las Vegas The Cure – Doing the Unstuck Gerard McMahon – Cry LIttle Sister (The Lost Boys soundtrack) Echo & The Bunnymen – The Killing Moon Nine Inch Nails –… Read more »
