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26 Albums Turning 20 in 2026

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 »

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Microwave Celebrates A Decade Of Much Love With Anniversary Shows

Microwave is celebrating an entire decade of Much Love, and they want to do it with you! The iconic alt-rock album debuted on September 30, 2016, via SideOneDummy Records, boasting hits such as “Drown,” “Dull,” and “Vomit.” Support acts include Anthony Green and Hunny on all dates of the tour. Then, All Get Out, Slow Joy, Pure Hex, Into It. Over It., Moving Mountains, and Bad Luck will play on select tour dates. VIP packages are currently on sale. All presale tickets go live at 11 AM ET on Wednesday, December 10, while all general sale tickets go on sale… Read more »

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Arm’s Length Reveals Stacked North America 2026 Tour Lineup

Arm’s Length hive, rise! The pop-punk act is going on one of their most massive headliners to date in 2026. In February, the musicians will take over the UK and Europe with help from Ben Quad. Then, they’ll hop back across the pond for their There’s A Whole World….North American 2026 tour dates. And the lineup is one you won’t want to miss. The Callous Daoboys, Harrison Gordon, and Super Sometimes are serving as support. The North American leg kicks off on April 21 in Ottawa and wraps up on May 24 in Toronto. Check out the route below and… Read more »

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Rise Against Announces Spring Tour With Destroy Boys

Rise Against just announced a massive spring 2026 tour, and this time, they’re hitting the road with Destroy Boys. The North American run kicks off on March 3 at Providence’s The Strand and wraps up on April 4 at Hard Rock Live in Wheatland. Then, Rise Against will be hitting up summer festivals such as Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach and Sonic Temple in Columbus. Check out the run below. Grab your tickets beginning on Friday, December 12, at 10 AM local time. Tour Dates:

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Sweet Pill Has “No Control” On New Single & Announces Sophomore LP

Sweet Pill is back and better than ever, baby! The band is gearing up for a massive 2026 with their biggest headlining tour to date in the spring and the arrival of their highly anticipated sophomore LP Still There’s a Glow on March 13 via Hopeless Records. To kick off this exciting new chapter, the East Coast punks revealed their single, “No Control,” a grunge-laced, raw dreamscape of sound. Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm The band says, “It’s honestly difficult to put into words what it means to be releasing new music… Read more »

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The Maine Announce First Headlining Tour In Two Years

After teasing appearances at various venues this December, The Maine has finally dropped an array of new dates with the I Love You But I Chose The Maine 2026 North American Tour. And in even more exciting news, this run will likely coincide with the release of their 10th album. Official release dates have not been announced. They share, “It’s time to celebrate the fact that you’ve chosen our band for the past 19 years. We’re back for our first headline tour in two years, and we can’t wait to hear your voices singing the songs that have brought us… Read more »

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KennyHoopla Reveals Two New Songs & That More Is On The Way

After releasing his Zac Farro-produced EP, conditions of an orphan//, in September, KennyHoopla has unveiled its deluxe counterpart featuring two new songs: “ooshalala//” and “birthday card//.” He shares of the new offerings, “I’ve added some looseys in there that people have been wanting for a long time and some new ideas as well. This is just the start of a flood of new music.” Check out the deluxe edition below. “This EP was about acknowledging trauma and where I am at ‘right now’ as opposed to my whole life story. I think it’s one big funeral after-party. It touches on the death… Read more »

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Neck Deep Reveals 8-Bit Game & Announces UK Pop-Up Shows

December is, of course, Neck Deep‘s biggest month! To celebrate, the band shared an array of announcements this week. The band first announced that they’re touring with Simple Plan this fall across Europe with general sale tickets available as of December 5. Additionally, in the spirit of the season…they’ve gifted fans a “December”-themed 8-bit arcade game that can be played on your phone or via a computer. Plus, for Neck Deep fans who know their way around game controls, you could be eligible to win a special merch bundle. The top three players on the leaderboard by December 31 will… Read more »

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9 Alternative Bands You Didn’t Know Had Christmas Songs

Snow is on the ground, bands are revealing green and red merch, and peppermint mocha is on coffee shop menus across the nation…it’s Christmas time, baby! While your holiday playlists may feature MxPx‘s Punk Rawk Christmas, blink-182‘s many festive hits, Fall Out Boy‘s “Yule Shoot Your Eye Out,” and My Chemical Romance‘s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” you may have forgotten about these emo holiday bangers, and need to add them to your round-up immediately. The Ready Set Sure, The Ready Set appeared on Punk Goes Christmas with “I Don’t Want To Spend Another Christmas Without You,” but… Read more »

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POORSTACY, Dead At 26, Cause of Death Unknown

On December 1, TMZ reported that musician POORSTACY, aka Carlito Junior Milfort, 26, died over the weekend in his home state of Florida. Per the Boca Raton Police Department, he passed on Saturday, November 29. A Boca Raton hotel worker confirmed that he checked into the hotel ten days prior with a woman and child. He was transported to the hospital on the morning of November 29, but ultimately did not make it. Currently, the cause of death has not been revealed. Fans took to the late artist’s Instagram comments to share messages and anecdotes from his time on Earth.… Read more »