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Phantom Planet & Christina Perri Joined The Jonas Brothers In Anaheim

Jonas Brothers are currently on their JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown tour, and boy, is it emo AF. The sibling trio isn’t just touring with the likes of Boys Like Girls and The All-American Rejects; each night, they’re also showcasing surprise guests. On September 27, the band made a stop in Anaheim at the Honda Center, and this time, they brought out Christina Perri and Phantom Planet. The JoBros have also invited up prominent pop-punk guests during each stop, including The Click Five, Cartel, Sum 41, and more on previous dates. On this date, Perri sang “A Thousand Years,” aka the beloved… Read more »

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Meet Me @ The Altar Returns With Thrilling “Straight Up (Needy)”

Meet Me @ The Altar has officially kicked off a new era with the arrival of “Straight Up (Needy)” and its accompanying music video. The track offers a heavier vibe with guitarist Kaylie Sang‘s thrilling riffs and Edith Victoria‘s voice simply soars in the chorus as she sings, “I know you swore/We’re better off alone/That I’m just not the one.” And, of course, drummer Ada Juarez keeps the pop-rock beats flowing from behind her kit. Notably, this marks the first Meet Me @ The Altar release without original member and guitarist Téa Campbell. Campbell stepped back in April to “embark… Read more »

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7 Funniest Comedy Bits & Stand-Up Jokes About Pop-Punk Bands

There’s nothing quite like turning on your favorite comedy show or swiping through stand-up bits on Instagram Reels and coming across a joke about your favorite pop-punk band. Recently, comedian and podcaster Shane Gillis mentioned Real Friends on his show Tires—and yes, the band was flattered. We’ve collected our seven favorite comedy moments that tap into the world of pop-punk and emo with iconic bands. And that’s not all—idobi Radio wants to give you the gift of laughter with a hint of emo on the side. We’ve got the ultimate hookup for your When We Were Young weekend in Vegas.… Read more »

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Dayseeker Drops Eerie New Offering, “Bloodlust”

After releasing singles “Pale Moonlight,” “Shapeshift,” and their album title track, Dayseeker is back with a thrilling and dark offering, “Bloodlust.” The tracks are set to appear on Creature In The Black Night, due out on October 24 via Spinefarm. Lead vocalist Rory Rodriguez says, “‘Bloodlust’ is one of the more eerie and chaotic tracks on the record. It’s about people in your life who want to metaphorically drain the blood from you… those you can’t trust and don’t belong in your life.” Adding onto the album’s sonics, he says, “There was this idea that we’d get more and more commercial over… Read more »

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5 Seconds Of Summer Drops High-Energy “NOT OK” & Announces New LP

It might be autumn, but it feels like summer just started. Specifically, 5 Seconds Of Summer is making their major return as an ensemble. After teasing a return, the band has officially dropped “NOT OK” from their forthcoming sixth album, Everyone’s A Star!. This marks the group’s first LP release since 2022’s 5SOS. In the previous years, band members Luke Hemmings, Calum Hood, Ashtown Irwin, and Michael Clifford have all explored music with solo endeavors. Now, they’re ready to share 12 new songs together. Everyone’s A Star! is set for release on November 14. Pre-order your copy here. Check out… Read more »

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Sum 41 Members Come Out Of Retirement For Jonas Brothers Performance

On September 22, Jonas Brothers performed at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, and this time, they brought out Sum 41‘s Deryck Whibley and Frank Zummo. The JoBros, who are currently on a run with Boys Like Girls and The All-American Rejects, have invited up prominent pop-punk guests during each stop, including The Click Five, Cartel, and more. This night, Sum 41 surprised their thousands of fans with a performance of “In Too Deep.” Check out the stunning performance below. This wasn’t the only scene band that took the stage with Jonas Brothers during this tour date. Earlier in the set, the trio invited up The… Read more »

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6 Artists Covering “I Miss You” by blink-182

blink-182’s iconic “I Miss You” has been covered endlessly—by everyone from 5 Seconds of Summer to mgk (long before his Travis Barker connection turned him into one of pop-punk’s biggest names). Since reuniting in 2023, the trio have headlined When We Were Young and will return in 2025—this time alongside a reunited Panic! At The Disco. Where are you? Hopefully, at When We Were Young 202,5 screaming with blink-182. Enter to win FREE tickets to the sold-out Saturday show from idobi Radio. Just download the always-free idobi app to enter—and score bonus entries by posting your best Tom DeLonge “where… Read more »

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The Academy Is… Debuts Two New Songs At Riot Fest

This past weekend, The Academy Is… played a dazzling set at Chicago’s Riot Fest. Ahead of their main festival slot, the William Beckett-helmed group played a Riot Fest Late Night Aftershow on September 20 at Concord Music Hall. Here, they played classic hits such as “About A Girl” and unearthed some fan-faves such as “Skeptics and True Believers,” which they had not performed since 2015. Additionally, they stunned the sold-out crowd by debuting not one…but two brand new songs: “2005” and “Miracle.” Hopefully, this is just one of many times we will get to hear these new tracks live. Check… Read more »

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Cobra Starship Plays “Bring It (Snakes on a Plane)” With Travie McCoy & William Beckett At Riot Fest

On Sunday, September 21, Cobra Starship took to the Riot Fest stage to play the hits from their timeless discography, including “The City Is At War,” “Guilty Pleasure,” and beyond. Excitingly, they shared a dazzling onstage collab with The Academy Is… frontman William Beckett and Gym Class Heroes‘ Travie McCoy for “Bring It (Snakes On A Plane).” The iconic song arrived on 2006’s While The City Sleeps, We Rule The Streets, the band’s big Fueled By Ramen debut record. Additionally, the trio united at When We Were Young Fest in 2023, per Gabe Saporta‘s Instagram. Fingers crossed for more onstage… Read more »

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My Chemical Romance Announce The Black Parade 20 Year Anniversary Tour

After embarking on a wildly successful stadium tour this summer and concluding the run with a headline set at Shaky Knees Fest this weekend, My Chemical Romance has announced The Black Parade 2026 tour, celebrating 20 years of their milestone album. The band has hand-selected Franz Ferdinand, Pierce The Veil, Modest Mouse, Iggy Pop, Sleater-Kinney, The Breeders, Babymetal, Jimmy Eat World, and The Mars Volta as openers across the tour. Tickets for the tour will be available on Friday, September 26, at 12 PM local time. You can check out My Chem’s full touring schedule below. Tour Dates: Read more:… Read more »