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Most Anticipated Alternative Albums of 2026

Let’s be so real with each other….2025 was brimming with stunning album and EP releases, including Turnstile‘s Never Enough and Hayley Williams‘ Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party…both of which are up for Grammys. However, the fun isn’t ending when January hits because 2026 is also shaping up to be a big year for the alternative scene! The Maine is set to release their unnamed tenth album within the year, and many fans speculate that Bilmuri is gearing up for an album announcement soon, as well. Plus, artists such as Softcult, Poppy, and Joyce Manor are ready to unleash full… Read more »

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15 January Alternative Musician Birthdays To Celebrate

Happy New Year and happy birthday to some of rock, metal, and indie’s brightest and most legendary figures. As we ring in 2026, we can also pop some Champagne and toast to these Capricorn and Aquarius babies, who have made some of the most iconic tracks in alternative music history. From the incredible and beloved Poppy, to the iconic Rage Against The Machine frontman Zack de la Rocha, all the way to Foo Fighters and Nirvana artist Dave Grohl, here are some January musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer… Read more »

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30 Albums Turning 10 in 2026

In 2026, a wave of albums that helped define the sound of the mid-2010s turns 10 years old. From Panic! At The Disco’s genre-hopping dominance and blink-182’s post-hiatus rebirth to scene-shaping releases by Pierce The Veil, Modern Baseball, The 1975, and Waterparks, these records captured a moment when alternative music splintered, evolved, and exploded in new directions. Here are 30 albums turning 10 in 2026. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes, Ice Nine Kills, and beyond, idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm bring alternative, pop-punk, metal, rock, and… Read more »

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Pinkshift Drops Utterly Ethereal Surprise Single “Snow”

Ahead of the December 21 winter solstice, Pinkshift dropped a haunting, and seasonally appropriate surprise song, “Snow,” out via Hopeless Records. Preceded by their new album Earthkeeper, the Baltimore-based trio offers ethereal vocals, acoustic strums, and glowing flute sonics on the track—a departure from their pure punk singles. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. The band says on Instagram, “Last song of the year. This one is special and a little different. The flies in the sky were the mosquitoes that were buzzing around my ears when I… Read more »

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21 Albums Turning 15 in 2026

As the calendar flips toward 2026, an entire generation of albums that helped shape the sound, style, and emotional vocabulary of the early 2010s hits a major milestone. These records soundtracked Warped Tour summers, first heartbreaks, and long drives with the windows down—and somehow, they’re all turning 15. From pop-punk revival cornerstones to scene-defining debuts and genre-crossing breakthroughs, these albums haven’t just aged well—they’ve grown into blueprints for the alternative landscape we’re still living in today. Here are 21 monumental albums turning 15 in 2026. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to… Read more »

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Ice Nine Kills Teases Forthcoming Scream 7 Collab

If you’re excited for Scream 7, due out in theaters on February 27, 2026, you may just hear or see your favorite alternative band in the movie, as well. During the Ice Nine Kills‘ December 12 stop at London’s OVO Arena Wembley, they got a special mid-set call from Ghostface…yes, that Ghostface. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes, Ice Nine Kills, and beyond, idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm bring alternative, pop-punk, metal, rock, and indie to you anywhere, anytime. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio Ghostface,… Read more »

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15 Artist Predictions That Could Headline Warped Tour 2026

Warped Tour has always been a proving ground—where legacy acts cement their status, and the next generation earns their stripes. As the festival continues its resurgence, speculation is already swirling around who could take on the coveted headlining slots in 2026. From Warped Tour alumni poised for massive returns to modern heavyweights redefining the alternative landscape, these 15 artists feel uniquely positioned to carry the torch into the next era of Warped. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes, Ice Nine Kills, and beyond, idobi Radio, Howl, and… Read more »

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YUNGBLUD Reveals Soulful Acoustic Version Of “Zombie”

Following the release of his multi-Grammy-nominated record Idols, launched in June 2025, YUNGBLUD has released an acoustic version of the LP’s fan-favorite, “Zombie.” The artist also revealed accompanying visuals with a cello player—an all-around stunning reimagining of the already heartbreaking rock song. Here, YUNGBLUD’s soulful vocals take center stage…and may make you weep. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. Check out the track below and save the date for the Grammys on February 1 to see if “Zombie” takes home Best… Read more »

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AFI Shares Stunning “VOIDWARD, I BEND BACK” Music Video

After releasing their twelfth studio album Silver Bleeds The Black Sun… in October via Run For Cover Records, AFI have shared the official music video for LP track, “VOIDWARD, I BEND BACK.” The gothic rock banger visuals were shot during their November 5 show, which took place at San Diego’s iconic venue, SOMA. Check out the nostalgia-inducing pink and blue dreamscape of a music video below. AFI is heading out on their Holy Visions North America 2026 headlining run beginning in April with special guests Choir Boy. The act will also appear at Sick New World Festival. Presale tickets are… Read more »

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KennyHoopla Reveals Snowy “birthday card//” Music Video

After releasing the deluxe version of Zac Farro-produced EP, conditions of an orphan//, in early December, KennyHoopla has released the official music video for his latest offering, “birthday card//.” Shot in Wisconsin, the artist says of the snowy, dark visuals, “The video represents a postcard and matches the spontaneity of the song.” Despite the cold setting, the bright indie sonics will warm you right up and prep you for a KennyHoopla summer in 2026. Download the free idobi App for more new music “This EP was about acknowledging trauma and where I am at ‘right now’ as opposed to my whole life story. I… Read more »