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Tim Burton Just Directed A Lady Gaga Music Video

Lady Gaga just dropped the song of the Halloween season with “The Dead Dance.” Even more exciting, the black and white music video was directed by none other than the gothic movie king himself, Tim Burton. The music video drop coincides with Lady Gaga’s appearance on season two, part two of Netflix’s hit series Wednesday, where she guest stars as Nevermore Academy teacher Rosaline Rotwood. Earlier in August, Lady Gaga appeared with fellow actors, including Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers, and Joy Sunday, at the Wednesday Graveyard Gala, where she premiered the track for attendees. She shared at the gala, “I’m… Read more »

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15 Alternative Musician Birthdays To Celebrate This September

School is back in session, and Halloween season has officially begun. To keep the spooky vibes flowing, it’s time to crank up your alternative playlists while you grab some pumpkin-flavored treats. For some playlist inspo, these Virgo and Libra babies have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From the always iconic Avril Lavigne, to Mayday Parade‘s Jake Bundrick and Alex Garcia, all the way to My Chemical Romance‘s Mikey Way, here are some September musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Joe Trohman — September 1 Fall… Read more »

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From Arankai to Dying Wish: New Songs To Listen To This Month

Believe it or not, August is already here. Even though Halloween candy and decorations are hitting store shelves, the summer vibes abound in these recent alternative, indie, and metal releases. From Teenage Joans’ blink-182 meets Kesha-inspired new release, to Fox Lake’s “Real Fast,” a fiery hardcore x nu-metal offering, you’ll find the right track to set the mood this weekend. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? Bones Shredder — “Sky… Read more »

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Zoë Kravitz Just Taught Austin Butler The NSFW Meaning Of Pearl Jam

While on their press run for Caught Stealing, a forthcoming Darren Aronofsky crime thriller, leads Zoë Kravitz and Austin Butler stopped by Rolling Stone to play a little drunk ’90s trivia. And, naturally, it got a little NSFW right away. When film critic and interviewer David Fear mentioned Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam…well, Butler learned something new. “How old were you when you realized what Pearl Jam meant?” Kravitz asked Butler during the game. He responded, “Right now…What does Pearl Jam mean?” “It’s jizz, dude,” Kravitz said. “I was today’s years old,” Butler added. Notably, Vedder once made up a… Read more »

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Finn Wolfhard Praises Djo’s New Record At Amoeba Music

Stranger Things actor and alternative rockstar Finn Wolfhard just visited Amoeba Music to do a little shopping on their interview show “What’s In My Bag?” following the release of his debut LP Happy Birthday and ahead of the final season of the hit show. In his interview, he showcased inspirations for his record and shared his adoration for fellow Stranger Things star Joe Keery, aka Djo. During his Amoeba Music “What’s In My Bag?” segment, he pulled an array of titles, including Diamond Jubilee by Cindy Lee, The Replacements‘ Tim, I Am Trying To Break Your Heart: A Film About… Read more »

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Harry Potter Fans Think The New Version Of Hagrid Looks Homeless

The streets of London are buzzing with TV crews as the forthcoming Harry Potter HBO Max series undergoes production. In fact, Daily Mail UK recently caught a glimpse of actors Dominic McLaughlin and Nick Frost (Hot Fuzz, Shaun Of The Dead, Paul) portraying Harry Potter and Hagrid. Though the clip is short, lifelong fans of the books, films, and beyond are struggling to see Hagrid in Frost’s image. TikTok users commented, “Hagrid never gave off homeless vibes before,” “TEMU version,” “Why does Hagrid look like he hasn’t slept in a while,” “Hagrid doesnt look like a huggable giant anymore,” and… Read more »

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Motion City Soundtrack Drop Mat Kerekes Collab “Your Days Are Numbered”

Following the release of “She Is Afraid” and “You Know Who The Fuck We Are” from their forthcoming album, The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World, Motion City Soundtrack has unleashed their latest offering, “Your Days Are Numbered,” featuring Mat Kerekes of Citizen. Motion City Soundtrack shares, “‘Your Days Are Numbered’ is a special song for us. It’s one we carried with us as a band for a long time, letting it grow until it was ready to be shared. The last few years have been hard on all of us personally, with the loss of family members and loved ones.… Read more »

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The Aces Gold Star Baby Is The Disco Album We Need Right Now

The disco ball is shimmering, the lights are down low, the floor is lit up, and Gold Star Baby is officially open for business. The Aces are officially back with their fourth album, Gold Star Baby—their first independent release—is a disco-infused celebration of identity. Quartet Cristal Ramirez (vocals), Alisa Ramirez (drums), Katie Henderson (guitar),and McKenna Petty (bass) have poured their whole selves into the fourth chapter of The Aces, and their personalities shine. Featuring a heaping dose of humor, grooves for days, and unadulterated confidence, this is The Aces at their best. Frankly, the joy that permeates the tracks proves… Read more »

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Acceptance Taps Teddy Swims for “So Contagious” Reimagining

As Acceptance prepares to drop Phantoms/Twenty—a 20th anniversary reimagining of their 2005 landmark Phantoms—the band has enlisted chart-topping powerhouse Teddy Swims to recreate their breakout single “So Contagious.” For those who may not know, Swims previously shared with idobi Radio that Acceptance was a massive inspiration to him growing up. He shared on Gone Fishkin in 2023, “My favorite band ever is Acceptance. Jason Vena is my hero…and I got to meet him at When We Were Young and finally chat with him…Jason is the greatest vocalist.” Of the collaboration, Acceptance shares “Our fondest memories of the Phantoms sessions can… Read more »

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8 Wallet-Friendly Makeup Brands To Shop That Aren’t e.l.f.

Skincare and makeup brand e.l.f. just just messed up…big time. The brand, known for ther cost-effective drugstore offerings just launched an ad featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race legend Heidi N Closet and stand-up comedian and the Annabelle doll’s new owner, Matt Rife. Now, fans are dropping their products based on the stunning choice to include the controversial crowd-work comic in an ad targeted at a primarily women/femme audience. Notably, in his 2023 Netflix special Natural Selection, Rife made a “joke” at the expense of a hostess with a black eye. “If she could cook, she wouldn’t have that black eye,” he… Read more »