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Paramore Cancels Final Show Dates Due To Hayley Williams’ Lung Infection

With just days left on the This Is Why Tour, Paramore has unfortunately been forced to cancel the last two remaining shows in Portland and Salt Lake City. The reason behind this decision stems from vocalist Hayley Williams battling a lung infection, which has severely impacted her well-being. Back on July 23, the band first shared the postponement of a few shows due to health concerns within their camp. Their initial statement conveyed, “After much deliberation, in the interest of our health and the ability to put on a show you all deserve, we have decided to reschedule our shows… Read more »

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Speak Now’ Features Hayley Williams & Fall Out Boy

Taylor Swift has thrilled her fans by unveiling the highly-anticipated tracklist for Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), a masterful reimagining of her illustrious third album from 2010. With an impressive collection of 22 tracks, this updated edition follows the successful pattern set by her previously reissued albums, Red (Taylor’s Version) and Fearless (Taylor’s Version). Adding to the excitement are six captivating new singles, labeled “From The Vault.” The icing on the cake comes in the form of remarkable collaborations with her real-life best friend, the incomparable Hayley Williams of Paramore, as well as the revered rock titans, Fall Out Boy. Williams… Read more »

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Paramore’s Hayley Williams Pens Letter to Her Younger Self

Paramore’s Hayley Williams has been on a hot streak lately. Acting as support for Taylor Swift’s opening night on the “Eras Tour,” the band’s first new album in six years was released in February, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their self-titled album last week—the Paramore fan base has been well-fed over the last several months. Read more: The Linda Lindas Release “Too Many Things” Ahead of Coachella and Paramore Tour To mark Williams’ friend’s birthday this weekend, the vocalist penned an inspiring letter to her younger self. In an Instagram Story, Williams shared, “My friend Elise has a newsletter and… Read more »

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The Linda Lindas Announce Massive North American Tour

Following the release of their new single, “Closer” with Hayley Williams, and the announcement of their new album, The Linda Lindas have just dropped a full roster of 2026 North American tour dates. Their new record, GOTTA GET OUT, is due out August 28 via Reprise/Warner Records. Additionally, acts The Rat Utopia Experiment, Adan Diaz, Vial, Grace Bowers and Deux Visages are set to support on select dates of the massive tour. It’ll kick off on September 16 in Sacramento’s Ace of Spades and run through November 5, wrapping up at La Rosa in Tuscon. Artist presale tickets go live on… Read more »

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Knox Announces Massive World Tour & New Album ‘My Midwest Best’

Knox has shared the news of his new album, My Midwest Best, arriving on October 2 and announced a massive world tour to celebrate. This news follows his latest single release, “After The After Party,” which serves as a great taster of the new album. The track sees Knox at his catchiest yet, which is saying something because the guy knows how to write a hook! Regarding the album, Knox shared, “My Midwest Best is my proudest work to date. It’s the culmination of all the music I grew up listening to and all the music I learned how to make… Read more »

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Here’s Our 2026 GRAMMYS Winner Predictions

As the Recording Academy continues to reckon (slowly) with the rock and metal soundscape as contenders for recognition, the 2026 Grammy nominations reflect a scene in flux—where genre lines entangle, heavy music dominating festival stages, and artists once deemed “too niche” now command massive cultural gravity. With the Grammy ceremony set to air on February 1—although metal categories will not get airtime beyond an announcement during the red carpet—here are the idobi Radio predictions for best rock, metal, and alternative categories. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes,… Read more »

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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 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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15 December Alternative Musician Birthdays To Celebrate

This December, we’re feeling holly and jolly as well as celebratory for some birthdays. Now that we’re in the thick of the holiday season, we feel like these Sagittarius and Capricorn babies, who have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, are our true gifts. From the incredible and beloved Hayley Williams, to the iconic blink-182 frontman Tom DeLonge, all the way to Slipknot‘s legendary Corey Taylor, here are some December musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Tyler Joseph — December 1 Twenty One Pilots‘ Tyler Joseph just wrapped an album cycle and The Clancy Tour: Breach this fall,… Read more »

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17 Songs That Could Be Featured on a Modern Twilight Soundtrack

“How long have you been 17?” As it turns out, Twilight—the film that defined a generation of teenage longing—has officially turned 17 itself. Released in 2008, Catherine Hardwicke’s adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s brooding vampire romance captured a cultural moment of forbidden love, both on screen and through a soundtrack that further immersed the film in an alternative climate. But if Twilight were released today, what would it sound like? 17 years after the film’s original release, we’re reimagining an already iconic soundtrack to echo the emotional weight that spoke to a Team Edward or Team Jacob generation. Here are 17… Read more »