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Daisy Grenade Drops Dazzling Wicked Cover, “For Good”

Daisy Grenade just put their musical theater backgrounds to perfect use by dropping a cover of “For Good,” from Wicked—and currently popularized by the theatrical release of Wicked: For Good starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. And yes—it does come with a little pop-punk edge. Frankly, this cover is going to be very “popular” on the idobi staff playlists. Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm The two surprise-dropped the track on streaming platforms following their December 9 show at Joe’s Pub. Check out Dani Nigro and Keaton Whittaker take on the roles of Glinda and… Read more »

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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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blink-182’s Mark Hoppus Just Hosted Josh Dun & Debby Ryan’s Baby Shower At His Home

Twenty One Pilots‘ drummer Josh Dun and his wife, actress Debby Ryan, are ready to be first-time parents, and they just celebrated in California with some of their favorite people. Excitingly, they had their baby shower at none other than Skye and Mark Hoppus of blink-182‘s home. Ryan shared on social media, “They say it doesn’t rain much in California, but we got caught in a downpour of shower love. Friends flew in from Denver, Atlanta, New York, Canada, random work & touring & made time to welcome this baby to the world before we went home to Columbus. Skye Hoppus ily, thank… Read more »

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YUNGBLUD, Spiritbox, & More Nominated For 2026 Rock & Metal Grammys

The 2026 Grammy nominations were just revealed, and the alternative, metal, and rock categories are full of some amazing picks. From Spiritbox‘s performance of “Soft Spine” and “Emergence” by Sleep Token to YUNGBLUD‘s Idols and Turnstile‘s Never Enough, we can’t wait to see who takes home the win. Plus, the nominations stream featured a cameo appearance from Sharon, Jack, and Kelly Osbourne, who presented these categories in honor of the late, great Ozzy Osbourne. Check out the full list of rock and metal nominees below. Best Rock Album: private music — DeftonesI Quit — HAIMFrom Zero — Linkin ParkNever Enough… Read more »

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Hayley Williams Performs “Smack A Bitch” With Rico Nasty

The Hayley Williams side quests continue, and this time, she appeared onstage with the one and only Rico Nasty at her final tour stop at Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre to perform “Smack A Bitch.” Rico Nasty recently released her rock and metal-infused album LETHAL in May, featuring singles such as “EAT ME!” and “TEETHSUCKER (YEA3X).” The Paradox x idobi Radio Exclusive T-Shirt Limited edition, printed-on-demand. Designed by Beepus (Beauty School Dropout) with creative direction from The Paradox. A collaboration capturing the energy of their debut EP NSFW and the future of alternative music. $29.99 Shop now Excitingly, this isn’t the… Read more »

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16 Alternative Musician Halloween Costumes That Were Perfectly Spooky

Halloween is basically the Super Bowl for alternative kids and elder emos. And this year, your fave pop-punk, alt, and rock stars showed up and showed out with goofy costumes and group get-ups. Some acts, such as The Cab and Mayday Parade, got all dolled up for Halloweekend shows, and others, such as Pierce The Veil‘s Vic Fuentes, made it home to spend some time trick-or-treating with the family. The Paradox x idobi Radio Exclusive T-Shirt Limited edition, printed-on-demand. Designed by Beepus (Beauty School Dropout) with creative direction from The Paradox. A collaboration capturing the energy of their debut EP… Read more »

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6 Best Halloween Movie Soundtracks To Play On Repeat This Holiday

Halloween is the time to put on your favorite spooky tracks or just play all the songs you love year-round for your normie friends. Of course, myriad instrumental songs are instantly recognizable and iconic, such as in the case of A24’s Talk To Me’s “Le Monde” by Richard Carter, taking over TikTok and Instagram Reels. Additionally, Michael Abels’ thrilling compositions brought Jordan Peele’s Get Out, Us, and Nope to life with rousing instrumentals, including “Pas de Deux” and “Preparing The Trap.” Of course, who could forget the goat, the OG, “The Master Of Horror,” himself, John Carpenter? The “Prince of… Read more »

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Blame My Youth to Trousdale: New Songs To Listen To In September

Believe it or not, spooky season is here. The Halloween aisles are packed, the air feels just a little crisper, and the latest alternative, indie, and metal drops are setting the perfect vibe. Girl Tones deliver grit and groove, while Stain The Canvas brings darker tones on their high-energy release that fits right into your fall playlist. Looking for even more new music to fuel your haunted season? idobi Radio is your soundtrack for spooky season, delivering your favorite songs and the future of alternative. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did… 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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Vampire Diaries Star Nina Dobrev & Shaun White End Engagement

There’s some sad news for those who wanted to see pictures of Nina Dobrev and Shaun White at their wedding. The couple, who got engaged in October 2024 in New York City, has officially broken up, per an exclusive report by People. The Vampire Diaries star and Olympic gold medalist snowboarder originally began dating in 2019, and even spent the lockdown together. After five years together, they called it quits, with one source noting that “it was a mutual decision, and wasn’t an easy one, but it was made with love and a deep respect for one another.” Read more:… Read more »