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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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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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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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Arm’s Length Reveals Stacked North America 2026 Tour Lineup

Arm’s Length hive, rise! The pop-punk act is going on one of their most massive headliners to date in 2026. In February, the musicians will take over the UK and Europe with help from Ben Quad. Then, they’ll hop back across the pond for their There’s A Whole World….North American 2026 tour dates. And the lineup is one you won’t want to miss. The Callous Daoboys, Harrison Gordon, and Super Sometimes are serving as support. The North American leg kicks off on April 21 in Ottawa and wraps up on May 24 in Toronto. Check out the route below and… Read more »

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Simple Plan & Neck Deep Are Touring The UK & Europe This Fall

Simple Plan is taking over Europe and the UK in fall 2026 with a little help from their good friends of Neck Deep. The Bigger Than You Think! tour dates begin on October 2 at O2 Apollo Manchester and wraps up on October 31 at Accor Arena in Paris. “We had so much fun this fall in Europe and the UK, we just couldn’t wait to come back,” Simple Plan says. “The 25th anniversary celebration continues! We’ll be playing full headline shows with all our biggest hits + some of your favourite songs we rarely play live. You don’t want… 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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Waterparks Hope It’ll All Make Sense “ANY MINUTE NOW”

Following the release of “IF LYRICS WERE CONFIDENTIAL,” Waterparks has unleashed their new song, “ANY MINUTE NOW.” On social media, the band shares, “’ANY MINUTE NOW’ is about the uncertainty of growing up. When you’re a kid, everything feels so confusing and overwhelming, but you think, ‘When I’m older, everything will make sense.’ Then you’re a teenager and you’re like, ‘This is all bullshit, but everything will make sense when I’m an adult, the rest of this will be figured out.’ Then you become an adult and you’re like, ‘Fuck, because I know to have even more questions now, things… Read more »

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Frank Zummo Releases New Book Unbreakable Rhythm

Frank Zummo, iconic pop-punk drummer best-known for his role in Sum 41, is ready to tell his story—the full story. Zummo just released his book, Unbreakable Rhythm: My Journey Through Music, Wellness & Mental Strength, with music journalist Jason Pettigrew. The book also features a foreword from Dhani Harrison, and interviews with Motley Crüe‘s Tommy Lee, Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley, Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman, and beyond. 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… Read more »

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Anna Shoemaker Examines Awkward Life Transitions On “Girl Song”

Following the release of her sophomore record, Someone Should Stop Her, out via +1 Records, indie darling Anna Shoemaker has just released a new track and music video for “Girl Song.” Basically, this is the perfect, soothing indie track for everyone whose motto is, “I’m just a girl.” 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 Shoemaker notes, “I’ve spent a lot of time writing love songs… Read more »

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glimmers Tear Off the “BANDAID” on New Track: PREMIERE

After years of building a presence in the pop-rock world, glimmers—a duo made up of vocalist Maggie Schneider and guitarist/producer Alex Downtain—are entering their next era with intention and a full-length statement piece. Their debut album, The Art Of Shattering, arrives this Friday, November 7, a 10-track body of work featuring collaborations with Tay Jardine as well as three previously unreleased tracks: “BANDAID,” “Emotional Whiplash,” and “Growing Up (I Guess).” Today, idobi Radio is exclusively premiering the track, “BANDAID”—a punchy, alt-pop track that cuts straight into the feeling of being someone’s temporary fix instead of their priority. “The song ‘BANDAID’… Read more »