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9 Artists Who Are Using Their Platform To Push For Basic Human Rights

Gooooood morning, America! Happy Election Day! From the New York City mayoral race to California’s Proposition 50, it’s important to go out and vote at your polling locations today, and at every opportunity. Let’s be real with each other…shit sucks. It really does. If you’ve been keeping up with the news, Israel violated their ceasefire agreement, the Trump admin is doing nothing to remedy SNAP (and blaming Democrats on the process), ICE is ripping apart families, and that’s just a handful of headlines that might keep you up at night. However, a better future is possible, even if it doesn’t… Read more »

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Ben Quad Lean Into Poppier Sound on “Very Big In Sheboygan”

Ben Quad has shared their new single, “Very Big In Sheboygan,” the third track from their upcoming full-length Wisher, due out November 14 via Pure Noise Records. The song arrives with a self-aware video that opens on the band riffing on blink-182 lyrics—“all the small things,” “true care, truth brings”—a fitting nod to the pop-punk lineage they’re evolving rather than imitating. 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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Bowling For Soup Reveals “Holding On To That Hate” Music Video

Following the release of their single “Holding On To That Hate” in September, Bowling For Soup has officially revealed its accompanying music video, featuring behind-the-scenes shots from the recording studio. Frontman Jaret Reddick notes, “Sometimes a song just comes out of nowhere. This is certainly one of them! Rob sent me the music and a melody idea. This whole process is new to me, but it worked for a few songs on Pop Drunk Snot Bread, and I love that Rob wants to be involved in the writing.” Reddick continues, “First listen, and I realized I had woken up in… Read more »

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16 Alternative Musician Birthdays To Celebrate This November

Spooky season has sadly passed, but the fall vibes are still flowing. Now that we’re in the season of gratitude, we’re thankful for these Scorpio and Sagittarius babies who have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best b-days ever. From the always dazzling Laura Jane Grace, to the iconic blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, all the way to AFI‘s Davey Havok and Jade Puget, here are some November musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Tim McIlrath — November 3 Rise Against frontman Tim McIlrath is celebrating his 47th birthday and can hopefully… Read more »

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8 Smashing Pumpkins Covers That Still Hit Hard

Few bands have left as deep a scar on the alternative, emo, and pop-punk space as The Smashing Pumpkins have. Through frontman Billy Corgan’s uniquely gruff vocal snarl, melancholic grandeur, and wall-of-distortion, they’ve shaped not only the ‘90s alt-rock space but have embedded their DNA into the next two decades of rock music. Their influence rippled through everything from My Chemical Romance, who have praised them as a major influence, to AFI and The Used. 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… 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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Hawthorne Heights Announce 20 Year Anniversary Tour with Letlive. and Creeper

Is anyone else feeling personally attacked by yet another 20-year anniversary tour? Hawthorne Heights has announced a massive If Only You Were Lonely 20th anniversary tour, set to kick off next year with support from Letlive. and Creeper. “The best thing about looking back on the last 20 years is that you can do it without the fear of the past, but with the reverence that comes with the time that has actually passed,” shares frontman JT Woodruff. “While the fans never saw anything going on behind the scenes, If Only You Were Lonely is a true tale of triumph… Read more »

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Broadside Vocalist Oliver Baxxter Is Officially Married

Broadside frontman Oliver Baxxter has officially found his happily ever after. The artist just revealed a series of photos from October 25, courtesy of @ferrazziphotos, from his Las Vegas wedding to his long-time partner and new wife, Sara (Hayden) Baxxter. 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 Their love is one for the books, dating back all the way to 2016, as indicated by Sara’s Instagram… Read more »

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Hey Monday’s Cassadee Pope Announces Upcoming Emo Nite Appearances

Cassadee Pope, solo artist extraordinaire and Hey Monday frontwoman, might be heading to an Emo Nite near you. The Hereditary singer just revealed that she will be hanging out, and maybe even performing at, two upcoming Emo Nite tour dates. 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 She will make a stop at Tampa, Florida’s Ritz Ybor on November 8. Then, she will head north to… Read more »

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Panic! At The Disco Cover Songs, Ranked

Fresh off their performance at When We Were Young 2025, Panic! At The Disco just announced that they’re ready to celebrate 20 years of A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out. No, really, we can’t believe it either. 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 Alongside revealing deluxe editions of the record and themed merch, Panic! also *finally* released Live In Denver on streaming platforms, YouTube, and… Read more »