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Meet Me @ The Altar Returns With Thrilling “Straight Up (Needy)”

Meet Me @ The Altar has officially kicked off a new era with the arrival of “Straight Up (Needy)” and its accompanying music video. The track offers a heavier vibe with guitarist Kaylie Sang‘s thrilling riffs and Edith Victoria‘s voice simply soars in the chorus as she sings, “I know you swore/We’re better off alone/That I’m just not the one.” And, of course, drummer Ada Juarez keeps the pop-rock beats flowing from behind her kit. Notably, this marks the first Meet Me @ The Altar release without original member and guitarist Téa Campbell. Campbell stepped back in April to “embark… Read more »

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7 Funniest Comedy Bits & Stand-Up Jokes About Pop-Punk Bands

There’s nothing quite like turning on your favorite comedy show or swiping through stand-up bits on Instagram Reels and coming across a joke about your favorite pop-punk band. Recently, comedian and podcaster Shane Gillis mentioned Real Friends on his show Tires—and yes, the band was flattered. We’ve collected our seven favorite comedy moments that tap into the world of pop-punk and emo with iconic bands. And that’s not all—idobi Radio wants to give you the gift of laughter with a hint of emo on the side. We’ve got the ultimate hookup for your When We Were Young weekend in Vegas.… Read more »

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5 Seconds Of Summer Drops High-Energy “NOT OK” & Announces New LP

It might be autumn, but it feels like summer just started. Specifically, 5 Seconds Of Summer is making their major return as an ensemble. After teasing a return, the band has officially dropped “NOT OK” from their forthcoming sixth album, Everyone’s A Star!. This marks the group’s first LP release since 2022’s 5SOS. In the previous years, band members Luke Hemmings, Calum Hood, Ashtown Irwin, and Michael Clifford have all explored music with solo endeavors. Now, they’re ready to share 12 new songs together. Everyone’s A Star! is set for release on November 14. Pre-order your copy here. Check out… Read more »

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mgk Announces lost americana World Tour With Wiz Khalifa, Julia Wolf, & More

After releasing his new album lost americana in August, mgk has finally revealed a massive 2025-2026 international tour with several special guests. Wiz Khalifa, Julia Wolf, honestav, Beauty School Dropout, DE’WAYNE, Mod Sun, and Emo Nite are set to appear on select dates. Excitingly, mgk noted on social media that this is just “part 1,” and more dates and countries will be added to this lineup. So, if you don’t see a location near you, do not panic! Presales kick off on Monday, September 22, and all general ticket sales begin on Thursday, September 25, at 12 PM local time… Read more »

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Avril Lavigne’s New Wine Is The Perfect Price For Pinot Noir Lovers

There’s nothing “Complicated” about Avril Lavigne‘s new wine launch. In collaboration with Banshee Wines, the pop-punk star just revealed her Pinot Noir for fans near and far. In a post, she shared, “I’ve teamed up with @bansheewines to create my limited-edition anthem in a bottle! Meet Banshee Complicated Pinot Noir – it’s bold, smooth, and a little wild just like me. Banshee Complicated is available online now, at banshee wines.com and the first 50 people will receive a Sip & Spin Kit so you can #RockLikeABanshee with me!” Additionally, Banshee Wines is donating to charity alongside the launch. The company… Read more »

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Unhinged My Chemical Romance Halloween Costumes Inspired by Long Live The Black Parade

My Chemical Romance‘s Long Live The Black Parade Tour just wrapped up their run through North America…bummer. But rest assured, the tour is set to continue internationally, so the Black Parade is far from “Dead!” (See what I did there?) For you U.S. peeps, we know you have your Black Parade uniform and “Mama” opera singer outfits hanging in your closets, and these are amazing Halloween costumes as is. However, if you want to get a little freaky and emo for your upcoming parties, we’ve gathered a handful of unhinged My Chemical Romance costume ideas that keep the spirit of… 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 »

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Bad Omens Unveil Heart-Wrenching Single “Impose”

After launching their first single of 2025, “Specter,” in August, Bad Omens are back with a new track, “Impose.” The tracks are preceded by 2024’s compilation album, CONCRETE JUNGLE [THE OST], featuring hits such as “V.A.N” with Poppy. Departing from previous sonics, Bad Omens takes a significantly softer approach to “Impose,” with delicate synths and somber, yearning vocals from Noah Sebastian. “I tried to settle in a life of relevance/But I long to be lost/And I tried to sever it, walked to the precipice/To the sound of applause,” he vulnerably sings. Check out the new track below. This fall, Bad… Read more »

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Grayscale & Smallpools Drop “Some Kind Of Magic” On Reimagined Track

Following the release of their 2025 record The Hart, Grayscale just revamped LP track “Some Kind Of Magic” with help from indie pop trio Smallpools. Previously, Grayscale reinvented tracks from the album, including “Kept Me Alive” with Slowly Slowly’s Ben Stewart and “Summer Clothes” with Games We Play and Trella. Grayscale shares, “For ‘Some Kind Of Magic,’ we tapped into some of our favorite 80s bands that our parents always had playing around the house growing up. After months of reworking it and continually speeding up the tempo, we finally landed on an upbeat song that feels like ‘The Cure… Read more »

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Boys Like Girls Release New Live Record, The Homecoming

Boys Like Girls has officially released THE HOMECOMING via Fearless Records—their live record from a hometown performance at MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park on October 26, 2023. Alongside the album’s release, they also shared live music videos of hits such as “The Great Escape,” “Five Minutes To Midnight,” and more from their set. Check out the concert clips here. Frontman Martin Johnson shares a long note about the experience: “Fenway Park. The shrine. The Cathedral of Boston. Where curses broke, where beers were spilled, where you can feel the city’s heartbeat under green tin and red clay. You don’t just visit Fenway… Read more »