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YUNGBLUD Drops Long List Of 2026 North American Arena Tour Dates

YUNGBLUD has officially extended his world tour and is returning to North America in 2026, bigger and better than ever. On social media, the artist shared, “USA and CANADA we ridin’ again. IM COMIN’ BACK. The biggest venues of my life here. Amphitheaters, arenas, and RED ROCKS! WHAT??? This is insane.” So, if you missed YUNGBLUD on his first run through the U.S., your chance is coming next May and June. The new dates kick off on May 1, 2026, in Sterling Heights, Michigan, and wrap up in Atlanta on June 13, 2026. Artist presale kicks off on Tuesday, October… Read more »

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Melrose Avenue Will Stay “Inside Your Mind” With This New Song

Ahead of their nearly sold-out run throughout the UK and Europe, Sydney, Australia’s Melrose Avenue shared their full-throttle, pulls-no-punches new track and music video for “Inside Your Mind.” Previously, the rising punk/metal act and recent Hopeless Records signees released singles “Body Bag,” “Reflections,” and “Black Heart.” Vocalist Vlado Saric shares of the single, “This song is probably our favorite so far. We turned up to Matt Malpass’s studio in LA at like 9 AM after a 14-hour flight from Australia, and he had this track ready to go. We sat down, wrote the lyrics, and knew straight away we had a banger.” Check out “Inside Your… Read more »

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10 Alternative Musician Birthdays To Celebrate This October

Spooky season is officially here, and while you hang your bats, ghosts, and pumpkins, you can also grab some birthday decorations, too. To keep the Halloween vibes flowing, it’s time to crank up your alternative playlists while you grab some pumpkin-flavored treats. For some playlist inspo, these Libra and Scorpio babies 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 Lzzy Hale, to Cobra Starship‘s Gabe Saporta, all the way to My Chemical Romance‘s Frank Iero, here are some October musician birthdays to mark in your cals this… Read more »

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mgk’s New Dossier Perfume Is Set For Release This Week

mgk is fresh off the release of his album, lost americana, as well as a surprise performance with Jonas Brothers, and stepping into his fragrance era. The “cliche” singer just revealed his new collaboration with perfume company Dossier—the “lost americana” fragrance—is arriving on October 2. While the perfumery hasn’t revealed the official notes, it appears to be a unisex scent, per their Instagram post. Additionally, the bottle reads, “…the warmth of a late-night indulgence with earthy, spicy, and rich, decadent notes.” For fragrance lovers, the price point will likely be dazzling for all budgets. Most Dossier offerings range from $39-$49,… Read more »

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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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6 Artists Covering “I Miss You” by blink-182

blink-182’s iconic “I Miss You” has been covered endlessly—by everyone from 5 Seconds of Summer to mgk (long before his Travis Barker connection turned him into one of pop-punk’s biggest names). Since reuniting in 2023, the trio have headlined When We Were Young and will return in 2025—this time alongside a reunited Panic! At The Disco. Where are you? Hopefully, at When We Were Young 202,5 screaming with blink-182. Enter to win FREE tickets to the sold-out Saturday show from idobi Radio. Just download the always-free idobi app to enter—and score bonus entries by posting your best Tom DeLonge “where… Read more »

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Cobra Starship Plays “Bring It (Snakes on a Plane)” With Travie McCoy & William Beckett At Riot Fest

On Sunday, September 21, Cobra Starship took to the Riot Fest stage to play the hits from their timeless discography, including “The City Is At War,” “Guilty Pleasure,” and beyond. Excitingly, they shared a dazzling onstage collab with The Academy Is… frontman William Beckett and Gym Class Heroes‘ Travie McCoy for “Bring It (Snakes On A Plane).” The iconic song arrived on 2006’s While The City Sleeps, We Rule The Streets, the band’s big Fueled By Ramen debut record. Additionally, the trio united at When We Were Young Fest in 2023, per Gabe Saporta‘s Instagram. Fingers crossed for more onstage… Read more »

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Kellin Quinn Stars On New First To Last Track, “Mirror Soul”

From First To Last is back with a new song, and this time, Sleeping With Sirens‘ Kellin Quinn is taking the lead on “Mirror Soul.” And that’s not all—earlier this week, From First To Last recruited Tony Hawk, yes, that Tony Hawk, to share some big news. The band is set to take on Furnace Fest in Birmingham on October 3-5 with Quinn at the helm. Furnace Fest Artists:

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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 »