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It’s time for a new year and a new you, but you don’t have to get all entirely new music! If you need a heaping dose of nostalgia or a grim reminder of your own mortality, you can celebrate these classic alternative, pop-punk, metal, and rock album anniversaries. From Fall Out Boy‘s Mania as well as American Beauty/American Psycho all the way to Green Day‘s Saviors and Poppy‘s I Disagree, these 35 alternative album anniversaries will help you kick off 2026 in a spectacular fashion. The Dirty Nil — Fuck Art Released on: January 1, 2021, via Dine Alone Records.Standout Tracks: “Doom Boy” & “Damage Control”… Read more »
Let’s be so real with each other….2025 was brimming with stunning album and EP releases, including Turnstile‘s Never Enough and Hayley Williams‘ Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party…both of which are up for Grammys. However, the fun isn’t ending when January hits because 2026 is also shaping up to be a big year for the alternative scene! The Maine is set to release their unnamed tenth album within the year, and many fans speculate that Bilmuri is gearing up for an album announcement soon, as well. Plus, artists such as Softcult, Poppy, and Joyce Manor are ready to unleash full… Read more »
Happy New Year and happy birthday to some of rock, metal, and indie’s brightest and most legendary figures. As we ring in 2026, we can also pop some Champagne and toast to these Capricorn and Aquarius babies, who have made some of the most iconic tracks in alternative music history. From the incredible and beloved Poppy, to the iconic Rage Against The Machine frontman Zack de la Rocha, all the way to Foo Fighters and Nirvana artist Dave Grohl, here are some January musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Poppy — January 1 Poppy might be having her birthday on the very first… Read more »
This past year was full of magical musical moments, including a collab between Evanescence, Poppy, and Spiritbox and the reunion of Panic! At The Disco. 2025 also had one of the most packed album release calendars with some truly divine offerings. From Turnstile’s Never Enough and Hayley Williams’ Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party to Heart Attack Man’s Joyride The Pale Horse and L.S. Dunes’ Violet, these 2025 album releases were nothing short of extraordinary and deserve many listens throughout the year ahead. Ethel Cain — Perverts Released: January 8, 2025Standout Tracks: “Punish,” “Etienne” Diva Bleach — Can You Keep… Read more »
2025 may have felt a little rocky because…well, we lost the legendary Ozzy Osbourne. However, the year was not all bad. From the arrival of a new Hayley Williams album, Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party, and a Panic! At The Disco reunion all the way to a genuinely wild collaboration with Evanescence’s Amy Lee, Poppy, and Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante, there were a ton of major music moments to celebrate this year. Here are 18 of the biggest music moments from the pop-punk, metal, and rock scenes that shaped the year. blink-182 and Alkaline Trio host LA Wildfire Relief Benefit… Read more »
December isn’t slowing down—and neither is the release calendar. This month’s essential tracks cut through the cold with fresh hooks, big emotions, and the kind of energy that carries you straight into the new year. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? Charlotte Sands — “one eye open” Charlotte Sands announced this month that her new album Satellite is set for arrival on March 6, and she also offered a taste of the LP with “one eye open.” She says, “‘one eye open’ is about… Read more »
November marks the season of gratitude, and we sure are thankful for these classic alternative, pop-punk, metal, and rock album anniversaries. From Waterparks‘ Double Dare and blink-182‘s beloved self-titled, to Rage Against The Machine‘s The Battle of Los Angeles and My Chemical Romance‘s Danger Days, these 25 alternative album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. 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 Nirvana — MTV Unplugged In New York Released… Read more »
Are you feeling holly, jolly, merry, and bright? For every emo who is already in holiday mood, Fall Out Boy just released a cover of “It Feels Like Christmas,” originally from the iconic 1992 The Muppet Christmas Carol. This cover is totally Michael Caine-approved. The track is part of a new batch of Spotify Singles Holiday round-up. For every emo who is already in holiday mood, Fall Out Boy just released a cover of “It Feels Like Christmas,” originally from the iconic 1992 The Muppet Christmas Carol. While the song doesn’t feature cameos from Gonzo, Kermit, and crew, Patrick Stump… Read more »
It’s officially spooky season, baby! As you hang your Halloween decor and thrift for new spooky finds, you can make your playlists perfect with these alternative October albums. From Green Day‘s iconic Nimrod and Bring Me The Horizon‘s debut LP Count Your Blessings to Twenty One Pilots‘ Trench and My Chemical Romance‘s beloved The Black Parade, these 30 alternative album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. We the Kings — We The Kings Released on: October 2, 2007, via S-Curve.Standout Tracks: “Check Yes Juliet” & “Skyway Avenue” Green Day — Warning Released on: October 3, 2000, via Reprise Records.Standout Tracks: “Warning” & “Minority” Mayday Parade — Mayday… Read more »
