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Ben Quad Insists “It’s Just A Title” On New Single

Ben Quad has released their new single, “It’s Just A Title,” pulled from their forthcoming sophomore album, Wisher. Their 10-track collection is set to drop on November 14 via Pure Noise Records. “‘It’s Just A Title’ is about living with constant existential insecurity and questioning whether life now is any better than before,” guitarist Edgar Viveros shares. “Musically, we drew inspiration from bands like All-American Rejects and Motion City Soundtrack, leaning into pop elements like heavy synths and a guitar solo. It was the first time we broke away from strict Midwest emo and punk structures, and it came together… Read more »

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37 Alternative Album Anniversaries To Celebrate This September

Do you feel that? That, perhaps metaphorical, chill in the air? September is here, baby! And that means it’s officially Halloween season. So, as you hang your seasonal decor and thrift for new spooky finds, you can make your playlists perfect with these September albums. From Green Day‘s iconic American Idiot and Paramore‘s Brand New Eyes to Olivia Rodrigo‘s sophomore LP Guts and Panic! At The Disco‘s debut A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out, these 37 alternative album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. The 1975 — The 1975 Released on: September 2, 2013, via Dirty Hit.Standout Tracks: “Chocolate”… Read more »

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Action/Adventure Drop “URL” From Forthcoming LP Ever After

Arriving in tandem with the announcement for their forthcoming full-length album Ever After, Action/Adventure has released the first glimpse of the new collection with “URL.” “This is the result of unrequited love,” vocalist Blake Evaristo shares of the new single. “Just because you put your blood, sweat, and tears into something doesn’t mean it’ll love you back. Even though you’re living the life you wanted, you find yourself wondering what the other life could’ve been.” Watch the official video for “URL” below. The band’s new album, Ever After, is slated to arrive on October 24 via Pure Noise Records. The… Read more »

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50 Album Anniversaries To Celebrate in June

If you’re ready to have a nostalgia-inducing summer at Warped Tour and the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, you can supercharge the good vibes by celebrating these June album anniversaries. From blink-182‘s iconic Enema Of The State and Dude Ranch to My Chemical Romance‘s Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, there’s no shortage of alternative staples to play over and over again. Check out the 50 must-listen rock, emo, and pop-punk album anniversaries taking place in June below. blink-182 — Enema Of The State Released on: June 1, 1999, via MCA Records.Standout Tracks: “All The Small Things” & “What’s My Age… Read more »

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45 Album Anniversaries To Celebrate This May

April showers bring May flowers…as well as some stunning album anniversaries to celebrate. Wanna feel old? Twenty One Pilots‘ breakout album, Blurryface, is turning 10 years old on May 17. Or… better yet… Fall Out Boy‘s From Under The Cork Tree, which features the iconic “Dance, Dance” and “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” is turning a whopping 20 years old on May 3. I know, I know… even though some of us have gray hairs, these albums still hit as hard as they did when they debuted. Check out these rock, pop-punk, and metal May album anniversaries below. Fall Out Boy… Read more »

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New Found Glory Unleash First New Music In Two Years, “100%”

Marking their first new material since 2023’s collaborative effort “Red Light Kisser” alongside Your Broken Hero and their cover of “Part Of Your World” for Disney’s pop-punk compilation album, A Whole New Sound, New Found Glory has unleashed their punchy new single, “100%.” Alongside the new release, the pop-punk vets have announced their signing to Pure Noise Records. “No matter what, life is gonna hit you with unexpected tough times,” the band shares of the release. “It’s unavoidable. Sometimes we are lucky to prepare for them and other times they come out of nowhere. In those moments we can choose… Read more »

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9 New Songs That Are Must-Adds To Your Summer Playlist

Your perfect sunny weekend playlist just arrived. This week’s standout tracks are turning up the volume with nostalgia-inducing indie-pop à la Bad Suns, a face-melting single from PSYCHO-FRAME, plus a raw Midwest emo track from Arm’s Length. Download the free idobi App and catch these new releases spinning all weekend long. You don’t want to miss this lineup! And if you needed one more reason to jump in on the app, idobi just launched a brand-new series of free games—starting with Word Mosh. For a limited time, top scorers will be entered for a chance to win the sold-out Build-A-Bear Emo Axolotl. Yup,… Read more »

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UNWELL Launches New Single “Airless”

UNWELL kicks off 2025 with “Airless,” their second release under Pure Noise Records and a powerful follow-up to last year’s “Trip The Wire.” The track thrives on tension and release, with vocalist Matt Copley’s soaring melodies weaving through bassist Drew Bender’s screams. The instrumentation pulses with a dynamic push-and-pull, building into a cathartic explosion of emotion. Read more: Every Artist Performing At Warped Tour 2025 The band shares, “‘Airless’ is a desperate gasp for something more—a song that captures the suffocating weight of isolation and the relentless chase for light in the dark. With raw lyricism and a haunting melody,… Read more »

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Arm’s Length Announces Sophomore LP, Drops “Funny Face”

After inking a deal with Pure Noise Records, Arm’s Length has announced the arrival of their sophomore full-length, There’s A Whole World Out There, slated to drop on May 16. To preview the release, the group has also dropped their new single, “Funny Face.” “‘Funny Face’ is about how discouragement from a trusted loved one can shape who you are as a person and your overall outlook on life,” vocalist/guitarist Allen Steinberg shares in a press release. “It’s one of our darkest, heaviest tracks. Lyrically, I wanted to illustrate the narrative of being entangled in a toxic codependent relationship, whether… Read more »

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Youth Fountain Drops “Twin Flame” Alongside Acoustic EP

Aligned perfectly with the start of his acoustic tour hitting the West Coast this week, Youth Fountain has unleashed the striking ballad “Twin Flame” alongside the Together In Lonesome Acoustic EP, available now via Pure Noise Records. “I loved having this specific song be the focus for the Together In Lonesome Acoustic EP,” Youth Fountain mastermind Tyler Zanon. “I felt like it was one of the strongest songs off the record, so I’m hoping that doing the video/ showcasing it as the single for it will help get the song heard a little more to some new people out there.”… Read more »