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Ben Quad Champions ’00 Emo Sonics On “Painless”

Following the release of “It’s Just A Title,” Ben Quad has released their new single, “Painless,” set for release on their forthcoming sophomore album, Wisher. Their 10-track collection is set to drop on November 14 via Pure Noise Records. Guitarist Edgar Viveros says of the release, “We knew early on in the demoing process that we wanted the vocals to pull from 2000s emo. The chorus is a big nod to bands such as Taking Back Sunday and features Sam and Henry trading off lines in the classic emo co-vocalist style.” The artist adds, “For the outro, we wanted to bring back the post-hardcore/screamo heaviness that… Read more »

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30 Alternative Album Anniversaries To Celebrate This October

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 »

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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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Bowling For Soup Releases New Single “Holding On To That Hate”

Fresh off their tour with Simple Plan, Bowling For Soup just released their new track, “Holding On To That Hate.” The band shares on social media, “It’s been a minute, but we’re back with our first single since 2022 – and trust us, it’s worth the wait. ‘Holding On To That Hate’ is classic BFS: catchy, sharp, and unforgettable. Written by Jaret [Reddick] & Rob [Felicetti], it delivers clever hooks, melodic punch, and the high-energy charm that’s kept BFS going strong for over 30 years.” They add, “Recorded at Soundmine Recording Studio in the Poconos, this track is also a… Read more »

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New Found Glory Announces New Album Listen Up!

New Found Glory is officially kicking off a new chapter. Today, the pop-punk vets revealed their blazing new single, “Laugh It Off,” as well as a music video to match. And that’s not all… the lead single is set to appear on Listen Up!, their new LP arriving on February 20, 2026, via Pure Noise Records. The ensemble notes, “This is an upbeat song based around this lead riff that recurs throughout, while the lyrics are about being on each other’s case in a relationship at times. But you get so lost in the debate that you have to stop… Read more »

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Phantom Planet & Christina Perri Joined The Jonas Brothers In Anaheim

Jonas Brothers are currently on their JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown tour, and boy, is it emo AF. The sibling trio isn’t just touring with the likes of Boys Like Girls and The All-American Rejects; each night, they’re also showcasing surprise guests. On September 27, the band made a stop in Anaheim at the Honda Center, and this time, they brought out Christina Perri and Phantom Planet. The JoBros have also invited up prominent pop-punk guests during each stop, including The Click Five, Cartel, Sum 41, and more on previous dates. On this date, Perri sang “A Thousand Years,” aka the beloved… Read more »

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Blame My Youth to Trousdale: New Songs To Listen To In September

Believe it or not, spooky season is here. The Halloween aisles are packed, the air feels just a little crisper, and the latest alternative, indie, and metal drops are setting the perfect vibe. Girl Tones deliver grit and groove, while Stain The Canvas brings darker tones on their high-energy release that fits right into your fall playlist. Looking for even more new music to fuel your haunted season? idobi Radio is your soundtrack for spooky season, delivering your favorite songs and the future of alternative. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did… 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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Listen To The Cab’s First New EP Release In More Than A Decade

At long last, The Cab has finally returned… and not just with a single release. The outfit shared an entire EP—Road To Reign: A Prelude. Featuring four fresh offerings, this marks the first new music since 2014’s Lock Me Up EP. Frontman Alex DeLeon shares, “After all of these years, we knew that the time was now. We missed the fans. We missed them singing with us. We missed staying after shows and getting to know them. The Cab is theirs as much as it is ours.” He adds, “I don’t think we have ever been so excited to be… Read more »

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TX2 & Ekoh Release Satirical “Nice Guy” Collab

TX2 and Ekoh just dropped their new collab, “Nice Guy,” via Hopeless Records. The satirical alternative track takes aim at all the guys who claim they’re not like the rest. Preceded by “Feed (feat. DeathbyRomy),” “MAD (feat. Ice Nine Kills)” and “HOSTAGE (they will not erase us).” “‘Nice Guy’ is both a self-aware jab at myself and a satirical song. I love satire,” TX2 says. “There’s this trope of men calling themselves the ‘nice guys’ and ending up not being the nicest, that I wanted to play off, and that’s what originally inspired the song.” The artist adds, “While writing the song, when we… Read more »