If The Black Parade was My Chemical Romance’s take on the 1970’s over the top opera rock concept album, then Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys is the band’s attempt at recreating the 1980’s synth laden rock and roll.
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. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks… Read more »
Warped Tour has always been a proving ground—where legacy acts cement their status, and the next generation earns their stripes. As the festival continues its resurgence, speculation is already swirling around who could take on the coveted headlining slots in 2026. From Warped Tour alumni poised for massive returns to modern heavyweights redefining the alternative landscape, these 15 artists feel uniquely positioned to carry the torch into the next era of Warped. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes, Ice Nine Kills, and beyond, idobi Radio, Howl, and… Read more »
As 2006 hurtles toward its 20-year mark, the albums that once lived on burned CDs, Myspace profiles, and Warped Tour stages now stand as cornerstone releases of a generation. From scene-defining emo to genre-shifting pop-punk, post-hardcore, and alternative breakthroughs, these records didn’t just soundtrack our youth—they shaped the entire direction of alternative music. Here are 26 albums turning 20 in 2026 that still echo louder than ever. Yellowcard — Lights And Sounds Released on January 24, 2006, Yellowcard‘s first concept album, Lights And Sounds, was released. While the album peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, it ultimately underperformed… Read more »
Fresh off their performance at When We Were Young 2025, Panic! At The Disco just announced that they’re ready to celebrate 20 years of A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out. No, really, we can’t believe it either. 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 Alongside revealing deluxe editions of the record and themed merch, Panic! also *finally* released Live In Denver on streaming platforms, YouTube, and… 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 »
The Paradox has been picking up steam fast, fresh off a collab with blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and gearing up for a major fall tour supporting All Time Low later this year. With the band’s first collection, NSFW, arriving tomorrow, September 19, The Paradox has exclusively premiered two never-before-heard, unreleased tracks on idobi Radio. During the accompanying interview, the band shares the importance of connecting with their growing fanbase. “That connection is everything for people, being able to have a conversation and being able to talk…,” they share. “It’s pretty cool connecting with fans. It just goes to show that… Read more »
2025 has turned out to be a historic year for the emo faithful. Fans were treated to a live performance of an unreleased My Chemical Romance track, “War Beneath The Rain,” for the first time—a track frontman Gerard Way dedicated to the band’s late collaborator and producer Doug McKean. Now, Way has followed it up with brand-new music through his side project, The Mock-Ups, dropping the McKean-produced single “I Wanna Know Your Name.” The Mock-Ups sees Way stepping into a new role on vocals and bass, joined by familiar names from The Interrupters: Aimee Allen is featured on backing vocals,… Read more »
Everyone…stay calm! My Chemical Romance vocalist Gerard Way seems to be gearing up to release a new music project: The Mock-Ups. On September 12, Instagram account @gauzyrecords, a boutique record label in Los Angeles and Arizona, revealed Way as the vocalist and bassist for the forthcoming project in a caption. And that’s not all…The Mock-Ups also feature The Interrupters‘ Aimee Allen on backing vocals and Jesse Bivona on drums. Additionally, The Interrupters’ Kevin Bivona worked on keys and production for The Mock-Ups. Plus, Michael Schulz, Head of Signature Artists at Fender, is on guitar. What a lineup! Notably, the post… Read more »
School is back in session, and Halloween season has officially begun. To keep the spooky vibes flowing, it’s time to crank up your alternative playlists while you grab some pumpkin-flavored treats. For some playlist inspo, these Virgo and Libra babies have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From the always iconic Avril Lavigne, to Mayday Parade‘s Jake Bundrick and Alex Garcia, all the way to My Chemical Romance‘s Mikey Way, here are some September musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Joe Trohman — September 1 Fall… Read more »
