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15 Essential Spooky Rock Songs for Your Halloween Playlist

Halloween season is upon us! One of the most festive ways to get in the spirit is with a playlist that embodies the haunts, chills, thrills, and spooks that await us in October. Here are 15 essential spooky rock songs to get your Halloween playlist started. Misfits — “Scream!” The Misfits have been unprecedented pioneers of the horror punk genre since the 1970s with their immaculate blend of horror-themed lyrics, imagery, and wardrobe. Any of their songs can be considered vital for your Halloween playlist. This just happens to be a top track and personal favorite. AFI — “Halloween” In… Read more »

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Ben Quad Shares Title Track Of Forthcoming ‘Ephemera’ EP

Recent Pure Noise Records signees Ben Quad are gearing up to release their 5-track EP Ephemera on October 25. On October 7, the band revealed the title track of their forthcoming record, which was preceded by “You’ll Get Nothing And Like It” and “Your Face As An Effigy.” The band shares that “Ephemera” is the “the boiling point of the record. All beauty and happiness in the world seem to be tainted by capitalism (“Why does every flower wilt away?”). We, as victims of a negligent system, can only ask ourselves why we continue to accept perpetual cruelty. The final chorus… Read more »

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Vampire Weekend Covers Fall Out Boy At Madison Square Garden

Following the release of their new record Only God Was Above Us in the spring of 2024, Vampire Weekend headed on the road to play new tracks and indie-rock favorites. On recent tour dates, the act has been using their encore to play much more than their beloved hit, “Walcott.” The artists have been taking cover requests and playing through the verses and choruses they can. On October 5 and 6, the band played at Madison Square Garden to massive crowds. Here, Vampire Weekend partially covered the likes of Billy Joel, The Killers, Dolly Parton, and even Fall Out Boy.… Read more »

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6 Most Anticipated Moments at When We Were Young Fest 2024

Win 2 Tickets To When We Were Young If you’re having trouble accessing the giveaway, please visit HERE. idobi Radio has partnered with When We Were Young Fest to give away a pair of tickets to the SOLD OUT Saturday, October 19 event featuring headliners My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy. Enter to win the tickets by downloading the idobi app and following the instructions listed above. Pretty Girls Make Graves End 17 Year Hiatus After their emotional farewell in their hometown of Seattle, WA, on June 9, 2007, Pretty Girls Make Graves are making their long-awaited return to… Read more »

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Paleface Swiss Announces Support For North American Tour

Switzerland metalcore outfit Paleface Swiss continue their domination of the heavy music scene by adding vets Stick To Yours Gun and Nasty as support for their 2025 North American tour.

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Acres Shares “Deadweight” & Announces Forthcoming EP

UK-based rockers Acres have returned with their new single, “Deadweight.” And that’s not all, the act announced that the track is part of their forthcoming EP, What It’s Like To Feel Worthless. The five-track collection is set to arrive on October 25 via Solid State Records. It boasts previously released singles “A Different Shade Of Misery,” “Lost,” and “Deadweight.” Acres vocalist Ben Lumber shares of their new single, “When writing ‘Deadweight,’ we were really conscious keeping all the elements of what we’re known for but also welcoming in the new sound. It’s cathartic and anthemic.” He adds, “Lyrically, it’s almost… Read more »

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12 Alternative Songs That Released This Week

Life comes at you fast, and music news can break even quicker. With all the announcements that happen in a single day, it’s easy to lose track of who’s releasing what, when your favorite artists are hitting the road, and all the mayhem that happens in between. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered. Every week, we keep track of the latest in new releases so that you don’t have to—from artists who are just starting to make their mark in the business to scene staples with so much more to deliver. This week, we heard singles from a plethora… Read more »

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RØRY Announces Debut Album & Shares “SORRY I’M LATE”

October 4 marks RØRY‘s 40th birthday, and instead of asking for gifts, she’s giving fans a present: a new single and debut album announcement. The alternative UK-based artist shared that RESTORATION is due out on January 31, 2025, featuring “In the Bible,” “BLOSSOM,” “MORALITY $UICIDE,” and today’s release, “SORRY I’M LATE.” Of the big announcement, RØRY says, “I’m always fucking late… so of course, I’m dropping my debut album when I’m 40. My excuse? I can’t exactly say my train was canceled or that I was sick. Only, I was sick. For a long time. Sick with grief, pain, addiction—and… Read more »

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Green Day Drops Three Tracks For ‘American Idiot’ Anniversary LP

Fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of American Idiot due out October 25. Green Day has just revealed three more tracks that will appear on the release. The additions include “Shoplifter,” “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams – Live at Irving Plaza, New York, NY 9/21/04,” and “Jesus Of Suburbia – Demo.” Uniquely, the iconic nine-minute American Idiot hit, “Jesus Of Suburbia,” began as a two-minute-long demo. Check out the demo below. With the release, Green Day has curated a variety of limited-edition box sets available in eight vinyls and 4 CDs, and each box set also includes… Read more »

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Anthony Raneri (Bayside) Takes The “High Road” On New Solo Track

Following the announcement of his alt-country EP Everyday Royalty and the release of lead single “Bones,” Bayside vocalist Anthony Raneri is back with a new solo track, “High Road.” Raneri says of the new track, “’High Road’ is a song that I wrote a few years ago when I first started thinking of doing this record. Covid hit within the month and this song got kind of stuck without a home for a few years. Over those years, a few artists and labels were looking to buy it but in the end, I’m glad I decided to keep it for myself and… Read more »