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YUNGBLUD Reveals Soulful Acoustic Version Of “Zombie”

Following the release of his multi-Grammy-nominated record Idols, launched in June 2025, YUNGBLUD has released an acoustic version of the LP’s fan-favorite, “Zombie.” The artist also revealed accompanying visuals with a cello player—an all-around stunning reimagining of the already heartbreaking rock song. Here, YUNGBLUD’s soulful vocals take center stage…and may make you weep. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. Check out the track below and save the date for the Grammys on February 1 to see if “Zombie” takes home Best… Read more »

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Worry Club Shares “Fade Away” From Debut LP I’m Freaking Out

Worry Club, the brainchild of Midwestern bedroom pop master Chase Walsh, is ready to release their debut album, I’m Freaking Out, on February 20 via Good Luck Have Fun and Broke Records. And to kick off this new era, the artist launched “Fade Away,” a euphoria-inducing dreamscape sure to warm up your cold winter days and validate your anxious moments. Walsh shared of the LP, “I wrote and recorded all of these songs in my bedroom over the course of three years. They’re all songs that I wrote when I was truly freaking out all alone. I would work through… Read more »

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Softcult Tackles Patriarchal Double Standards On “Queen Of Nothing”

Softcult has just revealed “Queen Of Nothing,” preceded by “Pill To Swallow,” “Naive,” “16/25,” and “She Said, He Said.” This single is set to appear on their debut full-length record, When A Flower Doesn’t Grow, due on January 30, 2026, via Easy Life Records. Uniquely, the haunting and mellow track may feel sonically peaceful…but its lyrics and accompanying visuals expose the violence that arrives on women’s doorsteps for simply existing. Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm Mercedes Arn-Horn, one half of the twin duo, shares, “This song is about the double standards, harsh judgments, and unrealistic expectations… Read more »

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26 Albums Turning 20 in 2026

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 »

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Microwave Celebrates A Decade Of Much Love With Anniversary Shows

Microwave is celebrating an entire decade of Much Love, and they want to do it with you! The iconic alt-rock album debuted on September 30, 2016, via SideOneDummy Records, boasting hits such as “Drown,” “Dull,” and “Vomit.” Support acts include Anthony Green and Hunny on all dates of the tour. Then, All Get Out, Slow Joy, Pure Hex, Into It. Over It., Moving Mountains, and Bad Luck will play on select tour dates. VIP packages are currently on sale. All presale tickets go live at 11 AM ET on Wednesday, December 10, while all general sale tickets go on sale… Read more »

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The Maine Announce First Headlining Tour In Two Years

After teasing appearances at various venues this December, The Maine has finally dropped an array of new dates with the I Love You But I Chose The Maine 2026 North American Tour. And in even more exciting news, this run will likely coincide with the release of their 10th album. Official release dates have not been announced. They share, “It’s time to celebrate the fact that you’ve chosen our band for the past 19 years. We’re back for our first headline tour in two years, and we can’t wait to hear your voices singing the songs that have brought us… Read more »

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Yellowcard, New Found Glory, & Plain White T’s Announce Summer Tour

Yellowcard just announced a massive spring and summer tour, and you better be there! The “Ocean Avenue” artists revealed the dates to their Up Up Down Down Tour, featuring support from New Found Glory and Plain White T’s. The tour kicks off on May 6 at Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta and wraps up on June 17 at Boston’s Leader Bank Pavilion. Yellowcard frontman William Ryan Key shares, “Every time we think this part of our career couldn’t possibly get any better, somehow it does. The Up Up Down Down Tour arrives summer 2026 and celebrates more than 2 decades of… Read more »

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15 Alternative Album Anniversaries To Celebrate This December

December marks the holiday season, and we sure are feeling merry and bright when it comes to these classic alternative, pop-punk, metal, and rock album anniversaries. From Fall Out Boy‘s Folie a Deux and Green Day‘s beloved Kerplunk!, to Rage Against The Machine‘s Renegades and YUNGBLUD‘s 2020 record weird!, these 15 alternative album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. P.S. There are a few Christmas albums to rock out to this month, too!. MxPx — Punk Rawk Christmas Released on: December 1, 2009, via Rock City Recording.Standout Tracks: “Punk Rawk Christmas” & “Christmas Day” New Found Glory — December’s Here Released on: December 3, 2021, via Hopeless… Read more »

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15 December Alternative Musician Birthdays To Celebrate

This December, we’re feeling holly and jolly as well as celebratory for some birthdays. Now that we’re in the thick of the holiday season, we feel like these Sagittarius and Capricorn babies, who have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, are our true gifts. From the incredible and beloved Hayley Williams, to the iconic blink-182 frontman Tom DeLonge, all the way to Slipknot‘s legendary Corey Taylor, here are some December musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Tyler Joseph — December 1 Twenty One Pilots‘ Tyler Joseph just wrapped an album cycle and The Clancy Tour: Breach this fall,… Read more »

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How To Watch Taylor Momsen At The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is getting super rock ‘n’ roll this year because The Pretty Reckless‘ Taylor Momsen is set to appear on the parade route. The artist, who is also beloved for her role as Cindy Lou Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), just released her own holiday record, Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas. The new EP features a dazzling rock rendition of “Where Are You Christmas?” and we hope to hear it during her parade debut. The parade begins at 8:30 AM and ends at noon in all time zones on NBC and Peacock, and will… Read more »