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Bree – All American Girl: Album Review


There’s familiar, comfortable classic rock, and then there’s edgy and energetic Bree, who brings a sharp feminine twist to the tried and true style of rock and roll. She sings with confidence and attitude, and adds an element of fierceness as bright as her red lipstick and flying V guitar.

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Here’s Our 2026 GRAMMYS Winner Predictions


As the Recording Academy continues to reckon (slowly) with the rock and metal soundscape as contenders for recognition, the 2026 Grammy nominations reflect a scene in flux—where genre lines entangle, heavy music dominating festival stages, and artists once deemed “too niche” now command massive cultural gravity. With the Grammy ceremony set to air on February 1—although metal categories will not get airtime beyond an announcement during the red carpet—here are the idobi Radio predictions for best rock, metal, and alternative categories.  Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes,… Read more »

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21 Emo & Alternative 2016 Songs That Defined The Year


For some reason, the internet is utterly obsessed with reliving its 2016 glory days. A testament to just how bad 2026 is, or a harmless blast to the past, you decide. Whether you were still taking the bus to school or commuting your way to work as an “elder emo,” you were probably blasting these tracks throughout the year. From Waterparks‘ massive debut album, Double Dare, to Pierce The Veil‘s Misadventures offerings, these are the songs that defined 2016 for pop-punk, alternative, metal, and indie lovers. Panic! At The Disco — “Emperor’s New Clothes” If I say something, you guys… Read more »

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30 Albums Turning 10 in 2026


In 2026, a wave of albums that helped define the sound of the mid-2010s turns 10 years old. From Panic! At The Disco’s genre-hopping dominance and blink-182’s post-hiatus rebirth to scene-shaping releases by Pierce The Veil, Modern Baseball, The 1975, and Waterparks, these records captured a moment when alternative music splintered, evolved, and exploded in new directions. Here are 30 albums turning 10 in 2026. 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 anthm bring alternative, pop-punk, metal, rock, and… Read more »

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25 Alternative Album Anniversaries to Celebrate in August


The dog days of summer call for some absolute bangers from the alternative world. Luckily, year after year, some of the most beloved acts in rock and emo unleashed dazzling LPs in the month of August to keep our playlists in tip-top shape. From Frank Iero‘s debut solo record Stomaches to Say Anything‘s …Is a Real Boy, all the way to Hellogoodbye‘s Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! and The Academy Is…’s Fast Times At Barrington High, these 25 album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. Say Anything — …Is A Real Boy Released on: August 3, 2004, via Doghouse Records.Standout… 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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7 Alternative Albums You Won’t Believe Are Turning 10 in March 2025


With confidence, we can say that we kinda miss 2015. Life was simpler when “Uptwon Funk” by Bruno Mars ruled the charts, selfie sticks were a common accessory to carry around music festivals (for better or for worse), and Tumblr was thriving. And we can’t forget that Fall Out Boy had returned back from hiatus at this time, too. Whether you care to admit it or not, that year precedes us by an entire decade. Time flies when FOB is an active band, ya know? Uniquely, 2015 was the release year of some of the most iconic records in the… Read more »

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Fresh 5: New Releases From Knox to Grayscale


Friday makes me feel… like it’s finally time for new Fresh 5 finds! Each week, we are dedicated to bringing you the latest and greatest new alternative, indie, and metal releases. And this week is no exception. From a new full-length Grayscale album to a fresh new single from Knox, this week’s new releases are guaranteed to get you on your feet and embrace your main character energy. The best part? These five selections are only a small showcase of the incredible new music streaming on idobi Radio. Tune in to idobi Radio to catch these must-hear tracks and more.… Read more »

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Blnko Unveils Debut Label Single “Donde Vivimos Juntos”


After announcing his official label signing in December 2024, Blnko has officially unveiled his debut Hopeless Records single, “Donde Vivimos Juntos.” Beginning his rise to underground punk fame in Mexico City, the cutting-edge pop-punk artist is now writing in Los Angeles. In fact, he worked alongside Chris Freeman of Hot Mulligan and Jayden Seeley of With Confidence to craft this Hopeless debut. Read more: Bring Me The Horizon Covers Oasis “WONDERWaLL” Of the track, Blnko says, “We all have that one place where we have lived amazing moments, but now all we have left is the memories. All of our stories are different… Read more »

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