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YUNGBLUD, Spiritbox, & More Nominated For 2026 Rock & Metal Grammys

The 2026 Grammy nominations were just revealed, and the alternative, metal, and rock categories are full of some amazing picks. From Spiritbox‘s performance of “Soft Spine” and “Emergence” by Sleep Token to YUNGBLUD‘s Idols and Turnstile‘s Never Enough, we can’t wait to see who takes home the win. Plus, the nominations stream featured a cameo appearance from Sharon, Jack, and Kelly Osbourne, who presented these categories in honor of the late, great Ozzy Osbourne. Check out the full list of rock and metal nominees below. Best Rock Album: private music — DeftonesI Quit — HAIMFrom Zero — Linkin ParkNever Enough… Read more »

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Softcult Tackle “Nice Guys” On New Single “She Said, He Said”

Following the release of “Pill To Swallow,” “Naive,” and “16/25,” Softcult has just unveiled “She Said, He Said.” The grunge-laced track is both dreamy and aggressive…a delectable and raw takedown of patriarchal standards, “nice guys,” and victim-blaming. 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. 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… Read more »

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joan Exist In The In-Between On “lucid dreaming” Ahead Of Sophomore LP

Little Rock, Arkansas indie-pop project joan, aka Alan Benjamin Thomas and Steven Rutherford, are dreaming—”lucid dreaming,” that is. The two just launched their latest single, “lucid dreaming,” a glowing pop tune that won’t leave you snoozing, but will transport you out of this world. “Don’t go away/I’m hanging onto every word you say/You got me feeling like I’m in a daze/This can’t be real/There’s no way that I’m awake cause/You got me stuck in an alternate reality,” they sing. Beyond this track, joan has offered an array of upbeat indie-pop works with ethereal vocals and synths for days—a sound that… Read more »

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Netflix You Characters If They Were Albums

With the final season of Netflix’s You causing quite a stir on the internet since its launch last Thursday, April 26, we’re putting our own spin on bidding the series farewell. Record spin, that is. The main character, Joe Goldberg, played by Penn Badgley, is a man of too-many-to-keep-track-of contradictions. Bookish yet brutal, romantic yet ruthless. Across five seasons of You, each of Joe’s love interests reveals a different shade of his psyche and a different version of deeply disturbing obsession. But what if we soundtracked their stories? Below, we’ve paired each of his partners with the album that best… Read more »

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Wallows Just Dropped “Your New Favorite Song” & New Tour Dates

Following the May 2024 release of their third album Model, Wallows are back with their new single, “Your New Favorite Song” out via Atlantic Records. The dreamy, acoustic-laden track allows lead vocalist Dylan Minnette to shine with its lullaby-esque qualities. Sonically, the trio adds brightness to the track with horns and strings, perfect for feeling some warmth in the gray chill of January. On top of releasing the new single, Wallows has shared that Deb Never will be supporting them on their February run. Plus, they dropped new May and June dates with support from Porches. Pre-sale tickets for the… Read more »

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Riley! Says “Keep Your Cool, Man” On New Single

Hailing from Rio Grande Valley, TX, the emerging three-piece Riley!, comprised of vocalist/guitarist Ryan Bluhmm, bassist Kris Gallardo, and drummer Cesar “Izzy” Izaguirre, has issued their latest offering, “Keep Your Cool, Man.” The song acts as the lead single pulled from their forthcoming 10-track album, Keep Your Cool, which is scheduled to arrive courtesy of Counter Intuitive Records next month on April 19. “Keep Your Cool, Man” emerges through a cacophony of masterfully dreamy instrumentation, heart-on-your-sleeve lyricism, and commanding vocal runs interwoven with distressed screams. Spanning three minutes, the track encapsulates layers of emotions and experiences with remarkable depth and… Read more »

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Glixen Sparks A Red-Hued Passion In “foreversoon” Music Video

After dropping their debut single of 2024, titled “foreversoon,” ascending shoegaze darlings Glixen, regarded as an idobi Radio Rising Artist To Listen To In 2024, have now revealed the striking red-hued music video to complement their latest release. The accompanying visual captures the track’s “soft glow” of intimacy, igniting the ethereal release with a subdued passion that harmonizes perfectly with vocalist/guitarist Aislinn Ritchie’s dreamy delivery. Read more: Charlotte Sands Shares Her Top 5 Female Artists That Inspire Her Of the new release, Ritchie shares, “‘foreversoon’ represents blissful moments of new love and intimacy. The song harnesses melancholy chords layered with… Read more »

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Glixen Unveils Gritty New Single “foreversoon” Ahead Of Softcult Tour

Emerging shoegaze sensations Glixen, hailed as an idobi Radio Rising Artist To Listen To In 2024, have just unveiled their otherworldly and raw new single, “foreversoon.” Serving as their first release of the year, this track introduces listeners to Glixen‘s ethereal sonic realm as the four-piece prepares to embark on tour, kicking off with a support slot alongside Softcult later this month. The track opens with a gritty, grunge-infused guitar riff, saturating the composition with its edgy energy. As the guitar progression culminates with the song’s crushing drum fills, vocalist/guitarist Aislinn Ritchie seizes command with her dreamy delivery to weave… Read more »

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10 Black Pop-Punk & Alt-Rock Acts Everyone Should Know

From rock n’ roll godmother Sister Rosetta Tharpe to grunge singer Tina Bell, there have always been Black rock music artists. Pop-punk and alternative rock are no different. To celebrate Black History Month and the kickass contributions of Black rock artists, here are 10 Black pop-punk and alt-rock artists you should listen to year-round. Fefe Dobson The Canadian pop-punk singer Fefe Dobson released her self-titled debut album in 2003, which spawned hits that included “Take Me Away,” “Bye Bye Boyfriend,” and “Everything.” She would follow that album with 2006’s Sunday Love and 2010’s Joy. The latter was especially notable for… Read more »

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Softcult Lights The “Shortest Fuse” On New Release

The twin duo Softcult has unleashed their latest offering, “Shortest Fuse.” Kicking off the track with “Yeah your boss forgot the payroll again/He’s such a capitalist/Don’t even know what we spent it on/Now you’re selling your guitar to pay rent,” the new release is a critique of capitalism societies and the hardships we’ve surely all experienced within recent years. As the pair progress toward the second verse of the track, the distinctive shoegaze-alternative fusion that has become a signature of their creations reaches its peak. The result is a crescendo of dreamy and guitar-laden instrumentation erupting through your speakers for… Read more »