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9 Alternative Bands You Didn’t Know Had Christmas Songs


Snow is on the ground, bands are revealing green and red merch, and peppermint mocha is on coffee shop menus across the nation…it’s Christmas time, baby! While your holiday playlists may feature MxPx‘s Punk Rawk Christmas, blink-182‘s many festive hits, Fall Out Boy‘s “Yule Shoot Your Eye Out,” and My Chemical Romance‘s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” you may have forgotten about these emo holiday bangers, and need to add them to your round-up immediately. The Ready Set Sure, The Ready Set appeared on Punk Goes Christmas with “I Don’t Want To Spend Another Christmas Without You,” but… Read more »

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POORSTACY, Dead At 26, Cause of Death Unknown


On December 1, TMZ reported that musician POORSTACY, aka Carlito Junior Milfort, 26, died over the weekend in his home state of Florida. Per the Boca Raton Police Department, he passed on Saturday, November 29. A Boca Raton hotel worker confirmed that he checked into the hotel ten days prior with a woman and child. He was transported to the hospital on the morning of November 29, but ultimately did not make it. Currently, the cause of death has not been revealed. Fans took to the late artist’s Instagram comments to share messages and anecdotes from his time on Earth.… 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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Ranking mgk Tickets To My Downfall Collaborations


When Tickets To My Downfall dropped in 2020, it marked a major crossover moment for MGK (formerly Machine Gun Kelly). After years rooted in hip-hop—with past collaborations alongside Sleeping With Sirens and name-drops of blink-182 in “Her Song”—the album solidified his transformation into a full-fledged pop-punk frontman. Produced alongside blink-182’s Travis Barker (with whom MGK had already worked on “I Think I’m OKAY” featuring YUNGBLUD), Tickets To My Downfall became a defining moment in the pop-punk revival. It topped charts, divided critics, and reignited interest in Warped Tour-era guitar music—all while proving MGK could thrive outside the rap world. Since… Read more »

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Ben Quad Lean Into Poppier Sound on “Very Big In Sheboygan”


Ben Quad has shared their new single, “Very Big In Sheboygan,” the third track from their upcoming full-length Wisher, due out November 14 via Pure Noise Records. The song arrives with a self-aware video that opens on the band riffing on blink-182 lyrics—“all the small things,” “true care, truth brings”—a fitting nod to the pop-punk lineage they’re evolving rather than imitating. 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… Read more »

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16 Alternative Musician Halloween Costumes That Were Perfectly Spooky


Halloween is basically the Super Bowl for alternative kids and elder emos. And this year, your fave pop-punk, alt, and rock stars showed up and showed out with goofy costumes and group get-ups. Some acts, such as The Cab and Mayday Parade, got all dolled up for Halloweekend shows, and others, such as Pierce The Veil‘s Vic Fuentes, made it home to spend some time trick-or-treating with the family. 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… Read more »

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16 Alternative Musician Birthdays To Celebrate This November


Spooky season has sadly passed, but the fall vibes are still flowing. Now that we’re in the season of gratitude, we’re thankful for these Scorpio and Sagittarius babies who have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best b-days ever. From the always dazzling Laura Jane Grace, to the iconic blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, all the way to AFI‘s Davey Havok and Jade Puget, here are some November musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Tim McIlrath — November 3 Rise Against frontman Tim McIlrath is celebrating his 47th birthday and can hopefully… Read more »

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25 Alternative Album Anniversaries To Celebrate This November


November marks the season of gratitude, and we sure are thankful for these classic alternative, pop-punk, metal, and rock album anniversaries. From Waterparks‘ Double Dare and blink-182‘s beloved self-titled, to Rage Against The Machine‘s The Battle of Los Angeles and My Chemical Romance‘s Danger Days, these 25 alternative album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. 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 Nirvana — MTV Unplugged In New York Released… Read more »

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10 Artists That Could Headline When We Were Young in 2026


When We Were Young Fest has quickly become the Super Bowl of emo and pop-punk music, celebrating every generation of eyeliner-smeared nostalgia under the Las Vegas sun. With a stacked 2025 lineup featuring blink-182, Panic! At The Disco, and Avril Lavigne set to hit the stage this weekend, all eyes are already on next year. If the festival follows tradition, it’ll return on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, 2026—and the big question is: who could possibly top that next year? Here are 10 artists who could easily take the headlining slot in 2026. Download the free idobi App… Read more »

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See the Panic! At The Disco When We Were Young Setlist


Coming back from a two-and-a-half-year hiatus that began in March 2025, Panic! At The Disco reunited for their first live performance at When We Were Young in Las Vegas. Returning as the band’s sole original member, Urie delivered A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out in full to mark its 20th anniversary on September 27. In addition to the 13-track album performance, Brendon Urie and co. treated the crowd to a lengthy list of fan-favorite tracks, with some fans playfully calling it their Eras Tour. Check out the full Panic! At The Disco setlist below. Panic! At The Disco October 18… Read more »

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