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Metallica, Blur, Linkin Park to Headline U.K. Fests


Metallica, Blur, and Linkin Park will headline the U.K.’s Reading and Leeds festivals this August. The events begin Aug. 22 with Leeds Festival headliner Metallica and Reading headliner Linkin Park. Linkin Park moves over to Leeds on Aug. 23, while Blur takes over headlining duties at Reading. The final day of the event will see Blur at Leeds and Metallica at Reading. Among the other acts confirmed to play the festivals at various points are Blink 182, System Of A Down, the White Stripes, Beck, Sum 41, Courtney Love, Doves, the Streets, the Datsuns, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Last… Read more »

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Puddle Of Mudd Success Becomes Clear With 'Blurry'


Thanks to the success of its single, “Blurry,” Puddle Of Mudd continues to gain ground on the Billboard 200 album sales chart with its debut album Come Clean, which now can be found at Number 13 thanks to more than 54,000 copies sold, according to sources. The positioning is the best for the album aside from its debut at Number 10 in September. Come Clean dipped as low as Number 50 in December before radio picked up on “Blurry,” the follow-up to the album’s first single, “Control.” The success of the song-about how Puddle frontman Wes Scantlin misses his son-is… 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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Broadside Travels With A “Dark Passenger” On New Single


Happy New Music Friday, indeed! Broadside has just revealed the high-energy, pop-rock delight, “Dark Passenger,” along with a trippy music video to pair. Preceded by “Blissed Out,” “Warning Signs,” “Someone You Need,” and “I Think They Know,” the new track is set to appear on the group’s freshly-anounced fifth record, Nowhere, At Last, due for release on April 10, via Thriller Records. 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 indie to you anywhere,… Read more »

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Broadside Announces New Album Nowhere, At Last


Following the release of singles “Blissed Out,” “Warning Signs,” “Someone You Need,” and “I Think They Know”—one of our favorite releases of 2025—Broadside has revealed that a new album is on the way. Their fifth record, Nowhere, At Last, is due for release on April 10, via Thriller Records. The band shares, “This album, to us, feels both like a union of our previous 4 LPs and another step further up the road. We can’t wait for you to join us in the blur between dreams.” Excitingly, the group is ready to release a new single, “Dark Passenger,” this Friday,… Read more »

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8 Smashing Pumpkins Covers That Still Hit Hard


Few bands have left as deep a scar on the alternative, emo, and pop-punk space as The Smashing Pumpkins have. Through frontman Billy Corgan’s uniquely gruff vocal snarl, melancholic grandeur, and wall-of-distortion, they’ve shaped not only the ‘90s alt-rock space but have embedded their DNA into the next two decades of rock music. Their influence rippled through everything from My Chemical Romance, who have praised them as a major influence, to AFI and The Used.  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… Read more »

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Bad Omens Releases New Single “Dying To Love”


Bad Omens has officially revealed their third single of 2025, “Dying To Love,” alongside an official music video. The track is preceded by “Impose” and “Specter.” 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 The track showcases Noah Sebastian‘s vocals and lyrics at their most vulnerable. Of course, the band offers a breakdown so heavy, it will make your hair stand up on the back of your… Read more »

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Blame My Youth to Trousdale: New Songs To Listen To In September


Believe it or not, spooky season is here. The Halloween aisles are packed, the air feels just a little crisper, and the latest alternative, indie, and metal drops are setting the perfect vibe. Girl Tones deliver grit and groove, while Stain The Canvas brings darker tones on their high-energy release that fits right into your fall playlist. Looking for even more new music to fuel your haunted season? idobi Radio is your soundtrack for spooky season, delivering your favorite songs and the future of alternative. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did… Read more »

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8 Wallet-Friendly Makeup Brands To Shop That Aren’t e.l.f.


Skincare and makeup brand e.l.f. just just messed up…big time. The brand, known for ther cost-effective drugstore offerings just launched an ad featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race legend Heidi N Closet and stand-up comedian and the Annabelle doll’s new owner, Matt Rife. Now, fans are dropping their products based on the stunning choice to include the controversial crowd-work comic in an ad targeted at a primarily women/femme audience. Notably, in his 2023 Netflix special Natural Selection, Rife made a “joke” at the expense of a hostess with a black eye. “If she could cook, she wouldn’t have that black eye,” he… Read more »

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Radiohead Appears on The Summer I Turned Pretty Episode 3 Tracklist


If you’re anything like this book-obsessed, music-devoted girlie pop, you may or may not have rolled out of bed at 3 AM ET this morning with a strong ass coffee ready to spiral into absolute oblivion over episode 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty season three. I said, may have—this is a judgement-free zone! While most of the episode was spent white-knuckling a throw pillow thanks to the mounting tension between the emotionally complicated cast (we’re really looking at you during this episode, Taylor and Steven), one of the most gut-punching—and beautifully soundtracked—moments hit in the final minutes of… Read more »

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