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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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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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7 Songs We Can’t Wait To Hear On idobi Radio Summer School Tour

Hey, classmates! We are just 10 days away from the start of the idobi Radio Summer School Tour with our dazzling artists Charlotte Sands, Taylor Acorn, and Rain City Drive. Additionally, the tour will feature performances from Beauty School Dropout, If Not For Me, Arrows In Action, and special guest HUDDY. So, if you need to study up before the big day comes to a city near you, we’ve rounded up songs to know and scream along to for each set. Make sure to ace your summer school report card and get your tickets to a city near you ASAP. Charlotte Sands — “Dress” This Charlotte Sands song… Read more »

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Pierce The Veil Are In Their Prime On I Can’t Hear You Tour

What does it mean to carry 20 years of history, heartbreak, and triumph into a single night through music alone? For Pierce The Veil, it means showing up in Cleveland on a humid summer night just after sunset and turning grief into something radiant. It means carrying the weight of something unthinkable and still showing up with everything you have to offer. Laying yourself bare in front of thousands of fans. What happened at Pierce The Veil’s I Can’t Hear You World Tour stop was chaotic, messy, honest, and human. If you’re anything like this elder emo, you’ve been a… Read more »

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Julia Wolf Faces PRESSURE Head-On Across Sophomore Album

With her sophomore album PRESSURE, Julia Wolf is shedding old expectations and stepping fully into her own. Known for her sharp lyricism and genre-blurring sound, Wolf’s latest release finds her embracing her vulnerability and emotional nuance with an unapologetic tone. As she gears up her headlining tour—alongside select supporting dates for none other than Halsey—PRESSURE arrives as both a creative breakthrough and a personal reckoning. idobi Radio caught up with Julia to talk about the sonic shift, the Twilight-fueled virality of “In My Room,” her DIY process, and what it really means to take back control of your art. It’s… Read more »