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The Growing Up Is Dumb Festival Is Returning To Los Angeles

After nearly a decade, the Growing Up Is Dumb Festival is making its return to Los Angeles. The DIY/emo fest will be presented by Lauren Records on April 5 at The Echoplex beginning at 4 PM PT. Headliners include Algernon Cadwallader, Ging Nang Boyz, and you can catch performances from The Taxpayers, Dogs On Acid, and more. In fact, Dogs On Acid shared, “Excited as hell to announce Dogs on Acid will be officially reuniting for this officially off the fucking chain gigfest.” Plus, for fans of Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra, the act shared, “Playing GUID festival in… Read more »

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Leighton Meester’s “Somebody To Love” Is Back On The Charts, Here’s Why

Flavor Flav is all over TikTok championing pop girlies from the 2010s, and for good reason. The rapper and Olympics Team USA hype man shared a video with the caption, “Stream @LeightonMeester Somebody to Love and use the song in yo TikTok’s.” The video text also reads, “Starting to hype up my girl Leighton Meester and help her family recover from the fire.” As of publication, the TikTok has 3.1 million views. Meester, known best in alternative music spaces for her work with Cobra Starship in “Good Girls Go Bad,” has many underrated bangers, including a 2009 “Christmas (Baby, Please… Read more »

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This ColourPop ‘Twilight Saga: New Moon’ Makeup Collab Has Us Howling

Sure, Christmas just passed, but it might be time to start writing your Valentine’s Day wishlist because ColourPop just announced a forthcoming The Twilight Saga: New Moon collab. And yes, we need all of it. The brand is not new to sparkly Twilight-themed eyeshadow palettes and highlighters. ColourPop launched an entire collection inspired by the first film in early 2024, and is back to honor the second installment. Unlike the blues and grays associated with the first Twilight movie, New Moon has warmer tones, thus the brand’s gold and red-forward eyeshadow palette ($24). Read more: Netflix Announces Upcoming ‘Twilight’ Animated… Read more »

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Fresh 5: Holiday Tunes From The Maine to LØLØ

Ho ho hopefully, you didn’t think we’d leave you hanging this week! Despite the lack of new releases during the holiday season, that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of music to celebrate. With festivities in full swing, we’ve adjusted our weekly Fresh 5 to bring you the best holiday tunes to get you into the spirit of the season. From seasonal saddies to warm classics, here are our favorite holiday tunes to turn to at this time of year. We’ll be spinning these classics and covers from your favorite artists like LØLØ and The Maine, so make sure you download… Read more »

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10 Alternative Holiday-Themed Films To Watch This Winter

Not quite feeling the traditional holly-jolly spirit this holiday season? We’ve got you covered. Whether you crave a dose of Creepmas with a haunted holiday atmosphere, something whimsically gothic with noir undertones, or simply a break from saccharine sweetness, these 10 alternative holiday-themed films offer a welcome escape this winter. The Nightmare Before Christmas While Jack Skellington may have made a “terrible mess of Christmas,” Tim Burton‘s The Nightmare Before Christmas remains a whimsical marriage of eerie mischief and holiday cheer—a true “Creepmas” classic. Directed by Henry Selick, this stop-motion marvel follows Jack’s misguided attempt to commandeer Christmas, resulting in… Read more »

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Green Day & Punk Bunny Coffee Launch 10-Hour Yule Log Video

Hosting a Christmas party is all about having the right decorations and setting the tone for some holiday cheer. Even if you don’t have a fireplace, you can still enjoy the sights and sounds of one. Punk Bunny Coffee and Green Day just launched their own 10-hour Yule log video. Simply flip on YouTube on your TV and enjoy hours upon hours of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, Tré Cool, and Punk Bunny enjoying nice cups of coffee. The stockings are hung by the chimney with care, the tree is lit up, and the band gets cozy in their big red chair.… Read more »

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The Brobecks Tease A Re-Release Of ‘Happiest Nuclear Winter’

If you thought The Brobecks were done forever, think again. Christmas has come early with a new teaser video from None You Jerk Records—the label run by Breezy and Dallon Weekes. The social media post seemingly drops the hint that a Happiest Nuclear Winter re-release is coming on January 1, 2025. In fact, the I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME vocalist reshared the video, featuring the album’s logo, on his personal Instagram feed. Plus, former Brobecks members Matt Glass and Michael Gross were also tagged in and reshared the social media post. Uniquely, the self-produced second studio record… Read more »

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Boston Manor Reveals 2025 United States Tour Dates

For Boston Manor fans in the United States, Christmas is coming early. The UK-based band is hopping across the pond to America in May 2025. Kicking off on May 1 at Chicago’s Subterranean and wrapping up on May 18 at Nashville’s The End, Boston Manor will bring along SPACED, Farmer’s Wife, and ellis as support. Presale begins on Thursday, December 5 at 12 PM ET and all tickets will go live on Friday, December 6 at 12 PM ET. Sign up for artist presale here. Check out the full list of Boston Manor tour dates below. Tour Dates:

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Everything Coming and Going From Netflix In December 2024

With the holiday season upon us, Netflix holiday releases are in full swing! If you’ve checked out the latest seasonal films (Hot Frosty comes to mind), you’ve probably noticed their shift into sappy Hallmark meet-cute plots. There’s plenty of new content to be merry about and help us celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! Here’s everything coming and going from Netflix in December 2024. Everything coming to Netflix in December 2024. Dec. 1-7 Dec. 8-14 Dec. 15-21 Dec. 22-28 Dec. 29-31 Everything leaving Netflix in December 2024. Dec. 1-7 Dec. 8-14 Dec. 15-21 Dec. 22-28

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14 Holiday Gifts Your Alternative Friends Didn’t Know They Needed

Alright, people. It’s officially “Yule Shoot Your Eye Out” by Fall Out Boy season. The store shelves are lined with green and red wreaths and peppermint has made its way into every coffee drink. But hey, we’re not complaining. Christmas rocks, and this year, you can take that quite literally. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your punk and alternative friends and family members, idobi Radio has compiled a list of our favorite emo gifts that they are sure to love. So… if you didn’t score My Chemical Romance concert tickets, these 14 gifts are officially the next… Read more »