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Daisy Grenade Drops Dazzling Wicked Cover, “For Good”

Daisy Grenade just put their musical theater backgrounds to perfect use by dropping a cover of “For Good,” from Wicked—and currently popularized by the theatrical release of Wicked: For Good starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. And yes—it does come with a little pop-punk edge. Frankly, this cover is going to be very “popular” on the idobi staff playlists. The two surprise-dropped the track on streaming platforms following their December 9 show at Joe’s Pub. Check out Dani Nigro and Keaton Whittaker take on the roles of Glinda and Elphaba below. While at Joe’s Pub, the duo performed “For Good” live as… 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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Panic! At The Disco Cover Songs, Ranked

Fresh off their performance at When We Were Young 2025, Panic! At The Disco just announced that they’re ready to celebrate 20 years of A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out. No, really, we can’t believe it either. 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 Alongside revealing deluxe editions of the record and themed merch, Panic! also *finally* released Live In Denver on streaming platforms, YouTube, and… Read more »

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Fall Out Boy Go Muppet Mode With “It Feels Like Christmas” Cover

Are you feeling holly, jolly, merry, and bright? For every emo who is already in holiday mood, Fall Out Boy just released a cover of “It Feels Like Christmas,” originally from the iconic 1992 The Muppet Christmas Carol. This cover is totally Michael Caine-approved. The track is part of a new batch of Spotify Singles Holiday round-up. For every emo who is already in holiday mood, Fall Out Boy just released a cover of “It Feels Like Christmas,” originally from the iconic 1992 The Muppet Christmas Carol. While the song doesn’t feature cameos from Gonzo, Kermit, and crew, Patrick Stump… Read more »

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Jonas Brothers & Boys Like Girls Perform Dazzling Aerosmith Cover

Last night, Jonas Brothers made a stop in Omaha at the CHI Health Center during their JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown tour. The sibling trio spent much of their fall run on the road with Boys Like Girls, and this Nebraska stop marked their final support slot. So, to honor the great Boys Like Girls, Jonas Brothers invited the emo veterans onstage to perform a cover of Aerosmith‘s “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing.” Previously, the JoBros have also invited surprise pop-punk guests during each stop, including The Click Five, Cartel, Sum 41, Christina Perri, and more. Beginning on October 7, The All-American Rejects… Read more »

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mgk Offers Stunning Cover Of Gorillaz Hit “Feel Good Inc.” On BBC Radio 1

Following the release of his Dossier fragrance collab and ahead of his international tour launch, mgk stopped at BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge to offer a stunning collab of “Feel Good Inc.,” originally by Gorillaz. The live ensemble shared a dazzling performance of the classic alternative hit, and even brought a cello to add to the rendition. While in the lounge, he also performed a stunning live version of his lost americana hit, “vampire diaries.” While in studio, mgk interviewed with the BBC Radio 1 hosts, one of whom asked, “Is there any areas [of your body] that haven’t been… Read more »

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Sleep Theory Covers “My Heart” By Paramore On Tour

While on the Afterglow Part II tour, Sleep Theory have played an array of covers, including “Can You Stand the Rain” by Boyz II Men, “Bye Bye Bye” by *NSYNC, and “Break the Silence” by Nevertel. Additionally, while on this fall run, the band has shared a rendition of Paramore‘s “My Heart” from 2005’s All We Know Is Falling. And yes… fans are obsessed with one Tennessee band honoring another! One TikTok user captured the cover over the weekend, sharing, “Real life crying. Someone tag Hayley somehow.” Check out the full performance below. Sleep Theory is currently wrapping up their… Read more »

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6 Artists Covering “I Miss You” by blink-182

blink-182’s iconic “I Miss You” has been covered endlessly—by everyone from 5 Seconds of Summer to mgk (long before his Travis Barker connection turned him into one of pop-punk’s biggest names). Since reuniting in 2023, the trio have headlined When We Were Young and will return in 2025—this time alongside a reunited Panic! At The Disco. Where are you? Hopefully, at When We Were Young 202,5 screaming with blink-182. Enter to win FREE tickets to the sold-out Saturday show from idobi Radio. Just download the always-free idobi app to enter—and score bonus entries by posting your best Tom DeLonge “where… Read more »

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Jack’s Mannequin Celebrates 20 Years Of Everything In Transit With String Covers

Tomorrow, August 23, officially marks 20 years of Jack’s Mannequin‘s Everything In Transit. Yep—two decades of “Holiday From Real,” “Dark Blue,” and more hits have come and gone. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Andrew McMahon revealed the Everything In Transit: Strings Attached EP. The EP sees orchestral renditions of beloved tracks “Holiday From Real,” “Bruised,” “Dark Blue,” “I’m Ready,” and “The Mixed Tape.” Each string sound offers a deeper, more raw feel to the timeless alternative tunes. Notably, the album’s 20th anniversary also coincides with 20 years of his life-saving stem cell transplant to cure his Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL).… Read more »

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Winona Fighter Shares Acoustic Cover Of “Blister In The Sun”

If you loved Winona Fighter‘s debut LP, My Apologies To The Chef (because, of course, you did), get ready for their forthcoming deluxe version. The deluxe LP is due out September 5 via Rise Records, boasts 31 tracks, including acoustic renditions and a Violent Femmes cover of “Blister In The Sun.” Frontwoman Coco Kinnon says of the cover, “The inspiration for doing a cover of ‘Blister In The Sun’ came when we were talking about doing an acoustic variant of our record. We love to honor those who have paved the way in everything we do, so it was only… Read more »