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Hayley Williams Covers Unknown Mortal Orchestra On The Late Show

Hayley Williams is booked and busy on her Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party solo tour, but she made a quick stop on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to perform a cover of Unknown Mortal Orchestra‘s “Ffunny Ffrends.” Plus, she brought out Wilco‘s own Jeff Tweedy to share his guitar prowess on the cover. While on tour, Williams has collaborated with several veteran musicians onstage, including Josh Scogin (The Chariot, ’68), Dallas Green (City And Colour), Jason Isbell, and beyond. Check out the dazzling performance below…which features an iconic theremin moment. The artist’s sold-out tour is continuing throughout the… Read more »

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Thursday Performs Emo Cover Of “What’s Up” By 4 Non Blondes

Thursday just shared a dazzling cover of the iconic 4 Non Blondes track, “What’s Up,” for the recurring Musora segment Covers On The Spot. The original song, released in March 1993, got the full emo treatment, as it was reimagined with Geoff Rickly‘s haunting vocals. 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, anytime. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio Rickly noted at the end of the performance… Read more »

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LIGHTS Covers Taking Back Sunday “Cute Without The E”

Fans attending the March 7 stop of LIGHTS’ current tour were treated to an unexpected throwback when the singer-songwriter performed a cover of “Cute Without The ‘E’ (Cut From The Team)” by Taking Back Sunday. Watch the video of her performance below. The moment is part of a growing trend on the tour, where LIGHTS has been slipping nostalgic covers into the setlist. At other stops, she has also performed “All The Small Things” by blink-182, another crowd-favorite that instantly turns the room into a full-voice sing-along. LIGHTS is currently on the road on the COME GET YOUR GIRL TOUR.… Read more »

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Daisy Grenade Reveals Dynamic Cover Of No Doubt’s “Hella Good”

Daisy Grenade is iconic and will always be iconic—mark our words! Fresh off their dynamic performance aboard the Emo’s Not Dead Cruise, duo Dani Nigro and Keaton Whittaker just revealed their thrilling cover of No Doubt‘s “Hella Good,” and the cause they’re donating to is hella better. The duo shares, “Our heavy cover of the early 2000’s No Doubt banger ‘Hella Good’ delivers on every level. Every time you hear this song, it begs for heavy guitars, so we gave it to you! This cover comes at the perfect time, we’re all looking for a bit of that early aughts nostalgia through… Read more »

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Kami Kehoe Takes On Kings Of Leon “Sex On Fire” Cover

Fresh off a breakout 2025 and the momentum of her latest single “Fade Out,” Kami Kehoe is charging into the new year with a bold reinterpretation of “Sex On Fire”—putting her own edge and intensity on one of Kings Of Leon’s most iconic tracks. 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, anytime. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio “Starting 2026 with this release feels really special to… Read more »

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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. Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm 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… 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 »