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Set It Off Tackles Chronic Liars On Single, “Pathological”

Set It Off just offered a new song, “Pathological,” from their forthcoming self-titled LP, due out on November 7. The project marks their first independent release. Frontman Cody Carson says, “It’s unfortunate…the number of people I’ve come across in my lifetime that feel the need to make stuff up all the time because they feel like their current life isn’t exciting enough. At first, they seem like little white lies that just embellish somebody’s stories, but as they get away with it, they realize they can lie all the time.” He adds, “Then, it gets out of hand, because it… Read more »

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Panic! At The Disco Just Soundchecked “London Beckoned…” For When We Were Young

Viva Las Vegas…err…vengeance? Panic! At The Disco has officially landed in Sin City and was caught soundchecking for this year’s headlining When We Were Young Festival slot. Their forthcoming sets on October 18 and 19 mark the band’s first live appearance since their farewell show on March 10, 2023, in Manchester, England—where frontman Brendon Urie closed the book on nearly two decades. Fans lined up outside of the festival grounds on the night of Thursday, October 16, and saw Brendon Urie back on the mic, rehearsing some Fever You Can’t Sweat Out faves, including “London Beckoned Songs About Money Written… Read more »

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10 Artists That Could Headline When We Were Young in 2026

When We Were Young Fest has quickly become the Super Bowl of emo and pop-punk music, celebrating every generation of eyeliner-smeared nostalgia under the Las Vegas sun. With a stacked 2025 lineup featuring blink-182, Panic! At The Disco, and Avril Lavigne set to hit the stage this weekend, all eyes are already on next year. If the festival follows tradition, it’ll return on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, 2026—and the big question is: who could possibly top that next year? Here are 10 artists who could easily take the headlining slot in 2026. Download the free idobi App… Read more »

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6 Bands That Could Replace Sleeping With Sirens at When We Were Young

Over the weekend, Sleeping With Sirens shared the unfortunate news that they’ll no longer be performing at When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas on October 18 and 19. Frontman Kellin Quinn announced he would be stepping away to support his wife, Katelynne, as she undergoes surgery, wanting to be home during her recovery. He wrote, “My place is at home until we can solve this and she is recovered. I love you all very much and thank you for understanding.” The Paradox x idobi Radio Exclusive T-Shirt Limited edition, printed-on-demand. Designed by Beepus (Beauty School Dropout) with creative… Read more »

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August Burns Red Reveals Final Addition To Annual Christmas Show

After revealing the lineup for their annual Christmas Burns Red holiday weekend concert series in September, August Burns Red has just added one final addition to the already stacked lineup: Invent Animate. Invent Animate is set to appear on the first night alongside acts Currents, Callous Daoboys, and beyond. The event is set to take place on both December 12 and 13 in their hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at Freedom Hall in the Lancaster County Convention Center. Last year’s event drew a whopping 6,000 attendees, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. Secure your tickets, VIP… 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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Julia Wolf & Maggie Lindemann Share Heartbreaking Collab “2022”

Maggie Lindemann and Julia Wolf came together to maximize their joint slay with their collab “2022” and an accompanying visualizer. The two artists blended their voices to craft a heartbreaking, yet ethereal piece—an instantly iconic alternative collaboration. The duo sings, “Is it 2022 or are you sick of me yet?/Dug myself into the grave that you buried me in/And you packed the dirt away while it ate my skin/They put my face on a flyer, I couldn’t recognize it/Who is she?” The song is set to appear on Lindemann’s new LP, i feel everything, due out on October 17. Excitingly,… Read more »

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7 Funniest Comedy Bits & Stand-Up Jokes About Pop-Punk Bands

There’s nothing quite like turning on your favorite comedy show or swiping through stand-up bits on Instagram Reels and coming across a joke about your favorite pop-punk band. Recently, comedian and podcaster Shane Gillis mentioned Real Friends on his show Tires—and yes, the band was flattered. We’ve collected our seven favorite comedy moments that tap into the world of pop-punk and emo with iconic bands. And that’s not all—idobi Radio wants to give you the gift of laughter with a hint of emo on the side. We’ve got the ultimate hookup for your When We Were Young weekend in Vegas.… Read more »

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Dayseeker Drops Eerie New Offering, “Bloodlust”

After releasing singles “Pale Moonlight,” “Shapeshift,” and their album title track, Dayseeker is back with a thrilling and dark offering, “Bloodlust.” The tracks are set to appear on Creature In The Black Night, due out on October 24 via Spinefarm. Lead vocalist Rory Rodriguez says, “‘Bloodlust’ is one of the more eerie and chaotic tracks on the record. It’s about people in your life who want to metaphorically drain the blood from you… those you can’t trust and don’t belong in your life.” Adding onto the album’s sonics, he says, “There was this idea that we’d get more and more commercial over… Read more »

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Cobra Starship Plays “Bring It (Snakes on a Plane)” With Travie McCoy & William Beckett At Riot Fest

On Sunday, September 21, Cobra Starship took to the Riot Fest stage to play the hits from their timeless discography, including “The City Is At War,” “Guilty Pleasure,” and beyond. Excitingly, they shared a dazzling onstage collab with The Academy Is… frontman William Beckett and Gym Class Heroes‘ Travie McCoy for “Bring It (Snakes On A Plane).” The iconic song arrived on 2006’s While The City Sleeps, We Rule The Streets, the band’s big Fueled By Ramen debut record. Additionally, the trio united at When We Were Young Fest in 2023, per Gabe Saporta‘s Instagram. Fingers crossed for more onstage… Read more »