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Evanescence Catch Cold For Headlining Tour

After weeks on the festival circuit, Evanescence are set to embark on their first large-scale headlining tour. Amy Lee, Ben Moody and company will top the marquee on the Nintendo Fusion Tour, a multi-band music-and-gaming fiesta promising to visit 25 North American cities, according to a Nintendo spokesperson. Although an itinerary has yet to be solidified, the trek gets rolling August 4 in Los Angeles and is expected to wind down in late September in the Northwest. After playing a handful of shows in Spain and the U.K. last week, Evanescence were forced to cancel a run of shows in… Read more »

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Evanescence Ignites Christian Music Controversy

Christian rock band Evanescence is officially no longer a Christian rock band. Following a recent interview in which it used profanity and made clear that it does not want to be known as a Christian act, Evanescence’s albums are being pulled from Christian retailers and its material will be removed from the Christian charts. Provident Music Distribution, the Christian distribution arm of BMG’s Zomba unit, says it will no longer handle the Wind-Up Records act. Don Noes, senior VP of Provident – which had been distributing Evanescence’s debut album, “Fallen” – has issued a letter to its accounts saying Wind-Up… Read more »

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Ice Nine Kills & Scream 7 Star Mckenna Grace Launch “Twisting The Knife”

Ahead of Scream 7‘s February 27 theater release, Ice Nine Kills has teamed up with film star Mckenna Grace for “Twisting The Knife,” which appears on the slasher’s soundtrack. The Scream 7 actress, who also just appeared in Five Nights At Freddy’s 2, offers dazzling Evanescence-inspired vocals to the soaring and cinematic track. Plus, stay tuned for a very special appearance from none other than David Arquette, aka franchise fave Dewey Riley. 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… Read more »

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15 Emo And Alternative 2006 Hits That Are Better Than Anything From 2016

So, the internet has been obsessed with reliving 2016, and we get it. First off, frozen yogurt shops were the hottest place to be on a Friday night, and chokers ripped skinny jeans were pure fashion. And we definitely can’t forget about the iconic alternative songs that defined the year. (Special shoutout to Death Of A Bachelor by Panic! At The Disco.) However, we think that this energy needs to be directed at 2006, too! Not only was The Office taking over television screens, but aviator sunnies and trucker hats were closet staples. What a time to be alive. If… Read more »

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50 Must Listen To Albums Released in 2025

This past year was full of magical musical moments, including a collab between Evanescence, Poppy, and Spiritbox and the reunion of Panic! At The Disco. 2025 also had one of the most packed album release calendars with some truly divine offerings. From Turnstile’s Never Enough and Hayley Williams’ Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party to Heart Attack Man’s Joyride The Pale Horse and L.S. Dunes’ Violet, these 2025 album releases were nothing short of extraordinary and deserve many listens throughout the year ahead. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox,… Read more »

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18 Most Monumental Music Moments From 2025

2025 may have felt a little rocky because…well, we lost the legendary Ozzy Osbourne. However, the year was not all bad. From the arrival of a new Hayley Williams album, Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party, and a Panic! At The Disco reunion all the way to a genuinely wild collaboration with Evanescence’s Amy Lee, Poppy, and Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante, there were a ton of major music moments to celebrate this year. Here are 18 of the biggest music moments from the pop-punk, metal, and rock scenes that shaped the year. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks… Read more »

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Footballhead to Chloé French: New Songs To Listen To This November

November has officially arrived, and we are so grateful for all of these dazzling new alternative, indie, rock, and metal song releases. Yumi Zouma offers an indie-fueled love song, while In Color brings ethereal, sunny sonics for your November 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 we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? Lovely Colours — “Out There” Seattle-based Lovely Colours is making big moves this month… Read more »

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MOTHICA Calls Out Vampiric Relationships On “Evergreen Misery”

On Tuesday, November 11, MOTHICA made her grand return to the music world with the release of her song and music video for “Evergreen Misery.” And this time, the artist is officially signed to her new label home, SharpTone Records. The single is preceded by the release of her 2024 record Kissing Death, as well as her single “Vices II.” MOTHICA notes, “Writing ‘Evergreen Misery’ was a journey full of every twist and turn you could imagine. I was a few months out of rehab, and I needed to release this simmering anger and deep melancholy that I was numbing for… 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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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 »