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Ranking mgk Tickets To My Downfall Collaborations

When Tickets To My Downfall dropped in 2020, it marked a major crossover moment for MGK (formerly Machine Gun Kelly). After years rooted in hip-hop—with past collaborations alongside Sleeping With Sirens and name-drops of blink-182 in “Her Song”—the album solidified his transformation into a full-fledged pop-punk frontman. Produced alongside blink-182’s Travis Barker (with whom MGK had already worked on “I Think I’m OKAY” featuring YUNGBLUD), Tickets To My Downfall became a defining moment in the pop-punk revival. It topped charts, divided critics, and reignited interest in Warped Tour-era guitar music—all while proving MGK could thrive outside the rap world. Since… Read more »

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Ben Quad Lean Into Poppier Sound on “Very Big In Sheboygan”

Ben Quad has shared their new single, “Very Big In Sheboygan,” the third track from their upcoming full-length Wisher, due out November 14 via Pure Noise Records. The song arrives with a self-aware video that opens on the band riffing on blink-182 lyrics—“all the small things,” “true care, truth brings”—a fitting nod to the pop-punk lineage they’re evolving rather than imitating. 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… 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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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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Boys Like Girls Release New Live Record, The Homecoming

Boys Like Girls has officially released THE HOMECOMING via Fearless Records—their live record from a hometown performance at MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park on October 26, 2023. Alongside the album’s release, they also shared live music videos of hits such as “The Great Escape,” “Five Minutes To Midnight,” and more from their set. Check out the concert clips here. Frontman Martin Johnson shares a long note about the experience: “Fenway Park. The shrine. The Cathedral of Boston. Where curses broke, where beers were spilled, where you can feel the city’s heartbeat under green tin and red clay. You don’t just visit Fenway… Read more »

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Boys Like Girls Drops Live Version Of “BLOOD AND SUGAR” & Announces Live LP

Massachusetts’ own Boys Like Girls came home on October 26, 2023. The quartet had just released SUNDAY AT FOXWOODS, their first LP in more than a decade, and headlined the MGM Music Hall At Fenway Park. Now, fans near and far can experience this glorious return on their forthcoming live album THE HOMECOMING, out September 8 via Fearless Records. They also dropped the first taste of the record with a live music video of “BLOOD AND SUGAR.” Frontman Martin Johnson shares a long note about the experience: “Fenway Park. The shrine. The Cathedral of Boston. Where curses broke, where beers… Read more »

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Boys Like Girls Extend 2025 Tour Run

In addition to supporting The Jonas Brothers on the road later this year, Boys Like Girls have extended their summer with The Basements To Bleachers Tour. The band shares on Instagram, “there’s something romantic about the in-between. the motels with busted ice machines and kids holding hand-painted signs in cities the agents and “a market” runs forgot existed. we didn’t. we remembered. carving up north america one last time on a record cycle that brought us around the globe 3 times and back. this time a heap of dates supporting jonas brothers, and a handful of festivals + headlining dates… Read more »

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Pollyanna & NOAHFINNCE Tackle Gender Binary On “Boygirl”

After teasing their collab, Pollyanna and NOAHFINNCE have officially joined forces to reveal their queer anthem, “Boygirl,” which takes aim at the contstraints of a cisgender-heterosexual world. The upbeat rock track unapologetically celebrates life outside of the binary—a vital message for all listeners to understand. Pollyanna shared on Instagram, “Yes, it’s after Pride Month IDC we need to continue being loud about who we are, especially after Pride Month more than ever!!!!!!!” They add, “This song has been such a journey, I’m beyond proud of this one, this is a very special song and means so much to me and… Read more »

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Connie Sgarbossa May Be Leaving SeeYouSpaceCowboy

After an unfortunate series of events, lead singer of SeeYouSpaceCowboy Connie Sgarbossa, shared on Twitter/X that her tenure in the band may be reaching its end. In a January 15 social media post, she said, “Probably gonna be leaving SYSC due to a lack of urgency on issues I have been bringing up for a while now. It was fun while it lasted.” This is likely in response to the January 14 Dance Gavin Dance tour announcement where The Home Team, SeeYouSpaceCowboy, and Dwellings were listed as support. Fans of both SeeYouSpaceCowboy and The Home Team took to social media… Read more »

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Armor For Sleep Announces Tour with Boys Night Out and Hellogoodbye

Armor For Sleep has announced a massive 25-show tour with support from Boys Night Out and Hellogoodbye. The tour, which kicks off on March 6 in Boston, MA, will celebrate the 20 year anniversary of Armor For Sleep’s 2005 full-length album, What To Do When You Are Dead. In a social post across the band’s channels, they share, “Could not be more excited to announce that we will be venturing out this Spring to properly celebrate 20 (!!!) years of “What To Do When You Are Dead”. We will be playing the album in its entirety plus more! Super honored… Read more »