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Fall Out Boy No Longer Forced To Sleep On Strangers' Floors

Just like in professional wrestling, a band’s entrance music provides a pretty good forecast of what’s to follow. When Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” filled an arena, Hulk Hogan’s irrepressible fortitude wasn’t far behind. The sound of glass shattering typically prefaced a Stone Cold-style beat-down. And this past summer, when Joe Esposito’s “You’re the Best,” off “The Karate Kid” soundtrack, rained down upon an unsuspecting rock club, it meant that one of the most immodest bands around was about to deliver its musical equivalent of a jump-front kick to the head. “We thought it was the funniest thing,” explained Fall… Read more »

Fall Out Boy – 9:30 Club – Interview w/ Pete Wentz

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LØLØ Announces Sophomore LP, god forbid a girl spits out her feelings!

LØLØ just dropped some major news that is sure to make your 2026 even better. The artist revealed that her new LP, god forbid a girl spits out her feelings!, is arriving on Friday, April 17, via Fearless Records. Her sophomore record is preceded by her debut, falling for robots & wishing i was one, and will feature previously released singles “american zombie” and “me with no shirt on.” Excitingly, the artist also dropped the news that “007” is set for release on Friday, January 16. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox,… Read more »

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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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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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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 »