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5 Artists To Watch in 2026

If you’re looking for your next artist obsession, you’ve come to the right place. We here at idobi Radio know a thing or two about the best underground artists and acts on the rise, and we know you’ll adore these artists who might just be the next big things. From indie-rockers Dogpark to pop-punk trio mode., your 2026 will be better with these artists to watch. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. Dogpark 2026 is the year of indie sleaze revival, we’re calling it now. And there… Read more »

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Pinkshift Drops Utterly Ethereal Surprise Single “Snow”

Ahead of the December 21 winter solstice, Pinkshift dropped a haunting, and seasonally appropriate surprise song, “Snow,” out via Hopeless Records. Preceded by their new album Earthkeeper, the Baltimore-based trio offers ethereal vocals, acoustic strums, and glowing flute sonics on the track—a departure from their pure punk singles. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. The band says on Instagram, “Last song of the year. This one is special and a little different. The flies in the sky were the mosquitoes that were buzzing around my ears when I… Read more »

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21 Albums Turning 15 in 2026

As the calendar flips toward 2026, an entire generation of albums that helped shape the sound, style, and emotional vocabulary of the early 2010s hits a major milestone. These records soundtracked Warped Tour summers, first heartbreaks, and long drives with the windows down—and somehow, they’re all turning 15. From pop-punk revival cornerstones to scene-defining debuts and genre-crossing breakthroughs, these albums haven’t just aged well—they’ve grown into blueprints for the alternative landscape we’re still living in today. Here are 21 monumental albums turning 15 in 2026. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer 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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Neck Deep Reveals 8-Bit Game & Announces UK Pop-Up Shows

December is, of course, Neck Deep‘s biggest month! To celebrate, the band shared an array of announcements this week. The band first announced that they’re touring with Simple Plan this fall across Europe with general sale tickets available as of December 5. Additionally, in the spirit of the season…they’ve gifted fans a “December”-themed 8-bit arcade game that can be played on your phone or via a computer. Plus, for Neck Deep fans who know their way around game controls, you could be eligible to win a special merch bundle. The top three players on the leaderboard by December 31 will… Read more »

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9 Alternative Bands You Didn’t Know Had Christmas Songs

Snow is on the ground, bands are revealing green and red merch, and peppermint mocha is on coffee shop menus across the nation…it’s Christmas time, baby! While your holiday playlists may feature MxPx‘s Punk Rawk Christmas, blink-182‘s many festive hits, Fall Out Boy‘s “Yule Shoot Your Eye Out,” and My Chemical Romance‘s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” you may have forgotten about these emo holiday bangers, and need to add them to your round-up immediately. The Ready Set Sure, The Ready Set appeared on Punk Goes Christmas with “I Don’t Want To Spend Another Christmas Without You,” but… Read more »

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Evanescence, Spiritbox, Poppy, More Announce 2026 Tour

After breaking the internet with their team-up on “End Of You,” Evanescence, Spiritbox, and Poppy are back with their massive 2026 tour. Billed as Evanescence’s World Tour, Spiritbox will act as direct support in North America alongside openers Nova Twins, and Poppy will join the UK/Europe leg with K.Flay—another recent Amy Lee collaborator. Lee shares, “This year has been so inspiring in so many ways, creating so much new music, playing some bucket-list shows and working with so many artists that give us life. We are taking all of that fire and energy and inspiration and building it into an… Read more »

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Run The Riot Share Candid Look at Their DIY Journey

Heavy pop-punk band Run The Riot was a rare guest on It’s News To Us with Eddie Barella and Jason Newcomer on idobi Radio the week of November 17. Emerging in the space pioneered by other Florida bands like A Day To Remember and Less Than Jake, the Tampa five-piece appeared on Episode 184 in their debut interview as a band. Currently recording their first album, their March single “Falling Down” is on rotation on idobi Radio as a “Fresh Pick.” The self-described DIY band has no manager, label, or publicist, and three of them live under one roof with… Read more »

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15 Alternative Album Anniversaries To Celebrate This December

December marks the holiday season, and we sure are feeling merry and bright when it comes to these classic alternative, pop-punk, metal, and rock album anniversaries. From Fall Out Boy‘s Folie a Deux and Green Day‘s beloved Kerplunk!, to Rage Against The Machine‘s Renegades and YUNGBLUD‘s 2020 record weird!, these 15 alternative album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. P.S. There are a few Christmas albums to rock out to this month, too!. MxPx — Punk Rawk Christmas Released on: December 1, 2009, via Rock City Recording.Standout Tracks: “Punk Rawk Christmas” & “Christmas Day” New Found Glory — December’s Here Released on: December 3, 2021, via Hopeless… Read more »

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15 December Alternative Musician Birthdays To Celebrate

This December, we’re feeling holly and jolly as well as celebratory for some birthdays. Now that we’re in the thick of the holiday season, we feel like these Sagittarius and Capricorn babies, who have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, are our true gifts. From the incredible and beloved Hayley Williams, to the iconic blink-182 frontman Tom DeLonge, all the way to Slipknot‘s legendary Corey Taylor, here are some December musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Tyler Joseph — December 1 Twenty One Pilots‘ Tyler Joseph just wrapped an album cycle and The Clancy Tour: Breach this fall,… Read more »