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15 Artist Predictions That Could Headline Warped Tour 2026

Warped Tour has always been a proving ground—where legacy acts cement their status, and the next generation earns their stripes. As the festival continues its resurgence, speculation is already swirling around who could take on the coveted headlining slots in 2026. From Warped Tour alumni poised for massive returns to modern heavyweights redefining the alternative landscape, these 15 artists feel uniquely positioned to carry the torch into the next era of Warped. 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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YUNGBLUD Reveals Soulful Acoustic Version Of “Zombie”

Following the release of his multi-Grammy-nominated record Idols, launched in June 2025, YUNGBLUD has released an acoustic version of the LP’s fan-favorite, “Zombie.” The artist also revealed accompanying visuals with a cello player—an all-around stunning reimagining of the already heartbreaking rock song. Here, YUNGBLUD’s soulful vocals take center stage…and may make you weep. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. Check out the track below and save the date for the Grammys on February 1 to see if “Zombie” takes home Best… Read more »

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Worry Club Shares “Fade Away” From Debut LP I’m Freaking Out

Worry Club, the brainchild of Midwestern bedroom pop master Chase Walsh, is ready to release their debut album, I’m Freaking Out, on February 20 via Good Luck Have Fun and Broke Records. And to kick off this new era, the artist launched “Fade Away,” a euphoria-inducing dreamscape sure to warm up your cold winter days and validate your anxious moments. Walsh shared of the LP, “I wrote and recorded all of these songs in my bedroom over the course of three years. They’re all songs that I wrote when I was truly freaking out all alone. I would work through… Read more »

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Softcult Tackles Patriarchal Double Standards On “Queen Of Nothing”

Softcult has just revealed “Queen Of Nothing,” preceded by “Pill To Swallow,” “Naive,” “16/25,” and “She Said, He Said.” This single is set to appear on their debut full-length record, When A Flower Doesn’t Grow, due on January 30, 2026, via Easy Life Records. Uniquely, the haunting and mellow track may feel sonically peaceful…but its lyrics and accompanying visuals expose the violence that arrives on women’s doorsteps for simply existing. Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm Mercedes Arn-Horn, one half of the twin duo, shares, “This song is about the double standards, harsh judgments, and unrealistic expectations… Read more »

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Vienna Vienna Sings Of An Uncertain Future In “Buzz”

Ahead of his headlining show at Brick & Mortar on January 15, Vienna Vienna has returned with a new single, “Buzz.” Preceded by “Company Hunting” and “Idle Hands,” the new offering is set to appear on his forthcoming EP, Entertain Me, due out January 16 via PULSE Records and Pete Wentz’s DCD2 Records. Vienna Vienna perfectly articulates the sights, sounds, desires, and fears of the young generation, and sets it to the most dance-inducing sonics. “Buzz” solidifies glimmer rock as a genre that deserves to have its own wave. Of “Buzz,” Vienna Vienna says, “My favorite songs about modern life speak to its… Read more »

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26 Albums Turning 20 in 2026

As 2006 hurtles toward its 20-year mark, the albums that once lived on burned CDs, Myspace profiles, and Warped Tour stages now stand as cornerstone releases of a generation. From scene-defining emo to genre-shifting pop-punk, post-hardcore, and alternative breakthroughs, these records didn’t just soundtrack our youth—they shaped the entire direction of alternative music. Here are 26 albums turning 20 in 2026 that still echo louder than ever. Yellowcard — Lights And Sounds Released on January 24, 2006, Yellowcard‘s first concept album, Lights And Sounds, was released. While the album peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, it ultimately underperformed… Read more »

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Sweet Pill Has “No Control” On New Single & Announces Sophomore LP

Sweet Pill is back and better than ever, baby! The band is gearing up for a massive 2026 with their biggest headlining tour to date in the spring and the arrival of their highly anticipated sophomore LP Still There’s a Glow on March 13 via Hopeless Records. To kick off this exciting new chapter, the East Coast punks revealed their single, “No Control,” a grunge-laced, raw dreamscape of sound. Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm The band says, “It’s honestly difficult to put into words what it means to be releasing new music… Read more »

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Pierce The Veil Team Up with Huddy on “Burn The Ballroom Down”

Coming off a massive year on their Eras-style tour, Pierce The Veil frontman Vic Fuentes has teamed up with Huddy for the collaborative release “Burn The Ballroom Down.” Huddy shares, “‘Burn The Ballroom Down’ is a rebellious song I wrote about my frustrations with the music industry. At times, the business has a dark side that can make artists feel like pawns on a board instead of human beings. It’s a reminder to question the people who designed the system. This message goes beyond music; it should apply to every structure we’re a part of.” He adds, “Working with Vic… Read more »

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TX2 Announces Debut LP & Drops Black Veil Brides Collab

TX2 had a massive 2025 with amazing releases, including “The Rain” and “Feed,” but his 2026 is set to be even bigger. The genre-defying artist just announced his long-awaited debut album, End Of Us, due out on February 13, 2026, via Hopeless Records. And along with this major announcement, TX2 dropped a brand new music video for his title track with none other than Black Veil Brides‘ own Andy Biersack. TX2’s Evan Thomas notes, “‘The End of Us’ is the darkest song I’ve ever written. It captures that feeling of spiraling that happens shortly after betrayal, when everything you’ve built slips… 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 »