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Jeffree Star Is The Most Successful Person To Come From Warped Tour

Warped Tour is back, and the road to their monumental return is growing shorter every day! During our debut episode of idobi Warped Radio—the official radio and podcast partner of Warped Tour—we held an exclusive, in-depth conversation with founder Kevin Lyman. During the interview, Lyman pulls back the curtain on one of the festival’s most unexpected success stories. Reflecting on the parking lot commerce culture that became synonymous with Warped, he shares, “Going back to the early days, that was those brands like Volcom and Hurley, some of those brands growing up in there. Then it turned into Glamour Kills.… Read more »

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Riot Fest Album Playthroughs Include Weezer, Alkaline Trio, & More

Following the massive reveal earlier this week celebrating its 20th anniversary, Riot Fest has doubled down on the hype with a stacked list of full album playthroughs set for the festival’s three-day takeover of Douglass Park in Chicago, running September 19–21, 2025. With blink-182, Weezer, and Green Day headlining the milestone event, the fest will also treat fans to a rare run of classic albums performed in full. That includes Weezer bringing their beloved Blue Album to life, along with full-album sets from punk legends and scene favorites alike, such as Sex Pistols with Frank Carter, Chicago natives Alkaline Trio,… Read more »

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Coachella 2025: Best Alternative Performances & Moments

Ah, Coachella. If you’re not there, you’re probably seeing videos of Lady Gaga‘s thrilling and five-star-reviewed headlining set, as well as clips of Yo Gabba Gabba! (Yes, they were invited to play and the crowd loved it.) Of course, while the festival featured pop stars such as Charli xcx, LISA, Post Malone, and more, they also had a range of rock, hardcore, and punk acts who brought the house down. ICYMI, here are the best alternative performances from Coachella 2025. Green Day Headliner Green Day was the official headliner of Coachella’s Saturday nights, and of course, they brought the heat… Read more »

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4 Rock & Punk Musicians Who Deserve A Biopic ASAP

It seems like every major musical artist has found box-office success in the form of an Oscar-worthy biopic. From Timothée Chalamet starring in A Complete Unknown as Bob Dylan to Rami Malek’s portrayal of Queen‘s Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, there are many rock star movies you need to add to your watchlist. P.S. If you need a goofy “biopic,” then Weird: The Al Yankovic Story starring Daniel Radcliffe is the flick for you. In recent news, Green Day shared that they are currently developing a comedy movie inspired by their early days touring in a van called New Years… Read more »

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Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins) Welcomes New Baby

The Smashing Pumpkins recently wrapped up a 2024 tour with Green Day, but lead singer Billy Corgan is staying busy with a new addition to his family. The frontman and his wife Chloe Mendel, who tied the knot in 2023, announced in a People Exclusive that their baby Juno Corgan came into the world on March 18. Juno is now the youngest of three behind the couple’s kiddos Augustus and Philomena. Per People, Juno was born at home in Highland Park, Illinois. Corgan shared with the magazine, “My wife, Chloe is doing well and recovering, and baby Juno is happy,… Read more »

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8 Emo Bands That Landed Songs On Major Movie Soundtracks

Let’s level with each other—the music in a movie can make or break the whole entire viewing experience. I mean, what would Star Wars and Jurassic Park be without John Williams’ beloved orchestral arrangements? Or, what would a viewing of Titanic be without the tear-inducing “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion? Of course, some movies are made better by rock and metal music. (Just look at any soundtrack from the Saw franchise.) These emo bands utterly transformed movies in the 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s by being on the soundtrack. Read more: 8 Spooky Movie Soundtracks for Your Inner… Read more »

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9 Rock, Punk & Indie Musicians To Stream For Women’s History Month

March isn’t just the time to wear green and celebrate St. Patty’s Day, it’s also time to truly reflect on the accomplishments of women in your life and afar via Women’s History Month. Plus, this is your reminder to continue to support women artists, small businesses, and beyond. One way to celebrate ladies this month and every month is, of course, by buying their music and attending their shows. Sure, we here in the alternative sphere love Paramore, Spiritbox, Avril Lavigne, and the like. But it’s vital to keep an eye on who is on the rise, too! These nine… Read more »

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Gojira Makes Metal History At 67th Grammy Awards

During the 67th Grammy Awards ceremony, history was made on and off the official February 2 evening broadcast. Of course, Beyonce notably won Album Of The Year with Cowboy Carter and also became the first Black performer to win Best Country Album at the show. Plus, Doechii became the third woman ever to win Best Rap Album. Alongside these mainstream artist wins, the alternative community was eager to see which of their faves would take home a Grammy. Notably, Knocked Loose and Poppy‘s track “Suffocate” and Spiritbox‘s “Cellar Door” were nominated for Best Metal Performance. (And it’s clear many mainstream… Read more »

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The Nirvana Reunion At FireAid Was The Surprise Performance We Needed

On January 30, many streaming services streamed a very special FireAid LA Benefit Concert with a star-studded lineup to raise money to rebuild communities devastated by the wildfires. Broadcast from both the Kia Forum and the Intuit Dome, performers included the likes of Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish all the way to Green Day, No Doubt, and a surprise Nirvana tribute. Surviving members Krist Novoselic, Pat Smear, and Dave Grohl were all in attendance. This also marks Grohl’s first performance since he shared in September that he is the father of a new child outside of his marriage. The Nirvana… Read more »

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L.S. Dunes Drops High-Energy “Paper Tigers” Ahead Of ‘Violet’ Release

L.S. Dunes has shared their new song “Paper Tigers” from their forthcoming album, Violet. The rock track is preceded by singles “Machines” and “Fatal Deluxe.” Additionally, the group’s Will Yip-produced record will feature 10 tracks and arrives on January 31 via Fantasy Records. Secure your pre-orders here. Guitarist Frank Iero, who is also well-known for his work in My Chemical Romance, notes, “I think when I initially started writing the chord progression for this song I was originally writing it for myself, because it didn’t feel like an L.S. Dunes song to me, and if it was an L.S.Dunes song, it would most certainly… Read more »