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DE’WAYNE Teams Up with Leon Knight on “Yes I Do”

After DE’WAYNE’s 2024 album JUNE, the momentum continues—this time with Leon Knight in the spotlight. Knight has released his new single “Yes I Do,” a groove-driven, swagger-loaded track featuring DE’WAYNE. 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 Shop now Sharing insight into the creative process on social media ahead of the release, Knight explains, “This record started as a jam with me and my dawg @powerspleasant with the… Read more »

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6 Best Halloween Movie Soundtracks To Play On Repeat This Holiday

Halloween is the time to put on your favorite spooky tracks or just play all the songs you love year-round for your normie friends. Of course, myriad instrumental songs are instantly recognizable and iconic, such as in the case of A24’s Talk To Me’s “Le Monde” by Richard Carter, taking over TikTok and Instagram Reels. Additionally, Michael Abels’ thrilling compositions brought Jordan Peele’s Get Out, Us, and Nope to life with rousing instrumentals, including “Pas de Deux” and “Preparing The Trap.” Of course, who could forget the goat, the OG, “The Master Of Horror,” himself, John Carpenter? The “Prince of… Read more »

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Panic! At The Disco Cover Songs, Ranked

Fresh off their performance at When We Were Young 2025, Panic! At The Disco just announced that they’re ready to celebrate 20 years of A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out. No, really, we can’t believe it either. 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 Shop now Alongside revealing deluxe editions of the record and themed merch, Panic! also *finally* released Live In Denver on streaming platforms, YouTube, and… Read more »

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10 Artists That Could Headline When We Were Young in 2026

When We Were Young Fest has quickly become the Super Bowl of emo and pop-punk music, celebrating every generation of eyeliner-smeared nostalgia under the Las Vegas sun. With a stacked 2025 lineup featuring blink-182, Panic! At The Disco, and Avril Lavigne set to hit the stage this weekend, all eyes are already on next year. If the festival follows tradition, it’ll return on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, 2026—and the big question is: who could possibly top that next year? Here are 10 artists who could easily take the headlining slot in 2026. Download the free idobi App… Read more »

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Ben Quad Champions ’00 Emo Sonics On “Painless”

Following the release of “It’s Just A Title,” Ben Quad has released their new single, “Painless,” set for release on their forthcoming sophomore album, Wisher. Their 10-track collection is set to drop on November 14 via Pure Noise Records. Guitarist Edgar Viveros says of the release, “We knew early on in the demoing process that we wanted the vocals to pull from 2000s emo. The chorus is a big nod to bands such as Taking Back Sunday and features Sam and Henry trading off lines in the classic emo co-vocalist style.” The artist adds, “For the outro, we wanted to bring back the post-hardcore/screamo heaviness that… Read more »

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New Found Glory Announces New Album Listen Up!

New Found Glory is officially kicking off a new chapter. Today, the pop-punk vets revealed their blazing new single, “Laugh It Off,” as well as a music video to match. And that’s not all… the lead single is set to appear on Listen Up!, their new LP arriving on February 20, 2026, via Pure Noise Records. The ensemble notes, “This is an upbeat song based around this lead riff that recurs throughout, while the lyrics are about being on each other’s case in a relationship at times. But you get so lost in the debate that you have to stop… Read more »

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Meet Me @ The Altar Returns With Thrilling “Straight Up (Needy)”

Meet Me @ The Altar has officially kicked off a new era with the arrival of “Straight Up (Needy)” and its accompanying music video. The track offers a heavier vibe with guitarist Kaylie Sang‘s thrilling riffs and Edith Victoria‘s voice simply soars in the chorus as she sings, “I know you swore/We’re better off alone/That I’m just not the one.” And, of course, drummer Ada Juarez keeps the pop-rock beats flowing from behind her kit. Notably, this marks the first Meet Me @ The Altar release without original member and guitarist Téa Campbell. Campbell stepped back in April to “embark… Read more »

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Senses Fail and Story Of The Year Announce Co-Headline Tour

Senses Fail and Story Of The Year are teaming up for a co-headlining tour run this fall. Dubbed the Scream Team Tour, the month-long trek launches in November with support from fellow emo heavyweights, Armor For Sleep. Senses Fail frontman Buddy Nielsen shares, “More than 20 years into our career and we are finally touring the United States with Story of the Year. I vividly remember seeing them on Warped Tour and being blown away by their stage show. Over the years we have become such good friends, it will be great to finally share the stage each night.” Story… Read more »

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The Aces Gold Star Baby Is The Disco Album We Need Right Now

The disco ball is shimmering, the lights are down low, the floor is lit up, and Gold Star Baby is officially open for business. The Aces are officially back with their fourth album, Gold Star Baby—their first independent release—is a disco-infused celebration of identity. Quartet Cristal Ramirez (vocals), Alisa Ramirez (drums), Katie Henderson (guitar),and McKenna Petty (bass) have poured their whole selves into the fourth chapter of The Aces, and their personalities shine. Featuring a heaping dose of humor, grooves for days, and unadulterated confidence, this is The Aces at their best. Frankly, the joy that permeates the tracks proves… Read more »

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All-American Rejects Tyson Ritter Blasts Big Labels For Stealing Backyard Shows

After seeing much success with their backyard pop-up shows, The All-American Rejects‘ frontman Tyson Ritter is calling out the fact that big companies such as their former label Interscope are taking the idea for their artists in inauthentic ways. After mgk performed a backyard show in Columbus, Ohio celebrating his lost americana release, Ritter took to his Instagram story to share some thoughts. Ritter says, “By the way, just to clarify, there’s no shade at any artist, like mgk, this is more a slight to this big record company machine that’s trying to replicate something that’s been entirely organic while… Read more »