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Interview: Koji

In the past few years, Harrisburg, PA’s Koji has become just as well-known for his activism, unrelenting positivity, and the intimacy of his live shows as he has for his recorded music. He just arrived home from an extensive North American co-headliner with labelmates Turnover, and idobi editor Eleanor Grace caught up with him at one of the tour’s final dates to talk about how the past two months on the road have treated him, working with a full band, his thoughts on the scene, and how this tour has seen him reclaim his voice.

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I See Stars Announce Massive 2026 Tour

Following the release of their latest record, THE WHEEL, in September, I See Stars have announced their album support SPIN THE WHEEL TOUR. While the band is gearing up to embark on an international run later this month, including stops in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, with support from Wind Walkers, elijah, and C V L T E, they will kick off their U.S. run in February 2026. The band has not announced support for their Stateside run yet. Presale tickets will be available starting tomorrow, Wednesday, October 8, with general on-sale beginning on Friday, October… Read more »

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Taylor Acorn Announces Fall North American Tour Dates

Taylor Acorn may have just wrapped up her headlining run on the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, but she is ready for more shows. Today, the artist announced her fall North American tour, which kicks off on November 4 in Boston and wraps up on December 6 in Cleveland. Honestly, this is the ideal early holiday present. On social media, Acorn says, “We’re going back on the road again!!! So excited to be coming back around to a city near you this fall!” She adds, “I can’t wait. It’s gonna be a good run I can feel it!!! Lots more… Read more »

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TX2 Explores Body Dysmorphia Struggles On “Hollow Frame”

Following the release of singles “Infamous,” “MAD,” and “HOSTAGE (they will not erase us),” TX2 is back with a new track, “Hollow Frame.” The new offering is beyond impactful, describing a struggle that many endure silently. TX2’s Evan Thomas shares, “I’ve struggled with an eating disorder all my life, and not enough males talk about body dysmorphia. When I was in 7th grade, I had an apple a day diet and weighed 90 Ibs, it all started when I couldn’t fit in skinny jeans and look like the ’emo boys’ I saw on TV. Since then, I’ve been making progress,… Read more »

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Oxymorrons Think It’s “Cool Being You” On First Release Of The Year

Oxymorrons is back with their first new release of 2025, “Cool Being You.” Excitingly, the single is set to appear on their newly announced Create, Destroy, Rebuild, Repeat. EP, set to release in fall 2025. This marks their first release since 2023’s LP Melanin Punk. Of the new single, the trio notes, “This is for those who were told they have to fit into a box. ‘Cool Being You’ is about shaking that off and owning every piece of yourself. There’s freedom in being exactly who you are, and this track is the soundtrack to that energy.” Speaking on the… Read more »

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45 Album Anniversaries To Celebrate This May

April showers bring May flowers…as well as some stunning album anniversaries to celebrate. Wanna feel old? Twenty One Pilots‘ breakout album, Blurryface, is turning 10 years old on May 17. Or… better yet… Fall Out Boy‘s From Under The Cork Tree, which features the iconic “Dance, Dance” and “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” is turning a whopping 20 years old on May 3. I know, I know… even though some of us have gray hairs, these albums still hit as hard as they did when they debuted. Check out these rock, pop-punk, and metal May album anniversaries below. Fall Out Boy… Read more »

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Hot Milk Tackle The Post-Truth Era On “Swallow This”

Following the release of “90 Seconds To Midnight,” Hot Milk has dropped “Swallow This.” Both track are set to appear on the band’s sophomore album, Corporation P.O.P, slated to drop on June 27 via Music For Nations. You can preorder and pre-save the record here. Lead singer Han Mee says, “We live in a post-truth era, we are confused, we are lost, and we are untrusting. We must follow our gut to what is moral, right and kind. ‘Swallow This’ is a protest song against the hypodermic needle of control media. They anger and press upon pressure points to gain control.” Mee adds,… Read more »

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Magnolia Park Drop Ferocious New Single “CULT”

Magnolia Park is saying what we’re all thinking right now with their blistering yet equally empowering new ripper, “CULT.” “‘CULT’ is a song about gaining back your power from an oppressor, made to inspire people to stick up for what is right and not let themselves be taken advantage of,” the band shares. “This reflects in our story where Aurora and the Vampires have to stand up to a towering oppressive group called the ‘Shadow Cult.’” Alongside their latest track, Magnolia Park has revealed the release date for their third album, VAMP. This neo-gothic concept album is set to launch… Read more »

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Coheed And Cambria Unleash “Searching For Tomorrow,” Announce New Album

Coheed And Cambria have officially announced their highly anticipated eleventh studio album, The Father of Make Believe. The 14-track opus is slated to drop on March 14, 2025, via Virgin Music Group. Fans eager to explore the next Coheed And Cambria chapter can preorder the album and limited edition box set here. The Father Of Make Believe promises to be a significant addition to Coheed And Cambria‘s discography, featuring their earlier release, “Blind Side Sonny,” as well as their brand-new single, “Searching For Tomorrow.” The infectious new track comes paired with a visually stunning animated concept video. You can watch… Read more »

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3 Genre-Bending Mainstream Artists With Shocking Heavy Side Projects

Have you ever met someone who listens to pop but has an unexpected infatuation with heavy metal, too? It’s a plot twist that proves that “range” in music consumption is possible in a world full of gatekeepers and genre boundaries. This range extends beyond music fans. Underneath the guise of mainstream music stardom, some of our favorite pop artists have underground projects to experiment within the depths of metal breakdowns, screams, and unrelenting riffage. True artistry knows no bounds and sometimes even pop artists need a break from their typical musical formulas. Here are three beloved mainstream household names who have… Read more »