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letlive. Turns idobi Into Their Stage with “Muther” Performance

letlive. makes any space their stage. During a visit to the idobi Studios last summer, the Jason Aalon Butler-led crew turned their stripped-back performance of “Muther” into a reminder of what rock ‘n’ roll is supposed to feel like—unpredictable, volatile, breathing with life. Listen Live: To letlive. and More on idobi Radio It was the kind of moment that cuts through an era of music and culture dominated by perfectly trimmed video clips, algorithm-based angles, and performances engineered down to the second. All wrapped up in a neat little filter. letlive. doesn’t operate that way. They never have. letlive. operates… Read more »

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grandson, Gwar & More Join Warped Tour 2026 Lineup

Warped Tour 2026 lineup announcements are coming in hot! In addition to the three cities—Washington, D.C., Long Beach, and Orlando—that the festival visited in 2025, Warped is expanding its footprint beyond the U.S., adding stops in Montréal, Québec, and Mexico City and extending the run into August and September. Read more: 15 Artist Predictions That Could Headline Warped Tour 2026 Recent artist announcements include grandson, Gwar, People R Ugly, and Bad Cop Bad Cop. And yes…we can’t wait to see them! This year’s Warped Tour stops include Washington, D.C., at the RFK Campus festival grounds on June 13-14; Long Beach, CA, at Shoreline Waterfront on July 25-26; Montréal,… Read more »

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Chase Petra, Emery, & More Join Warped Tour 2026

Warped Tour 2026 lineup announcements are coming in hot! In addition to the three cities—Washington, D.C., Long Beach, and Orlando—that the festival visited in 2025, Warped is expanding its footprint beyond the U.S., adding stops in Montréal, Québec, and Mexico City and extending the run into August and September. Read more: 15 Artist Predictions That Could Headline Warped Tour 2026 Artist announcements continue today with Chase Petra, All Time Low, Drop Dead, Gorgeous, Emery, San Venus, Guilt Trip, and more joining the roster. This year’s Warped Tour stops include Washington, D.C., at the RFK Campus festival grounds on June 13-14;… Read more »

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The All-American Rejects, Rain City Drive & More Join Warped Tour 2026

Warped Tour 2026 is already shaping up to be a massive lineup! In addition to the three cities—Washington, D.C., Long Beach, and Orlando—that the festival visited in 2025, Warped is expanding its footprint beyond the U.S., adding stops in Montréal, Québec, and Mexico City and extending the run into August and September. Read more: 15 Artist Predictions That Could Headline Warped Tour 2026 Last week, as artist announcements kicked off, Jimmy Eat World, Dance Gavin Dance, New Found Glory, and Glassjaw were among the first bands to hit the bill. Over the weekend, announcements continued, with Papa Roach, Atreyu, Winona Fighter, The… 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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5 Seconds Of Summer Want To Talk To You On “Telephone Busy”

Wake up, everybody! 5 Seconds Of Summer has officially revealed their new album EVERYONE’S A STAR! and that’s not all. The Sydney-based quartet also unveiled a new music video for their track “Telephone Busy” featuring their iconic large heads, an aesthetic staple of this album rollout. Check out the music video below and grab your copy of EVERYONE’S A STAR! here. 5 Seconds Of Summer are also heading out on their massive Everyone’s A Star! World Tour. The pop-rock quartet is making a trip around the globe all 2026, and they’re definitely coming to a city near you. Grab your tickets… Read more »

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My Chemical Romance and Bring Me The Horizon to Headline Sonic Temple 2026

After drawing record-breaking crowds and hosting the largest rock event in Ohio history in 2025, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival is coming back with an even louder roar in 2026. The festival is slated to return to the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, from Thursday through Sunday, May 14-17, and will feature over 140 artists performing across five stages. In addition to the previously announced headliners—Shinedown (Friday) and Tool (Sunday)—the festival has confirmed that My Chemical Romance will top the bill on Thursday, May 14, with Bring Me The Horizon headlining Saturday, May 16. The weekend will also… Read more »

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The Paradox Perform Unreleased Track Live: WATCH

Now that the excitement of When We We Young is done, it’s time we get down to serious business and talk about The Paradox. While the emerging pop-punkers weren’t billed for the festival this year (a missed opportunity, if you ask me), they left their mark on fans at the When We Were Young Pool Party & Emo Casino, opening for headliners, Hawthorne Heights. 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… Read more »

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Broadside Want To Be “Someone You Need” On Raw New Offering

Following the release of their debut Thriller Records single “I Think They Know” and June’s “Warning Signs,” Broadside has revealed a bittersweet, raw new love song, “Someone You Need.” Lead singer Oliver Baxxter says of the release, “This song is for anyone who feels like they’re made of broken parts, aching to be wanted. It’s messy, it’s desperate, but it’s real.” Baxxter sings, “I wish I could somehow – feel complete/All that’s left are fragments of these dead-end dreams/I just wanna be someone you need.” Recently, Broadside revealed that they are part of the 2026 Slam Dunk Festival taking place… Read more »

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6 Bands That Could Replace Sleeping With Sirens at When We Were Young

Over the weekend, Sleeping With Sirens shared the unfortunate news that they’ll no longer be performing at When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas on October 18 and 19. Frontman Kellin Quinn announced he would be stepping away to support his wife, Katelynne, as she undergoes surgery, wanting to be home during her recovery. He wrote, “My place is at home until we can solve this and she is recovered. I love you all very much and thank you for understanding.” The Paradox x idobi Radio Exclusive T-Shirt Limited edition, printed-on-demand. Designed by Beepus (Beauty School Dropout) with creative… Read more »