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YUNGBLUD, Spiritbox, & More Nominated For 2026 Rock & Metal Grammys

The 2026 Grammy nominations were just revealed, and the alternative, metal, and rock categories are full of some amazing picks. From Spiritbox‘s performance of “Soft Spine” and “Emergence” by Sleep Token to YUNGBLUD‘s Idols and Turnstile‘s Never Enough, we can’t wait to see who takes home the win. Plus, the nominations stream featured a cameo appearance from Sharon, Jack, and Kelly Osbourne, who presented these categories in honor of the late, great Ozzy Osbourne. Check out the full list of rock and metal nominees below. Best Rock Album: private music — DeftonesI Quit — HAIMFrom Zero — Linkin ParkNever Enough… Read more »

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9 Artists Who Are Using Their Platform To Push For Basic Human Rights

Gooooood morning, America! Happy Election Day! From the New York City mayoral race to California’s Proposition 50, it’s important to go out and vote at your polling locations today, and at every opportunity. Let’s be real with each other…shit sucks. It really does. If you’ve been keeping up with the news, Israel violated their ceasefire agreement, the Trump admin is doing nothing to remedy SNAP (and blaming Democrats on the process), ICE is ripping apart families, and that’s just a handful of headlines that might keep you up at night. However, a better future is possible, even if it doesn’t… 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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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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What Emo Band Matches Your Favorite Tim Burton’s Wednesday Character?

The first half of Wednesday season 2 has officially arrived on Netflix, and with it, our Addams family faves and Nevermore Academy friends are taking on new dark creatures and doing it with… err…not smiles. (Naturally, Wednesday does everything with a straight face, but she does it well!) To accompany the characters on their adventures, they’re definitely going to need some tunes. From Gomez and Morticia to Thing and Enid, these are the emo bands that perfectly encapsulate each Wednesday character. Enid Sinclair — Paramore Growing more confident as she transforms into herself from season 1 to season 2, Enid… Read more »

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LØLØ Drops Fearless Records Debut “the devil wears converse”

Ahead of her performance at Warped Tour in Long Beach this weekend, LØLØ has launched her Fearless Records debut, “the devil wears converse.” “‘the devil wears converse’ is a fun, playful song about giving into temptation,” LØLØ shares. “It tells the story of being drawn to someone you know is bad for you, but you don’t think you can resist. It’s about the disorienting pull of desire, where your better judgment loses to the prettiest monster in the room. Who knew the devil himself actually looked so damn cute?” Watch the video for “the devil wears converse” below. LØLØ will… Read more »

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12 New-Age Protest Songs To Listen To This 4th of July

For Americans across the nation, this July 4th might not feel like one worth celebrating. In Trump’s first six months in office, he’s sent the military on U.S. citizens in Los Angeles. ICE arrests have broken innocent families apart, and in most cases, those being deported have no criminal record (or are actual American citizens). Countless pieces of legislation were introduced or passed that take direct aim at the LGBTQ+ community. Federal workers were laid off en masse, the genocide in Palestine rages on, and this is merely scratching the surface. Refer back, even further, to 2023 when SCOTUS overturned… Read more »

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Rico Nasty Recalls Performing with Paramore as “Amazing”

Rewind to 2023: Rico Nasty joined Paramore on stage in LA at the Kia Forum to perform the band’s breakout hit “Misery Business”—a moment that wasn’t just nostalgic for her, but prophetic. Now in 2025, Rico released her latest album Lethal on May 16, marking her debut on Fueled By Ramen, the very label that launched Paramore’s legendary discography—including All We Know Is Falling, Riot!, brand new eyes, their self-titled record, and After Laughter. What could’ve been a one-off performance shaped Rico’s vision for her future. In an interview with Billboard, she recalls the invitation. “Hayley Williams of Paramore, she… Read more »

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16 Alternative Wedding Song Suggestions

Do you hear that? Wedding bells are ringing as summer fast approaches. Now, weddings are great for catching up with long-distance friends and family, enjoying cake (or a donut wall), and getting down on the dance floor with a White Claw in hand. However, if you’re not all about the classic Bruno Mars and Journey songs that plague wedding DJ speakers, you’re in luck. idobi Radio rounded up the 16 best alternative wedding songs that are perfect for everything from your walk down the aisle to your first dance track, and even to your cake-cutting song. Just because your grandparents… Read more »

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8 New Songs You Need To Have Running Through Your Head This Weekend

Your perfect sunny weekend playlist just arrived. This week’s new songs are turning up the volume with glowing indie-pop à la Lights, supercharged hardcore from genre royals Turnstile, plus a haunting grunge offering from Splitview. Download the free idobi App and catch these new releases spinning all weekend long. You don’t want to miss this lineup! And if you needed one more reason to jump in on the app, idobi just launched a brand-new series of free games—starting with Word Mosh. For a limited time, top scorers will be entered for a chance to win the sold-out Build-A-Bear Emo Axolotl. Yup, it’s real… and it… Read more »