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Smartpunk Records Re-Release The Cab ‘Whisper War’ On Vinyl

Celebrating its 16 year anniversary this month on April 29, Smartpunk Records is reissuing The Cab’s 2008 debut studio album, Whisper War. This is the first time the vinyl has been available to purchase in 15 years. “It would be hard to talk about the legacy that is Fueled By Ramen/Decaydance without mentioning The Cab’s 2008 debut ‘Whisper War,’” Smartpunk Records Label Manager Matt Burns shares. “I remember hearing the album when it first came out and thought how incredible the production was (and still is) and the enormous hooks in the choruses. It’s hard to say whether or not… 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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3OH!3 Will Make You Dance On “HIT ME HARDER”

3OH!3 is back with a new hit…”HIT ME HARDER,” that is. Their new song is a high-energy, dance-inducing offering that heightens what the 3OH!3 does best: cheeky lyrics and sick beats. The track is preceded by the release of “SLUSHIE,” their first new single in five years. 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 The duo notes, “‘HIT ME HARDER’ started as a nod to that… Read more »

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Hey Monday’s Cassadee Pope Announces Upcoming Emo Nite Appearances

Cassadee Pope, solo artist extraordinaire and Hey Monday frontwoman, might be heading to an Emo Nite near you. The Hereditary singer just revealed that she will be hanging out, and maybe even performing at, two upcoming Emo Nite tour dates. 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 She will make a stop at Tampa, Florida’s Ritz Ybor on November 8. Then, she will head north to… Read more »

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Watch Avril Lavigne & Deryck Whibley Perform “In Too Deep” At When We Were Young

Avril Lavigne brought the house down on the When We Were Young Fest 2025 Pink Stage with her classic hits such as “Complicated” and “What The Hell.” Excitingly, on Sunday, October 19, Lavigne brought out a special guest, Sum 41‘s Deryck Whibley, to perform “In Too Deep.” So, for anyone who wasn’t in attendance, sorry for the FOMO. 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 “I’ve… Read more »

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Taking Back Sunday Perform With John Nolan and Fred Mascherino at When We Were Young

Taking Back Sunday delivered a major moment at When We Were Young Fest 2025, bringing both John Nolan and Fred Mascherino onstage to perform together. The reunion followed the band’s summer announcement that Nolan would step back from touring, with Mascherino—who played with the group from 2003 to 2007—returning to fill in for their co-headlining tour with Coheed And Cambria. 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… Read more »

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Simple Plan Joins Avril Lavigne for “Young & Dumb” at When We Were Young

During her When We Were Young set in Las Vegas, Avril Lavigne brought out Simple Plan for a live performance of their 2025 collaboration “Young & Dumb.” The two Canadian acts, who toured together earlier this spring and summer, have shared a long history as peers in the pop-punk scene, and they’re never afraid to bring it to the WWWY stage. 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… Read more »

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The Cab Reunites To Make Their When We Were Young Debut

The Cab is back and better than ever, baby! The group that brought you 2008’s Whisper War and 2012’s Symphony Soldier just dropped their first EP in a decade, Road To Reign: A Prelude. The band is currently on the road with All Time Low on their Everybody’s Talking tour with Mayday Parade, The Paradox, and more. 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 Watch their performance… 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 »

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15 Alternative Musician Birthdays To Celebrate This September

School is back in session, and Halloween season has officially begun. To keep the spooky vibes flowing, it’s time to crank up your alternative playlists while you grab some pumpkin-flavored treats. For some playlist inspo, these Virgo and Libra babies have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From the always iconic Avril Lavigne, to Mayday Parade‘s Jake Bundrick and Alex Garcia, all the way to My Chemical Romance‘s Mikey Way, here are some September musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Joe Trohman — September 1 Fall… Read more »