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Is YUNGBLUD Collaborating With Pearl Jam?

YUNGBLUD is just collecting collabs with classic rock stars like Infinity Stones. Recently, the star dropped a reimagined “Zombie” with The Smashing Pumpkins, preceded by One More Time with Aerosmith. It seems that a Pearl Jam collab could be coming in the future. Speaking on frontman Eddie Vedder, YUNGBLUD shared with Rolling Stone, “Eddie’s such an inspiration to me, especially vocally. I think we might write together in the future.” Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes, Ice Nine Kills, and beyond, idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm bring… Read more »

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Bowling For Soup & able machines Reimagine Elastica’s “Connection”

Bowling For Soup and Los Angeles-based duo able machines, aka Tay Côlieé and Linus Dotson, have officially collabed on “Connection,” a cover of Elastica‘s Brit-pop banger. They also released a set of visuals to pair with it, which includes a few Star Trek filming locations. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes, Ice Nine Kills, and beyond, idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm bring alternative, pop-punk, metal, rock, and indie to you anywhere, anytime. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio Bowling For Soup’s Jaret Reddick shares, “I have always… Read more »

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7 Craziest Season 5 Stranger Things Theories

With Stranger Things season 5 right around the corner, the fandom has fully entered its unhinged detective era. TikTok theorists, Reddit sleuths, and armchair Hawkins historians are dissecting every frame—from Vecna’s monologues to Will’s nosebleeds—to predict how the series will finally end. While the Duffer Brothers promise an emotional, full-circle conclusion, fans are spinning theories that range from shockingly plausible to absolutely feral. Here are 7 of the craziest Stranger Things theories ahead of the final season. At the end of the day, anything is possible in Hawkins. Karen Wheeler is Vecna’s Sister This theory is so unhinged it loops… Read more »

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Man Pleads “Not Guilty” To Murdering Pedophile Ian Watkins

Despised pedophile Ian Watkins, also known as the former frontman of Lostprophets, was murdered in prison, HMP Wakefield, on October 11. Following the murder, 25-year-old Rashid “Rico” Gedel, 25, and 43-year-old Samuel Dodsworth were arrested two days later in relation to the act. However, on November 12, Dodsworth appeared in court via video and pleaded “not guilty.” He is set to stand trial on May 5, 2026. In recent reports, it was revealed that Watkins was stabbed by a “sharpened toilet brush” due to drug debt, among other possible factors. Dodsworth denied having this in his possession. However, Gedel did… Read more »

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8 Smashing Pumpkins Covers That Still Hit Hard

Few bands have left as deep a scar on the alternative, emo, and pop-punk space as The Smashing Pumpkins have. Through frontman Billy Corgan’s uniquely gruff vocal snarl, melancholic grandeur, and wall-of-distortion, they’ve shaped not only the ‘90s alt-rock space but have embedded their DNA into the next two decades of rock music. Their influence rippled through everything from My Chemical Romance, who have praised them as a major influence, to AFI and The Used. 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… Read more »

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The Pretty Wild & Magnolia Park Collab On High-Octane “Afterlife”

Sister duo Jyl and Jules Wylde, aka The Pretty Wild, just teamed up with Magnolia Park for a high-octane new collab, “Afterlife.” Jules notes, “‘AFTERLIFE’ circles the idea of star-crossed souls bound by something ancient and unbreakable. Conceptually, it’s plucked from the kind of love you find in mythology and old tragedies, where you have this obsessive devotion and destruction. It isn’t perfect, but it’s dark, beautiful, and eternal.” Jyl adds, “‘AFTERLIFE’ explores the idea that love dynamics are rooted in codependent magnetism and resonance patterns. It asks, what happens when obsession doesn’t end with death, but carries ur soul… Read more »

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7 Funniest Comedy Bits & Stand-Up Jokes About Pop-Punk Bands

There’s nothing quite like turning on your favorite comedy show or swiping through stand-up bits on Instagram Reels and coming across a joke about your favorite pop-punk band. Recently, comedian and podcaster Shane Gillis mentioned Real Friends on his show Tires—and yes, the band was flattered. We’ve collected our seven favorite comedy moments that tap into the world of pop-punk and emo with iconic bands. And that’s not all—idobi Radio wants to give you the gift of laughter with a hint of emo on the side. We’ve got the ultimate hookup for your When We Were Young weekend in Vegas.… Read more »

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Fall Out Boy Is Selling The Iconic “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” Sweater

Wanna feel old? Fall Out Boy‘s From Under The Cork Tree turned 20 years old on May 3, 2005. Now, the band is ready to celebrate two decades of the LP with a 20th anniversary edition. Today, the quartet also officially shared their cover of Gorilla Biscuits‘ “Start Today,” finally. Per their social media, the anniversary edition features b-sides, alt mixes, remixes, BBC sessions, and beyond. Plus, their bundles will arrive with a letter from Pete Wentz, a “Dance, Dance” prom photo frame, a “Sixteen Candles…” inspired comic book cover, and tour memorabilia. Fall Out Boy adds, “This record changed… Read more »

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Kim Dracula Narrowly Escaped Their Tour Bus Catching Fire

This past weekend, Australian trap-metal artist Kim Dracula lived out every traveling act’s worst nightmare: a tour bus catching on fire. Fortunately, Kim Dracula and their entire crew made it out of the vehicle before it fully went up in flames. Unfortunately, the riders lost most of their possessions and concert necessities—forcing them to forgo a handful of stops on their support run with Ice Nine Kills. The artist shared on Instagram, “At 6 AM this morning, our bus caught fire while we were sleeping. I was in the back behind a locked door and was woken up by my… Read more »

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Jack’s Mannequin Celebrates 20 Years Of Everything In Transit With String Covers

Tomorrow, August 23, officially marks 20 years of Jack’s Mannequin‘s Everything In Transit. Yep—two decades of “Holiday From Real,” “Dark Blue,” and more hits have come and gone. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Andrew McMahon revealed the Everything In Transit: Strings Attached EP. The EP sees orchestral renditions of beloved tracks “Holiday From Real,” “Bruised,” “Dark Blue,” “I’m Ready,” and “The Mixed Tape.” Each string sound offers a deeper, more raw feel to the timeless alternative tunes. Notably, the album’s 20th anniversary also coincides with 20 years of his life-saving stem cell transplant to cure his Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL).… Read more »