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Youth Fountain Reveals Dearly Beloved 2026 Acoustic Tour

Following the release of his 2025 single, “Tarnish,” Youth Fountain, aka Tyler Zanon, is hitting the road this January on the Dearly Beloved 2026 acoustic tour. Folk-indie artist Bogues is set to join the run on select dates. “Let’s kick off 2026 the right way,” Youth Fountain said in a social media post. The tour is set to kick off on January 6, 2026, in Boston at Rockwell, hit stops throughout the Midwest, and end at Chicago’s Subterranean on January 14. You can hear Youth Fountain’s dazzling, emo-tinged tracks with the acoustic treatment this winter, including new hits, such as… Read more »

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Grayscale & Smallpools Drop “Some Kind Of Magic” On Reimagined Track

Following the release of their 2025 record The Hart, Grayscale just revamped LP track “Some Kind Of Magic” with help from indie pop trio Smallpools. Previously, Grayscale reinvented tracks from the album, including “Kept Me Alive” with Slowly Slowly’s Ben Stewart and “Summer Clothes” with Games We Play and Trella. Grayscale shares, “For ‘Some Kind Of Magic,’ we tapped into some of our favorite 80s bands that our parents always had playing around the house growing up. After months of reworking it and continually speeding up the tempo, we finally landed on an upbeat song that feels like ‘The Cure… Read more »

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AFI Go Full Dark Wave Mode On Gothic “Holy Visions”

Following the August release of “Behind The Clock,” AFI have returned with their second single, “Holy Visions,” from the forthcoming Silver Bleeds The Black Sun…, due out on October 3 via Run For Cover Records. The new offering is a haunting ’80s goth-infused dream, emulating Davey Havok‘s dark wave musical influences, including the likes of The Cure and Bauhaus. While the new offerings are significantly different from their popular hits such as “Miss Murder,” fans are eager to witness the band’s evolution in the alternative sphere. Check out the new music video below. This fall, you can catch AFI on… 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 »

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Cinemark’s Ugly Annabelle Popcorn Bucket Forces You To Eat Ass

Horror fans are gearing up for The Conjuring: Last Rites release, due out in theaters on September 5. However, ahead of its premiere, Cinemark debuted the *official* movie popcorn bucket, and fans have some thoughts. Shaped like the iconic and incredibly haunted Annabelle doll, this popcorn bucket is filled from behind. Naturally, the internet did not come to play with jokes and user-experience design criticisms. One user commented under Cinemark’s Instagram post, “Assabelle.” Another user joked, “Heck, naw, I wouldn’t take that if it was free. I ain’t trying to fafo playing with Annabelle a s s no sir.” Of… Read more »

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Did The Black Sabbath Farewell Show Actually Make $190 Million?

Black Sabbath took their final bow on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, prior to Ozzy Osbourne‘s passing. Musical director, Rage Against The Machine‘s Tom Morello, initially reported that the farewell show and charity concert, supporting Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice, raised $190 million between ticket sales, merchandise, and pay-per-view livestream tickets. Many outlets, including Billboard, also shared his figure along with the stats of 40,000 ticketholders and 5.8 million livestream viewers. However, the concert, which boasted appearances from YUNGBLUD, Gojira, Mastodon, Halestorm, Metallica, and many more notable acts, likely made less than that,… Read more »

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Riot Fest Late Night Aftershows Include Alkaline Trio, The Paradox, and More

Riot Fest 2025 is just around the corner! While the three-day fest will be headlined by Green Day, Weezer, and blink-182, featuring more than 90 other artists across the weekend, everyone knows the party doesn’t stop once the headlining set ends. Riot Fest Late Night Aftershows, a yearly tradition, will kick off on Wednesday, September 17, ahead of the festival’s official Friday, September 19, start date. Late Night Aftershows will feature performances from Chicago natives such as Alkaline Trio, The Academy Is…, and Knuckle Puck, as well as performances from punk rock legends The Damned, Sex Pistols, Marky Ramone, Buzzcocks,… Read more »

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3OH!3 Release First New Single In Five Years, “SLUSHIE”

Following an electrifying set at Warped Tour in DC that saw thousands of fans shouting along and “talking with their hips,” 3OH!3 are back with their first new music in over five years: the infectious and irresistibly nostalgic “SLUSHIE.” True to form, the duo channels their scene charm into a sugar rush of energy, with a wink at their early days. It’s a brain freeze you’ll want to relive. “All the best parties take place within walking distance of a SLUSHIE machine, the perfect cure for a hot, sweaty afternoon,” the pair shares. “Go ahead, show up to the party… Read more »

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Ozzy Osbourne Passes Away at 76

Just weeks after taking the stage for his final performance with Black Sabbath on July 5, Ozzy Osbourne, the acclaimed Prince of Darkness, has tragically passed away at the age of 76. According to his family, he passed away in the early morning on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, “surrounded by love.” The Osbournes shared in a family statement, “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy… Read more »

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joan to Drop Dead, Gorgeous: 6 New Songs to Turn On Immediately

Another week means another fresh batch of new songs to blast on repeat. This roundup swings from shimmering indie-pop bangers by joan to the unexpected but welcome return of post-hardcore cult favorites Drop Dead, Gorgeous. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? joan — “alibi” Following the release of singles, “magic,” “body language,” and beyond, indie-pop duo joan has returned with their ethereal, dreamy song, “alibi.” This undeniable bop is riddled with… Read more »