Today we talk about the life of Gilbert Gottfried, a new Harlem Festival of Culture, and an update on the subway attack in Brooklyn. Remembering Gilbert Gottfried We lost a great comedian and perhaps one of the most distinguishable voices in the entertainment industry yesterday. Gilbert Gottfried died at 67 after battling type II myotonic dystrophy for a long time. This is a type of muscular dystrophy that is rare and has no cure. The disease led to heart problems that ultimately took his life. His family posted the announcement on their socials saying, “We are heartbroken to announce the… Read more »
Liquid Death just launched a dazzling collab with a major makeup brand. The thirst-murdering beverage company announced that they are teaming up with e.l.f. Cosmetics to bring you six variations of Lip Embalm. This isn’t the first time the two seemingly opposed brands have become besties. Previously, they launched a corpse paint bundle. 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… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Following the release of their new album Earthkeeper, Pinkshift has unleashed their new single “Authority Problem,” and it comes with a vital message for all who are oppressed and feeling hopeless in this current political landscape. The band says, “Fuck ICE, fuck the left and the right, fuck the false decorum of rules and laws and executive orders just created to make people feel small and helpless. Only I know who I am, and if you disrespect me, then I don’t care…you’ll feel my wrath.” Listen below and secure your LP here. You can catch Pinkshift on their headlining North… Read more »
It seems like The Pretty Reckless is ready to skip right past Halloween and Thanksgiving and get ready for Christmas. After teasing a new project for the past three days on social media, the band has revealed that Taylor Momsen‘s Pretty Reckless Christmas is arriving at midnight. This is seemingly long overdue as Momsen starred as Cindy Lou Who in the 2000 film How The Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey. I mean, “Where Are You Christmas?” is a certified holiday banger. Whether it’s a single or multi-track release remains to be seen. After all, the lead-up teaser videos feature… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
