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Ben Quad Insists “It’s Just A Title” On New Single

Ben Quad has released their new single, “It’s Just A Title,” pulled from their forthcoming sophomore album, Wisher. Their 10-track collection is set to drop on November 14 via Pure Noise Records. “‘It’s Just A Title’ is about living with constant existential insecurity and questioning whether life now is any better than before,” guitarist Edgar Viveros shares. “Musically, we drew inspiration from bands like All-American Rejects and Motion City Soundtrack, leaning into pop elements like heavy synths and a guitar solo. It was the first time we broke away from strict Midwest emo and punk structures, and it came together… 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 »

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From Arankai to Dying Wish: New Songs To Listen To This Month

Believe it or not, August is already here. Even though Halloween candy and decorations are hitting store shelves, the summer vibes abound in these recent alternative, indie, and metal releases. From Teenage Joans’ blink-182 meets Kesha-inspired new release, to Fox Lake’s “Real Fast,” a fiery hardcore x nu-metal offering, you’ll find the right track to set the mood this weekend. 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? Bones Shredder — “Sky… Read more »

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The Paradox “Do It Again” Ahead Of NSFW Release

It’s The Paradox‘s world, and we’re just living in it. The pop-punk quartet burst onto the scene with 2024’s “Imani,” and now, a year later, the artists are gearing up to deliver their debut EP, NSFW, on September 19. Ahead of the EP drop, the group shared “Do It Again” alongside an old-school Windows XP desktop-themed lyric video. One thing is for sure, The Paradox is sonically radiant—a breath of fresh air—with hits such as “Bender” featuring blink-182‘s Travis Barker and “Do Me Like That.” “I’m so sorry, I get drunk and party/I’m a mess but trust me, yeah/I’ll do it… Read more »

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Listen To Twenty One Pilots’ Josh Dun Sing On “Drum Show”

Twenty One Pilots is back with a new taste from the Breach era and this time, Josh Dun lent his vocals to the record alongside Tyler Joseph. “Drum Show,” a deliciously pop-punk-fueled track, is preceded by lead single, “The Contract.” While the album is set for release on September 12, it’s not getting a full international tour treatment. Joseph said in a statement, “We have a US tour coming up this fall (which is going to be pure magic, and I cannot wait). But then after that… I’m not sure. I’m not saying it’s our last tour ever; I’m just saying, other… Read more »

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Travis Mills & Nick Gross of girlfriends Talk Warped Tour Legends

Warped Tour veterans’ girlfriends—Travis Mills and Nick Gross—join Fish on idobi Warped Radio with stories, laughs, and a whole lot of nostalgia. From the magic of Warped 2012 to their first show together and touring the world since, the duo digs into what makes this project different from every other chapter of their careers. As Fish points out, Warped 2012 was a takeover year, with the lineup featuring MOD SUN, G-Eazy, mgk, and Travis Mills (then performing under the moniker T. Mills). Mills shares, “Yeah, we kind of took over 2012 that year, but also it was like, I think… Read more »

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Nick Karcher Asks “ARE THE KIDS OKAY?” On New Protest Single

Nick Karcher has never shied away from saying what needs to be said. On his latest single, “ARE THE KIDS OKAY?,” he delivers a blistering statement dressed in new-age shock rock. Following the buzz of his earlier tracks “In Another Life” and “Not Another Song Called Perfect,” Karcher now takes aim at the political and social hypocrisy shaping a generation. Produced by Michael Bono (Avril Lavigne, blink-182, MOD SUN), “ARE THE KIDS OKAY?” is as infectious as it is infuriated. With sharp hooks and whip-smart lines like “Doctor, I can’t seem to fall asleep/Cause my teacher says bullets help you… Read more »

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Mayday Parade Shares “Under My Sweater” From Upcoming ‘Sad’ LP

Ahead of their international tour dates, Mayday Parade has revealed the official music video for their new song, “Under My Sweater.” Alongside the release, the legendary pop-punk group shared that Sad, the second installment of their three-part record, is set for arrival on October 3. Pre-order the LP here. Frontman Derek Sanders says, “It’s difficult to sing about a sweater without invoking Weezer, but that’s part of what I love about this song. ‘Under My Sweater’ wears its inspirations on its sleeve and feels both a part of old school nostalgic emo as well as something modern and a step… Read more »

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12 Alternative Musicians Celebrating Birthdays This August

July is in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to celebrate the dazzling, summery days of August. So, as you enjoy toasty days at the pool and take in some rays, it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musicians’ birthdays. These Leo and Virgo babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From Against The Current‘s leader, Chrissy Costanza, to the one and only YUNGBLUD, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. John O’Callaghan — August 4 An author, a singer,… Read more »

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Neck Deep Announces Deluxe Version Of Self-Titled LP

If you loved Neck Deep‘s self-titled record, released on January 19, 2024, you are going to love the deluxe version. The UK-based pop-punkers just announced that this deluxe LP is available for pre-order now via Hopeless Records, and is limited to 2,000 copies. Complete with “You Should See Me Now,” “STFU,” “Dumbstruck Dumbf**k (Live In Barcelona),” and “Take Me With You (Live In Barcelona),” you won’t want to miss this September 12 release. Or, if you’re catching Neck Deep on tour this fall, they’re carrying a limited-edition tour variant with them on the road. And… there’s only 500 copies. So,… Read more »