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Good Charlotte Pursue Pop-Punk Perfection On New Album

Good Charlotte’s Madden brothers are hard to please. Even though hits like “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” and “Girls and Boys” helped their last album, The Young and the Hopeless, sell more than 2.8 million copies, the Madden brothers say the tunes just weren’t good enough for them. “Me and Benji are never satisfied with the songs we write,” Joel admitted. “Truthfully, we’ve never loved anything we’ve written so far. We’re always chasing the song that one day we’ll really love.” The Maddens and their bandmates are currently pursuing pop-punk’s perfect wave in a Los Angeles studio, where they’re… Read more »

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Ranking mgk Tickets To My Downfall Collaborations

When Tickets To My Downfall dropped in 2020, it marked a major crossover moment for MGK (formerly Machine Gun Kelly). After years rooted in hip-hop—with past collaborations alongside Sleeping With Sirens and name-drops of blink-182 in “Her Song”—the album solidified his transformation into a full-fledged pop-punk frontman. Produced alongside blink-182’s Travis Barker (with whom MGK had already worked on “I Think I’m OKAY” featuring YUNGBLUD), Tickets To My Downfall became a defining moment in the pop-punk revival. It topped charts, divided critics, and reignited interest in Warped Tour-era guitar music—all while proving MGK could thrive outside the rap world. Since… Read more »

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Frank Zummo Releases New Book Unbreakable Rhythm

Frank Zummo, iconic pop-punk drummer best-known for his role in Sum 41, is ready to tell his story—the full story. Zummo just released his book, Unbreakable Rhythm: My Journey Through Music, Wellness & Mental Strength, with music journalist Jason Pettigrew. The book also features a foreword from Dhani Harrison, and interviews with Motley Crüe‘s Tommy Lee, Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley, Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman, and beyond. 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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Ben Quad Lean Into Poppier Sound on “Very Big In Sheboygan”

Ben Quad has shared their new single, “Very Big In Sheboygan,” the third track from their upcoming full-length Wisher, due out November 14 via Pure Noise Records. The song arrives with a self-aware video that opens on the band riffing on blink-182 lyrics—“all the small things,” “true care, truth brings”—a fitting nod to the pop-punk lineage they’re evolving rather than imitating. 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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16 Alternative Musician Halloween Costumes That Were Perfectly Spooky

Halloween is basically the Super Bowl for alternative kids and elder emos. And this year, your fave pop-punk, alt, and rock stars showed up and showed out with goofy costumes and group get-ups. Some acts, such as The Cab and Mayday Parade, got all dolled up for Halloweekend shows, and others, such as Pierce The Veil‘s Vic Fuentes, made it home to spend some time trick-or-treating with the family. 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… Read more »

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16 Alternative Musician Birthdays To Celebrate This November

Spooky season has sadly passed, but the fall vibes are still flowing. Now that we’re in the season of gratitude, we’re thankful for these Scorpio and Sagittarius babies who have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best b-days ever. From the always dazzling Laura Jane Grace, to the iconic blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, all the way to AFI‘s Davey Havok and Jade Puget, here are some November musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Tim McIlrath — November 3 Rise Against frontman Tim McIlrath is celebrating his 47th birthday and can hopefully… 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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25 Alternative Album Anniversaries To Celebrate This November

November marks the season of gratitude, and we sure are thankful for these classic alternative, pop-punk, metal, and rock album anniversaries. From Waterparks‘ Double Dare and blink-182‘s beloved self-titled, to Rage Against The Machine‘s The Battle of Los Angeles and My Chemical Romance‘s Danger Days, these 25 alternative album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. 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 Nirvana — MTV Unplugged In New York Released… Read more »

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The Paradox Perform Unreleased Track Live: WATCH

Now that the excitement of When We We Young is done, it’s time we get down to serious business and talk about The Paradox. While the emerging pop-punkers weren’t billed for the festival this year (a missed opportunity, if you ask me), they left their mark on fans at the When We Were Young Pool Party & Emo Casino, opening for headliners, Hawthorne Heights. 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… Read more »

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10 Artists That Could Headline When We Were Young in 2026

When We Were Young Fest has quickly become the Super Bowl of emo and pop-punk music, celebrating every generation of eyeliner-smeared nostalgia under the Las Vegas sun. With a stacked 2025 lineup featuring blink-182, Panic! At The Disco, and Avril Lavigne set to hit the stage this weekend, all eyes are already on next year. If the festival follows tradition, it’ll return on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, 2026—and the big question is: who could possibly top that next year? Here are 10 artists who could easily take the headlining slot in 2026. Download the free idobi App… Read more »