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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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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 »

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Watch Avril Lavigne & Deryck Whibley Perform “In Too Deep” At When We Were Young

Avril Lavigne brought the house down on the When We Were Young Fest 2025 Pink Stage with her classic hits such as “Complicated” and “What The Hell.” Excitingly, on Sunday, October 19, Lavigne brought out a special guest, Sum 41‘s Deryck Whibley, to perform “In Too Deep.” So, for anyone who wasn’t in attendance, sorry for the FOMO. 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 “I’ve… Read more »

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Simple Plan Joins Avril Lavigne for “Young & Dumb” at When We Were Young

During her When We Were Young set in Las Vegas, Avril Lavigne brought out Simple Plan for a live performance of their 2025 collaboration “Young & Dumb.” The two Canadian acts, who toured together earlier this spring and summer, have shared a long history as peers in the pop-punk scene, and they’re never afraid to bring it to the WWWY stage. 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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Fall Out Boy Go Muppet Mode With “It Feels Like Christmas” Cover

Are you feeling holly, jolly, merry, and bright? For every emo who is already in holiday mood, Fall Out Boy just released a cover of “It Feels Like Christmas,” originally from the iconic 1992 The Muppet Christmas Carol. This cover is totally Michael Caine-approved. The track is part of a new batch of Spotify Singles Holiday round-up. For every emo who is already in holiday mood, Fall Out Boy just released a cover of “It Feels Like Christmas,” originally from the iconic 1992 The Muppet Christmas Carol. While the song doesn’t feature cameos from Gonzo, Kermit, and crew, Patrick Stump… Read more »

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Jonas Brothers & Yellowcard Take Milwaukee To “Ocean Avenue”

This weekend, Jonas Brothers made a stop in Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum during their JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown tour. This time, the sibling trio brought up OG emo act Yellowcard, specifically Ryan Key and Sean Mackin, to perform the iconic “Ocean Avenue.” Excitingly, Yellowcard also just dropped their new record, Better Days, their first LP since their 2016 self-titled album, and it features some stunning collabs with Avril Lavigne and Travis Barker. And this isn’t the first, and hopefully not the last, pop-punk band Jonas Brothers will bring onstage. Previously, the JoBros have also invited surprise guests during stops, including The Click… Read more »

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Jonas Brothers & Boys Like Girls Perform Dazzling Aerosmith Cover

Last night, Jonas Brothers made a stop in Omaha at the CHI Health Center during their JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown tour. The sibling trio spent much of their fall run on the road with Boys Like Girls, and this Nebraska stop marked their final support slot. So, to honor the great Boys Like Girls, Jonas Brothers invited the emo veterans onstage to perform a cover of Aerosmith‘s “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing.” Previously, the JoBros have also invited surprise pop-punk guests during each stop, including The Click Five, Cartel, Sum 41, Christina Perri, and more. Beginning on October 7, The All-American Rejects… Read more »

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Action/Adventure Drops Anxiety-Ridden “Spiral” Music Video

Ahead of their upcoming album Ever After, out October 24 via Pure Noise Records, Action/Adventure shared another taste of the LP with their new single and music video for “Spiral.” Earlier in the fall, the group launched “Something Isn’t Right Here,” featuring Dan Lambton (rationale., ex-Real Friends). Guitarist Oren Trace notes, “This song is about sitting in a room at 2 AM after having a slow day with a looming anxiety that someone close to you has something difficult to tell you, but they’ve been avoiding it. Trying to distract yourself to sleep, but never getting fully out of your head. Wondering what… Read more »

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10 Alternative Musician Birthdays To Celebrate This October

Spooky season is officially here, and while you hang your bats, ghosts, and pumpkins, you can also grab some birthday decorations, too. To keep the Halloween vibes flowing, it’s time to crank up your alternative playlists while you grab some pumpkin-flavored treats. For some playlist inspo, these Libra and Scorpio babies 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 Lzzy Hale, to Cobra Starship‘s Gabe Saporta, all the way to My Chemical Romance‘s Frank Iero, here are some October musician birthdays to mark in your cals this… Read more »