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Neck Deep Reveals 8-Bit Game & Announces UK Pop-Up Shows

December is, of course, Neck Deep‘s biggest month! To celebrate, the band shared an array of announcements this week. The band first announced that they’re touring with Simple Plan this fall across Europe with general sale tickets available as of December 5. Additionally, in the spirit of the season…they’ve gifted fans a “December”-themed 8-bit arcade game that can be played on your phone or via a computer. Plus, for Neck Deep fans who know their way around game controls, you could be eligible to win a special merch bundle. The top three players on the leaderboard by December 31 will… Read more »

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Evanescence, Spiritbox, Poppy, More Announce 2026 Tour

After breaking the internet with their team-up on “End Of You,” Evanescence, Spiritbox, and Poppy are back with their massive 2026 tour. Billed as Evanescence’s World Tour, Spiritbox will act as direct support in North America alongside openers Nova Twins, and Poppy will join the UK/Europe leg with K.Flay—another recent Amy Lee collaborator. Lee shares, “This year has been so inspiring in so many ways, creating so much new music, playing some bucket-list shows and working with so many artists that give us life. We are taking all of that fire and energy and inspiration and building it into an… Read more »

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Grayscale Drops Cassadee Pope Collab & The Hart Deluxe Album

Ahead of their upcoming hometown Philadelphia shows this week, Grayscale has officially dropped The Hart Deluxe version. After releasing the original LP on January 31, 2025, the new release sees the band teaming up with industry veterans to give a new flavor to those OG hits. In fact, Grayscale collabed with Cassadee Pope (Hey Monday) on a deluxe version of “Painting Over You,” complete with an accompanying music video. And yes…it’s even more heartbreaking than you could imagine. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. The band also tapped The Wonder Years for “Not Afraid To Die,” Derek Sanders for “Mum… Read more »

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Christian School Bans The Singing Of KPop Demon Hunters

The KPop Demon Hunters moral panic continues. Sigh. The smash-hit Netflix release, produced by Sony Pictures, arrived in August of this year, and has only gone “up, up, up” in views, ratings, and pop culture awareness. However, some religious people read the word “demon” in the PG animated film title and had to make this about themselves. Recent reports note that a Christian school in the UK, specifically Lilliput Church of England Infant School, has banned the singing of KPop Demon Hunters songs on its premises. An original note sent to parents and staff revealed that some individuals are “deeply… 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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Hey Monday’s Cassadee Pope Announces Upcoming Emo Nite Appearances

Cassadee Pope, solo artist extraordinaire and Hey Monday frontwoman, might be heading to an Emo Nite near you. The Hereditary singer just revealed that she will be hanging out, and maybe even performing at, two upcoming Emo Nite tour dates. 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 She will make a stop at Tampa, Florida’s Ritz Ybor on November 8. Then, she will head north to… Read more »

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7 Funniest Comedy Bits & Stand-Up Jokes About Pop-Punk Bands

There’s nothing quite like turning on your favorite comedy show or swiping through stand-up bits on Instagram Reels and coming across a joke about your favorite pop-punk band. Recently, comedian and podcaster Shane Gillis mentioned Real Friends on his show Tires—and yes, the band was flattered. We’ve collected our seven favorite comedy moments that tap into the world of pop-punk and emo with iconic bands. And that’s not all—idobi Radio wants to give you the gift of laughter with a hint of emo on the side. We’ve got the ultimate hookup for your When We Were Young weekend in Vegas.… Read more »

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Cartel Drops Chroma 2025 With Cassadee Pope Feature

Elder emos, unite! Cartel has officially unveiled their reimagined album Chroma – 2025, which celebrates 20 years of their iconic LP. Previously, the group shared reworked versions of “Honestly,” “Luckie St.,” and “Runaway.” Today, they also unveiled “Q&A,” which features special guest vocalist, Hey Monday‘s Cassadee Pope. Cartel frontman Will Pugh says, “‘Chroma’ will forever be interwoven in the DNA of this band’s legacy. This time around, it serves as a cornerstone for us to build on for everything that comes next, and we couldn’t be more grateful and excited.” Pugh adds, “Now that we’ve gotten away from some of the… Read more »

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Amy Lee, Courtney LaPlante, & Poppy Drop “End Of You” Video

After teasing their star-studded collaboration in late August, Evanescence‘s Amy Lee, Spiritbox‘s Courtney LaPlante, and Poppy are breaking the internet by officially releasing their song and accompanying music video for “End Of You.” Lee kicks off the song with an earnest, powerful verse and chorus singing, “The end of you is the start of life for me.” Poppy and LaPlante offer their trademark intense screams. Each alternative voice creates an instantly iconic track that generations of metal fans will enjoy. Check out the dazzling collab below. Fans have shared funny memes and reactions to the big crossover in the past few weeks.… Read more »

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When Are Amy Lee, Poppy, And Courtney LaPlante Dropping “End Of You”?

On Tuesday, August 26, three metal icons broke the alternative internet. Evanescence‘s Amy Lee, Spiritbox‘s Courtney LaPlante, and Poppy shared a collaborative Instagram post standing in a row. They continued to build anticipation by offering no caption. On Thursday, August 28, they shared a snippet of their new collab, “End Of You.” Per the short teaser, it sounds as if Amy Lee sings, “”Cause the end of you is the start of life for me.” The black and white video snippets reveal flashes of all three metal vocalists. While the release date has not been confirmed, we can only hope it’s soon. Currently, rumors are swirling… Read more »