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3OH!3 Will Make You Dance On “HIT ME HARDER”

3OH!3 is back with a new hit…”HIT ME HARDER,” that is. Their new song is a high-energy, dance-inducing offering that heightens what the 3OH!3 does best: cheeky lyrics and sick beats. The track is preceded by the release of “SLUSHIE,” their first new single in five years. 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 The duo notes, “‘HIT ME HARDER’ started as a nod to that… Read more »

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9 Artists Who Are Using Their Platform To Push For Basic Human Rights

Gooooood morning, America! Happy Election Day! From the New York City mayoral race to California’s Proposition 50, it’s important to go out and vote at your polling locations today, and at every opportunity. Let’s be real with each other…shit sucks. It really does. If you’ve been keeping up with the news, Israel violated their ceasefire agreement, the Trump admin is doing nothing to remedy SNAP (and blaming Democrats on the process), ICE is ripping apart families, and that’s just a handful of headlines that might keep you up at night. However, a better future is possible, even if it doesn’t… Read more »

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Julia Wolf & Maggie Lindemann Share Heartbreaking Collab “2022”

Maggie Lindemann and Julia Wolf came together to maximize their joint slay with their collab “2022” and an accompanying visualizer. The two artists blended their voices to craft a heartbreaking, yet ethereal piece—an instantly iconic alternative collaboration. The duo sings, “Is it 2022 or are you sick of me yet?/Dug myself into the grave that you buried me in/And you packed the dirt away while it ate my skin/They put my face on a flyer, I couldn’t recognize it/Who is she?” The song is set to appear on Lindemann’s new LP, i feel everything, due out on October 17. Excitingly,… Read more »

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Michael Clifford & Waterparks Release Fan Fiction-Coded “give me a break!”

If you’re not kicking your feet and grinning ear to ear by the end of Michael Clifford’s new music video for “give me a break!” featuring Waterparks, then it clearly wasn’t made for you. The 5 Seconds Of Summer guitarist leans into the chaos, charm, and outrageousness of fan fiction on the collaborative track. “I’d been really wanting to create something unique with Awsten and Waterparks,” Clifford shares. “Awsten became my person that I would vent to about different things in life and I think that that’s the kind of the energy that this song has. It’s very authentic to… Read more »

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Grayscale Announces EU & UK Headline Shows… Finally

Hey UK and Europe, Grayscale is finally hopping across the pond this fall to see you. With support from Poledance and Sick Joy, it’s time to have a blast on the Live In Colour tour. It kicks off on November 8 in Haarlem, NL, and wraps up on November 27 at London’s Underworld. All tickets go live on Friday, May 2, at 10 AM local time. Vocalist Collin Walsh says, “We’ve been trying to headline the UK and Europe for a long, long time. COVID delayed that twice – until now. We are so excited to do our first-ever headliner… Read more »

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7 Alternative Albums You Won’t Believe Are Turning 10 in April 2025

Believe it or not, in April 2015, Sabrina Carpenter released her debut album Eyes Wide Open. (yes, she has been grinding in the music industry well before the launch of “Espresso.”) This isn’t the only important record released a decade ago. Notably, 2015 was the release year of some of the most iconic records in the alternative scene—from indie to pop-punk. These 2015 albums are turning 10 this April 2025, and we still can’t believe it. Tom DeLonge — To The Stars…Demos, Odds and Ends Released: April 21, 2015 via To The Stars After parting ways with blink-182 in January 2015,… Read more »

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20 Best Alternative, Metal, and Indie Songs Released in 2024

As 2024 winds down, it was a year packed with unforgettable song releases that defined our days and soundtracked our lives. From the debut of idobi Radio Summer School Tour artists lighting up our stations to legendary acts like Thursday returning with their first new music in over a decade, this year delivered moments we won’t soon forget. Add in the groundbreaking, Grammy-nominated collaboration between Knocked Loose and Poppy, and it’s clear that 2024 was one for the books. Here are our 20 favorite alternative, metal, and indie songs released in 2024. K.Flay — “Carsick” K.Flay is always upping the… Read more »

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Three Days Grace Drop First Single Since Reunion, “Mayday”

Three Days Grace is officially back with their first single following the news of their reunion. On “Mayday,” Adam Gontier and Matt Walst share their vocal power on the new track. Three Days Grace notes, “This song is a reflection of the current state of the world, an unsettling mix of disillusionment, exhaustion, and denial.” They add, “The sense that we’re all on the brink—emotionally, socially, and environmentally, yet we refuse to admit defeat. So even though we feel like we are barely surviving we keep on moving forward, one foot in front of the other.” Check out the new… Read more »

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9 Alternative Songs That Released This Week

Music news can break at lightning speed. With so much happening daily, it’s easy to miss new releases, tour announcements, and everything else. No need to stress, though—we’ve got you covered. Each week, we’re rounding up the freshest tracks, from emerging artists making their mark to the scene’s favorite acts dropping their latest hits. Now, you won’t have any issues keeping your favorite playlists updated. This week, we heard singles from plenty of acts, including rosecoloredworld and The Driver Era, a new EP from Mirrorcell, and a must-watch music video from Soccer Mommy. Check it all out below. HotWax —… Read more »

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Metallica, Linkin Park, More To Headline Sonic Temple Festival 2025

Columbus’ Sonic Temple Festival is gearing up for its 2025 event, which is taking place on May 8-11 at the Historic Crew Stadium. And this fest has a killer lineup, of course. Headliners for the four-day fest include Korn (Thursday), Metallica (Friday & Sunday), and Linkin Park (Saturday). And there are many reasons to celebrate rock and metal in 2025. Three Days Grace will perform with OG vocalist Adam Gontier, GWAR will officially turn 40 years old, Trivium will play a 20-year anniversary set of Ascendancy, and much more. In fact, Gontier shares, “I couldn’t be more excited to not only… Read more »