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26 Albums Turning 20 in 2026

As 2006 hurtles toward its 20-year mark, the albums that once lived on burned CDs, Myspace profiles, and Warped Tour stages now stand as cornerstone releases of a generation. From scene-defining emo to genre-shifting pop-punk, post-hardcore, and alternative breakthroughs, these records didn’t just soundtrack our youth—they shaped the entire direction of alternative music. Here are 26 albums turning 20 in 2026 that still echo louder than ever. Yellowcard — Lights And Sounds Released on January 24, 2006, Yellowcard‘s first concept album, Lights And Sounds, was released. While the album peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, it ultimately underperformed… Read more »

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Microwave Celebrates A Decade Of Much Love With Anniversary Shows

Microwave is celebrating an entire decade of Much Love, and they want to do it with you! The iconic alt-rock album debuted on September 30, 2016, via SideOneDummy Records, boasting hits such as “Drown,” “Dull,” and “Vomit.” Support acts include Anthony Green and Hunny on all dates of the tour. Then, All Get Out, Slow Joy, Pure Hex, Into It. Over It., Moving Mountains, and Bad Luck will play on select tour dates. VIP packages are currently on sale. All presale tickets go live at 11 AM ET on Wednesday, December 10, while all general sale tickets go on sale… Read more »

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7 Craziest Season 5 Stranger Things Theories

With Stranger Things season 5 right around the corner, the fandom has fully entered its unhinged detective era. TikTok theorists, Reddit sleuths, and armchair Hawkins historians are dissecting every frame—from Vecna’s monologues to Will’s nosebleeds—to predict how the series will finally end. While the Duffer Brothers promise an emotional, full-circle conclusion, fans are spinning theories that range from shockingly plausible to absolutely feral. Here are 7 of the craziest Stranger Things theories ahead of the final season. At the end of the day, anything is possible in Hawkins. Karen Wheeler is Vecna’s Sister This theory is so unhinged it loops… Read more »

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6 Shows To Binge After You Finish Stranger Things Season 5

We hope you have your Eggo waffles and Surfer Boy Pizzas, because it’s time to watch the final installment of Stranger Things, beginning on November 26, only on Netflix. Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, Max, and more will appear on your screens just in time for Thanksgiving weekend for four episodes. Then, the second half of season five is due out on December 25, with the official series finale premiering on December 31. Needless to say, we know that the conclusion of this saga will leave your watchlist feeling empty. But rest assured, there are sci-fi thrillers, superhero-themed, horror-tinged series… Read more »

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Ranking Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides) Style Evolution

From Myspace scene kid to gothic gentleman, Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides has lived more aesthetic lives than a Sims character with cheat codes, including under his previous moniker Andy Sixx and under his solo work as Andy Black. Across two decades, he’s been a Warped Tour vampire, a bleach-blonde, a cinematic solo artist, an awards-show meme, and even a blood-soaked antihero straight out of a rock opera. Some eras were short-lived (justice for blue streak Andy), others defined entire Hot Topic walls—but every version proved the same thing: Andy fully commits to every aesthetic he touches. Download the… 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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My Chemical Romance and Bring Me The Horizon to Headline Sonic Temple 2026

After drawing record-breaking crowds and hosting the largest rock event in Ohio history in 2025, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival is coming back with an even louder roar in 2026. The festival is slated to return to the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, from Thursday through Sunday, May 14-17, and will feature over 140 artists performing across five stages. In addition to the previously announced headliners—Shinedown (Friday) and Tool (Sunday)—the festival has confirmed that My Chemical Romance will top the bill on Thursday, May 14, with Bring Me The Horizon headlining Saturday, May 16. The weekend will also… Read more »

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Watch Hayley Williams Debut “Good Ol’ Days” Live In NYC

If Hayley Williams‘ many Instagram posts were up and down your feed last night, don’t worry, she’s doing just fine. She was just sharing pieces and parts of the “Good Ol’ Days.” Her new song follows up the devastating “Parachute.” 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 new track continues the themes of heartbreak and learning to live without your other half. With bouncy beats,… Read more »

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Spanish Love Songs & Illuminati Hotties Collab On “Heavenhead”

Spanish Love Songs and Illuminati Hotties have joined forces on a new track, ‘Heavenhead.” The track will appear on Spanish Love Songs’ upcoming EP, A Brief Intermission In The Flattening of Time, available on November 21 via Pure Noise Records. 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 Frontman Dylan Slocum notes, “We’ve been huge fans of Sarah (Tudzin) & her work both with Illuminati Hotties and… Read more »

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Jacob Elordi and Cristin Milioti Star In Bon Iver Collab “Day One”

Following the release of his 9-track collection, SABLE, fABLE, Bon Iver has issued the official music video for the track “Day One.” The chart-topping album, which was released earlier this year in April, marked Bon Iver’s first new record in six years. The music video for “Day One” opens with the text line, “In 2025, Bon Iver announced his retirement, and the search began for his replacement,” allowing viewers to fall into the fantasy of “audition tapes” to fill the position. Auditioners seen across the video include actor Jacob Elordi (Saltburn, Priscilla, Frankenstein), St. Vincent leader Annie Clark, Flock Of… Read more »