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21 Emo & Alternative 2016 Songs That Defined The Year

For some reason, the internet is utterly obsessed with reliving its 2016 glory days. A testament to just how bad 2026 is, or a harmless blast to the past, you decide. Whether you were still taking the bus to school or commuting your way to work as an “elder emo,” you were probably blasting these tracks throughout the year. From Waterparks‘ massive debut album, Double Dare, to Pierce The Veil‘s Misadventures offerings, these are the songs that defined 2016 for pop-punk, alternative, metal, and indie lovers. Panic! At The Disco — “Emperor’s New Clothes” If I say something, you guys… Read more »

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Broadside Travels With A “Dark Passenger” On New Single

Happy New Music Friday, indeed! Broadside has just revealed the high-energy, pop-rock delight, “Dark Passenger,” along with a trippy music video to pair. Preceded by “Blissed Out,” “Warning Signs,” “Someone You Need,” and “I Think They Know,” the new track is set to appear on the group’s freshly-anounced fifth record, Nowhere, At Last, due for release on April 10, via Thriller Records. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes, Ice Nine Kills, and beyond, idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm bring alternative, pop-punk, metal, rock, and indie to you anywhere,… Read more »

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20 Best Songs Released in 2025

2025 was full of magical musical moments, including the arrival of a new Hayley Williams album, Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party, and a Panic! At The Disco reunion. Aside from an array of band reunions and dazzling records, this year also featured an incredible amount of singles and EPs that advanced the alternative genre forward. From Pierce The Veil’s bonus tracks, including “Kiss Me Now” to The All-American Rejects’ “Easy Come, Easy Go,” and beyond, these 20 songs from 2025 marked the best of the best. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The… Read more »

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50 Must Listen To Albums Released in 2025

This past year was full of magical musical moments, including a collab between Evanescence, Poppy, and Spiritbox and the reunion of Panic! At The Disco. 2025 also had one of the most packed album release calendars with some truly divine offerings. From Turnstile’s Never Enough and Hayley Williams’ Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party to Heart Attack Man’s Joyride The Pale Horse and L.S. Dunes’ Violet, these 2025 album releases were nothing short of extraordinary and deserve many listens throughout the year ahead. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox,… Read more »

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3OH!3 Announces 303 Day At Boulder Theater

There’s a lot more to celebrate this March outside of St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness. Iconic duo 3OH!3 is gearing up to celebrate 303 (March 3) with a big show! Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte, are bringing their high-energy show to their hometown Boulder Theater in Colorado. Support has not yet been announced, but we know it’ll be a great lineup. The band says, “Every year on 303 Day, we get to bring our love for our hometown full circle.… Read more »

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Softcult Tackles Patriarchal Double Standards On “Queen Of Nothing”

Softcult has just revealed “Queen Of Nothing,” preceded by “Pill To Swallow,” “Naive,” “16/25,” and “She Said, He Said.” This single is set to appear on their debut full-length record, When A Flower Doesn’t Grow, due on January 30, 2026, via Easy Life Records. Uniquely, the haunting and mellow track may feel sonically peaceful…but its lyrics and accompanying visuals expose the violence that arrives on women’s doorsteps for simply existing. Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm Mercedes Arn-Horn, one half of the twin duo, shares, “This song is about the double standards, harsh judgments, and unrealistic expectations… Read more »

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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 »