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Girl Tones to Stray View: New Songs To Listen To In September

Out with the summer, and in with the fall! Not only is it back-to-school season…it’s also basically Halloween, and we are ready for all things creepy and spooky. If you need the right playlist for your autumn kick-off, idobi Radio has the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped in September. From Fraternal Twin to Live Well, and beyond, these new songs will be your favorite new listens this month. Fraternal Twin — “Halo Fell Forever” Time to get existential with Fraternal Twin! The haunting indie-rock quartet is beginning the fall season with the perfect title track… Read more »

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15 Alternative Musician Birthdays To Celebrate This September

School is back in session, and Halloween season has officially begun. To keep the spooky vibes flowing, it’s time to crank up your alternative playlists while you grab some pumpkin-flavored treats. For some playlist inspo, these Virgo and Libra babies have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From the always iconic Avril Lavigne, to Mayday Parade‘s Jake Bundrick and Alex Garcia, all the way to My Chemical Romance‘s Mikey Way, here are some September musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Joe Trohman — September 1 We… Read more »

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Beatrix to The Strike: New Songs To Listen To In April

It may be April, but we are definitely not fooling around with these new music picks. With spring officially in the air, we’ve got the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped. From SiM to In Color, these new songs will be your fave new playlist additions. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. SiM — “FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet)” Japanese metal-fusion titans SiM, have just launched their new single, “FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet),” and it’s going to melt your face clean off.… Read more »

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Warped Tour Announces Full Orlando 2026 Lineup

The full lineup for Warped Tour’s Orlando, FL stop—the final Warped weekend of 2026—has officially been revealed. While nine slots on the Orlando admat remain open, the latest wave of additions includes Beauty School Dropout, Dropkick Murphys, iann dior, Insane Clown Posse, MXPX, The Summer Set, and more, rounding out the festival’s last stop of the year. This year’s Warped Tour stops include Washington, D.C., at the RFK Campus festival grounds on June 13-14; Long Beach, CA, at Shoreline Waterfront on July 25-26; Montréal, Québec, Canada at Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montréal on August 21-22; Mexico City, Mexico at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez,… Read more »

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6 Artists To Listen To If You Loved The Stranger Things Season 5 Soundtrack

We all kicked off a new year by waving goodbye to some of our favorite characters of the Stranger Things universe. Happy spoiler alert…Steve survives Vecna and all the Demogorgons in the Upside Down. While fans are divided about whether or not the Duffer brothers really stuck the landing…with some watchers comparing it to Game Of Thrones’ poorly-rated finale…we can all agree on one thing. The music of season 5 brought the heat! Taking place in the late ’80s, Stranger Things featured prominent figures of the decade, including Prince, and of course, the incomparable Kate Bush, whose “Running Up That… Read more »

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15 Artist Predictions That Could Headline Warped Tour 2026

Warped Tour has always been a proving ground—where legacy acts cement their status, and the next generation earns their stripes. As the festival continues its resurgence, speculation is already swirling around who could take on the coveted headlining slots in 2026. From Warped Tour alumni poised for massive returns to modern heavyweights redefining the alternative landscape, these 15 artists feel uniquely positioned to carry the torch into the next era of Warped. 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… 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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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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Boys Like Girls Announce Tour with iDKHOW and Arrows In Action

Fresh off their run supporting the Jonas Brothers, Boys Like Girls have announced their biggest headline run in over a decade: The Soundtrack Of Your Life Tour, kicking off in 2026. 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 To mark two major anniversaries, the band will perform their 2006 self-titled debut in full for its 20th anniversary, along with a complete performance of 2009’s Love Drunk… 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 »