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Sugarcult, Hawthorne Heights Kick Off TAKE ACTION TOUR

The Take Action Tour (www.takeactiontour.com) kicked off in DC with an evening of hard-hitting music from Sugarcult, The Early November, Hawthorne Heights, Hopesfall and Gym Class Heros. The event is the brainchild of Louis Posen, president and founder of punk/hard-core label Hopeless Records. In 1998, five years after forming Hopeless, Posen formed Sub City Records, an offshoot label that donates 5 percent of its prof- its to charity, according to the Web site. In 1999, Sub City took its socially conscious act on the road. The idea of the Take Action Tour is to connect Sub City bands – and… Read more »

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Green Day Shares Thrilling Live Version Of “Blood, Sex and Booze”

Green Day‘s sixth record, Warning, officially turned 25 this year. The LP, which arrived on October 3, 2000, via Reprise Records, offered up thrilling singles such as “Waiting,” “Macy’s Day Parade,” and, of course, the title track. To celebrate, Green Day is gearing up to release their Warning 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition on November 14. 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 deluxe edition spans… Read more »

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Ben Quad Champions ’00 Emo Sonics On “Painless”

Following the release of “It’s Just A Title,” Ben Quad has released their new single, “Painless,” set for release on their forthcoming sophomore album, Wisher. Their 10-track collection is set to drop on November 14 via Pure Noise Records. Guitarist Edgar Viveros says of the release, “We knew early on in the demoing process that we wanted the vocals to pull from 2000s emo. The chorus is a big nod to bands such as Taking Back Sunday and features Sam and Henry trading off lines in the classic emo co-vocalist style.” The artist adds, “For the outro, we wanted to bring back the post-hardcore/screamo heaviness that… Read more »

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Melrose Avenue Will Stay “Inside Your Mind” With This New Song

Ahead of their nearly sold-out run throughout the UK and Europe, Sydney, Australia’s Melrose Avenue shared their full-throttle, pulls-no-punches new track and music video for “Inside Your Mind.” Previously, the rising punk/metal act and recent Hopeless Records signees released singles “Body Bag,” “Reflections,” and “Black Heart.” Vocalist Vlado Saric shares of the single, “This song is probably our favorite so far. We turned up to Matt Malpass’s studio in LA at like 9 AM after a 14-hour flight from Australia, and he had this track ready to go. We sat down, wrote the lyrics, and knew straight away we had a banger.” Check out “Inside Your… Read more »

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Meet Me @ The Altar Returns With Thrilling “Straight Up (Needy)”

Meet Me @ The Altar has officially kicked off a new era with the arrival of “Straight Up (Needy)” and its accompanying music video. The track offers a heavier vibe with guitarist Kaylie Sang‘s thrilling riffs and Edith Victoria‘s voice simply soars in the chorus as she sings, “I know you swore/We’re better off alone/That I’m just not the one.” And, of course, drummer Ada Juarez keeps the pop-rock beats flowing from behind her kit. Notably, this marks the first Meet Me @ The Altar release without original member and guitarist Téa Campbell. Campbell stepped back in April to “embark… Read more »

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TX2 & Ekoh Release Satirical “Nice Guy” Collab

TX2 and Ekoh just dropped their new collab, “Nice Guy,” via Hopeless Records. The satirical alternative track takes aim at all the guys who claim they’re not like the rest. Preceded by “Feed (feat. DeathbyRomy),” “MAD (feat. Ice Nine Kills)” and “HOSTAGE (they will not erase us).” “‘Nice Guy’ is both a self-aware jab at myself and a satirical song. I love satire,” TX2 says. “There’s this trope of men calling themselves the ‘nice guys’ and ending up not being the nicest, that I wanted to play off, and that’s what originally inspired the song.” The artist adds, “While writing the song, when we… Read more »

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Is Never Shout Never Performing at When We Were Young?

When We Were Young is just around the corner, but the question that has been on so many fans’ minds since the lineup announcement in October 2024 is: Will Never Shout Never be reuniting to perform at the festival? Included on the original admat, speculation about NSN mouthpiece Christofer Drew’s return was quickly met with reminders of his consistent stance on retirement. Weeks before the 2024 WWWY lineup was unveiled, Drew told fans on X, “I’m looking forward to painting and modeling full time in the future quitting music was the best decision for my happiness. Thank you all for… Read more »

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Chiodos Announces Final Leg Of All’s Well That Ends Well Tour

Chiodos has officially announced the final leg of their 20th Anniversary All’s Well That Ends Well tour. They also shared an exciting support lineup, including Hawthorne Heights, Emmure, Holy Water, and Big Ass Truck on select dates. “Thank you for all the love and support over the years- bring a friend and come celebrate with us! This is a show you won’t want to miss,” the band shares. The tour is set to kick off on November 6 in Grand Rapids and run through December 20 in Riverside. Alongside general admission tickets, Chiodos is offering a handful of VIP packages,… Read more »

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mgk Drops Cleveland-Laced “tell me whats up” Music Video

mgk recently dropped his record, lost americana, on August 8, and he celebrated in style by hosting a weekend’s worth of performances in his hometown, Cleveland. While in the city, he shot the music video for album track, “tell me whats up,” with his friends, including Mod Sun, and his fans. Rocking Browns jerseys and Guardians caps, he really is showcasing his Cleveland pride. In the video, Mod Sun can be seen having fun with a fire extinguisher, which he recently revealed to be completely impromptu. He shared on mgk’s Instagram, “That fire extinguisher randomly next to a trash can… Read more »

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From Arankai to Dying Wish: New Songs To Listen To This Month

Believe it or not, August is already here. Even though Halloween candy and decorations are hitting store shelves, the summer vibes abound in these recent alternative, indie, and metal releases. From Teenage Joans’ blink-182 meets Kesha-inspired new release, to Fox Lake’s “Real Fast,” a fiery hardcore x nu-metal offering, you’ll find the right track to set the mood this weekend. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? Bones Shredder — “Sky… Read more »