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Gym Class Heroes Is Dropping A New Album Next Year

Oh, we are soooooo back, everyone. On August 30, Travie McCoy stunned at PNC Park during a Savannah Bananas and Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game. The Gym Class Heroes singer surprised fans with a special performance and announced that the band is gearing up to release new music. Get ready, because the band is dropping a new record in 2026—their first since 2011’s The Papercut Chronicles II. Savannah Bananas player Dalton Mauldin ushered in the performance and sang Bruno Mars’ part in his and McCoy’s collab, “Billionaire.” McCoy continued with a medley of band hits such as “The Fighter” and “Stereo… 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 Fall… Read more »

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Nova Twins Find Balance On Parasites & Butterflies LP

After sharing dynamic singles such as “Piranha,” “Monsters,” and “Soprano,” Nova Twins have finally revealed their full record, Parasites & Butterflies, out everywhere via Marshall Records. The duo says, “‘Parasites & Butterflies’ is about the bridge between chaos and beauty, embracing and accepting both sides. ‘Supernova’ was about being superhuman in a time when we needed to be. With ‘Parasites & Butterflies’, we wanted to showcase something deeply human: how vulnerability can be as empowering as it is revealing in its honesty. By playing with opposites, light and shade, you can feel a contrast throughout the album. You’ll find songs… Read more »

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blink-182 Perform Songs They Haven’t Played In More Than 20 Years

blink-182 just kicked off their tour with Alkaline Trio on August 28 at Hollywood, Florida’s Hard Rock Live, and they unearthed some old-school faves. In fact, after opening the show with “The Rock Show” and “First Date,” they performed Dude Ranch‘s “Josie,” their first time with Tom DeLonge since 2014. And that was just the beginning of song surprises. blink-182 also played Take Off Your Pants And Jacket‘s “Online Songs” and “Roller Coaster” for the first time since 2001. The trio also tapped into their 2011 record Neighborhoods with “Natives” and “Wishing Well,” their first performances since 2014. Finally, blink-182… Read more »

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Don Broco Crank It Up On New Single “Hype Man”

Following their latest offering, “Cellophane,” Don Broco cranks up the volume with their new single “Hype Man.” “‘Hype Man’ is about how grateful I am to be on this journey with the rest of my bandmates,” frontman Rob Damiani shares. “We’ve been friends since school and I don’t know how I could face all the challenges of life without them. In this industry there’s so many highs and lows that I couldn’t even imagine dealing with as a solo artist, so for me that brotherhood and support system is the best thing about being in a band. We all need… Read more »

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The Paradox “Do It Again” Ahead Of NSFW Release

It’s The Paradox‘s world, and we’re just living in it. The pop-punk quartet burst onto the scene with 2024’s “Imani,” and now, a year later, the artists are gearing up to deliver their debut EP, NSFW, on September 19. Ahead of the EP drop, the group shared “Do It Again” alongside an old-school Windows XP desktop-themed lyric video. One thing is for sure, The Paradox is sonically radiant—a breath of fresh air—with hits such as “Bender” featuring blink-182‘s Travis Barker and “Do Me Like That.” “I’m so sorry, I get drunk and party/I’m a mess but trust me, yeah/I’ll do it… Read more »

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TX2 & DeathbyRomy Unleash Vampiric Love Song, “Feed”

TX2 and DeathbyRomy just joined forces on a brand new track, “Feed.” The sultry metal track is just what your playlist calls for this spooky season. Preceded by singles “Infamous,” “MAD,” and “HOSTAGE (they will not erase us),” and “Hollow Frame,” “Feed” is a heavy track for all the romantics out there. TX2 shares, “This song is about how love can be all-consuming, and also a pivotal portion of our concept album. If you want the real story… watch the music video.” So, set your alarms for Friday, August 29, at 2 PM ET for the video’s premiere. Check out the new… Read more »

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Fall Out Boy Is Selling The Iconic “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” Sweater

Wanna feel old? Fall Out Boy‘s From Under The Cork Tree turned 20 years old on May 3, 2005. Now, the band is ready to celebrate two decades of the LP with a 20th anniversary edition. Today, the quartet also officially shared their cover of Gorilla Biscuits‘ “Start Today,” finally. Per their social media, the anniversary edition features b-sides, alt mixes, remixes, BBC sessions, and beyond. Plus, their bundles will arrive with a letter from Pete Wentz, a “Dance, Dance” prom photo frame, a “Sixteen Candles…” inspired comic book cover, and tour memorabilia. Fall Out Boy adds, “This record changed… Read more »

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WTF Are Amy Lee, Poppy, & Courtney LaPlante Teasing Right Now?

On Tuesday, August 26, three metal icons broke the alternative internet. Evanescence‘s Amy Lee, Spiritbox‘s Courtney LaPlante, and Poppy shared a collaborative Instagram post standing in a row. They continued to build anticipation by offering no caption. Naturally, fans lost their damn minds— idobi Radio staff, included. Theories abound on the internet as we await what’s in store. Even if the trio wanted to post a nice photo, we all feel quite blessed…but we assume that something wild is on its way. Currently, rumors are swirling on Twitter/X and Reddit that there’s a forthcoming single produced by Jordan Fish, though… Read more »

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Kelly Osbourne Blasts “Disrespectful Dirtbag” Becky Lynch For Dissing Ozzy Osbourne’s Home

During a WWE stream from Birmingham on Monday, August 25, performers Becky Lynch and Nikki Bella did some trash-talking to promo their Clash in Paris fight. However, some metal fans believe Lynch’s cheap, verbal punches featuring Ozzy Osbourne, a Birmingham native, went a bit too far. After all, Ozzy was laid to rest only mere weeks ago after passing on July 22. Recently, Kelly Osbourne weighed in via an Instagram Story post. Notably, Lynch, the classic wrestling villain, said, “The only good thing that came out of [Birmingham] died a month ago. But in fairness to Ozzy Osbourne, he had… Read more »