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Joyce Manor Drops 100 Gecs-Inspired “All My Friends Are So Depressed”

Wake up, besties…Joyce Manor is back after three years away! Marking their grand return since 2022’s LP 40 oz. to Fresno, the group has unleashed “All My Friends Are So Depressed,” via Epitaph Records. Uniquely, the acoustic-laced emo track is inspired by 100 Gecs. Frontman Barry Johnson says, “The first line I came up with for this song was ‘lord above in a Tecate truck’ after passing a Tecate delivery truck with Jesus shit all over it on the freeway driving back to Long Beach after a show in Fresno. While searching for a line that rhymed with ‘lord above… Read more »

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Cartel Surprises Jonas Brothers Crowd With “Say Anything (Else)”

Jonas Brothers tour dates just keep getting more and more alternative. The band, currently on their JONAS 20: Greetings From Your Hometown tour, is bringing out surprise guests at each tour stop. On August 17 in Hershey, PA, the trio introduced none other than Cartel to the stage to perform “Say Anything (Else).” Will Pugh and Joe Jonas took on the vocals together, and yes, we’re emo about it. TBH, this might be the best marketing for Chroma 2025, their re-recorded LP, which will arrive on September 12 via Field Day Records. This isn’t the first emo mainstay who has… Read more »

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grandson Channels George Orwell On “GOD IS AN ANIMAL”

Ahead of the September 5 release of INERTIA, grandson is offering a (sadly) evergreen track, “GOD IS AN ANIMAL.” Preceded by “BRAINRIOT” and “SELF IMMOLATION,” grandson pulls no punches on his most recent single, channeling one of the most prolific dystopian authors along the way. grandson shares, “Years ago, while on tour, I had this idea for a musical based off of George Orwell’s [Animal Farm], where a farm animal realizes to run the farm it has to move like a human. After a couple iterations of that, I decided to release the title track from it on INERTIA, and trust… Read more »

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The Aces Gold Star Baby Is The Disco Album We Need Right Now

The disco ball is shimmering, the lights are down low, the floor is lit up, and Gold Star Baby is officially open for business. The Aces are officially back with their fourth album, Gold Star Baby—their first independent release—is a disco-infused celebration of identity. Quartet Cristal Ramirez (vocals), Alisa Ramirez (drums), Katie Henderson (guitar),and McKenna Petty (bass) have poured their whole selves into the fourth chapter of The Aces, and their personalities shine. Featuring a heaping dose of humor, grooves for days, and unadulterated confidence, this is The Aces at their best. Frankly, the joy that permeates the tracks proves… Read more »

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Taylor Acorn Announces Fall North American Tour Dates

Taylor Acorn may have just wrapped up her headlining run on the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, but she is ready for more shows. Today, the artist announced her fall North American tour, which kicks off on November 4 in Boston and wraps up on December 6 in Cleveland. Honestly, this is the ideal early holiday present. On social media, Acorn says, “We’re going back on the road again!!! So excited to be coming back around to a city near you this fall!” She adds, “I can’t wait. It’s gonna be a good run I can feel it!!! Lots more… Read more »

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The Click Five Appears At Jonas Brothers Show, Announces U.S. Tour

The Click Five is officially back, baby! The pop-rockers teased their return to the stage on August 14 via social media before announcing a full U.S. tour run—their first in 15 years. Of course, some emos thought the announcement was imminent following their surprise performance at a recent Los Angeles Emo Nite. If you have FOMO, this tour is the cure. Excitingly, The Click Five didn’t only tease a show online on Thursday, August 14, they also came out as the surprise guest on the Jonas Brothers‘ current arena tour. Check out the stunning and massive performance of “Just The… Read more »

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Acceptance Taps Teddy Swims for “So Contagious” Reimagining

As Acceptance prepares to drop Phantoms/Twenty—a 20th anniversary reimagining of their 2005 landmark Phantoms—the band has enlisted chart-topping powerhouse Teddy Swims to recreate their breakout single “So Contagious.” For those who may not know, Swims previously shared with idobi Radio that Acceptance was a massive inspiration to him growing up. He shared on Gone Fishkin in 2023, “My favorite band ever is Acceptance. Jason Vena is my hero…and I got to meet him at When We Were Young and finally chat with him…Jason is the greatest vocalist.” Of the collaboration, Acceptance shares “Our fondest memories of the Phantoms sessions can… Read more »

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Travis Mills & Nick Gross of girlfriends Talk Warped Tour Legends

Warped Tour veterans’ girlfriends—Travis Mills and Nick Gross—join Fish on idobi Warped Radio with stories, laughs, and a whole lot of nostalgia. From the magic of Warped 2012 to their first show together and touring the world since, the duo digs into what makes this project different from every other chapter of their careers. As Fish points out, Warped 2012 was a takeover year, with the lineup featuring MOD SUN, G-Eazy, mgk, and Travis Mills (then performing under the moniker T. Mills). Mills shares, “Yeah, we kind of took over 2012 that year, but also it was like, I think… Read more »

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Nick Karcher Asks “ARE THE KIDS OKAY?” On New Protest Single

Nick Karcher has never shied away from saying what needs to be said. On his latest single, “ARE THE KIDS OKAY?,” he delivers a blistering statement dressed in new-age shock rock. Following the buzz of his earlier tracks “In Another Life” and “Not Another Song Called Perfect,” Karcher now takes aim at the political and social hypocrisy shaping a generation. Produced by Michael Bono (Avril Lavigne, blink-182, MOD SUN), “ARE THE KIDS OKAY?” is as infectious as it is infuriated. With sharp hooks and whip-smart lines like “Doctor, I can’t seem to fall asleep/Cause my teacher says bullets help you… Read more »

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Yellowcard Share Nostalgia-Inducing “Bedroom Posters”

Yellowcard just launched their new single “Bedroom Posters” from their forthcoming album Better Days on October 10 via Big Noise. This nostalgic anthem is preceded by “Better Days,” “honestly i,” and “Take What You Want.” To celebrate its release, Yellowcard wants to see your band bedroom posters. They say, “Start digging out your old photos, because we want you to tag us in your stories , reels or posts using the song. Starting tonight at midnight, show us your old posters, CDs, concert photos or whatever you have from back in the day! The coolest ones will get reposted, so make sure… Read more »