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5 Seconds Of Summer’s “NOT OK” Music Video Has Us Starry-Eyed

Following the release of their new single “NOT OK,” 5 Seconds Of Summer is back with the pithy and energetic single’s music video. Featuring fiery city scenes, basement show vibes, and even Luke Hemmings dressed as a nun, this video really has the “sauce”…literally. The track is set to appear on the forthcoming Everyone’s A Star!, due for release on November 14. Pre-order your copy here. This marks the group’s first LP release since 2022’s 5SOS. In the previous years, band members Hemmings, Calum Hood, Ashtown Irwin, and Michael Clifford have all explored music with solo endeavors. Now, they’re ready to share 12 new songs together. … Read more »

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Jonas Brothers & Boys Like Girls Perform Dazzling Aerosmith Cover

Last night, Jonas Brothers made a stop in Omaha at the CHI Health Center during their JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown tour. The sibling trio spent much of their fall run on the road with Boys Like Girls, and this Nebraska stop marked their final support slot. So, to honor the great Boys Like Girls, Jonas Brothers invited the emo veterans onstage to perform a cover of Aerosmith‘s “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing.” Previously, the JoBros have also invited surprise pop-punk guests during each stop, including The Click Five, Cartel, Sum 41, Christina Perri, and more. Beginning on October 7, The All-American Rejects… Read more »

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mgk Offers Stunning Cover Of Gorillaz Hit “Feel Good Inc.” On BBC Radio 1

Following the release of his Dossier fragrance collab and ahead of his international tour launch, mgk stopped at BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge to offer a stunning collab of “Feel Good Inc.,” originally by Gorillaz. The live ensemble shared a dazzling performance of the classic alternative hit, and even brought a cello to add to the rendition. While in the lounge, he also performed a stunning live version of his lost americana hit, “vampire diaries.” While in studio, mgk interviewed with the BBC Radio 1 hosts, one of whom asked, “Is there any areas [of your body] that haven’t been… Read more »

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Mayday Parade’s Derek Sanders Officially Tied The Knot This Weekend

Following the release of Mayday Parade‘s new album Sad, frontman Derek Sanders had a very happy day. The lead singer officially tied the knot with wife, Dr. Hallie Wright Sanders, PhD, on October 4 in the band’s hometown of Tallahassee, Florida. The couple, who went public with their relationship in 2022 got engaged in December 2023, officially sharing the news in January. Mayday Parade manager Josh Terry shared a sweet Instagram story of the newlyweds dancing on their big night. idobi Radio wishes the Sanders family nothing but love and light on their road ahead. Mayday Parade is heading out on… Read more »

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Mayday Parade Just Made Us Bawl On “Promises”

Following the release of singles “Under My Sweater” and “One Day At A Time,” Mayday Parade has revealed their new album Sad, the second installment of their three-part record. Along with it, they focused on one particularly heartbreaking track, “Promises.” Drummer Jake Bundrick says of “Promises,” “I was on a ledge and in a terrible situation life threw at me with something I loved. The news was never good or better, and I kept making myself believe it would eventually be. I felt alone even though I was sharing those same feelings with my wife. We had to make choices without knowing… 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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30 Alternative Album Anniversaries To Celebrate This October

It’s officially spooky season, baby! As you hang your Halloween decor and thrift for new spooky finds, you can make your playlists perfect with these alternative October albums. From Green Day‘s iconic Nimrod and Bring Me The Horizon‘s debut LP Count Your Blessings to Twenty One Pilots‘ Trench and My Chemical Romance‘s beloved The Black Parade, these 30 alternative album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. We the Kings — We The Kings Released on: October 2, 2007, via S-Curve.Standout Tracks: “Check Yes Juliet” & “Skyway Avenue” Green Day — Warning Released on: October 3, 2000, via Reprise Records.Standout Tracks: “Warning” & “Minority” Mayday Parade — Mayday… Read more »

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10 Alternative Musician Birthdays To Celebrate This October

Spooky season is officially here, and while you hang your bats, ghosts, and pumpkins, you can also grab some birthday decorations, too. To keep the Halloween vibes flowing, it’s time to crank up your alternative playlists while you grab some pumpkin-flavored treats. For some playlist inspo, these Libra and Scorpio babies have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best b-days ever. From the always dazzling Lzzy Hale, to Cobra Starship‘s Gabe Saporta, all the way to My Chemical Romance‘s Frank Iero, here are some October musician birthdays to mark in your cals this… Read more »

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Jonas Brothers And The Maine Is The Collab We Didn’t Know We Needed

Jonas Brothers are currently on their JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown tour, and boy, is it emo AF. The sibling trio isn’t just touring with the likes of Boys Like Girls and The All-American Rejects; and each night, they’re also showcasing surprise guests. On September 29, the band made a stop in Phoenix…so of course, they invited up hometown heroes The Maine. And yes… emo TikTok is completely unwell. The JoBros have also invited up prominent pop-punk guests during each stop, including The Click Five, Cartel, Sum 41, Christina Perri, and more on previous dates. On this date, The Maine and the JoBros played “Black Butterflies and… Read more »

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mgk’s New Dossier Perfume Is Set For Release This Week

mgk is fresh off the release of his album, lost americana, as well as a surprise performance with Jonas Brothers, and stepping into his fragrance era. The “cliche” singer just revealed his new collaboration with perfume company Dossier—the “lost americana” fragrance—is arriving on October 2. While the perfumery hasn’t revealed the official notes, it appears to be a unisex scent, per their Instagram post. Additionally, the bottle reads, “…the warmth of a late-night indulgence with earthy, spicy, and rich, decadent notes.” For fragrance lovers, the price point will likely be dazzling for all budgets. Most Dossier offerings range from $39-$49,… Read more »