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Danny Elfman Returns As Jack Skellington at Hollywood Bowl

Los Angeles, CA, is once again transforming into Halloween Town for the 10-year anniversary celebration of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas at the Hollywood Bowl. And with it…Jack is back! Danny Elfman—the original composer, lyricist, and vocalist of the film’s protagonist Jack Skellington in the 1993 classic—will return to his role as the Pumpkin King during the annual live performances of the beloved spooky film this October. First launched in 2015, the annual performances have become a rite of passage for fans of Tim Burton and of the stop-motion film. To celebrate the milestone year, Elfman will be joined… 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 »

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Linkin Park, YUNGBLUD & More Slated For Lollapalooza India

January 2026 is set to be a big month for Linkin Park. The group was just announced as the headliner for Lollapalooza India alongside Playboi Carti. The festival is set for January 24-25 at Mahalaxmi Race Course in Mumbai. Alongside this major alternative headliner, YUNGBLUD, Bloodywood, and Hot Milk are also making their way to perform. Tickets are currently live. Check out the full lineup below. Confirmed Lollapalooza India Artists:

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37 Alternative Album Anniversaries To Celebrate This September

Do you feel that? That, perhaps metaphorical, chill in the air? September is here, baby! And that means it’s officially Halloween season. So, as you hang your seasonal decor and thrift for new spooky finds, you can make your playlists perfect with these September albums. From Green Day‘s iconic American Idiot and Paramore‘s Brand New Eyes to Olivia Rodrigo‘s sophomore LP Guts and Panic! At The Disco‘s debut A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out, these 37 alternative album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. The 1975 — The 1975 Released on: September 2, 2013, via Dirty Hit.Standout Tracks: “Chocolate”… 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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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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Hayley Williams Gets Existential In “Glum” Music Video

Following the release of her 17 new solo singles, including the Nashville NPR-premiered “Mirtazapine,” and the fan-adored “True Believer,” Hayley Williams has arrived with the official music video for track, “Glum.” The track sees the Paramore frontwoman experimenting with vocal distortion as she navigates purpose. Basically, for anyone who is enduring their existential era, Williams perfectly encapsulates the journey of finding meaning via acoustic indie strums and earnest, soaring choruses. “On my way to thirty-seven years/I do not know if I’ll ever know/What in the living fuck I’m doing here,” she sings. Check out the Zac Farro and AJ Gibboney-directed music video… 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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8 Wallet-Friendly Makeup Brands To Shop That Aren’t e.l.f.

Skincare and makeup brand e.l.f. just just messed up…big time. The brand, known for ther cost-effective drugstore offerings just launched an ad featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race legend Heidi N Closet and stand-up comedian and the Annabelle doll’s new owner, Matt Rife. Now, fans are dropping their products based on the stunning choice to include the controversial crowd-work comic in an ad targeted at a primarily women/femme audience. Notably, in his 2023 Netflix special Natural Selection, Rife made a “joke” at the expense of a hostess with a black eye. “If she could cook, she wouldn’t have that black eye,” he… Read more »