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Phantom Planet – More Than Just 'That Band With The "Rushmore" Guy'

When they first came on the scene, Southern California quintet Phantom Planet were best, if incorrectly, known as the side project of Jonathan Schwartzman, the teen actor who played smug genius Max Fischer in 1998’s “Rushmore.” But Schwartzman formed Phantom Planet with his buddies in 1994, four years before the group released their debut, Phantom Planet Is Missing. So chronologically, Schwartzman has really been moonlighting as an actor for the past several years. Still, because of the band’s movie star drummer and the debut album’s penchant for juvenile lovelorn anthems, Phantom Planet were often given the same knee-jerk dismissal bestowed… Read more »

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Is Kristen Stewart Directing A Twilight Reboot?

Is a Twilight saga reboot a possibility? Well, according to Kristen Stewart, aka the OG Bella Swan, it could be a reality! While at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Creative Impact Awards, celebrating being named one of Variety’s “10 Directors to Watch” for The Chronology of Water, Stewart shared the idea with Entertainment Tonight. Download the free idobi App Get exclusive artist interviews, music news, and original podcasts—plus new alternative music from artists you love like Simple Plan and Sum 41. Download the free idobi app While on the red carpet, Entertainment Tonight asked the artist about the difference… Read more »

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20 Best Songs Released in 2025

2025 was full of magical musical moments, including the arrival of a new Hayley Williams album, Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party, and a Panic! At The Disco reunion. Aside from an array of band reunions and dazzling records, this year also featured an incredible amount of singles and EPs that advanced the alternative genre forward. From Pierce The Veil’s bonus tracks, including “Kiss Me Now” to The All-American Rejects’ “Easy Come, Easy Go,” and beyond, these 20 songs from 2025 marked the best of the best. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The… Read more »

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50 Must Listen To Albums Released in 2025

This past year was full of magical musical moments, including a collab between Evanescence, Poppy, and Spiritbox and the reunion of Panic! At The Disco. 2025 also had one of the most packed album release calendars with some truly divine offerings. From Turnstile’s Never Enough and Hayley Williams’ Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party to Heart Attack Man’s Joyride The Pale Horse and L.S. Dunes’ Violet, these 2025 album releases were nothing short of extraordinary and deserve many listens throughout the year ahead. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox,… Read more »

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The Maine Announce First Headlining Tour In Two Years

After teasing appearances at various venues this December, The Maine has finally dropped an array of new dates with the I Love You But I Chose The Maine 2026 North American Tour. And in even more exciting news, this run will likely coincide with the release of their 10th album. Official release dates have not been announced. They share, “It’s time to celebrate the fact that you’ve chosen our band for the past 19 years. We’re back for our first headline tour in two years, and we can’t wait to hear your voices singing the songs that have brought us… Read more »

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Waterparks Hope It’ll All Make Sense “ANY MINUTE NOW”

Following the release of “IF LYRICS WERE CONFIDENTIAL,” Waterparks has unleashed their new song, “ANY MINUTE NOW.” On social media, the band shares, “’ANY MINUTE NOW’ is about the uncertainty of growing up. When you’re a kid, everything feels so confusing and overwhelming, but you think, ‘When I’m older, everything will make sense.’ Then you’re a teenager and you’re like, ‘This is all bullshit, but everything will make sense when I’m an adult, the rest of this will be figured out.’ Then you become an adult and you’re like, ‘Fuck, because I know to have even more questions now, things… Read more »

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Man Pleads “Not Guilty” To Murdering Pedophile Ian Watkins

Despised pedophile Ian Watkins, also known as the former frontman of Lostprophets, was murdered in prison, HMP Wakefield, on October 11. Following the murder, 25-year-old Rashid “Rico” Gedel, 25, and 43-year-old Samuel Dodsworth were arrested two days later in relation to the act. However, on November 12, Dodsworth appeared in court via video and pleaded “not guilty.” He is set to stand trial on May 5, 2026. In recent reports, it was revealed that Watkins was stabbed by a “sharpened toilet brush” due to drug debt, among other possible factors. Dodsworth denied having this in his possession. However, Gedel did… Read more »

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5 Emo Bands That Inspired saturdays at your place’s New Record these things happen

Midwest emo fans have lots of great tunes to add to their playlists today. Kalamazoo, Michigan artist saturdays at your place have revealed their second full-length record these things happen, as well as the music video for “cross my heart.” With euphoric, yet angsty sonics, SAYP tackle the growing pains of young adulthood with the heart, humor, and talent to cement them in the genre’s hall of fame. Across their 10 tracks, the band shares dazzling acoustic strums, nostalgia-inducing fizzy guitar lines, and tongue-in-cheek lyrics that’ll swiftly draw in long-time listeners and new fans, alike. Notably, saturdays at your place… Read more »

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Kim Dracula Narrowly Escaped Their Tour Bus Catching Fire

This past weekend, Australian trap-metal artist Kim Dracula lived out every traveling act’s worst nightmare: a tour bus catching on fire. Fortunately, Kim Dracula and their entire crew made it out of the vehicle before it fully went up in flames. Unfortunately, the riders lost most of their possessions and concert necessities—forcing them to forgo a handful of stops on their support run with Ice Nine Kills. The artist shared on Instagram, “At 6 AM this morning, our bus caught fire while we were sleeping. I was in the back behind a locked door and was woken up by my… Read more »

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The Dirty Nil Rock ‘n’ Roll Is Fueled By A High School Blood Contract

On July 25, The Dirty Nil, aka dynamic duo vocalist/guitarist Luke Bentham and drummer Kyle Fisher, brought their trademark blistering rock and roll on The Lash. And this time, the two went back to basics in a simple studio set-up with local audio engineer Vince Solivari just down the street in their hometown of Hamilton, Ontario. Beyond this stripped-back approach, Fisher and Bentham sought out to make a record that made them feel “stoked,” and ignite feelings that returned them to day one. So, between their straight-forward attitudes and even a trip to Rome, The Dirty Nil arrived with 10… Read more »