The Alternative staff rank their 50 top releases of the year!

We hand out our 4 yearly awards for Album of the Year, Best Debut, Most Underrated Album, and Best Non LP.

Remo Drive are currently laying low to record their new full length record set for release next year, but came out of the studio to perform Champagne Jam in New Jersey this weekend and Kyle spent the day at the festival with them taking pictures. Take a listen to their latest EP while you check out the photos.

Third Eye Blind are currently spending time in the studio tracking their next album after putting out a cover album […]

Bay Faction's sophomore album is dreamy and lively, while also punctuated by inner turmoil. Read our review.

Every Time I Die are celebrating 20 years on the road with support from Turnstile, Angel Dust, and Vein and made a stop in Cambridge to play a sold out show at the Middle East downstairs and Kyle was there to take pictures of the energetic night. Take a listen to each band while you check out the pics below!

Sarah joined our staff this at the beginning of the year as a photographer and writer, and from day 1 has been kicking ass and recommending great music. Check out her top 20 releases of 2018.

Check out a live session with The Most, an exhilarating math-rock group that simultaneously challenges and appeases your senses.

Daisy the Great tackles coming to terms with time with their new single "Famous," off their upcoming debut record, 'I’m Not Getting Any Taller.'

'Chaparral, the wonderful new EP from Walter Etc., take the bands jangly guitars and breezy rhythms in a slight new direction, crafting a hazy atmosphere that marks another leap forward for the band.