Op-Ed

Bernie was the first presidential candidate in modern history to see art and especially music for its revolutionary potential. Guest contributor, Giliann Karon, discusses that relationship and why artists should continue the work to make musicians a political force.

When I wrote the song “Undone”, I couldn’t have dreamt up the nightmare that has unfolded over the past weeks. […]

Although our site has been proudly supporting Bernie Sanders (and other progressive/leftist candidates) for many years, we have never written anything about why it’s important or why we feel so passionately about it. It’s time we change that with a series on the progressive policies we think make Bernie the only choice for president.

The Alternative is a music site, but it’s no secret that we are political. Although our site has been proudly supporting Bernie Sanders (and other progressive/leftist candidates) for many years, we have never written anything about why it’s important or why we feel so passionately about it. It’s time we change that.

Everyone has their own experience about how they got into music and how it impacts their life. In our third installment of How I Got Into Music, learn about Bineet and Hope's experiences.

Bineet makes a case for the Taylor Swift documentary "Miss Americana," and how she views the pop star.

Guest contributor, Joel Funk, discusses the message of struggle and acceptance of his sexuality that he was able to gain through the music of New Jersey folk punk band The Front Bottoms.

In this Op-Ed, Bineet looks back on how bands like PUP and many others took steps towards being proactive in the discussion around mental health in their music in 2019.

In celebration of Taylor Swift's 30th birthday, Kayla takes a look back on her career and highlights a few of her favorite tracks

In a year of shows, releases, and opportunities, it's always The Fest that stands out for Amanda Starling.

The Lancaster, PA trio has ben resurrected and not without thoughts on a new approach to DIY. Find reunion show info and a blueprint for rethinking the scene we exist in.

In this edition of "It Holds Up", Sarah Knoll argues that Arcade Fire's album 'The Suburbs' serves as a historical relic, not only in the musical sphere but the cultural sphere as a whole. With dense, metaphoric lyricism and witty songwriting, Arcade Fire made an album that stands the test of time.