New Year, New Tunes, right? The beginning of a new year means that there are countless possibilites for what can be coming down the pike and one of our favorite things to do at The Alternative is to speculate about what we'll be getting as the year unfolds. Our staff put together a list of our most anticipated albums of 2022!

Anxious's new LP "Little Green House" comes out on January 21st. Sarah got to speak with lead singer Grady on the process of writing this LP during a pandemic, and the lyrical content behind the record.

Check out a cheery unplugged take on I Feel Fine's "Million" off last year's 'The Cold in Every Shelter'

A bouncy alt-country Wish Kit song, a ska cover of a Car Seat Headrest song from Tape Girl and Peach Rings, and an explosive pop single from The Merrier were among our staff's favorites this week. Come check out the eight new releases we deem 'must-hear':

Aaron got in touch with Sam Treber from Short Fictions to discuss the group's new track, signing to Lauren Records, and the Midwest tour they have planned for next month

Aaron catches up on some releases from the end of last year, including Potty Mouth, Back Up Kid, Two Thumbs Down, Oka Sun, and Taking Meds

A pop-punk project from Breezy Supreme, a straight-up evil-sounding EP from Shapeshifter, and the dramatic debut single from Birthday Dad were among our staff's favorites this week. Check out all eight releases we deem 'must-hear':

Luciano got in touch with Jake Sulzer of Counter Intuitive Records to mark the label's massive new vinyl drop.

A new episode of our video series exploring the personal obsessions of our favorite artists, featuring Harmony Woods.

A fantastic new Homeless Gospel Choir / Teenage Halloween split, a sparse new Bogues single, and a jaunty Barely March track were among our staff's favorites this week. Check out all five releases we deem 'must-hear':