Triathalon's second release, Nothing Bothers Me, sits with the likes of Hyperview or Peripheral Vision, but slower and more calculated.

This is a fun and inventive split that no one should pass out, especially if you like Cymbals Eat Guitars and/or Kevin Devine & The Goddamn Band. It showcases both of them at their best and playing music they love. What more could you ask for?

Massachusetts' Low Spirit is premiering their new song "Away From Home" exclusively at The Alternative! 

The Alternative caught up with Boyfriend to discuss tour, writing a novel and being a rapper.

Mike Pays Heat are here with a brand new single, "NNFS" exclusively through The Alternative!

Will I Know You Then is a record more for people willing to lose themselves in a fit of sincere compositions.

The 16 minute, six track The Second Floral EP feels shorter than it is, mainly because of how easy it is to get lost listening to the music.

Something paranormal is haunting a family and conversing with the children through the static of a television and various other forms of terror.

Personal War is a quick record that shows the greatest attributes of a band that's shoving, no, demolishing everything in their path.

Sleepy Kids reaches out to listeners through it's raw sound, transparent lyrics and pure rock n roll vibe.

New Nightmare (1994): Directed by Wes CravenIn One Sentence: Wes Craven makes a Freddy Krueger inception styled slasher horror film featuring the real life counterparts to the beloved characters of the first film. 

At the surface, Forces Of Nurture might be another feel good rock album, but Midnight Reruns make sure to bring it to life with incredible songs paced to constantly keep your head nodding along.

There are bands like Broadcaster that have such a carefree vibe it's hard not to smile at the admirable antics of their music. Spin is their latest release from Jump Start records, and it is nothing short of an 11 minute highlight to anyone's day.

Remember the name Sundressed in a few years, but for now enjoy The Same Condition as the remarkable release it is.

John Carpenter's The Thing (1982): Directed by John CarpenterIn One Sentence: Antarctic base gets attacked by crazy shape shifting creature, who's next to die?