The Alternative exists thanks to the help of our supporters on Patreon!
Music Industry Creatives You Should Know About
The Alt Editing Staff
Hope and Jazmin spoke to the founders of The Pretty Cult, Camp Punksylvania, My Grito, Gender Amplified, Fresh Meat Festival, #blkgrlswurld ZINE, and So Dreamy Music Festival in this feature that promotes creative companies run by people from marginalized communities.
Artist Interview: Dylan Balliett of Spirit Night
The Alt Editing Staff
Zac speaks with Dylan of Spirit Night about his new record 'Bury the Dead,' out tomorrow.
Video Interview: partygirl
The Alt Editing Staff
The maximalist / feminist / totally fabulous Brooklyn band sat down for a chat.
Song Premiere + Artist Interview: Doggy Daycare – “(forgetting) sarah marshall)”
The Alt Editing Staff
Doggy Daycare has a new single called "(forgetting) sarah marshall," a sterling shoegaze track that recalls all your favorite '90s bands. Check it out below before it hits streaming July 28th along with an interview with the band.
Your New Favorite Label: Totally Real Records
The Alt Editing Staff
For 2023's first installment of Your New Favorite Label, Jami speaks with the NY-based Totally Real Records!
Artist Interview: Jordan Krinsky of How Strange It Is
The Alt Editing Staff
Zac speaks with Jordan Krinsky of How Strange It Is about the band's debut LP 'In the Light of the Blistering Moon,' out tomorrow.
Artist Interview: Palmyra
The Alt Editing Staff
Ryleigh speaks with folk trio Palmyra about their new single "Speak My Mind" and their upcoming EP.
Artist Interview: Chad Jewitt of Perennial
The Alt Editing Staff
Jami speaks with Chad Jewitt, vocalist/multi-instrumentalist of art-rock band Perennial, about the band's upcoming 'The Leaves of Autumn Symmetry'
Artist Interview: Joshua Howell of The Arrival Note
The Alt Editing Staff
Zac speaks with Tampa emo/post-hardcore band The Arrival Note about their recent split and what to expect from them going forward.
Artist Interview: Johanna Samuels
The Alt Editing Staff
Emma spoke with Johanna Samuels about her raw new LP 'Bystander'
Video Interview: A Very Special Episode
The Alt Editing Staff
Catching up with the Brooklyn post-punk-party band after a sweaty show at the East Williamsburg Econo Lodge.
Artist Interview: Heavenward – ‘Pyrophonics’
The Alt Editing Staff
Loan chatted with Kamtin Mohager of Heavenward about pairing images with songs, the drive to keep making music, and the group's fantastic debut record 'Pyrophonics'
Album Review/Artist Interview: Silver Car Crash – ‘Shattered Shine’
The Alt Editing Staff
Nate caught up with Silver Car Crash to talk their long-labored over second album 'Shattered Shine'
Interview: Nick Acosta of New Morality Zine
The Alt Editing Staff
Zac speaks with Nick, founder of New Morality Zine, about the label's history, future, and most notable releases.
It Holds Up + Interview: The Maine – ‘Forever Halloween’
The Alt Editing Staff
Loan speaks with The Maine's drummer Pat Kirch about the tenth anniversary of their classic fourth record 'Forever Halloween'