Music

Check out the video for "Stuck," the closing track off Frightful Places' debut self-titled EP, out today.

Check out an exclusive premiere of the new Square Loop single and read our interview with the band ahead of their sophomore LP.

Happy New Year! We rang in 2023 with new releases from Louser, Stolen Jars, and Crime Lab. Check out our first roundup of the year to see all eight releases we deem 'must-hear':

Check out "Obey the Fumes," the new single from Chicago's tongue in cheek punks The Brokedowns.

Check out Elliott Green's new single "Second Try," a haunting acoustic song brought to life with a beautiful piano line and Green's wispy, languid voice.

Cincinnati, OH, pop-punk band Scarlet Street just announced their debut self-titled LP, out next month on We're Trying Records, and we're proud to bring you an exclusive first listen of the single "Mazda Miata & Clinical Depression"

Hardcore is thriving, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. As a way to document this current moment, we present Step 2 Rhythm, a monthly column rounding up the best in hardcore coming out right now.

We asked 20+ of our favorite bands and songwriters to give their favorite releases of the year.

One of our newer staff members, Chris B, was at the Jockstrap show in LA, checking out the new "buzz band" and taking some photos. Spoiler alert: they did not dissappoint.

Our staff go to a lot of shows, but over the last few years that has been harder than ever due to the pandemic. Fortunately, 2022 saw the return of live music, so our thankful team posted each of our favorite live music experiences of 2022.

2022 has been a great year for new music and for The Alternative. So why not end this year with a huge list of all of our favorite releases + our winners of the 10th Annual The Alternative Music Awards!

Dosser just announced their debut LP alongside a new single. Check out an exclusive premiere of the video for "Dark Air."

Announcing the 6 nominees for each of our yearly awards!!! Best Debut Record + Most Underrated Release + Best Non-LP+ Fan's Choice Award + Album of the Year!

Listen to hey, ily's eclectic new two-song single a day early.

Melted Bodies crank up the drama without losing their wackiness on 'The Inevitable Fork vol​.​1'