Premieres

The song is a somber but beautiful love tune. Coated in mellow tones, the song describes "lovers in the ocean, caught in the lava, lovers underwater" a song about love until the last moment "in the event of a trans-continental missile". If there was a love song for the dark times we live in, this is it.

There's time in healing. Jetty Bones new EP, - ("hyphen"), opens up about difficult topics on their expertly crafted new release. Make sure to listen to the full EP.

Check out Downhaul's lead single "Wires/Enough" off of their debut full-length album, Before You Fall Asleep.

Stream 'Scaredy Horse', the fuzzy new single from DIY rockers Cabana Wear. Emily also spoke with the band about their formation, inspirations behind the album, and more.

Head Spell, from the Poconos in PA, feature members of In Writing and Hodera, and have launched with a consistent brand of guitar driven melodic emo/punk. They're now premiering a video for their track "Hebi" from their split with Big Fan that came out last month.

Happy Valentine's day world. Well Wisher are celebrating with a new video for their song "Sweet" off their recent LP on 6131 Records.

With dynamic soundscapes that could be found sandwiched somewhere in the middle of the likes of Carissa’s Weird or Modest Mouse, comes Kalamazoo’s brightest new band, Moss Jaw.

m!d!k, the side project of Michael Kennedy (drummer for The Wonder Years) shares the visuals for 'Hypnotized' off his recently released 'With You' EP.

"Fuck work, just gimme the money." The perfect song for commuting to your job, doing your job, and leaving your job. Listen to the first single from Fuzzrod's new full-length now.

We're so psyched to announce our Best of 2018 compilation album. 16 tracks from some of The Alternative's favorite releases of 2018

New Paltz band, Tiny Blue Ghost, are premiering the first single "Hurricane" from their upcoming LP 'Mend Again' which will be out this Spring on Chatterbot Records.

Explore the folk-alt fusion of Halogens with their new single, “Buckle.”

Stream the infectious and chaotic lead single from Made-Up's forthcoming self-titled EP.

Asian Man Records reveals the first cover by Get Married off of their upcoming Green Day covers compilation.

Stream the great new single from Iowa twinkle trio, Stars Hollow.