Op-Ed

The Alternative is a music site, but it’s no secret that we are political. Although our site has been proudly supporting Bernie Sanders (and other progressive/leftist candidates) for many years, we have never written anything about why it’s important or why we feel so passionately about it. It’s time we change that.

Everyone has their own experience about how they got into music and how it impacts their life. In our third installment of How I Got Into Music, learn about Bineet and Hope's experiences.

Bineet makes a case for the Taylor Swift documentary "Miss Americana," and how she views the pop star.

Guest contributor, Joel Funk, discusses the message of struggle and acceptance of his sexuality that he was able to gain through the music of New Jersey folk punk band The Front Bottoms.

In this Op-Ed, Bineet looks back on how bands like PUP and many others took steps towards being proactive in the discussion around mental health in their music in 2019.

In celebration of Taylor Swift's 30th birthday, Kayla takes a look back on her career and highlights a few of her favorite tracks

In a year of shows, releases, and opportunities, it's always The Fest that stands out for Amanda Starling.

The Lancaster, PA trio has ben resurrected and not without thoughts on a new approach to DIY. Find reunion show info and a blueprint for rethinking the scene we exist in.

Kayla explains her experiences as a person of color in the punk scene, and why representation matters both on the stage and in the crowd.

Taylor Swift and her label are fighting about her masters. What are those? Henderson wrote about Masters, why labels want them, and why artists shouldn’t give them up so easily.

Finding authenticity and wholesome creative experiences at SXSW is easy. You just have to let yourself discover them.

If the return of nostalgic 90’s fashion hasn’t quenched your throwback thirst yet, Bikini Kill’s return to the stage should do the trick. The 90’s riot grrrl punk band, Bikini Kill just announced that they are reuniting. Sarah wrote about their history and their message.