The Alternative sat down with Jael Holzman and Miri Tyler of Ekko Astral to discuss their new single, "pomegranate tree," which is out everywhere on October 9th.

A new Cheekface song featuring Jeff Rosenstock and a brash electropop tune from Kassie Krut were some of our favorite releases this week. Check out everything we loved on the roundup:

Loan spoke with frontman Jon Simmons about Balance and Composure's fourth album 'with you in spirit.' Out now on Memory Music.

Leah speaks with armbite about the Philly scene, DIY Superbowl, where they've been, and where they're going

The SWEAT tour featuring Troye Sivan and Charli XCX took over Boston by force this weekend and we got to witness it!

We're excited to bring you a premiere of the video for Garden Home's "The Worst of It," off their self-titled LP

The energetic, incredible new Origami Angel LP, another power pop gem from Liquid Mike, and the title track off Balance and Composure's reunion album were some of our favorites this week. Check out all seven releases we can't stop spinning.

From Austin, Texas, Being Dead is back with their second LP, EELS, via Bayonet Records. It’s a balance of angelic harmonies, art-pop riffs, and surf-rock rhythms, with each song revealing a glimpse into the band's weird and eclectic mind.

HFStival 2024 marked the return of the iconic festival in Washington, D.C.

We caught the new wave electronic two-piece Blaqk Audio on tour with the goth rock heavy hitters The Sisters of Mercy