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June 2025

Album Review: Samia – 'Bloodless'

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Video Premiere: Evin R. Daniels – “Can’t Help”

Music The Alt Editing Staff November 8, 2024
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We're excited to premiere the music video for Evin R. Daniels new song "Can't Help" off his debut LP, Ruby Music, out January 17th.

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Album Review: hemlock – ‘444’

Music The Alt Editing Staff November 7, 2024
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'444,' the latest hemlock album, settles into wistful gratitude, sharing verdant affection for friends, music, and the world at large

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EP Review: Hoofian – ‘Whirling’

Lists The Alt Editing Staff November 6, 2024
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Hoofian's debut EP 'Whirling' is a tapestry of jangly riffs, meditative basslines and poetic wordplay

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Song Premiere: Runaway Brother – “Ok Desu Ka”

Music The Alt Editing Staff November 6, 2024
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We've got an exclusive premiere of Ohio indie rockers Runaway Brother's new single "Ok Desu Ka" before it releases everywhere tomorrow.

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Alice Phoebe Lou Live in Philly

Arts The Alt Editing Staff November 6, 2024
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Jay caught the talented Alice Phoebe Lou, live in the iconic Franklin Music Hall in Philly. Check out their amazing photos!

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Album Review: Yeat – ‘Lyfestyle’

Music The Alt Editing Staff November 5, 2024
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On 'Lyfestyle,' Yeat falls back on well-tread ground to diminishing returns.

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Album Review: Porridge Radio – ‘Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There for Me’

Music The Alt Editing Staff November 5, 2024
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Porridge Radio finds harmony by torching everything to the ground on 'Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There for Me'

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Album Review: The Arrival Note – ‘…Home Is So Far from Here’

Music The Alt Editing Staff November 4, 2024
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The Arrival Note's debut LP '...Home Is So Far from Here' could've come out on Jade Tree or Deep Elm in 1997, but their take on emo doesn't sound tethered to the genre's past.

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The Alt Weekly Roundup (11/4/24)

Music The Alt Editing Staff November 4, 2024
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A gentle, breezy new Nagasaki Swim song, Morning Eagle's Y2K-sounding alt rock, and the debut EP from Chicago hardcore band SPLITJAW were some of our favorites this week.

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Video Premiere: Jawdropped – “Star”

Music The Alt Editing Staff November 4, 2024
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We're excited to bring you an exclusive premiere of the new video for Jawdropped's single "Star," directed by untitled (halo)'s Jack Dione

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