FEST

Check out Lindsy and Liza's photos from day two of Fest featuring Sheer Mag, Bully, Home Is Where, Gilt, Zeta, Prince Daddy & The Hyena and Champagne Colored Cars.

Check out Kayla's glowing review of Joyce Manor at FEST.

We at The Alternative look forward to the Fest every year, and this year is special because we have 8 contributors (plus 2 new contributors) headed to cover the FESTivities. Leading off that coverage, we have a list of the bands you really need to see at Fest, and if you can't make it this year, these are still awesome bands you can take a listen to right now!

Fest 16 ushered in the newest generation of DIY emo/punk. Joey Tobin was there and took some beautiful photographs that captured some of that energy. Featuring photos of Mom Jeans, Just Friends, Fossil Youth, Walter Etc., and many more!

FEST 15 was a glorious blur of tacos, sweat, and internet friends. These were some of our favorite sets.

FEST is like punk rock Christmas. Tons of bands, tons of friends, and warm Florida weather. Okay, maybe it's not so much like Christmas, but it is incredibly awesome and we look forward to it all year. If you are lucky enough to be headed down to FEST 15 this year, these are 30+ sets you should absolutely check out.

Dan, Dylan, and Hendo suggest their must see bands for this October's Fest 14.