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Album Review: Ratboys – Singin’ to an Empty Chair
Posted: 7th February, 2026 by The Alt Editing Staff 2023 was a huge year for Chicago’s Ratboys, marked by the release of The Window, an Continue Reading
The Top 20 Best Emo Album Openers of All Time
Posted: 3rd February, 2026 by The Alt Editing Staff The Alternative is 100% supported by our readers. If you’d like to help us write about Continue Reading
Premiere: midmajor – “Same Page”
Home > Premiere: midmajor – “Same Page” Posted: 3rd February, 2026 by The Alt Editing Staff It’s only the beginning of February, but already I’ve Continue Reading
The Alt Weekly Roundup (2/2/26)
Posted: 2nd February, 2026 by The Alt Editing Staff The Alternative is 100% supported by our readers. If you’d like to help us write about Continue Reading
Review: The Format – ‘Boycott Heaven’
Posted: 30th January, 2026 by The Alt Editing Staff In contrast to the breezier first songs on their classic prior albums, the first song on Continue Reading
The Alt’s Most Anticipated Albums of 2026
Posted: 28th January, 2026 by The Alt Editing Staff It’s 2026 and that means another year of new music is headed our way. To be Continue Reading
Album Review: Melody’s Echo Chamber – ‘Unclouded’
Posted: 21st January, 2026 by The Alt Editing Staff It took seven years for Melody’s Echo Chamber to hit the road again. After Melody Prochet’s Continue Reading
Review: Shearling – ‘Motherfucker, I Am Both: “Amen” and “Hallelujah”…’
Posted: 21st January, 2026 by The Alt Editing Staff In 1832, Edgar Allen Poe had his short story “Metzengerstein: A Tale in Imitation of the Continue Reading
Rapidfire Reviews: Athletics, The Young Hearts, ness lake
Posted: 20th January, 2026 by The Alt Editing Staff Athletics – What Makes You Think This Is How It All Ends? There were hints that Continue Reading
Interview: Scarlet Street Wants You to Want More
Posted: 19th January, 2026 by The Alt Editing Staff Scarlet Street isn’t a pop-punk band anymore. That’s by design. The Cincinnati four-piece wanted to push Continue Reading
The Alt Weekly Roundup (1/19/26)
Posted: 18th January, 2026 by The Alt Editing Staff The Alternative Weekly Roundup is a column where our staff plugs a variety of new releases Continue Reading
Premiere: Valley of Doves – “Hangman”
Posted: 14th January, 2026 by The Alt Editing Staff Photo provided by Fever Ltd. Two years ago, Valley of Doves made their debut with the Continue Reading
Mosswood Meltdown Announces Return in July
Home > Mosswood Meltdown Announces Return in July Posted: 6th January, 2026 by The Alt Editing Staff The kooky and iconic Mosswood Meltdown music festival Continue Reading
Phoebe Bridgers Announces New Album ‘Lost Weekend’ and Single ‘Lost Boys’
Phoebe Bridgers has officially announced her first solo album in six years, Lost Weekend, alongside the release of the surreal, medieval-themed single ‘Lost Boys.’
Anthony Hopkins Announces New Album ‘Life Is a Dream’
Legendary actor Anthony Hopkins is set to release a comprehensive collection of original musical compositions spanning over sixty years.
Charli XCX Surprises Fans with Digital Release of ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ B-Sides
Charli XCX has released a B-Sides edition of her seventh studio album, bringing three previously physical-exclusive tracks to digital streaming.
Ariana Grande Condemns White House for Using Her Music in ‘Barbaric’ ICE Video
Ariana Grande has issued a sharp rebuke to the Trump administration after her song ‘Bye’ was featured in a TikTok video promoting ICE enforcement actions.
Opus Kink: A Track-by-Track Guide to The Sweet Goodbye
Opus Kink breaks down the eclectic influences and recording stories behind their debut album, The Sweet Goodbye.
Best Photos of 2025
Home > Best Photos of 2025 Posted: 29th December, 2025 by The Alt Editing Staff 2025 has been quite the year for our photo team. Continue Reading