'I Was Shot in the Heart!,' the debut from The Male Pattern, is a concept album about masculinity and the horror of suburbia.

'Pylon' was birthed out of uncertainty but is more tentative than explosive as Beabadoobee finds scintillating half-steps toward adulthood.

Elizabeth declares Slow Pulp's new LP 'Melodie' to be a flawless step forward for the band, a hazy love letter to days past

The Alternative's New Music Friday Playlist. All our staff's favorite new music from this week! Now on Spotify and Apple Music.

A new single from Oso Oso, a resilient rap track from Liim, a wacky highlight from Hakushi Hasegawa's latest LP, and more on the roundup

Read an exclusive excerpt of Andrew Sacher's upcoming book 'Emo Revival' ahead of its release early next month!

Basement, Hot Mulligan, and PUP talk skateboarding and its influence on punk music at the Rockstar Energy Open in Portland.

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Eugene takes us through the multi-day Hinterland Music Festval held at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in St. Charles, Iowa.

Eugene takes us through the multi-day Hinterland Music Festval held at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in St. Charles, Iowa.

Silverstein & Story of The Year brought their Camp Screamo tour to Nashville. Check out Lindsy's photos.

A highlight off the recent Swapmeet LP, the return of The Avalanches, and more great songs on this week's roundup!

Zac reviews "In the Sunlight," the debut single from Summering, the new project of former No Better vocalist Josh Olivier

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Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry celebrated their live debut of "Hive Mind" at Brooklyn's Substance Skatepark.

Eugene reflects on over ten years of the Hinterland Music Festival ahead of this year's weekend of tunes on the hill.

Eugene reflects on over ten years of the Hinterland Music Festival ahead of this year's weekend of tunes on the hill.

The return of Echo & the Bunnymen, a highlight from Dari Bay's recent LP, and more on this week's roundup!

The Alternative's New Music Friday Playlist. All our staff's favorite new music from this week! Now on Spotify and Apple Music.

This week the boys were joined by Josaleigh Pollett, who walked them through the Nina Nastasia album 'Dogs'

The Alternative's New Music Friday Playlist. All our staff's favorite new music from this week! Now on Spotify and Apple Music.

The Alt's Best of 2026 So Far includes LPs from old favorites like Joyce Manor and Turnover, rising stars like Lip Critic, and more!

The Alt's Best of 2026 So Far includes LPs from old favorites like Joyce Manor and Turnover, rising stars like Lip Critic, and more!

Olivia Rodrigo's third LP, 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' captures the core of modern dating

A Loraine James flip of an Anysia Kym and Tony Seltzer cut, a highlight off Wiki's recent LP, a Told Not to Worry loosie, and more

The Alternative's New Music Friday Playlist. All our staff's favorite new music from this week! Now on Spotify and Apple Music.

Elias caught Cali Kicks Fest in San Francisco, including sets by The Pine and Circa 40. Read his review of the legendary screamo gig!

Sarah got to photograph Gov Ball 2026! Check out her photos and review of the festival.

The Alternative's New Music Friday Playlist. All our staff's favorite new music from this week! Now on Spotify and Apple Music.

The Alternative's New Music Friday Playlist. All our staff's favorite new music from this week! Now on Spotify and Apple Music.

Sarah got to photograph Gov Ball 2026! Check out her photos and review of the festival.

Zac reviews "drawing board," the new single from Jersey shore alt rockers evelyn, a huge step up from their earlier work.

'Down on Earth' is the best Turnover album in over a decade. They finally sound confident in themselves again.

'Down on Earth' is the best Turnover album in over a decade. They finally sound confident in themselves again.

Zac reviews "drawing board," the new single from Jersey shore alt rockers evelyn, a huge step up from their earlier work.

Zac dissects "Round of Applause at the End of the World," the first single from Wild Pink's upcoming sixth LP 'Still Coming Down'

Zac dissects "Round of Applause at the End of the World," the first single from Wild Pink's upcoming sixth LP 'Still Coming Down'

A country-tinged new Babehoven single, a towering new song from Gol Olímpico, and more on this week's roundup!

The Alternative's New Music Friday Playlist. All our staff's favorite new music from this week! Now on Spotify and Apple Music.

The Alternative's New Music Friday Playlist. All our staff's favorite new music from this week! Now on Spotify and Apple Music.

The Alternative's New Music Friday Playlist. All our staff's favorite new music from this week! Now on Spotify and Apple Music.

Premiering the music video "Sick" from Chicago's alternative rock duo Dogs Run Free

Premiering the music video "Sick" from Chicago's alternative rock duo Dogs Run Free

Chris sits down with Jeff Rosenstock to reflect on his monumental LP 'WORRY.' ten years later, as well as where he is today.

Chris sits down with Jeff Rosenstock to reflect on his monumental LP 'WORRY.' ten years later, as well as where he is today.