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A ripper that’s out now!
❗️🚨Premiere 🚨❗️we are thrilled to present “The Lovers (Truce),” the latest single from Mac Luster. The track “draws from jangle pop and heartland rock in equal measure, a three-minute sugar rush.” Check it out now! www.getalternative.com/premiere-mac...
Premiere: Mac Luster – "The Lovers (Truce)" - The Alternative
We've got an exclusive premiere of the new Mac Luster single, "The Lovers (Truce)," a jangly slice of sparkling heartland rock
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February 13, 2026 at 6:34 AM
A ripper that’s out now!
our latest NMF playlist is up and running… treat your senses to the fruits of new music: www.getalternative.com/new-music-fr...
New Music Friday Playlist - 2/13/26
The Alternative's New Music Friday Playlist. All our staff's favorite new music from this week! Now on Spotify and Apple Music.
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February 15, 2026 at 10:11 PM
our latest NMF playlist is up and running… treat your senses to the fruits of new music: www.getalternative.com/new-music-fr...
🗣️INTERVIEW🗣️ We spoke with grunge-pop band PONY ahead of their latest LP release, “Clearly Cursed.” Read all about it! www.getalternative.com/interview-po...
Interview: PONY - The Alternative
Zac speaks with Sam and Matty of Toronto band PONY about their new album 'Clearly Cursed,' out Friday on Take This to Heart
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February 15, 2026 at 8:35 PM
🗣️INTERVIEW🗣️ We spoke with grunge-pop band PONY ahead of their latest LP release, “Clearly Cursed.” Read all about it! www.getalternative.com/interview-po...
We profile Daisy Grenade, a pop-punk duo with a passion for activism: www.getalternative.com/for-daisy-gr...
For Daisy Grenade, Activism Is Essential to Artistry - The Alternative
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February 13, 2026 at 4:23 AM
We profile Daisy Grenade, a pop-punk duo with a passion for activism: www.getalternative.com/for-daisy-gr...
❗️🚨Premiere 🚨❗️we are thrilled to present “The Lovers (Truce),” the latest single from Mac Luster. The track “draws from jangle pop and heartland rock in equal measure, a three-minute sugar rush.” Check it out now! www.getalternative.com/premiere-mac...
Premiere: Mac Luster – "The Lovers (Truce)" - The Alternative
We've got an exclusive premiere of the new Mac Luster single, "The Lovers (Truce)," a jangly slice of sparkling heartland rock
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February 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM
❗️🚨Premiere 🚨❗️we are thrilled to present “The Lovers (Truce),” the latest single from Mac Luster. The track “draws from jangle pop and heartland rock in equal measure, a three-minute sugar rush.” Check it out now! www.getalternative.com/premiere-mac...
We reviewed the latest album from Mandy, Indiana, “URGH,” a crazy, noisy, phenomenal French masterpiece: www.getalternative.com/review-mandy...
Review: Mandy, Indiana – 'URGH' - The Alternative
Elizabeth reviews 'URGH,' the excellent second LP from noise rockers Mandy, Indiana, out now via Sacred Bones
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February 12, 2026 at 8:38 PM
We reviewed the latest album from Mandy, Indiana, “URGH,” a crazy, noisy, phenomenal French masterpiece: www.getalternative.com/review-mandy...
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love this album... I have a feeling that, come spring, this ones gonna be blaring from my windows. Check out my review!
our ace critic Ryleigh Wann reviews the latest record from Ratboys, “Singin’ to an Empty Chair” 🪑❤️ www.getalternative.com/ratboys/
Album Review: Ratboys - Singin' to an Empty Chair - The Alternative
Ratboys return with Singin’ to an Empty Chair, an album that shows them at their most inspired and most radically honest.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:14 AM
love this album... I have a feeling that, come spring, this ones gonna be blaring from my windows. Check out my review!
and now a fun one… we selected the 20 best opening songs from emo records… this is essential reading material !!
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The Top 20 Best Emo Album Openers of All Time - The Alternative
Our staff put together a list of the 20 best emo album openers. From Jimmy Eat World to American Football, see who made the list!
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February 9, 2026 at 12:06 AM
and now a fun one… we selected the 20 best opening songs from emo records… this is essential reading material !!
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Probably my favourite album of 2026 so far.
our ace critic Ryleigh Wann reviews the latest record from Ratboys, “Singin’ to an Empty Chair” 🪑❤️ www.getalternative.com/ratboys/
Album Review: Ratboys - Singin' to an Empty Chair - The Alternative
Ratboys return with Singin’ to an Empty Chair, an album that shows them at their most inspired and most radically honest.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Probably my favourite album of 2026 so far.
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slam-dunk early AOTY contender
our ace critic Ryleigh Wann reviews the latest record from Ratboys, “Singin’ to an Empty Chair” 🪑❤️ www.getalternative.com/ratboys/
Album Review: Ratboys - Singin' to an Empty Chair - The Alternative
Ratboys return with Singin’ to an Empty Chair, an album that shows them at their most inspired and most radically honest.
www.getalternative.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM
slam-dunk early AOTY contender
our ace critic Ryleigh Wann reviews the latest record from Ratboys, “Singin’ to an Empty Chair” 🪑❤️ www.getalternative.com/ratboys/
Album Review: Ratboys - Singin' to an Empty Chair - The Alternative
Ratboys return with Singin’ to an Empty Chair, an album that shows them at their most inspired and most radically honest.
www.getalternative.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:53 PM
our ace critic Ryleigh Wann reviews the latest record from Ratboys, “Singin’ to an Empty Chair” 🪑❤️ www.getalternative.com/ratboys/
Happy Friday sweet listeners let’s get this bread www.getalternative.com/new-music-fr...
New Music Friday Playlist - 2/6/26
The Alternative's New Music Friday Playlist. All our staff's favorite new music from this week! Now on Spotify and Apple Music.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Happy Friday sweet listeners let’s get this bread www.getalternative.com/new-music-fr...
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Our latest Weekly Roundup is here⭐️⭐️💘💘🫡🫡🫡 check her out: www.getalternative.com/the-alt-week...
The Alt Weekly Roundup (2/2/26) - The Alternative
Happy February! On this week's roundup, a new single from Snail Mail, a new Arranged in April EP, and more!
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February 3, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Our latest Weekly Roundup is here⭐️⭐️💘💘🫡🫡🫡 check her out: www.getalternative.com/the-alt-week...
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we have an EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE of midmajor’s latest… take a listen 👂🌞🌙https://www.getalternative.com/premiere-midmajor-same-page/
Premiere: midmajor – "Same Page" - The Alternative
We're excited to bring you an exclusive premiere of the new single from Nashville indie pop duo midmajor, titled "Same Page"
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February 3, 2026 at 10:59 PM
we have an EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE of midmajor’s latest… take a listen 👂🌞🌙https://www.getalternative.com/premiere-midmajor-same-page/
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Read our review of the latest from Melody’s Echo Chamber, “Unclouded” ☁️⭐️🌞⭐️☁️ www.getalternative.com/album-review...
Album Review: Melody's Echo Chamber – 'Unclouded' - The Alternative
Connor reviews 'Unclouded,' the lovely fourth LP from French psych rocker Melody's Echo Chamber, an airy and airtight return to center stage
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January 27, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Read our review of the latest from Melody’s Echo Chamber, “Unclouded” ☁️⭐️🌞⭐️☁️ www.getalternative.com/album-review...
we have an EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE of midmajor’s latest… take a listen 👂🌞🌙https://www.getalternative.com/premiere-midmajor-same-page/
Premiere: midmajor – "Same Page" - The Alternative
We're excited to bring you an exclusive premiere of the new single from Nashville indie pop duo midmajor, titled "Same Page"
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February 3, 2026 at 10:59 PM
we have an EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE of midmajor’s latest… take a listen 👂🌞🌙https://www.getalternative.com/premiere-midmajor-same-page/
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we shower praise upon “Boycott Heaven,” the latest emo-pop foray from Arizona rockers The Format 🛐🛐🛐 www.getalternative.com/review-the-f...
Review: The Format – 'Boycott Heaven' - The Alternative
Matthew reviews 'Boycott Heaven,' the long-awaited reunion LP form Arizona indie rock duo The Format, and it's worth the 20-year wait
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January 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
we shower praise upon “Boycott Heaven,” the latest emo-pop foray from Arizona rockers The Format 🛐🛐🛐 www.getalternative.com/review-the-f...
Our latest Weekly Roundup is here⭐️⭐️💘💘🫡🫡🫡 check her out: www.getalternative.com/the-alt-week...
The Alt Weekly Roundup (2/2/26) - The Alternative
Happy February! On this week's roundup, a new single from Snail Mail, a new Arranged in April EP, and more!
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February 3, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Our latest Weekly Roundup is here⭐️⭐️💘💘🫡🫡🫡 check her out: www.getalternative.com/the-alt-week...
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OUR MOST-ANTICIPATED LIST IS HERE! ⭐️🤑⭐️ What album are 🫵YOU🫵 most excited for in 2026? www.getalternative.com/the-alts-mos...
The Alt's Most Anticipated Albums of 2026
In alphabetical order, here are our staff's picks for their most anticipated releases of 2026, announced or unannounced
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January 29, 2026 at 10:30 PM
OUR MOST-ANTICIPATED LIST IS HERE! ⭐️🤑⭐️ What album are 🫵YOU🫵 most excited for in 2026? www.getalternative.com/the-alts-mos...
we shower praise upon “Boycott Heaven,” the latest emo-pop foray from Arizona rockers The Format 🛐🛐🛐 www.getalternative.com/review-the-f...
Review: The Format – 'Boycott Heaven' - The Alternative
Matthew reviews 'Boycott Heaven,' the long-awaited reunion LP form Arizona indie rock duo The Format, and it's worth the 20-year wait
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January 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
we shower praise upon “Boycott Heaven,” the latest emo-pop foray from Arizona rockers The Format 🛐🛐🛐 www.getalternative.com/review-the-f...
itsssss the day we’ve been waiting all week for, New Music Friday, baby!!!!! here’s our latest playlist,👂enjoy👂 www.getalternative.com/new-music-fr...
New Music Friday Playlist - 1/30/26
The Alternative's New Music Friday Playlist. All our staff's favorite new music from this week! Now on Spotify and Apple Music.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:18 PM
itsssss the day we’ve been waiting all week for, New Music Friday, baby!!!!! here’s our latest playlist,👂enjoy👂 www.getalternative.com/new-music-fr...
OUR MOST-ANTICIPATED LIST IS HERE! ⭐️🤑⭐️ What album are 🫵YOU🫵 most excited for in 2026? www.getalternative.com/the-alts-mos...
The Alt's Most Anticipated Albums of 2026
In alphabetical order, here are our staff's picks for their most anticipated releases of 2026, announced or unannounced
www.getalternative.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:30 PM
OUR MOST-ANTICIPATED LIST IS HERE! ⭐️🤑⭐️ What album are 🫵YOU🫵 most excited for in 2026? www.getalternative.com/the-alts-mos...
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Cold out? Stuck inside? Give our latest New Music Friday playlist a spin… treat your ears to a garden of earthly delights www.getalternative.com/new-music-fr...
New Music Friday Playlist - 1/23/26
The Alternative's New Music Friday Playlist. All our staff's favorite new music from this week! Now on Spotify and Apple Music.
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January 25, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Cold out? Stuck inside? Give our latest New Music Friday playlist a spin… treat your ears to a garden of earthly delights www.getalternative.com/new-music-fr...
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One year since the “Winter Pop” sound of Magana’s ‘Bad News’ EP.
Thanks to @getalternative.bsky.social for premiering & @idioteqcom.bsky.social @varioussmallflames.bsky.social for fun features
Jeni has kept busy since, playing w/ Lucy Dacus and playing on the new Mitski LP ❤️
Listen kud.li/aah036
Thanks to @getalternative.bsky.social for premiering & @idioteqcom.bsky.social @varioussmallflames.bsky.social for fun features
Jeni has kept busy since, playing w/ Lucy Dacus and playing on the new Mitski LP ❤️
Listen kud.li/aah036
January 28, 2026 at 1:09 AM
One year since the “Winter Pop” sound of Magana’s ‘Bad News’ EP.
Thanks to @getalternative.bsky.social for premiering & @idioteqcom.bsky.social @varioussmallflames.bsky.social for fun features
Jeni has kept busy since, playing w/ Lucy Dacus and playing on the new Mitski LP ❤️
Listen kud.li/aah036
Thanks to @getalternative.bsky.social for premiering & @idioteqcom.bsky.social @varioussmallflames.bsky.social for fun features
Jeni has kept busy since, playing w/ Lucy Dacus and playing on the new Mitski LP ❤️
Listen kud.li/aah036
Read our review of the latest from Melody’s Echo Chamber, “Unclouded” ☁️⭐️🌞⭐️☁️ www.getalternative.com/album-review...
Album Review: Melody's Echo Chamber – 'Unclouded' - The Alternative
Connor reviews 'Unclouded,' the lovely fourth LP from French psych rocker Melody's Echo Chamber, an airy and airtight return to center stage
www.getalternative.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Read our review of the latest from Melody’s Echo Chamber, “Unclouded” ☁️⭐️🌞⭐️☁️ www.getalternative.com/album-review...