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oh Mitski . . . ❤️
January 16, 2026 at 5:53 PM
oh Mitski . . . ❤️
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Our first New Music Friday playlist of 2026! Featuring gems by Sweet Pill, Rico Nasty, Nothing, Meet Me @ The Altar, and more 🎆⭐️🎊 take a listen 🎆⭐️🎊 www.getalternative.com/new-music-fr...
New Music Friday Playlist - 1/2/26
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 2, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Our first New Music Friday playlist of 2026! Featuring gems by Sweet Pill, Rico Nasty, Nothing, Meet Me @ The Altar, and more 🎆⭐️🎊 take a listen 🎆⭐️🎊 www.getalternative.com/new-music-fr...
Our first New Music Friday playlist of 2026! Featuring gems by Sweet Pill, Rico Nasty, Nothing, Meet Me @ The Altar, and more 🎆⭐️🎊 take a listen 🎆⭐️🎊 www.getalternative.com/new-music-fr...
New Music Friday Playlist - 1/2/26
The Alternative's New Music Friday Playlist. All our staff's favorite new music from this week! Now on Spotify and Apple Music.
www.getalternative.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Our first New Music Friday playlist of 2026! Featuring gems by Sweet Pill, Rico Nasty, Nothing, Meet Me @ The Altar, and more 🎆⭐️🎊 take a listen 🎆⭐️🎊 www.getalternative.com/new-music-fr...
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our pick for BEST DEBUT RECORD of 2025….!!!!
December 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
our pick for BEST DEBUT RECORD of 2025….!!!!
our pick for BEST DEBUT RECORD of 2025….!!!!
December 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
our pick for BEST DEBUT RECORD of 2025….!!!!
our pick for Best Non-LP release is NO SEPARATION by luminous Mississippi rockers MSPAINT 🖥️🎨🖌️
December 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM
our pick for Best Non-LP release is NO SEPARATION by luminous Mississippi rockers MSPAINT 🖥️🎨🖌️
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Our pick for MOST UNDERRATED 2025 RELEASE:
December 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Our pick for MOST UNDERRATED 2025 RELEASE:
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I Enjoy Music Enjoys Your Favorite Songs of the Year, Part 8
with recs from @kath.gobirds.online, @getalternative.bsky.social editor Zac Djamoos, and more...
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with recs from @kath.gobirds.online, @getalternative.bsky.social editor Zac Djamoos, and more...
www.ienjoymusic.net/listening-to...
listening to Your Favorite Songs 2025, part 8
for a relaxing time, make it I Enjoy Music Time
part 1 here. part 2 here. part 3 here. part 4 here. part 5 here. part 6 here. part 7 here
scroll to the bottom for youtube embeds of all the songs!
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December 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I Enjoy Music Enjoys Your Favorite Songs of the Year, Part 8
with recs from @kath.gobirds.online, @getalternative.bsky.social editor Zac Djamoos, and more...
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with recs from @kath.gobirds.online, @getalternative.bsky.social editor Zac Djamoos, and more...
www.ienjoymusic.net/listening-to...
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Who made our AOTY?? Hint: it begins with L and ends with iquid Mike. www.getalternative.com/the-alts-50-...
The Alt's 50 Best Albums of 2025 - The Alternative
Here are our 50 favorite albums of 2025, ranging from pop to shoegaze to alt-country to emo to mathcore and everything in between
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December 24, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Who made our AOTY?? Hint: it begins with L and ends with iquid Mike. www.getalternative.com/the-alts-50-...
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Colin Miller mentioned 🙌
December 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Colin Miller mentioned 🙌
Our pick for MOST UNDERRATED 2025 RELEASE:
December 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Our pick for MOST UNDERRATED 2025 RELEASE:
Who made our AOTY?? Hint: it begins with L and ends with iquid Mike. www.getalternative.com/the-alts-50-...
The Alt's 50 Best Albums of 2025 - The Alternative
Here are our 50 favorite albums of 2025, ranging from pop to shoegaze to alt-country to emo to mathcore and everything in between
www.getalternative.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Who made our AOTY?? Hint: it begins with L and ends with iquid Mike. www.getalternative.com/the-alts-50-...
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OUR TOP FIFTY RECORDS OF 2025 www.getalternative.com/the-alts-50-...
The Alt's 50 Best Albums of 2025 - The Alternative
Here are our 50 favorite albums of 2025, ranging from pop to shoegaze to alt-country to emo to mathcore and everything in between
www.getalternative.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:06 AM
OUR TOP FIFTY RECORDS OF 2025 www.getalternative.com/the-alts-50-...
OUR TOP FIFTY RECORDS OF 2025 www.getalternative.com/the-alts-50-...
The Alt's 50 Best Albums of 2025 - The Alternative
Here are our 50 favorite albums of 2025, ranging from pop to shoegaze to alt-country to emo to mathcore and everything in between
www.getalternative.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:06 AM
OUR TOP FIFTY RECORDS OF 2025 www.getalternative.com/the-alts-50-...
NOMINEES FOR OUR YEAR-END BESTS ARE HERE!!!!! everyone get excited NOW www.getalternative.com/the-alt-musi...
The Alt Music Award Nominees For 2025 - The Alternative
Every year, our staff votes on 4 awards: Best Debut Album, Most Underrated Release, Best Non-LP, and Album of the […]
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December 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
NOMINEES FOR OUR YEAR-END BESTS ARE HERE!!!!! everyone get excited NOW www.getalternative.com/the-alt-musi...
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Last Weekly Roundup of 2025!! 🤠🤠🤠⭐️⭐️⭐️🥹🥹🥹 www.getalternative.com/the-alt-week...
The Alt Weekly Roundup (12/15/25) - The Alternative
A chaotic new EP from The Undertaking, a dancefloor-ready remix from Water from Your Eyes, and more on this week's roundup!
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December 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Last Weekly Roundup of 2025!! 🤠🤠🤠⭐️⭐️⭐️🥹🥹🥹 www.getalternative.com/the-alt-week...
Last Weekly Roundup of 2025!! 🤠🤠🤠⭐️⭐️⭐️🥹🥹🥹 www.getalternative.com/the-alt-week...
The Alt Weekly Roundup (12/15/25) - The Alternative
A chaotic new EP from The Undertaking, a dancefloor-ready remix from Water from Your Eyes, and more on this week's roundup!
www.getalternative.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Last Weekly Roundup of 2025!! 🤠🤠🤠⭐️⭐️⭐️🥹🥹🥹 www.getalternative.com/the-alt-week...
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Read a track breakdown of the @camptrashband.bsky.social album with Bryan and Keegan at @getalternative.bsky.social: "The narrative of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars is very loose: it’s not really a concept album; it’s a collection of loosely connected stories"
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Track by Track: Camp Trash - Two Hundred Thousand Dollars
Camp Trash's new album Two Hundred Thousand Dollars is their best work yet. We had Bryan and Keegan from the band write a track by track breakdown.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Read a track breakdown of the @camptrashband.bsky.social album with Bryan and Keegan at @getalternative.bsky.social: "The narrative of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars is very loose: it’s not really a concept album; it’s a collection of loosely connected stories"
www.getalternative.com/track-by-tra...
www.getalternative.com/track-by-tra...
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For Bandcamp Friday @camptrashband.bsky.social wrote a track by track breakdown of their new album, Two Hundred Thousand Dollars!
Read @franziamom.bsky.social's and Bryan's thoughts on each track and behind the scenes info from the recording process.
www.getalternative.com/track-by-tra...
Read @franziamom.bsky.social's and Bryan's thoughts on each track and behind the scenes info from the recording process.
www.getalternative.com/track-by-tra...
Track by Track: Camp Trash - Two Hundred Thousand Dollars
Camp Trash's new album Two Hundred Thousand Dollars is their best work yet. We had Bryan and Keegan from the band write a track by track breakdown.
www.getalternative.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
For Bandcamp Friday @camptrashband.bsky.social wrote a track by track breakdown of their new album, Two Hundred Thousand Dollars!
Read @franziamom.bsky.social's and Bryan's thoughts on each track and behind the scenes info from the recording process.
www.getalternative.com/track-by-tra...
Read @franziamom.bsky.social's and Bryan's thoughts on each track and behind the scenes info from the recording process.
www.getalternative.com/track-by-tra...
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I just perked up at the idea of new Ratboys, forgetting that I had already preordered the new record
our latest New Music Friday playlist is here, featuring good stuff from Ratboys, illuminati hotties, Tigers Jaw, and more! www.getalternative.com/new-music-fr...
New Music Friday Playlist - 12/5/25
The Alternative's New Music Friday Playlist. All our staff's favorite new music from this week! Now on Spotify and Apple Music.
www.getalternative.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I just perked up at the idea of new Ratboys, forgetting that I had already preordered the new record
For Bandcamp Friday @camptrashband.bsky.social wrote a track by track breakdown of their new album, Two Hundred Thousand Dollars!
Read @franziamom.bsky.social's and Bryan's thoughts on each track and behind the scenes info from the recording process.
www.getalternative.com/track-by-tra...
Read @franziamom.bsky.social's and Bryan's thoughts on each track and behind the scenes info from the recording process.
www.getalternative.com/track-by-tra...
Track by Track: Camp Trash - Two Hundred Thousand Dollars
Camp Trash's new album Two Hundred Thousand Dollars is their best work yet. We had Bryan and Keegan from the band write a track by track breakdown.
www.getalternative.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
For Bandcamp Friday @camptrashband.bsky.social wrote a track by track breakdown of their new album, Two Hundred Thousand Dollars!
Read @franziamom.bsky.social's and Bryan's thoughts on each track and behind the scenes info from the recording process.
www.getalternative.com/track-by-tra...
Read @franziamom.bsky.social's and Bryan's thoughts on each track and behind the scenes info from the recording process.
www.getalternative.com/track-by-tra...
our latest New Music Friday playlist is here, featuring good stuff from Ratboys, illuminati hotties, Tigers Jaw, and more! www.getalternative.com/new-music-fr...
New Music Friday Playlist - 12/5/25
The Alternative's New Music Friday Playlist. All our staff's favorite new music from this week! Now on Spotify and Apple Music.
www.getalternative.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM
our latest New Music Friday playlist is here, featuring good stuff from Ratboys, illuminati hotties, Tigers Jaw, and more! www.getalternative.com/new-music-fr...
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🗣️Interview!🗣️ We spoke with NYC underground rockers SKORTS on their debut record “Incompletement”! Read all about it: www.getalternative.com/artist-inter...
Artist Interview: SKORTS in the Era of 'Incompletement' - The Alternative
Emma speaks with NYC rock band SKORTS about the city’s scene, evolving their performances, and the dream SKORTS live experience.
www.getalternative.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM
🗣️Interview!🗣️ We spoke with NYC underground rockers SKORTS on their debut record “Incompletement”! Read all about it: www.getalternative.com/artist-inter...
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Our latest roundup is here 🤠🤠 check out what we’re listening to this week: www.getalternative.com/the-alt-week...
The Alt Weekly Roundup (12/1/25) - The Alternative
The ass-beating debut EP from Rozemary, the return of dream-pop icons Makthaverskan, and four more on this week's roundup!
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December 3, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Our latest roundup is here 🤠🤠 check out what we’re listening to this week: www.getalternative.com/the-alt-week...
🗣️Interview!🗣️ We spoke with NYC underground rockers SKORTS on their debut record “Incompletement”! Read all about it: www.getalternative.com/artist-inter...
Artist Interview: SKORTS in the Era of 'Incompletement' - The Alternative
Emma speaks with NYC rock band SKORTS about the city’s scene, evolving their performances, and the dream SKORTS live experience.
www.getalternative.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM
🗣️Interview!🗣️ We spoke with NYC underground rockers SKORTS on their debut record “Incompletement”! Read all about it: www.getalternative.com/artist-inter...