Alt-rock

Pale Waves release beautifully intimate visual for “She’s My Religion” [Video]

In the wake of their 2018 debut My Mind Makes Noises, Pale Waves was constantly on tour. Their sophomore record quickly took shape once they found a break from the…

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LAYNE captures a sense of nostalgia and acceptance on "Linnea" visual

The visual for LAYNE's latest single "Linnea" was filmed with a small quarantine crew in her apartment and in a nearby park, but restrictions breed creativity. Colorful transitions fuse analog…

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Smallpools wonder if we’re all in a “simulation” ahead of long-awaited sophomore record

From an Airbnb in Nashville, Smallpools is hunkered down to put the finishing touches on their upcoming album (their first full length record in six years). Over Zoom, the trio…

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The Motive get lost in the moment on indie cut "Caught Up"

South West London four-piece The Motive share their latest indie cut "Caught Up". Outlined with detailed instrumentation, the single hails the band as exciting indie-rock newcomers. Powered with fiery guitar…

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Rising alt-rock acts 408 and The Things We Were Light Our Fire link up on new release "Watch It Burn"

Boldly blending late '90s nu metal with mid-'00s pop-punk and throwing in a few shakes of classic EDM beats and hip-hop melodies (because why the fu*k not) the Orlando-based quartet…

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Hands Like Houses’ self-titled EP is a snapshot of two warp-speed weeks by the sea

Since the release of their fourth full length LP Anon. in 2018, Hands like Houses has enjoyed a more balanced touring schedule and shifted their focus to creating smaller bodies…

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Jessica Dobson of Deep Sea Diver gets vulnerable with new record 'Impossible Weight' [Interview]

The city of Seattle has sprung up some of the greatest American bands of all time – Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Soundgarden, and Fleet Foxes, to name a few. It's…

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Glass Peaks share their new anthemic single "Lift Me"

Fueled by infectious guitar lines, London alt-indie trio Glass Peaks share their new single "Lift Me." Rife with strong electric guitar lines, the single weaves itself around various indie genre…

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With an eclectic new sound, Irontom are helping redefine modern alt-rock in sophomore record 'Cult Following'

For Irontom, the making of their sophomore album was an opportunity to apply what they’ve learned after years of touring with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, AWOLNATION, Twenty One Pilots,…

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Top Alt-Rock Bands of Summer 2020

It's time, now more than ever, to either drown out the noise of the world seemingly burning down around us or get your adrenaline pumping to fight the system with…

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Les Gold’s latest single “Outside” is a yearning for life as we knew it

Portland based alt-rock group Les Gold have spent the last few months sending bits of songs back and forth and figuring out how to write remotely. From the great indoors,…

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Fox Royale’s latest single “Out Of My Hands” is a testament to commitment in the face of uncertainty

“Out Of My Hands” is only Fox Royale’s second single, but it’s an honest and intimate explanation of the struggles of entering band life. As frontman Nathan Hurley passes through…

Pale Waves release beautifully intimate visual for “She’s My Religion” [Video]

LAYNE captures a sense of nostalgia and acceptance on "Linnea" visual

Smallpools wonder if we’re all in a “simulation” ahead of long-awaited sophomore record

The Motive get lost in the moment on indie cut "Caught Up"

Rising alt-rock acts 408 and The Things We Were Light Our Fire link up on new release "Watch It Burn"

Hands Like Houses’ self-titled EP is a snapshot of two warp-speed weeks by the sea

Jessica Dobson of Deep Sea Diver gets vulnerable with new record 'Impossible Weight' [Interview]

Glass Peaks share their new anthemic single "Lift Me"

With an eclectic new sound, Irontom are helping redefine modern alt-rock in sophomore record 'Cult Following'

Les Gold’s latest single “Outside” is a yearning for life as we knew it

Fox Royale’s latest single “Out Of My Hands” is a testament to commitment in the face of uncertainty

Iona Luke shares pure grunge catharsis on new track "Existential"

Danie Groves encapsulates vulnerability of love on "Embers"

YVNG JIN dives into the complexities of love on '4 EVER YVNG'

Bay Area legends unite again for "The Family Edition" in 1 Umbrella’s deluxe album

Primula gets introspective on new single "Not That Clear"

YVNGBRYYY channels honesty, faith and spirituality into his genre-fluid soundscapes

Rising YouTube talent bigboyz is turning viral streams into hit records

Winter Music Conference expands 2026 programming with Sara Landry, Radio Slave, DJ Minx, Danny Tenaglia

Georgina Willis delivers compelling environmental documentary 'INSECT_O_CIDE'

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

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