When Social Order debuted on the heels of the COVID-19 lockdowns, they leaned decidedly into their ’80s-tinged pop inclinations to combat the world’s general dismality with vibrant danceability. It seemed to be a natural foundation grounded in commonality for a supergroup that originally sprouted from the eclectic, intermingled roots of Metro Station, Parade of Lights,
Author: Mala Mortensa
Swimming in an ever-rising sea of 2000s emo nostalgia, music journalist Mala Mortensa only surfaces to dig into the depths of the modern alternative underground. Soundtracked by a neverending Spotify queue, she spends most of her free time perfecting heavy eyeliner looks, chilling with her two insane-o dogs, and anxiously waiting for the next AFI tour.
Alchemize Channel Their Lifeblood in Eclectic New Single, “Red Lights”
It turns out that the alt music scene isn’t immune to the sleepy January lull. Apart from the occasional hype-worthy ripple (looking at you, Gabe Woodrow and Harsh Symmetry), my release radar has been markedly static since the start of the new year. I’d almost called it a wash, turning to my inbox in the
24 for 24: All the Alt Things’ Favorite Singles of 2024
Ordinarily, I’d come up with some fluffy introductory paragraph that’s overflowing with bad puns and worn-out cliches. As it is, though, it’s been a long year and I’m mentally exhausted. So, I’ll give it to you short: 2024 is over and we figured that calls for a compilation of our favorite singles (and albums!) from
24 for 24: All the Alt Things’ favorite albums of the year
Ordinarily, I’d come up with some fluffy introductory paragraph that’s overflowing with bad puns and worn-out cliches. As it is, though, it’s late (in the year) and I’m tired (mentally). So, I’ll give it to you short: 2024 is ending and we figured that calls for a compilation of our favorite albums from the past
Midnight Skies speaks for a generation in “We’re Not Okay”
We’re not okay, but leave it to Midnight Skies to make New Release Fridays at least a little bit better. And to, you know, give me the perfect opportunity to flesh out some thoughts that have been swirling around my head for the last week (or three years). I originally started the All the Alt
Planet Mercury Makes “Helpless” Feel Alright
New year, new listening habits—but that’s kind of bullshit, right? The holidays are past us, we’re back to the daily grind, and the days are short and cold. This is prime time to be falling into our comfort rotations. Maybe it’s bold to assume that everyone and their mother address seasonal affective disorder by binge listening
Upon Your Dead Body Revitalize 2000s Nostalgia in “You’re My Favorite”
Like any self-respecting (or is it disrespecting?) goth-wannabe, I’ve got a bit of an inclination toward the dramatic. Once upon a time, it manifested in jet black eyeliner and meticulous wardrobe styling. But ever since the quarantine routine proved that #aesthetic moments could be effectively restricted to “proof of life” Instagram posts, I’ve had to
11 New Alternative Music Releases That Made March Worth Remembering
Is it cliché to say that we can’t believe it’s April already? It’s almost like time is a cruel and relentless construct, marching steadily forward and mounting distance between us and our most cherished moments… Something to that effect… On a much more critical note, it also means we’re due for a round-up of our
Ludovico Technique Emits Bizarre Otherworldliness In “Dreaming”
Keeping up with their trend of monthly releases, Ludovico Technique have just dropped their latest single, “Dreaming.” And in case you felt compelled to sleep on it (sorry, not sorry), we’re here to warn you—with maximum ominous cyborg energy—that doing so would be a grave mistake. Ludovico Technique have amassed a cult following with the
Kulick Finds Catharsis Through Creation in ‘Everyone I Know Will Die’
“Am I the only one who doesn’t wanna live forever, ’cause forever’s not enough?” Kulick begs a haunting question in the title track of his newly released, sophomore album, Everyone I Know Will Die. For many, the sentiment—bound at the junction of anxiety and a clear-eyed fixation of one’s own reality—is likely all-too-familiar. But it’s