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
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.
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
All The Alt Things’ Favorite Alternative Artist Discoveries of 2021
2021 may have been “2020 Part 2,” but let’s not call it a total wash. For those of us desperate for a break from pandemic routines, it proved to be another good year for music discovery. Afterall, when repetitive days and current events are weighing heavy, a playlist refresh can be as good as a
The Dollyrots Reflect 20-Year Career In ‘Down The Rabbit Hole’
In honor of their 20th anniversary, The Dollyrots have gone Down The Rabbit Hole, celebrating their notable tenure with a compilation of never-released tracks, B-sides, and nostalgic covers. The 24-track album is an eclectic display of the band’s progression and unwavering sense of self. Disc 1 takes listeners on an excitedly non-linear journey from their
Release Spotlight: Go For Gold – “Bloom”
Marking their third single release since their 2020 EP, ‘Color Me,’ Go For Gold debuted “Bloom” last week. Spoiler alert: it’s an emblem of elegant catharsis.
9 Alternative Playlist Essentials for Bad Brain Days
Like any former emo kid, I’m well acquainted with the concept of a “Bad Brain Day.” You know, those mornings when you wake up in a mood for either no good reason or way too many. Maybe your head is racing with all your to-dos… You can’t remember how to breathe, let alone get out of