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
Tag: pop-punk
Honey Revenge breaks the mold with latest single ‘Rerun’
Tiktok has been a game changer with artists in terms of getting their music to a wider audience. With the algorithm’s on their side, an artist can go from zero to hero in a matter of weeks. However, that algorithm can also be a downfall if timed poorly, or if released too late. As we
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
Cheer Up Dusty Shed The Angst with “Everybody Hates Me”
All The Alt Things sat down with Brayan M., guitarist of Philly punk rock band Cheer Up Dusty, to discuss their latest single, “Everybody Hates Me.” The song, which dropped on March 4, 2022, packs a real pop-punk punch full of angst. Often a music video band, releasing funny skits reminiscent of early 2000s acts
Charlotte Sands: Headed for Superstardom
It is easy to dismiss people that get famous on social media apps, but occasionally, you will find a gem that will make a lasting impact on the music scene. Charlotte Sands seems well on her way to doing just that. It is time to put down TikTok and start listening to the music. The
Joyful. strikes the heart in new single “Miles Away”
Joyful.‘s new single, “Miles Away,” is lyrically honest in a way that crushes the heart and reminds us of a time when we could feel so much more deeply than our adult selves may allow. It shows a rawness and aggression that fits the lyrical theme. The song is a lamentation of a breakup after
The Aquadolls Strike Stunning Balance in New Single, “Cry Baby”
There’s a special place in my heart for the juxtaposition of heartbreak lyrics set atop music that makes me want to dance around my apartment with a big ol’ stupid smile on my face. We all need songs like that in our lives. So imagine my excitement to hear indie/punk trio The Aquadolls deliver exactly
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
FRND CRCL’s Zac Johnson details “high-inducing” new single, “LIFEOFTHEPARTY”
As stated in their Spotify bio, FRND CRCL (pronounced “Friend Circle”) is the “pop” in pop punk. Formed out of Vineland, NJ, the band has been making waves recently following their recent tour with Goalkeeper and joining Vinnie Fiorello’s (Less Than Jake) record label, Lost Music Collective. FRND CRCL incorporates a multitude of influences into their
13 New Alternative Bands You Need to Know in 2022
With the menagerie of musical acts that are all over the place in this day of instant gratification, it can be hard to find something new and interesting. Having Spotify, Apple Music and countless other streaming services at the tips of our fingers is a blessing in some ways and a curse in others. After