The first time I met Bryce Seditz was in Decibel Magazine‘s hometown of Philly. Touring with his band Plaguewielder, he brought foam-mouthed fury to the mic playing a show headlined by local vampire punks Cave Ov Bats. Today I share the relentless new album from… Read More »Album Premiere: Give Me the Grave – “Mind in Decay”
The career of Melbourne forward Joel Smith is hanging in the balance after his bid for a three-month suspension over a positive cocaine test was reportedly rejected. Smith, who was provisionally suspended after testing positive following the Demons’ Round 23 win over Hawthorn last year,… Read More »Dees forward’s career in the balance as two-year ban for cocaine use looms
Here at The Alternative we try to keep our eyes on the global emo community, and much of the best emo in the world has been coming from the Asian continent. The Indonesian label Haum Entertainment has been an integral player, putting out incredible emo,… Read More »Label Interview: Haum Entertainment
Doubles queen Storm Hunter and retiring history-maker John Millman have led another eight locals through to the next round of Australian Open qualifying at Melbourne Park. Millman, the only Australian this century to topple the great Roger Federer at a grand slam, staved off retirement… Read More »‘Blessed and grateful’: Retiring Millman’s emotional tribute after qualifying win keeps AO farewell dream alive
Brisbane Heat have wrapped up the BBL top spot and a home qualifying final with a 23-run win over Perth Scorchers on the back of a stunning all-round Michael Neser performance. Neser’s unbeaten 64 from 30 deliveries, his highest score in the BBL, was the… Read More »Neser brilliance scorches Perth as undefeated Brisbane Heat lock away BBL top spot