We don’t know if it means something different in Norwegian, but Higanbana, the second full-length from Norway’s blackgaze quartet, Sundrowned, is the word for the red spider lily flower in Japanese. It’s the “flower of the equinox,” typically appearing in the fall, like this new album.… Read More »Full Album Stream: Sundrowned –Higanbana
About a year ago, I found a t-shirt on DePop adorned with the Pabst Blue Ribbon beer logo. Upon closer […] The post The Rebirth of Blue Deputy appeared first on The Alternative.
– September 24th, 2025 – European Tour With Paradise Lost To Begin Next Month Watch MESSA’s video for “Reveal” HERE Italian doom metal outfit MESSA are pleased to unveil their new video for “Reveal.” The track comes off the band’s critically-adored new full-length, The Spin,… Read More »Messa: Italian Doom Metallers Unveil Video for “Reveal”
“Everything is cringe!” The Sonder Bombs, Cleveland’s own indie agitators, lean into this declaration until its disconcerting reality turns liberating. […] The post Track Review: The Sonder Bombs – “Everything” appeared first on The Alternative.
Throughout her solo career, GFriend’s Yerin has tried on a few musical guises. Her bright vocals and undeniable presence have served her well throughout these various sounds and continue to do so on new pop/rock single Awake. Awake exists in a lineage of similarly-constructed songs… Read More »Song Review: Yerin – Awake