With last year’s NEMONEMO, Choi Yena took on the mantle of quirky K-pop performer formerly held by groups like Orange Caramel and Crayon Pop. With so many acts proclaiming their badassery in the most serious way possible, a little irreverence is more important than ever.… Read More »Song Review: Yena – Being A Good Girl Hurts
Gothenburg trio Lommi have been laying the lumber for nearly two decades—and they have the beards to prove it—but there was a long hiatus in there, so new album 667788, which we’re streaming in full here, was a while in the making. On the eight-track effort,… Read More »Full Album Stream: Lommi –667788
Before we get going with the dreaded Signal Song competition, we’ve got a few more introductory performances to get through. We’re back with the second episode of the “Planet C” half of this season. Technically, though, it’s episode four of the season. Confusing? Of course!… Read More »BOYS II PLANET: Episode Four Recap
In May, I was driving to Des Moines with my friend Malina. We were going to see Open Mike Eagle […] The post Gig Review: Future Islands with Open Mike Eagle appeared first on The Alternative.
Buffalo, NY has spawned some death metal classics, including a gore-obsessed band you’ve probably heard of, so it’s no surprise that it’s the city to birth Morgue Terror. Formed just a handful of years ago, they’ve been hard at work since then, releasing two EPs and… Read More »Video Premiere: Morgue Terror – ‘Cryptid Skin’