Premiere: midmajor – “Same Page”
It’s only the beginning of February, but already I’ve got a favorite new discovery of 2026. That’d be midmajor, a […] The post Premiere: midmajor – “Same Page” appeared first on The Alternative.
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Full Album Stream: Phendrana –Cathexis
The second full-length effort from Mexico-based Phendrana, Cathexis, is the kind of album best experienced in its entirety, so we’re giving you full access to it, just prior to its February 6 release. Phendrana is the project of Syrian-Lebanese multi-instrumentalist Anuar Salum who provides vocals, guitars,… Read More »Full Album Stream: Phendrana –Cathexis
Full Album Stream: Kosuke Hashida – “Moment of Silence”
Japanese multi-instrumentalist Kosuke Hashida works fast. His new album, Moment of Silence, is his third solo album where he plays every instrument in just three years. His combination of death, thrash and grind reflects the various years he’s spent in projects like World End Man, Nihilist Workshop and… Read More »Full Album Stream: Kosuke Hashida – “Moment of Silence”
The Alt Weekly Roundup (2/2/26)
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Song Review: ZEROBASEONE – LOVEPOCALYPSE
One strange aspect of the K-pop industry is that it doesn’t really care about endings. Once their cash cow has been fully milked, it’s usually put our to pasture unceremoniously. Often, the only time we get a decent disbandment song is when that disbandment comes… Read More »Song Review: ZEROBASEONE – LOVEPOCALYPSE