HFStival made its grand return this past weekend in the heart of America where it all began –– the Nationals […] The post HFStival 2024 – The Return of HFStival After 13 Years appeared first on The Alternative.
New York’s Concrete are sharing a new video, “Cyber Vermin,” ahead of their full-length Mortualis, out January 10 via Upstate Records and Blood Blast Distribution. This metallic hardcore chunk of heaviness is a bone-crushing glimpse until the full record will drop. Guitarist Jon Dorn says about the… Read More »Video Premiere: Concrete – “Cyber Vermin”
Sister Thieves are back with a new single, “Human,” from their forthcoming album CRAWL, out October 25. Steph from Sister Thieves says about the song: “‘Human’ is a very emotional, very angry song that was incredibly cathartic to write. I’m really happy with how it has… Read More »Track Premiere: Sister Thieves – “Human”
With 2024’s resurgence in popularity for idol band DAY6, I wonder if Korea is at the forefront of rediscovering their love for band music. Rock was a major force during the 90’s and early 2000’s, but like most music markets (apart from Japan!), the genre… Read More »Song Review: Dragon Pony – Pop Up
Pop music has been stuck in a retro romance for this entire decade, seemingly obsessed with referencing past eras rather than pushing forward to new sounds. This has caused genres like synthwave and synthpop to feel quite oversaturated, even if they’re styles I personally love.… Read More »Song Review: HYO – Retro Romance