Memphis mayhem crew Korroded are back with a brand spanking new record for 2026 to assault and extinguish your earholes. The grindcore stalwarts have been making a name for themselves since their debut LP Rudiment Butcher was unleashed upon the unwitting world in 2023 and… Read More »Track Premiere: Korroded – “Body Broker”
The word “Navillera” hits me with an instant serotonin boost because I instantly remember the GFriend song of the same name. For my money, no girl group has released a better title track than that in the last ten years, which is actually a depressing… Read More »Song Review: Navillera – No Limit
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.
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
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”