The Top 20 Best Emo Album Openers of All Time
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Track Premiere: Korroded – “Body Broker”
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”
Song Review: Navillera – No Limit
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
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.
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