sign up log in alternative play follow In its infancy, “alternative” was meant to be exactly that: an option that existed outside the mainstream. Today, the definition is looser—and it’s a good thing, too. Tangled post-punk, shimmering shoegaze, and cutting-edge indie all fit under the “alternative” banner. You’ll find the best of all of those worlds—and so much more—below. related tags: indie rock / industrial / shoegaze / grunge / goth / dream pop / emo / math rock / britpop / jangle pop alternative highlights all alternative releases new and notable That's My Idea by My Idea A happy, crunchy pop-punk EP from Palberta's Lily Konigsberg and Nate Amos of Water From Your Eyes is bite-sized summer fun. Scenic Route by Blues Lawyer Recorded in quarantine, the latest from Blues Lawyer hits the indie pop/post-punk sweet spot, and will be out on a 5x7 flexi postcard. Mandatory Enjoyment by Dummy Dummy make euphoric and elevated pop with streaks of shoegaze, ambient, and krautrock. EP4 by Praises Dreamy vocals, pulsing rhythms, and eerie synths come together to create luxe but ominous atmospheres on the latest from Toronto's Praises. Do You Like Salt? by BRNDA Killer D.C. art punk with a nervy sense of humor, skittering rhythms, and wiry guitars hits all the right notes and the right wrong ones. featured alternative vinyl Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You by Big Thief $24.74 USD dirty tapes EP by dvr £10.00 GBP Acetate Parade by Foam Giant $25.00 USD essential collection genre-defining releases curated by our editors You're Living All Over Me by Dinosaur Jr. Influential on Nirvana and My Bloody Valentine alike, the second release from Dinosaur Jr. is widely regarded as a peak of American rock in music in the 1980s. Yeah Yeah Yeahs by Yeah Yeah Yeahs The great first EP from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs brims with energy, sass, and youthful braggadocio. Mountains (20th Anniversary Expanded Edition) by Mary Timony Mary Timony's melancholy, brilliant first solo record gets its due with a deluxe vinyl reissue including alternative tracks once thought lost to time. Beachwood Deluxe by Beachwood Sparks An E.P. featuring unreleased tracks and live cuts released in conjunction with the 20th anniversary vinyl reissue of alt-country heroes Beachwood Spark's self-titled debut. from the bandcamp daily read more in alternative → Drinking Boys and Girls Choir Raise Their Voices on “Marriage Licence” The Daegu skate punks explore emotionally and politically complex territory on their latest full-length. read more The Punk Legacy of Frontier Records Releasing legendary albums by Circle Jerks, Adolescents, and more in its early days, Lisa Fancher's label isn't just still operational—it's still proudly independent. read more Dry Cleaning Evolves on “New Long Leg” For someone who had little experience as a musician prior to joining the London post-punk outfit, Florence Shaw’s growth as both a lyricist and vocalist stands out on their debut album. read more recommendations from fans To Kill a Living Book -for Library Of Ruina- by Mili “Without a doubt some of Mili's best work yet” wazz0h FOLLOW The Jordan Lake Sessions: Volumes 3 and 4 by The Mountain Goats “I should only listen to the Mountain Goats.” Steven Fothergill FOLLOW I Am Nothing by Stabbing Westward “Oh my goodness the Replicant 2121 mix by Chris Hall is like a movie soundtrack, I drift off to another world... I've always loved Walter's programming and the passion of Chris' vocals, cannot wait for more!!” Liveinthemoment FOLLOW keep exploring. check out all alternative releases log in terms of use privacy copyright policy switch to mobile view language: English