10/10 You’re Great: ‘After the Party’
The Alt Editing podcast welcomed writer Brendan Menapace and host Ciara Rhiannon to dissect The Menzingers' new album "After the Party." The conversation tied the record’s post‑party depression and aging themes to broader cultural anxieties. The hosts also critiqued the recent "wokeification" of Apple Jacks, debated cryptid lore, and listed gas‑station chains. By blending music criticism with pop‑culture commentary, the episode offers a layered perspective for listeners.
Norman D. Loco Share ‘I Want a Beer’ via Secret Friend
Norman D. Loco’s new single “i want a beer” arrives on the Secret Friend imprint, a label quickly gaining a reputation for avant‑pop curation. The four‑piece, all Guildhall conservatoire alumni, fuse lo‑fi psych pop textures with jagged song structures and...
Plastic Rhino Light Up On ‘Dark Horizon’
Plastic Rhino returns with "Dark Horizon," an intense alt‑rock anthem that blends eerie synth layers with gritty, distorted guitars and Atara’s dynamic vocal range. The track follows a string of successful singles that secured spots on Spotify’s All New Rock...
I Know Most People Do
British indie duo Wet Leg's track "Mangetout" receives a fresh makeover by electronic producer The Dare. The remix preserves the song's core structure while amplifying bass lines and layering bright 80s‑inspired keyboards, delivering heightened sass and energy. Critics note the...
Bibi Club’s Guide to Montreal
Quebec indie duo Bibi Club – Adèle Trottier‑Rivard and Nicolas Basque – are gearing up for the release of their new album Amaro on February 27, 2026. The pair use the launch to showcase Montreal’s favorite haunts, from Mont‑Royal’s park...
Leeds’ Bathing Suits Share New Single ‘Empathy’ via Underplay
Leeds‑based duo Bathing Suits has dropped their new seven‑minute single “Empathy” via independent label Underplay. The track layers drum‑machine beats, synth pulses and jarring guitar riffs, delivering a loud, dance‑floor‑ready sound. Vocalist Freyja Blevins describes the song as a cold,...
Cola – Hedgesitting
Cola, the post‑punk outfit formed by ex‑Ought members Tim Darcy and Ben Stidworthy, is set to release their quasi‑self‑titled album *Cost of Living Adjustment* on May 8, 2024 via Fire Talk Records. The record follows 2022’s *Deep in View* and 2024’s...
5 Questions to Camila Agosto (Composer, Interdisciplinary Artist)
Camila Agosto, a composer‑interdisciplinary artist and Columbia doctoral candidate, will premiere her new work *The Shape of Forgetting* with the International Contemporary Ensemble at Roulette Intermedium on March 11. The piece, part of ICE’s “Call For ___” commissioning initiative, explores identity, memory, and healing...
Interview: Rhys Edwards of Ulrika Spacek
Ulrika Spacek’s fourth album EXPO arrives as a richly layered, analog‑driven record recorded at London’s cooperative Total Refreshment Centre. The band embraced a collective production model, using drum‑loop foundations and a shared sample bank to spark new ideas. Frontman Rhys...