Alt Monthly April: New songs!!

It’s great to be back with the latest edition of the Alt Monthly. I’ve been busy with grading research papers, interviewing artists for my column, and practicing for some upcoming music gigs! Here are some new songs, Alt-18 news, and more! New songs: The Beaches “Last Girls at the Party” Wet Leg “Catch these Fists” Lydia Night “Pity Party” Phoneboy “Red Wine” Momma “I want … Continue reading Alt Monthly April: New songs!!

Alt Nation October: Surprise number one, debate for song of the year, breakout act of the month, and more!

Above image via Facebook:Alt Nation By Josh McCann We’re in bonfire season—grab the marshmallows! This month’s edition is fire (sorry I had to). But seriously, it’s a good one: surprise number one, song of the year debate, breakthrough act of the month, and more! New Songs Lauren Mayberry “Something in the Air” Royal Otis “If Our Love is Dead” U2 “Picture of You” Circa Waves … Continue reading Alt Nation October: Surprise number one, debate for song of the year, breakout act of the month, and more!

The Beaches Play a Thrilling Show at The Roxian Theater

Above Image Via Josh McCann By Josh McCann Sometimes a Monday night can be really fun. This was the case last night when indie rock band The Beaches played to a packed crowd at the Roxian Theater. The all-female fronted group proved how great they are live. This is only the beginning for them. Before the show, fans lined the block around the theater. Inside … Continue reading The Beaches Play a Thrilling Show at The Roxian Theater

Alt Monthly: New songs, interviews, and a battle for the top spot

By Josh McCann The Alt Monthly edition for April is here! For this month, I decided to spotlight new music. These debuts stood out to me over the past month, courtesy of Advanced Placement. Let’s hope they get some rotation on Alt Nation! Before I get to the debuts, I’d like to mention all of the cool interviews lately on Alt Nation. Tatiana did a … Continue reading Alt Monthly: New songs, interviews, and a battle for the top spot

Green Day Makes a Statement with ‘Saviors’: Album Review

Above image via Rolling Stone By Josh McCann A new Green Day album is exactly what America needed right now. In the age of polarizing politics, climate change, and sky-high student debt—fans wanted an album to turn up and rock out. Enter the bands 14th LP. It’s their best since American Idiot. Saviors is a major statement in the bands illustrious career. The powerful lead … Continue reading Green Day Makes a Statement with ‘Saviors’: Album Review