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Feb 2026

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Review: trauma ray – ‘Carnival’

Music The Alt Editing Staff February 20, 2026 Share

Sarah reviews Texas shoegazers trauma ray's new EP 'Carnival'

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New Music Friday Playlist – 2/20/26

Music admin February 20, 2026 Share

All our staff's favorite new music from this week!! Now available on Apple Music and Spotify.

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Review: Remember Sports – ‘The Refrigerator’

Music The Alt Editing Staff February 19, 2026 Share

Matthew reviews 'The Refrigerator,' which he calls the best Remember Sports album in years.

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Presenting: 10/10 You’re Great

Music The Alt Editing Staff February 18, 2026 Share

We're excited to announce the first podcast of our burgeoning network, 10/10 You're Great!

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The Alt Weekly Roundup (2/16/26)

Music The Alt Editing Staff February 16, 2026 Share

One of our biggest roundups yet! Featuring singles from Ekko Astral, Lip Critic, Chat Pile, and more!

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Premiere: Sparkler – “Pet Hotel”

Music The Alt Editing Staff February 13, 2026 Share

We're excited to premiere the video for Sparkler's new single "Pet Hotel," off their upcoming 'Glidewinder'

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Review: Mandy, Indiana – ‘URGH’

Music The Alt Editing Staff February 12, 2026 Share

Elizabeth reviews 'URGH,' the excellent second LP from noise rockers Mandy, Indiana, out now via Sacred Bones

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Premiere: Mac Luster – “The Lovers (Truce)”

Music The Alt Editing Staff February 12, 2026 Share

We've got an exclusive premiere of the new Mac Luster single, "The Lovers (Truce)," a jangly slice of sparkling heartland rock

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Review: Emily Scott Robinson – ‘Appalachia’

Reviews The Alt Editing Staff February 12, 2026 Share

Eugene reviews 'Appalachia,' Emily Scott Robinson's reflections on her time growing up in the titular region

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For Daisy Grenade, Activism Is Essential to Artistry

Music Interviews The Alt Editing Staff February 11, 2026 Share

Emma Ehrhard speaks with pop punk duo Dani Nigro and Keaton Whittakker of Daisy Grenade about their intentional artistry and activism

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