It’s a little late but it is still April for a few more hours at least! So, here it is, The Alternative Music Playlist for April 2021. This month we’ve got a solid 7.5 hours of brilliant new music to get your synapses firing on all cylinders.
All tagged hardcore
March 2021: The Alternative Music Playlist
We’ve handpicked some of the best music from the worlds of rock, metal, hip-hop, punk, hardcore, indie and more to produce a freshly squeezed playlist that’s absolutely perfect for when you’ve got your mic muted during that boring work zoom call…
February 2021: The Alternative Music Playlist
The Alternative Music Playlist is back with close to 8 hours of brilliant new music. That’s enough to get you through an entire day of work!
As always we’ve got some of the best music from the worlds of rock, metal, hip-hop, punk, hardcore, indie and more, so why not treat yourself to a much-needed EARGASM.
October 2020: An Alternative Music Playlist
This month we’ve got 6 hours of some of the best music from the worlds of rock, metal, hip-hop, punk, hardcore, indie (and more) so why not take a break from the horrors of everyday life, put your feet up and jam to some great tunes.
Follow it, share it, slap it on shuffle and tag us on the socials with your favourite tracks!
August 2020: An Alternative Music Playlist
We’ve regained our senses slightly this month with a shorter, but no less beefy, 5 1/2 hour playlist. Packed full of wonderful new alternative music from the worlds of rock, metal, hip-hop, punk, hardcore, indie and more!
Follow it, slap it on shuffle and tag us on the socials with your favourite tracks!
Episode 10: “A Lovely Bit of Wank” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
It’s our 10th episode and, to celebrate, we unveil our new feature “Submission Corner”. Send us your music for review!
We also discuss singles from Peter Bibby, Squid, UsualSuspex & The Moonlands and new albums from Mrs Piss, LYR, Phoxjaw & DITZ.
July 2020: An Alternative Music Playlist
We’re cutting it a little close this month but we’re finally here with a frankly ridiculous 8-hour playlist. That’s an entire working day of incredible new alternative music.
Huge thanks to @nuartaberdeen for the cover art (found in Aberdeen, Scotland).
June 2020: An Alternative Music Playlist
Our June playlist is finally here! Inject your ears with a rejuvenating cocktail of over 4 hours of rock, metal, punk, hardcore, hip-hop and more! Thanks to @the.rebel.bear for the cover art (found in Leith, Scotland).
Album Review: Lost in the Riots - Bonds (2019)
Bonds, the new album from London based band Lost in the Riots is the first album I’ve ever received in advance of its release which for me is a big deal.
Album Review: Ithaca - The Language of Injury (2019)
If you like savage, hard hitting, hardcore influenced metal with coarse vocals and a bit of melody sprinkled throughout then The Language of Injury might just be for you.
10 EPs Of 2018 You Must Listen To
Following on from the look back at my favourite albums of 2018, I thought I'd close out that retrospective by also sharing my favourite EPs of said year.
The 35 Albums of 2018 You Must Listen To
What better way to start the new year than by looking backwards instead of forwards? 2018 was a fantastic year for music and I consumed a lot of great albums and great albums deserve to be shared.
Live Review: Every Time I Die, Turnstile, Angel Du$t & Vein @ Union Transfer, Philadelphia PA (11/12/18)
The 20 Years of Bullshit Tour. Give yourself a moment and take in that line-up one more time. Every Time I Die. Turnstile. Angel Du$t. Vein. Hardcore legends celebratong 20 years as a band supported by several up and comers doing very exciting things with the genre.
Album Review: Gouge Away - Burnt Sugar (2018)
I’ve been anticipating this album since I first heard the track “Ghost” a number of weeks ago and have been dying to hear it ever since.
Songs of the Summer 2018: Spotify vs The Head Scratcher
Spotify recently released their most played songs of the summer and for someone who likes alternative music it’s a depressing list. So I’ve decided to make my own list, an antidote to the mainstream, where I’ve listed each song from Spotify's most played and suggested an alternative take.