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.
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Interview: "IKITAN” - The Scratch Cast: The Interviews - Episode 04
On the fourth Scratch Cast interview, Grant and Snedds discuss all things IKITAN with band members Luca, Enrico & Frik Et.. We had a great time chatting with these guys and hope you enjoy the interview as much as we did!
Episode 15: "Arses For Faces" - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
On Episode 15 of The Scratch Cast Podcast we review new albums from Cheekface, Arlo Parks, Black Pistol Fire, The John Michie Collective and much, much more!
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…
Interview: “WACO” - The Scratch Cast: The Interviews - Episode 03
For the third Scratch Cast interview, Grant and Snedds have the pleasure of catching up with Jak and Welshy from the genre-bending punk band WACO. We had a proper laugh chatting to these guys and hope you enjoy the interview as much as we did!
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.
Interview: “Van Tastik” - The Scratch Cast: The Interviews - Episode 02
For the second Scratch Cast interview, Grant and Snedds are joined by the inimitable Van Tastik (aka Chris Fallon) ahead of the release of his excellent new single "Hangman" (available now).
Episode 14: “The Black Morpheus” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
We review albums from London’s acoustic folk duo Radiant Heart, Hamilton, Ontario’s punk rock heroes The Dirty Nil, Kenosha, Wisconsin’s art rapper R.A.P. Ferreira, The Scratch Cast podcast favourites, Stockholm, Sweden’s Viagra Boys & much more.
January 2021: The Alternative Music Playlist
Our first playlist of the year has over 5 hours of some of the best music from the worlds of rock, metal, hip-hop, punk, hardcore, indie (and more) so take some time out, ignore the shit news, forget about the shit weather and just enjoy these cracking tunes.
The Head Scratcher's 10 Favourite EPs of 2020
We pick 10 of our favourite EPs and mini-albums released in 2020.
The Head Scratcher's 25 Favourite Albums of 2020
Grant and Snedds from The Scratch Cast podcast put pen to paper and list some of their favourite albums of 2020.
Episode 13: “Grant Gets Tongued” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
We review albums from Nova Scotia’s alt-country songstress Norma Macdonald, California’s alt-rock weirdos Eels, English folktronica legends Tunng, Brooklyn, New York’s punk rockers I Am The Avalanche and much more.
"Rock is Dead": The Ultimate Alternative Music Playlist by The Head Scratcher
“Rock is Dead”: The Ultimate Alternative Music Playlist by The Head Scratcher. A continuously updated alternative music playlist bringing you the very best in alternative music.
#whereismymind: The Movember Positivity Playlist 2020
A playlist full of positive tunes that we released a track a day thougout November in support of Movember and mental health charities. We think it's a bit special. Remember to be kind to yourself and others and ask yourself "where is my mind today?".
November 2020: An Alternative Music Playlist
This time we’ve got nearly 5 hours of some of the best music from the worlds of rock, metal, hip-hop, punk, hardcore, indie (and more) so plug in, press play and chill out (or rock the fuck out depending on what track comes on…).
Interview: “Chad Peck (Kestrels)” - The Scratch Cast: The Interviews - Episode 01
ICYMI - We interviewed Chad from Kestrels back in October - Check out the interview below.
Episode 12: “Indefatigable Defenders of Good Taste” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
It feels like ages since we posted an episode but Episode 12 of The Scratch Cast is finally here for your aural delight!
We review albums from Voldo, Give In To Failure, Pillow Queens and IDLES.
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!
September 2020: An Alternative Music Playlist
Ok so we’re a little late with this one but trust us, it’s worth the wait. We’ve got over 5 hours of incredible new music from the worlds of rock, metal, hip-hop, punk, hardcore, indie (and more)… So take your phone off the hook, set your devices to “do not disturb” and let these tunes pleasure your ear holes.
Episode 11: "Atomic Kitten Vibes" - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
On this month’s episode we review the self-titled album from Coriky, “Sex, Death and the Infinite Void” by Creeper, “Have You Lost Your Mind yet?” by Fantastic Negrito and “Hope Rituals” by Waco. All that and a whole lot more on Episode 11 of The Scratch Cast.