Now Alternative playlist series will feature 7 present-day tracks of alternative rock music you should aim your attention at. We will also include grunge, brit rock and also heavy rock tunes and any guitar-driven gem that could fit in the “alternative” genre. Principally, this is current music any fan should not miss, and should be played loud!
ARTIST: Breezer
TRACK: Forever
The second single from Hastings band Breezer, ‘Forever’, is a smashing anthem in the vein of ‘Definitely Maybe’-era Oasis! Pure 90s ear-gasm released via the bands own label 8 Years Records….
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ARTIST: Wyse
TRACK: Run Away
Producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist currently living on the South Coast, Wyse’s ‘Run Away’ is a wild alternative rock gem where alternative music meets… Jurassic Park!
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ARTIST: Chloe Lilac
TRACK: lily’s backyard
An explosive, guitar-driven, alternative rock banger by Chloe Lilac who rarely disappoints!
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ARTIST: Jonathan Sparks
TRACK: Run Away
Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Jonathan Sparks’ ‘Run Away’ is a well balanced, blend of grunge, alternative and classic rock, which finds the artist at his best, with an astonishing vocal performance, and poignant lyrical content…. “Will you run away?”
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ARTIST: San Salinas
TRACK: Lay Down Your Sword
‘Lay Down Your Sword’ is the 4th single San Salinas has released as a self-produced solo artist, and was written as a reflection of how the artist was feeling when going through some recent hard times… Powerful vocals, and a great guitar solo for this alt rock/grunge dynamite!
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ARTIST: Breaking Sad
TRACK: There’s No Way Around It
Breaking Sad’s ‘There’s No Way Around It’ is a fine and uncommon gem in which alt pop vulnerability is mixed with progressive rock complexity… And the result is fascinating to the least!
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ARTIST: DYLYN
TRACK: Bring On The Blues
A superb, anthemic alt rock treasure, with an alluring vocal performance by DYLYN. Make sure you check the ace visualizer as well!
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Compiled by: Christos Doukakis