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A Love Letter To… Mest

It’s February which means the shops are full of cheesy cards and presents for your loved ones for Valentines Day. Now while we think that you should be telling and/or showing your loved ones just how much you appreciate them all year round, not just on one day (or two if you live in Wales […]

Arcane Roots reveal Curtains video!

Arcane Roots have revealed the stunning video for new single Curtains. Filmed in the wet, windy and freezing yet picturesque hills of Wales. The visual was directed by Miguel Santana who has worked with ILM on Rogue One, Guardians of the Galaxy and The Force Awakens. Frontman Andrew Groves says; “Throughout the writing process there […]

Jamie Lenman announces UK tour!

Following on from the release of his first new music in 4 years, Jamie Lenman has announced a UK tour! The run is his first since 2013 and stretches across April and May. Check out the dates below; 27th April – Birmingham, O1 Institue 3 28th April – Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach 29th April – […]

Monster Download festival lineup announcement!

Download festival has announced a mammoth 48 bands to it’s already incredible lineup! Festival organiser Andy Copping says; “We’re committed to delivering the best in rock and metal year on year for the Download fans, and this year is no exception. We’re thrilled to have core acts in the likes of Steel Panther, A Day […]

Deference announce new EP and video!

Deference have announced details of their new EP! Titled False Awakening it is set for release on March 31, 2017! To celebrate, the band have released the video for the title track! The track and video touches on the concept of sleep deprivation including the blurred lines between nightmares and reality. Check it out below; […]

2017’s Ones To Watch

Here at Alt Corner we love discovering new bands and artists. A month into 2017 and there are already some great bands making waves in the music world and setting themselves up to have a great year. Here are just a few of the bands we think you should be keeping an eye on this […]

Desert Island Discs – Lizi

If you could only listen to 5 albums or EPs for the rest of your life what would you choose? Head of reviews Lizi at ALTCORNER has made their selection and tells us why.   Ice Nine Kills – Every Trick in the Book I chose this record because the idea behind it is great. […]

Fit For An Autopsy say Heads Will Hang!

Extreme metallers Fit For An Autopsy have released the video for new track Heads Will Hang! The single is taken from their forthcoming record The Great Collapse (March 17 via Long Branch Records). Check out the video below; The band create an exciting blend of death metal and hardcore full of crushing riffs and atmospheric […]

Everyday Sidekicks have Hope!

Bristol quartet Everyday Sidekicks have announced the details of their new EP! Titled Hope, it is set for self release on March 31, 2017. The band say of the EP’s theme and title; “Hope to us is a hugely important factor in life. You constantly have obstacles thrown at you that you need to overcome, […]

IDLES releases Stenhal Syndrome video!

Well if you need cheering up, then look no further as Bristol’s post-punkers IDLES have released a new video and it is a cracker! Stenhal Syndrome‘s accompanying visual is crazy, fun and a right good laugh! The ‘star’ of the video, bassist Dev says; “Armed with our secret weapon, (a lovely and excessively tall Belgian […]

Senses Fail Jets To Peru

No we’re not telling you the holiday plans of post-hardcore legends Senses Fail (we aren’t stalkers, thats what ‘pop culture’ websites are for) but what we ARE bringing you is the new video from the quintet! The track is lifted from their forthcoming EP In Your Absence (March 3, Pure Noise Records). The band’s Buddy […]

Uneven Structure announce new album!

French progressive metallers Uneven Structure have signed to Long Branch Records! To celebrate, the band have announced details of their forthcoming album! La Partition has been eagerly awaited by fans as it has been in the pipeline for FOUR years now! The record is set for release in Spring 2017 and guitarist Igor Omodei says; […]

Motionless in White are Eternally Yours

Well if you insist Motionless in White! We won’t be complaining at all! The band have released their new single Eternally Yours (like seriously, if they want to be eternally ours, they don’t need to ask. Just turn up to our house, we won’t mind at all! Although obviously it will cost you your souls, […]

Handmade Festival announces new acts!

Handmade Festival is set to return to Leeds’ O2 Academy on April 29 and 30th for two days of music, comedy, art, film, perofrmance and photography. The festival has announced the second lot of artists set to take to the stage across the two dates; Cabbage, Superfood, Demob Happy, God Damn, Kagoule, Gallops, Ash Mammal, […]

Top 10 Alternative Covers

If you’re an up-and-coming band sometimes the best way for you to get your name out there and reel in a bigger fan base is to do brilliant covers of some pretty cool tracks. There have also been countless ‘punk goes pop’ records including seasonal specials and outlets even have the idea of taking landmark […]

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AltCorner is the promotional platform for alternative music, documenting upcoming artists and established alternative acts. Driven by a team of passionate writers and photographers, AltCorner strive to make a difference in the music world by focusing on the rising stars of alternative music. Great artists are out there and we showcase them every day through news coverage, reviews of the latest alternative releases and interviews with both upcoming and established artists. There is also our acclaimed festival coverage and galleries of live performances to boot. We keep our fingers firmly on the pulse of the alternative music scene, whether it is covering already established alternative acts or documenting the stars of tomorrow, we are always there. The alternative movement is alive and kicking and we here at AltCorner deliver your alternative music fix daily.