Pigboat's Choice
Best Alt on SC no crap! Criteria: Music, Eng., & Prod.
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Picture for song 'Breathe' by artist 'Gretchen'
Breathe

Gretchen

Gretchen is a female fronted rock band whose trademark sound mixes elements of rock & goth with strong vocal hooks.

In a few words, Gretchens music can be defined as positive, heavy-melodic, happy-gothic, chic-rock. Their performances are as versatile as they are powerful, attacking the stage with heavy guitar, pop-driven melodies and high energy emotions.
Even though Gretchens sound has been described as a cross between The Benjamin Gate, Evanescence and a heavier edged No Doubt, they have

Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'i knew this girl' by artist 'Darkstar Band'
i knew this girl

Darkstar Band

Well-rounded rock with a full, lush sound.  The sound vacillates between straight-up rock, to power pop, to hints of industrial, to a more worldly feel.  All th

Darkstar uses an eclectic mix of styles and influences. Something for every phase of your day or life. Alternative/Pop/Rock/Funk. From the electric, haunting sounds of 'no no no', to the raunchy agressive tone of 'do you still care?' The sound of Darkstar is hard to describe. That is why he balks at being classified as alternative. He...

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Insaniac' by artist 'Insaniac'
Insaniac

Insaniac

We are now The Awesome Insaniac
Search for us on myspace

Insaniac formed in 2002, and come from Norwich, Norfolk. UK
Originally a 3 piece, and now a 4 piece, (called The awesome Insaniac) the band play original material which draws its influences from a mixture of punk and metal bands such as The Sex Pistols, Slayer & The Wildhearts.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'My Intentions' by artist 'Normal Like You'
My Intentions

Normal Like You

Conquering the vast majority of the West Coast through intense live performances and attracting thousands of listeners online, Normal Like You has created a fol

Formed in the late 90s, the Bay Area alternative band, Normal Like You, now resides in N. Hollywood. They recently cemented their line-up with the addition of bass player, John Anderson. Conquering the vast majority of the West Coast through intense live performances and attracting thousands of listeners online, Normal Like You has cr...

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Help Wanted' by artist 'Normal Like You'
Help Wanted

Normal Like You

Conquering the vast majority of the West Coast through intense live performances and attracting thousands of listeners online, Normal Like You has created a fol

Formed in the late 90s, the Bay Area alternative band, Normal Like You, now resides in N. Hollywood. They recently cemented their line-up with the addition of bass player, John Anderson. Conquering the vast majority of the West Coast through intense live performances and attracting thousands of listeners online, Normal Like You has cr...

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'The Life After' by artist 'Slap That Kid'
The Life After

Slap That Kid

We are Slap That Kid - an original alt-rock band with a unique style and catchy hooks.  Download our music - it's free!  If you like what you hear, let us know!

We are a rock band that doesn't scream or yell or bitch about things.  We like to rock.  We play some funky rock and/or roll with some drums, some guitar, some bass and a guy who sings words and such.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Playing Your Game' by artist 'The Plus Side'
Playing Your Game

The Plus Side

Thursday July 22, 2004 - 7:15PM 

Club Lingerie
6507 W Sunset Blvd., Hollywood
323-466-3416

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Another Single Day' by artist 'Southpawband'
Picture for song 'Everything Went Numb' by artist 'Streetlight Manifesto'
Everything Went Numb

Streetlight Manifesto


Alternative - Ska

Picture for song 'Mexican Stereo' by artist 'The Fantastic 5'
Mexican Stereo

The Fantastic 5

Indie Rock ala the Pixies with a punky edge

Hello we are The Fantastic 5 - Indie Rock ala the Pixies with a punky edge . Tony sings and plays rhythm guitar. Roxy plays lead guitar and is currently planning a trip to the 10th dimension. Franck plays bass and loves classic cars. You can get our debut CD, Saves the Universe, Part One and our second CD, 'Dead by Easter' from www.cdbaby.com.
Current Lineup:
Tony Nassif- Vocals, Guitar
Roxana Camacho- Lead Guitar
Franck Tatto- Bass
Mr. ?-Drums...

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'Asylum' by artist 'Poised for the Worm'
Asylum

Poised for the Worm

Sheepishly Canadian Rock'n'roll underdogs.

Hey guys thanks for stopping by! It's been awhile since we've had some news, but never fear, we'll be back with a new album soon enough.
in the meantime, Check out the music section and have a listen to some classic PFTW!

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Invalid' by artist 'Tub Ring'
Invalid

Tub Ring

eclectic, weird, rock and roll

Tub Ring is the unwilling, led by the unknowing... Doing the impossible for the ungrateful. In fact, they have been doing so much, for so long, with so little, they are now qualified to do anything with nothing. True postmodernists, Tub Ring's nomadic musical senses fit them snugly in the company of norm-defying acts such as Fantomas, Radiohead, and Beck. 
     Tub Ring's Last album, Drake Equation was released in June of 2001 on Invisible Records, and was prod...

Alternative - Avant Rock

Picture for song 'Future Was Free' by artist 'Tub Ring'
Future Was Free

Tub Ring

eclectic, weird, rock and roll

Tub Ring is the unwilling, led by the unknowing... Doing the impossible for the ungrateful. In fact, they have been doing so much, for so long, with so little, they are now qualified to do anything with nothing. True postmodernists, Tub Ring's nomadic musical senses fit them snugly in the company of norm-defying acts such as Fantomas, Radiohead, and Beck. 
     Tub Ring's Last album, Drake Equation was released in June of 2001 on Invisible Records, and was prod...

Alternative - Avant Rock

Picture for song 'Visceral' by artist 'Subversive'
Visceral

Subversive

Subversive Just got a offer from a major label for a joint 5 record deal to be done with star chaser record stay tune to this site a there main site listed belo

Subversive is a four-piece band that hails from Arlington, Va. There is no easy way to label the music except to describe it as: dissonant guitars held together by a raw, invasive beat.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'C&H' by artist 'The No Stick Larsons'
C&H

The No Stick Larsons

Blues-Ska Blended into wickedly awsome Punk Rock, know as Brass Rock.

The No Stick Larsons are an upbeat blend of Punk and Ska.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Ashamed' by artist 'Tracksuit Ambassador'
Ashamed

Tracksuit Ambassador

4 piece from Fife, Scotland. Indie is really the only thing we can pigeon hole ourselves too, but, we can play to any style - it all really depends on how the s

We are a 4 peice band playing Indie/blues type music in Fife, Scotland.
Check out the latest news, art/photos and our open forum on our website

Alternative - Alt Power Pop

Picture for song 'Waiting To Disintegrate' by artist 'Shaolin Death Squad'
Waiting To Disintegrate

Shaolin Death Squad

Symphonic, melodic rock/alt./metal band from Denton, TX.

When a Manchu conspiracy to overthrow the Ming dynasty is thwarted by a group of Shaolin disciples and patriots, a fierce battle to defend the life of the King ensues, with deadly results.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'In my Hidden Sanctuary' by artist 'ATP'
In my Hidden Sanctuary

ATP

ATP (adenosine tri-phospate) is:
1. energy-craving molecule present in all life forms
2. The very best Japanese alterna-rock band

ATP (adenosine tri-phospate) is:
1. energy-craving molecule present in all life   forms
2. The very best Japanese alterna-rock band
ATP assaults your senses with maximum sonic excitement. Floating female vocal vs hard edged guitars.  
Please enjoy the music!

Alternative - Grunge

Picture for song 'Bonus Mosh pt. II' by artist 'Taking Back Sunday'
Picture for song 'Stop' by artist 'Plain White T's'
Stop

Plain White T's

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Five years is a long time, but its also an advantage. Plain White Ts formed in 97 sometime between the summer and fall. Tom Higgenson (vocals/guitar), and Ken Fletcher (bass), had been in a band together and decided to move on and asked friend Dave Tirio to play drums for a power-pop trio. Tom had already written several songs, which the band adopted to their new style, and eventually made a recording of. After two years of playing eve...

Alternative - Pop Punk