Draft:Alt. (Australian band)
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Comment: This draft seems promising however. I recommend waiting for more sources to be published if you cannot find any more right now. Ca talk to me! 16:13, 14 June 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: I don't think the cited sources does not provide sufficient information about this band to write a well-fledged article. They are mostly album reviews, and provide little information about the band itself. As a result, this draft feels more like a disjointed collection of facts rather than a well-fledged article. Ca talk to me! 16:12, 14 June 2025 (UTC)
alt. | |
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| Origin | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Genres | Metalcore, alternative rock, post-hardcore |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | Resist, SharpTone |
alt. is an Australian metalcore band formed in Adelaide in 2019. The group released their debut EP Dysfunctional in 2020, followed by their debut album Abeyance in 2023. They have toured with a number of Australian and international acts, including Northlane, Don Broco, and Saosin, and are signed to Resist Records and SharpTone Records.
History
[edit]Early releases (2019–2020)
[edit]alt. released their first single, Insubordinate, in December 2019 via the YouTube channel Dreambound. This was followed by Chasing Safety in February 2020 and Nothingwithoutyou in March 2020. These singles preceded their debut EP, Dysfunctional, released in April 2020. The EP featured a blend of alternative rock, post-hardcore, and electronic influences.[1][2]
Production on Dysfunctional was handled by Chris Lalic (Windwaker) and Callan Orr (Dream On, Dreamer). Chasing Safety was co-written and produced by Lalic, Orr, and Zachary Britt (Dream On, Dreamer, Young Lions), while Nothingwithoutyou was co-written and produced by Trenton Woodley (ex-Hands Like Houses) and Orr.
Devil’s Cut and collaborations (2021)
[edit]In 2021, alt. released a standalone single titled Devil’s Cut, which was co-written with Landon Tewers and featured guest vocals from Marcus Bridge (Northlane). The track was produced by Callan Orr and accompanied by a music video directed by Ashley Pollard.[3]{[4]
Touring and record deal (2022)
[edit]In 2022, the band supported Northlane on their Obsidian tour across Australia, alongside Sleep Token and Plini. That same year, they signed to Resist Records and SharpTone Records. The single Wraith was released in conjunction with the signing announcement.[5]
Debut album: Abeyance (2023)
[edit]alt. released their first full-length album, Abeyance, on 16 June 2023. The album included the singles Wraith, The Great Depression, and A.D.D, and received coverage from several music media outlets.[6][7]
The album was produced by Callan Orr and featured songwriting contributions from Marcus Bridge (Northlane), Landon Tewers (The Plot In You), Zachary Britt, and Trenton Woodley.[8][9]
Conversations That Hurt (2024)
[edit]In 2024, the band released the single Conversations That Hurt, co-written with John Floreani (Trophy Eyes) and produced by Callan Orr.[10]
Musical style and influences
[edit]alt.'s music incorporates elements of metalcore, alternative rock, post-hardcore, and electronic rock. Their sound has drawn comparisons to bands such as Bring Me the Horizon, Don Broco, and Saosin.[11]
Band members
[edit]- Dan Cullen-Richards – vocals
- Simon Aistrope – guitar
- Daniel Wells-Smith – guitar
- Oscar Harding – bass (2022–present)
- James Declan – drums (2022–present)
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Abeyance (2023)
Extended plays
[edit]- Dysfunctional (2020)
Singles
[edit]- Insubordinate (2019)
- Chasing Safety (2020)
- nothingwithoutyou (2020)
- Devil’s Cut (2021)
- WRAITH (2022)
- THE GREAT DEPRESSION (2023)
- A.D.D (2023)
- FRIENDINTHEDARK (2023)
- Conversations That Hurt (2024)
References
[edit]- ^ "alt. - Dysfunctional". Album of the Year. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ "Alt – Dysfunctional". Discogs. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ "Alt. Push Boundaries on New Single 'Devil's Cut'". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ {cite web |title=alt. release emotive new single + video, “Devil’s Cut” |url=https://www.thebackbeatpodcast.com/industry-news/f3xymctw3burqgx117kvx9y79usyb4 |website=The BackBeat Podcast |access-date=18 May 2025}}
- ^ "Resist Records Welcomes alt". Resist Records. 17 November 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ "Album Review: Abeyance – alt". Distorted Sound Magazine. 13 June 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ "alt. – Abeyance Review". Metal Epidemic. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ "alt. announce debut album 'ABEYANCE'". Distorted Sound Magazine. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ "Alt. to release debut full-length album "Abeyance" on June 16th 2023". Grande Rock. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ "alt. drop new track 'Conversations That Hurt'". The PRP. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ "alt. – Abeyance Review". Metal Epidemic. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2025.