Happy Friday! Alternative New Music Friday #Happens with new albums out today to check out from The Offspring, Jelly Roll, The Linda Lindas, RUFUS DU SOL, StrateJacket, Vienna Vienna, and The Last Dinner Party release an expanded version of debut album, Prelude To Ecstasy: Acoustics & Covers with nine new recordings, including covers from Sparks “This Town Ain’t Big Enough For Both of Us” and Chris Isaak “Wicked Game.”

Local H released a remastered version of “Everyone Alive” from the band’s Deluxe 20th Anniversary of Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles? and it’s featured in the band’s upcoming movie, Lifers. King Falcon have a fun cover of Paramore “crushcrushcrush.” Both songs are queued up for you to listen & download on the Happens.vip Alternative Downloads page.

The Cure and The Offspring have new singles out this week too.

What year is this? Corus has debuted Power 97 Winnipeg’s Iconic Alternative. Matt Miguez is the new PD at KYMK/Lafayette, LA. More details in Alternative News.

Good Neighbours is touring with Foster The People beginning in January. Glass Animals did The Extremely Existentially Late Show live performance. More details and the link to watch them perform multiple songs is up for you on Alternative Music Info.

honestav had Krispy Kreme donuts with KIWR/Omaha. Check out the hats, donuts,  and smiles on Alternative Photos.

ICYMI: Suki Waterhouse was on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night (10/10). She played her UK single “Model, Actress, Whatever” from her double album, Memoir Of A Sparklemuffin. Watch the performance from the model/actress HERE. Meanwhile, her current single “Supersad” is Top 10 at AAA and chart bound at Alternative. Did you hear Suki’s interview with Lisa Worden on “She Is The Voice” on ALT 98.7/L.A. that aired last Friday (10/4)? Listen to the interview HERE.

Let’s dig in on the latest new music that needs to be on your radar.

ALTERNATIVE NEW MUSIC DISCOVERY  

Local H “Everyone Alive – 2024 Remaster” (Brutal Panda) 

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Chicago duo Local H released a remastered version of “Everyone Alive” on October 9th. It’s from the band’s Deluxe 20th Anniversary of Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles? that was released on September 13th. 

The remastered collection is available on vinyl for the first time ever and the single is featured in the band’s upcoming movie, Lifers. The band’s fifth studio album was originally released in 2004 and saw Local H move further away from the mainstream into cult status (like the album title’s namesake) with the release of their first truly independent full-length. 

Local H frontman Scott Lucas said, “I think it’s the best record we ever made.” 

Since the band’s formation in 1990, Local H have released 8 studio albums, countless EPs and live records, a well-received series of “Mix Tapes” featuring a mix of cover songs and singles that include “Eddie Vedder,” “Hands On The Bible,” “California Songs,” and the band’s breakthrough single “Bound For The Floor.” Local H’s latest tour Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles? takes them back home to Chicago for the premiere of Lifers: A Local H Movie on October 15th with a show the next night at The Metro. Check out the trailer HERE. Find the tour dates HERE. 

King Falcon “crushcrushcrush” (Mascot)

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As the one-year anniversary of their self-titled Mascot Records debut approaches, New York rockers King Falcon are releasing their first piece of new music from their upcoming 2025 release. 

The quartet comprised of Michael Rubin [vocals, lead guitar], Joe Conserva [bass], Justin Kosisky [guitar], and Dipayan “Dip” Chakraborty [drums] are back with a cover of Paramore’s classic single “crushcrushcrush.” 

The song comes from Paramore’s 3x Platinum-certified sophomore album Riot! The King Falcon reimagined version keeps the feel of the original while adding their own style and musical expression. The band’s version is more guitar-driven than the 2007 original and offers a completely different feel thanks to Rubin’s vocals. The song showcases the sound that has helped King Falcon develop a loyal fanbase that they will continue to build upon with this release and the 2025 album. 

King Falcon have fall tour dates with additional tour dates beginning in January 2025. Find the tour dates HERE.

NEW ALBUMS OUT TODAY

Jelly Roll – Beautifully Broken (BMG)

The Last Dinner Party – Prelude To Ecstasy: Acoustics & Covers (Island)

The Linda Lindas – No Obligation (Epitaph)

The Offspring – SUPERCHARGED (Concord)

RUFUS DU SOL – Inhale/Exhale (Warner)

StrateJacket – Bad Start (EDGEOUT)

Vienna Vienna – Wonderful (EP) (PULSE/DCD2/Concord)

MORE ALT ALBUMS HERE

GOING FOR ADDS

Impacting Next Week (10/15):

Ekoh “Good Things F/Lo Spirit” (Just Us League)

The Offspring “Ok, But This Is The Last Time” (Concord)

Wilderado “Higher Than Most” (Bright Antenna)