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Altalune – “Dead Weight”

“Dead Weight” is Altalune‘s latest track and the second one we’ve covered this year (with “Fragments” being the last we covered back in April). This hefty, almost proggish (not a word but it is now) track is *beautifully* composed and leans heavily into melodic guitar riffs and steady bass riffs that just… friggin’ gel! Emo and screamo aficionados will find a lot to enjoy here, as well as the prog… heads? Prog heads. Here’s a little snippet from the band about what the song means to them:   “This song is about recognizing that we all have our part to play in all aspects of a relationship. We’re all quick to point the finger at someone else but it’s much harder to reflect on what you’ve done wrong… I’m getting over myself, meaning I’m putting away the flawed perceptions I might have of myself and accepting my own impact, but[...]

Altalune – “Fragments”

It’s been a few years since we last checked in with Altalune, but they’re still out here crushing the indie/emo realm. Their latest song, “Fragments,” channels the more upbeat era of contemporaries Movements and Citizen with its impassioned vocal delivery and chunky (but nimble) instrumental work. The particularly woofy bass tone in this song is ear catching in a delightful way, twisting and turning beneath heart-on-your-sleeve vocals in mind-bending ways. Just like a good emo song should – this one reminds you of the folks in your life who bring you comfort, even when you’re at your lowest.   Check out “Fragments” via the YouTube embed below, or, find it on Spotify and Apple Music.  

Altalune – “October”

Altalune gets introspective on their latest offering, “October.” Pairing gentle vocals with twinkling guitar and a heartfelt lyrical subject is never a bad formula, and Altalune executes it to perfection here. It’s a warm, but somber affair – the whole song goes down very smooth, but never pulls back when it comes to meaningful revelations about the importance of loved ones. About the song, Altalune says: “I lost my grandfather back in October of 2021 and after a year of not having him around, family gatherings don’t feel quite the same. This song is about missing someone special in your life that you cherish and admire.” You can also listen to Altalune on Spotify and Apple Music.