The Local Alternative

Series produced by KSRQ

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The Local Alternative is a weekly showcase of indie, grunge, alternative and metal artists and bands from around Minnesota.

The Local Alternative is a unique mix of rock, alternative, punk and metal featuring the best unsigned artists in Minnesota. The show bridges the gap between the indie music scene with the implementation of public radio. The show features many of the best unsigned bands in the Minnesota indie music scene, and also features spotlights on bands, and artist interviews.


45 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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This week we have brand new music from Rotting Thought; plus music from MX Rocket, July Fighter, Glower and Gorgatron; as well as Pump or Dump with...

  • Added: Oct 17, 2012
  • Length: 57:39
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The Local Alternative Celebrates one year on the air with music from Baltic to Boardwalk, An Alterior Motive, Identity 5, and Pump or Dump with Tra...

  • Added: Oct 15, 2012
  • Length: 59:55
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This week's Local Alternative sees the debut of Duluth band As We Are, plus Pump or Dump with Gold Lion

  • Added: Oct 05, 2012
  • Length: 58:42
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Music from Aiming For Aurora, The danver patients, Black Flood Diesel, and the debut of Pump or Dump

  • Added: Oct 01, 2012
  • Length: 56:39
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Grand Forks rockers Old Vern stop by the Local Alternative to talk about their music, and to play some songs off their 2012 CD "Here on Purpose"

  • Added: Sep 25, 2012
  • Length: 01:48:16