ALT CTRL is home to the latest and greatest in alternative music. Here, it’s as much an attitude as a sound—music that keeps things a little left of centre and rough around the edges. This week, we’re spotlighting White Reaper’s “Honestly” off their upcoming album Only Slightly Empty, out 26 September. The track begins with a callback to a classic childhood game before its intensity explodes (“Red rover, come over/I’m going to knock your head off of your shoulders”), with lead vocalist Tony Esposito keeping things brutally, well, honest (“Honestly/I can’t breathe/I’ll be in the back if you need me”). Check back often, as our editors update this playlist regularly—and if you hear something you like, add it to your library.
