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Enjoy debating font sizes on festival lineups? Or better yet, ever make a fake Coachella poster and fill it with emo bands? This is your podcast. Each Thursday morning, Billboard staff writer Chris Payne chats with musicians and music writers about what's going on in alternative music; we've got behind-the-scenes stories, chart insight, ~inspirational moments~ and yes, RED HOT TAKES straight from Billboard's New York City office.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best #AlternativeFacts episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to #AlternativeFacts for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite #AlternativeFacts episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Haim's New Album Is Good, But Is it Great?

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07/14/17 • 32 min

Haim's "Something To Tell You" was released last week to generally positive reviews, Billboard included. Is it one of those special albums we'll be talking about at the end of the year? Is pop stardom in the Haim sisters' futures? Chris Payne, Jason Lipshutz, and Lyndsey Havens discussed this, along with Jet's bizarre return with an EDM-rock track and a little iPod talk. Is "Baby Driver" bringing us to a new era of iPod nostalgia?

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Zac Farro (Halfnoise, Paramore)

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08/12/16 • 46 min

He's in the studio working on the new Paramore record and he's getting ready to unveil the fresh vibes of his new solo album as Halfnoise. The man is Zac Farro and he stopped by Billboard's Alt In Our Stars podcast to chat about both new albums, and how he mended ties with Hayley Williams and Taylor York after a quitting the band six years ago.

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Join Meg Myers On Her 'Spiritual Journey'

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07/19/18 • 32 min

It took her almost a decade to get her debut album out, but soon after 2015's 'Sorry,' Meg Myers was dropped by Atlantic Records. The alt-rock artist explains how she found her artistic identity, a new label (300 Entertainment), and took control of her mental health. Her new album 'Take Me to the Disco' is out tomorrow (July 20)!

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Alice Merton Previews New Album 'Mint'

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09/07/18 • 37 min

You know "No Roots" but do you know what's coming next? The English-born, German-raised artist chats with host Chris Payne about the forthcoming jams on her debut album 'Mint' (due Jan. 2019). She also details the quick ascent of her debut single -- all good advice for up-and-coming artists looking to do the same.

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The Get Up Kids Talk Upcoming 2019 Album

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08/06/18 • 38 min

The Get Up Kids' Matt Pryor and Jim Suptic chat about all sorts of things, most notably the new LP they're working on for Polyvinyl Records with Peter Katis. Also, plenty of behind-the-scenes reminiscing from the glory days of '90s emo. Here's a link to Jim's charity event we talked about: https://thundergong.org/

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You Thought You Knew James Bay?

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06/01/18 • 46 min

We talked the talk with James Bay, delving into why he'll never make the same record twice, what it's like backstage at "SNL," his love of Maroon 5's "Songs About Jane," and the random guy who filmed in performing in a pub one night, and wound up getting him signed by Republic.

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Underoath Loses Religion on Fiery Comeback Album

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05/14/18 • 44 min

Vocalist Spencer Chamberlain and drummer-vocalist Aaron Gillespie were remarkably frank and open, discussing the Florida-based rock band's decision to regroup after a two-year hiatus, dropping its long held "Christian" label, getting over addictions and judgements, and crafting this year's excellent "Erase Me" -- their first LP since 2010.

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Shinedown's Past, Present & Future

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05/22/18 • 42 min

IT'S ABOUT TO GET HEAVY. Frontman Brent Smith and bassist Eric Bass get deep and personal about Shinedown's new album, their insane streak of top-five radio hits, and what it means to be one of their era's most successful rock bands. They also dropped news about their future at Atlantic Records and upcoming albums.

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Storytime With the Walkmen's Walter Martin: Writing Kids' Tunes, Opening For Fugazi & More

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04/19/18 • 50 min

Walter Martin has seen a lot, and he's got stories to tell. These days, he's an affable, well-adjusted dad whose solo work explores art history, kids' songs about zoo animals, and a particularly lonely solo Australian tour, which he turned into a barber shop quartet extravaganza at a recent NPR Tiny Desk Concert. But the events that brought him here are a whirlwind three decades' worth of American rock 'n roll lore.

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Wolf Alice

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05/01/15 • 24 min

Host Chris Payne talks with London quartet Wolf Alice. The band describes the sound of its forthcoming debut album "My Love Is Cool," compares England's rock scene to America's, and explains why it relates to "James and the Giant Peach."

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How many episodes does #AlternativeFacts have?

#AlternativeFacts currently has 113 episodes available.

What topics does #AlternativeFacts cover?

The podcast is about Music and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on #AlternativeFacts?

The episode title 'The Get Up Kids Talk Upcoming 2019 Album' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on #AlternativeFacts?

The average episode length on #AlternativeFacts is 40 minutes.

How often are episodes of #AlternativeFacts released?

Episodes of #AlternativeFacts are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.

When was the first episode of #AlternativeFacts?

The first episode of #AlternativeFacts was released on Dec 2, 2014.

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