A recap of some of the Rio Grande Valley’s most distinct and momentous alternative albums of 2025, featuring rousing idol pop, alluring dark wave, an insightful valley-themed beat tape, and much more.
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Shoegaze virtuosos, angsty rockers, stunning pop vocalists, and much more. Let’s celebrate some of the best music singles of 2025 and make it a great 2026.
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A roundup of new RGV music featuring flamboyant electropunk, a cinematic pop ballad, and a thrilling Jimi Hendrix cover.
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A roundup of new RGV music featuring dystopian surf rock, moving hip-hop instrumentals, and a breathtaking video game soundtrack.
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A roundup of new RGV music featuring euphoric drum n bass, rousing hip-hop, and beautifully haunting pop.
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A roundup of new RGV music featuring captivating ambient rock, apocalyptic thrash metal, and a hazy post-punk cover.
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A roundup of new RGV music featuring sultry pop, bittersweet post-punk, and a blazing Latin trap collab.
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A roundup of new RGV music featuring EBM mystique, emo angst, and tragic pop ballads.
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A superpowered Idol brings magic to a dimming world with holistic conviction and dazzling anthems.
Score: 10/10
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A roundup of new RGV music featuring intoxicating breakbeats, thrilling alt-rock, and an anthemic hip-hop victory lap.
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A roundup of new RGV music featuring shoegaze bliss, extravagant metal, and washed-out head trips.
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New roundup of RGV music featuring ethereal art pop, gamer-themed breakbeat music, and ambitious metalcore.
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Despite the two year absence, The McAllenite continued to listen and support RGV music. Here are some highlights from the past year, featuring a dream-pop surprise, a spirited tribute to Harajuku, and some jarring experimental music. It’s good to be back and we’re ready for 2025.
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Part 2 of this roundup of select 2023 RGV singles includes a kawaii metal surprise, soulful drama, and a moving experimental collaboration.
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A recap of RGV singles so far this year (part 1). We got intoxicating art-pop, stimulating tech-house, a devastating Olivia Rodrigo cover, and more.
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The quantity of local EP/album releases is decreasing, but not the quality. This past year was full of unforgettable collaborations, thematically dedicated masterpieces, and homegrown inspiration. Enjoy.
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Some of the most distinguished RGV songs to put in our 2022 vault. These are the singles that made us dance, reflect, brood, and get fired up. There are magical indie soundscapes, a wide range of singer-songwriter bliss, and a cumbia anthem that took the RGV by storm.
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