Welcome to AP A-sides, where we’re highlighting the very best songs from the past week. Every Friday, the AP editors will wade through the daunting number of tracks released daily, narrow down their favorites, and give them to you in one playlist. Because the definition of alternative is constantly in flux, there are no rigid parameters to our selections — just tracks we’re obsessively talking about and listening to on repeat. This week’s playlist features artists diverse in genre but singular in sound, including Angel Du$t, Death Lens, Pretty Sick, Dove Ellis, Jawnino, and more.
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Check out our picks below, and stay informed about everything coming out in December with our monthly album release calendar.
AP A-sides – December 5, 2025
- Angel Du$t – “DU$t”
- Death Lens – “Power”
- Dove Ellis – “Jaundice”
- grandson – “MASTERS OF WAR” (Bob Dylan cover)
- heartcoregirl – “Cherry Sundae”
- Jawnino – “glebe” (prod. Goner and Flea)
- KennyHoopla – “birthday card//”
- Pretty Sick – “Star”
- Ratboys – “What’s Right?”
- Victoryland – “Fits”
