YALLTERNATIVE RADIO Power Hour - Pop Punk/Emo Goes Country

[@AlexMelton]

When I was making this, I did not know that I'd have no backend control over the midroll ad placements, it's pretty disappointing to have all these ads peppered in this very curated and edited piece of content. So sorry about that, I've dropped the ad-free soundcloud link in the description!

[@suicidallysosome4651]

Ad-free KZbin Premium gang 💪

[@LocalContentShow]

Did they get rid of the feature to custom time your adverts? That's been a feature going back years so stupid decision if so.

[@AlexMelton]

@@LocalContentShow I work with third party companies to be able to monetize my normal videos, but I’ve never had a video be long enough to qualify for mid rolls before. I think if you don’t have to deal with copyright then you can control the ad placement, but since the third party has bypassed the system I don’t have control

[@LocalContentShow]

@@AlexMelton Oh, that's unfortunate. Thanks for the reply on your behind the scenes situation. Liking the video so far - just what I needed on a 2am sleepless night

[@catmandoza]

@@suicidallysosome4651 opera browser adblocker FTW here

[@chriseggemeyer1238]

the little snippets of radio commentary in between songs on this brings me so much joy, I can't even describe

[@meatbasedvegan4859]

It makes me think of a GTA Radio station lol

[@JAH-iu3yh]

My friends & I used to do that on a good old boom box radio and blank cassette tape back in the 90s. Hours of fun with no internet. Something nostalgic about these covers too. Love it Alex, keep it up! 👏🏼

[@RogueBeatsARG]

Nostalgia

[@danielholman7866]

Time Stamps 0:00 My Own Worst Enemy 3:07 Fat Lip 6:40 MakeDamnSure 10:27 Call Me Maybe 13:27 First Date 16:43 Girls 20:25 Good 4 U 23:40 My Friends Over You 27:07 Grand Theft Autumn/Where is Your Boy 30:40 Secrets 34:52 Feeling This 38:16 I Write Sins Not Tragedies/Tractors 41:57 In Too Deep 45:07 American Idiot 48:22 Electric Feel (Acoustic Feel) 52:38 Duality 55:35 Proper Dose 59:15 Shake It 1:02:13 I Miss You 1:05:45 Forget Me Too 1:08:33 Dear Maria, Count Me In 1:12:10 Misery/ Missouri Business 1:15:48 Congratulations Also Works as a skip to the inter song quips, New Favorite Station

[@AlexMelton]

Absolute King behavior thank you Daniel!!!!

[@danielholman7866]

@@AlexMelton Hardest part was rushing through all the music. Now I get to relax and listen. Thanks for the music

[@nancyliawoods]

Thanks for making this ✌️

[@Fuzigish8]

Daniel Holman, we salute you!

[@SilverWolf473]

@@AlexMelton Copy/paste that entire timestamp comment into the video's description and it'll show up on the actual playback timeline

[@OrangeAlbatrossYT]

If you were a GTA radio station, you'd be the only one I played. Seriously though, I love this and the authentic radio feel. Top-notch work you beautiful human being.

[@johnathonsandler9507]

Good comment lol

[@justinbarrett3208]

I need a volume 2!!! This playlist is incredible

[@Squirrel-zq6oe]

I second this!!

[@Randoid97]

YES YES YES!!!😁

[@paulusyusuf3474]

Definitely! We want more!!

[@William.Knight]

This will make a great setlist when you go on tour. You ought to write some originals in either a pop country to pop punk style, then cover yourself in the opposite style.

[@chetalton3376]

His original album Quality Content is one of my favorite albums. Would be cool to see I'm country version

[@virgilcain]

@@chetalton3376 hes got original material???? fuck yeah

[@adamant9819]

The Duality country rendition kills me it’s so great 😂

[@meatbasedvegan4859]

I came to say this lmao. He made Slipknot into a good band.

[@ceejluige4816]

There is something about this compilation of songs that calms me in a really genuine way. I guess being able to sing old songs I loved with a more "adult" vibe is comforting. Thank you for this.

[@LateNightTableCo]

I used to do this on my creative zen back in the day. I would set up playlists of my favorite songs and shuffle in recordings of fake commercials I made to make it feel like more of a radio station. 92.9 WALC for all your pop-punk hits. Still use that format for my Pandora stations to this day

[@arit8009]

this is so good??!?! I clicked because it sounded funny and I was interested but it's actually so good?!?! just wildly good?

[@TristandeRobillard]

I'm having a hard time right now, but those DJ skits are making things easier. Thank you very much, Alex.

[@BSwitchGTG]

This drop came at a particularly dark time, and it helps brother. Thanks for making art and entertainment - it's important, and appreciated!

[@Jourmand1r]

get professional help. listening to music isnt fixing the actual problems

[@this_hive]

Best birthday present ever!! Grew up on a farm with country radio playing in every building, and secretly listening to pop/punk greats on my own time! This is everything I needed

[@riverpage3228]

SAME!!

[@videoghost]

Happy birthday 🎉

[@8Kyt]

happy birthday

[@X3347-]

Same dude happy birthday dude

[@Jdan0114]

I didn’t grow up on a farm, but I’m definitely a country-boy-closeted-emo

[@adamnewbern]

I cannot believe this is free. You’re a legend, and you’ve officially made my entire summer with this video. Keep it up my guy. You’re a king. 🤴

[@Tylar122]

What music isn't free on youtube

[@DangerPeligro1]

This playlist brings me so much nostalgic comfort. My emo self that grew up in central Kansas who has located to western Kentucky (1hr from Nashville) just loves this.

[@spoopywife]

My emo self that grew up in central KY is LOVING THIS. lol btw homie you literally live right near me

[@DangerPeligro1]

@@spoopywife nice!

[@CrispysCrafts]

Had this on all day at work. It's like someone's given my soul a hug

[@deadbydefiance9341]

Electric (Acoustic) Feel gets me every time. Its my wife's favorite song and your version is so pretty and makes her so happy

[@tateastill5841]

I saved this and its gonna be on repeat this weekend for a roadtrip

[@shaunwells9622]

Alex, this was so awesome. I would listen to this station all day if it was a radio station. It was added to my playlist of songs that I'm listening to while working on writing my book. Thanks for the hard work.

[@rebekahcarley941]

Ive already listened to thsi 3 or 4 times through, its so perfect for background while im doing stuff. Real radio feel, but better quality.

[@iohannesfactotum]

If radio was like this country wouldn't suck

[@jericjamias6921]

I've been listening to all these covers individually then this 1 hour classic pops up..just awesome, definitely awesome!

[@rasimons1]

I desperately need more of these type of compendiums

[@dazd6267]

Damnnnn Alex. You made me love country. So good, so nice to listen to. Thank you man.

[@lucasmoreel8126]

Next step : Molly Tuttle and Billy Strings ! 💪

[@heidimark]

Fantastic way to close out the last couple hours of a long work week.

[@notvinny3369]

Seriously bro?? How are you not a household name yet? You never miss and the vocals on anything you sing I could listen to all day! That electric feel cover hits. You could have millions of subscribers and still be underrated my guy.

[@slash196]

I love the faux radio stingers!

[@jasonkeal3588]

You know, you really make Country music tolerable and I don’t know how I feel about it. Thank you though. Love everything you do.

[@UnderworldGrim]

The skit after Duality made me spit out my soda on my keyboard... thanks Alex XD

[@mariusmiller5702]

this is literally god tier. I would listen to this radio station all day every day. I'll have to settle for repeating this video over n over

[@stockstreamtwitch]

Now this is a lit station I can get down with and show my grandkids. 🔥

[@failsafe503]

After hours of listening to "Y'allternative" tracks by Alex and the Meltons I'm worried I enjoy country. Change my mind. Please.

[@KlynerKaiOffical]

Country is an awesome music genre, nothing wrong with embracing it 🎸

[@MadailinBurnhope]

you turned "Girls" into a Counting Crows song! two of my favourite bands, stellar work

[@ZZ-os4nb]

God damn Alex your creativity is incredible. Really felt like I was listening to a radio station during this.

[@kennywolfjr.6413]

Your yallternative music hits me in a place that's indescribable. I was born in Cleveland, lived there until I was 12. During those twelve years I went to warped tour and saw one of my favorite bands, Less than Jake. I know ska, but even still, it's the same ballpark. Cut to the summer before my 13th birthday, we moved to the middle of nowhere West Virginia. The culture, the music, the spirit got me. I love country, I love being a hillbilly, catfishing, deer hunting, going to community centers for bluegrass, finding morels, ramps, crawdads, all that fun stuff. But the entire time I held on to my love of the music I had my childhood with. I joined the Marines and meshed with about every American culture and grew to love them all, but at the end of the day I'll still be the hillbilly who identifies as a yallternative guy. Thank you for putting a name to it. I hope it catches on. Thank you, sincerely. Also If you could ever cover Country Roads if Blink 182 wrote it I'll forever be grateful

[@ThunderHawk1337]

You really deserve that record deal man. With the huge amount of content you put out, you must never leave the studio

[@grahamrogers2135]

He has a label my friend:) Alex is on the way up, share to everyone and anyone who would enjoy! One love to Alex and all those who appreciate his musical mind and unique perspective that we all connect with!

[@accentedreality]

I have listed to this upwards of 8 times this week, in the background while I work on a massive project. Thank you for this compilation!!

[@BitWrecker]

I nearly skipped right to first date because I knew it was going to be fantastic. But I went and order and bided my time. That should be released. It's better than 95% of the country music out there

[@mysan7754]

I really love this! I would love to get more of this kind of videos, something you can just put on in the background as you unwind. The radio feel of this video is just *chef's kiss*, makes relaxing all the more easier.

[@MrJimmylats]

The "caller" after Duality was pure gold! And I suspect it was probably based on some reality :)

[@shawnreed343]

XD Now that this exists, I wanna see a bunch of country songs done in pop punk/emo style. XD (As ever, thank you Alex, you're making great work of your talents~)

[@NfiniteMorning]

Amount of effort I imagine Alec smeltin into this. Alec Smeltin = epic legend breath/ master smelter

[@jwilliams703]

impressive. the fact that this man can make duality sound country is impressive AF

[@joshfoyer]

Proper Dose was so good! I always thought the song would be so beautiful with a more cleaner acoustic sound.

[@dannythorpe1425]

Best station I've ever tuned into.

[@feraldynasty]

I'd love if this was a recurring thing, so good!

[@norbertcsorba4639]

As a delivery guy who is on the road the whole day i could not be more happy. GG Alex

[@Shiina42]

I've listened to this several times over,, thank you for making this, something about this presented as a radio station, commentary and all just brings me so muhc joy, hope in the future when you've enough songs to do so again you'll do something fun like this again!

[@cduemig1]

These announcements are killing me!

[@intigeral727]

You know, I think I would listen to you do a weekly hour-long radio show/podcast just bantering and playing some recorded (and perhaps live) versions of your songs throughout.

[@JusticeSeeker19]

Misery Business is wonderful! Love your takes on these songs! Such talent and creativity!

[@zacharycohen89]

Dude I was just thinking the other day how, as much as I love the ability to listen to whatever I want, when I want, I miss the vibe of radio and feeling like you were part of something actually going on. And now you give us this experience. Amazing work as always!

[@gtcaos150]

Thank you for taking the time to make every single one of these. It's really appreciated.

[@NintenJoe09]

Your hard work and dedication to your music is an extraordinary treat to all of us. Thank you ✌️❤️

[@xpeezy3292]

That electric feel cover OMG actual chills

[@biggib435]

WMLT is my favorite radio station

[@seraphoncobus]

My own worst enemy was a no fly song for me. You definitely breathed new life into it.

[@benfuller4260]

God, this cut is the single best reason people should spring for a youtube premium account.

[@veku1992]

Please do more of these !!!! Great for long journeys in the car.

[@gordonfrew6874]

Send this to rockstar and get this 'channel' on gta 6 haha. Brilliant stuff love it

[@Mardorion]

This is wonderful. You are wonderful. I feel soothed listening to you sing songs I love.

[@Hailfire97]

Yeah this will be a road trip mix next time I need to escape. This is the best long form project since Alex and the Meltons put on a concert.

[@mattbrad34]

Y'allternative hits.... Y'all the time.

[@nadirehsvm]

recommending to friends and family. im totally impressed with the new sound you brought to these amazing songs

[@Enrael01]

Blasting this on the way to work. The guy in the car next to me at the light is bobbin his head. HECK YEA!!!

[@marcel-rotzoll]

That is so freaking epic. The introduction to Carly Rae Jepsen is brutally accurate. And Duality is just sooo good! 😄

[@PixFixMedia]

this is one of the best things ive ever heard

[@mrreaper90kojo]

The best video ever made. I wish it was an album

[@strongboy7289]

The commentary between tracks is next level dude!

[@darklanser]

Who cares about ads Alex. What matters most is that you're reaching your audience any way possible. These songs are familiar to us all but something resonates at a higher frequency of the soul when it's done in your style. The things that we are all going through on a human level are made somehow easier when listening to your beautiful renditions. Thank you from a recent but devoted and lifelong fan now.

[@braedonvickers]

Wasn't expecting Metro Station to be in here! I'd love to hear a Kelsey cover.

[@RonaldKragnes]

@38:16 "Can you play me that one about the fella drinking miller light, and closing the goddamn door. I'm more of a bud light man myself, but I like the way he tells them waitresses to mind their business." ...😂 #PanicAtTheDisco

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

I have never thought i would heard Punk goes country before

[@smashedandsmothered]

What a talent you are! This is actually incredible. Congrats and thank you for the wonderful content!!!

[@velcrostripcr]

I've enjoyed this playlist so much!! Keep it going (and ad free! lol)

[@ConnorMacDougallMusic]

My girlfriend is a huge country fan, and I'm a huge pop punk fan, so this is absolutely perfect

[@drewradovich7215]

I play this all day at work. Everyday.

[@directorgtr]

Never enjoyed country till right now. You blew me away with how well done this is. Seriously amazing job from one musician to another!

[@Dr.Stegosaurus]

This is incredible, had me smiling the whole time. I've never seen a cover channel do this idea before. It's brilliant! Keep it up man.

[@deafknees]

A high school friend shared this with me outta nowhere and dang thanks for making this! It’s about to be all I listen to for a while

[@ramajulian9047]

This playlist i was looking for in spotify, Terima kasih banyak Alex Melton.. kamu adalah musisi berbakat idola saya

[@Neomagam]

This is an incredibly cool concept and it sucks that YT ads ruin it. Thanks for creating this and can't wait to hear more!

[@sunkist3000]

This is amazing. Definitely on repeat.

[@better_than_nothing]

Even though you're easily 10 years younger than me, maybe more, you're the guy I want to be when I grow up. Great job Alex!

[@girlywolfpup1588]

Waiting for the day you do Heavy Metal Goes Pop Punk

[@hutaomainkai]

okay... Just had a browse through. and the Secrets cover is just 👌🏼

[@samig9032]

Fantastic as always. Wish Alex would do the reverse for once. Take a well-known pop country song and pop-punkify it. That would be funny as hell.

[@ArvinCastro]

Great, I would totally use this on our next roadtrip.

[@moviesquad73]

Most music cover channels i see usually do either hard rock or metal versions. Yours is the first and so far only Channel to do country versions of popular songs that I have found and its been very refreshing for me.

[@TheTwoTwelve]

One of the best videos on youtube

[@xxKayLennxx]

this is not what i was expecting but now i expect nothing less

[@kendallsebastian-tuesta6981]

This makes me so happy!!! Can't even describe!!! Probably the best thing I've heard on KZbin in years! Makes my month!

[@fadeblack260]

dude your playlists are everything to me. thanks

[@dzurisintube]

WMLT...the Melt.....love it.

[@zoomzoom5978]

I love this format by you, honestly the best

[@megshep]

OBSESSED!!!!! Alex, your talent absolutely blows my mind. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@MrGuidouille]

Mate ! Just discovered your rasio, it's awesome! So many great songs and great memories! Keep going ! Thank you ! Greetings from Belgium

[@Hairlesswookie62]

This has been playing for months and it's time to say this: Holy snot, thanks!

[@Nakatokung]

Can we have more of this content! I really love it so much!! I hope somedays you make this radio program more in the future!

[@t0hagishita169]

i swear your super talented. love the cover/mixes that you make.