Guest Lists: The Best of 2018

Dan Alfonsi of Still Alive

We're wrapping up the year in punk music at Change the Rotation with some guests listing out their favorite things from 2018. Today Dan Alfonsi, guitarist and vocalist of local hardcore/ska band Still Alive, lists his top music, shows and food spots of the year. Check out Still Alive's excellent new EP, Assemble, at their Bandcamp page. If you're a fan of the Suicide Machines, hardcore music, or the show Black Mirror, there is plenty to like. Yesterday we revealed Change the Rotation's picks for the top albums of 2018 and their positions on our annual album of the year bracket. Look out for more guest lists in the coming days. Without further delay, here is Dan's list:

TOP NEW MUSIC (no particular order)
1. La Armada - Anti Colonial Vol 1
2. Turnstile - Time & Space
3. Comeback Kid - Beds Are Burning/Little Soldier
4. Turnspit - Desire Paths
5. Jesus Piece - Only Self
6. Interrupters - Fight The Good Fight

TOP SHOWS (no particular order)
1. Cobra Skulls - Riotfest 9/15
2. Every Time I Die - Metro 11/12
3. Menzingers - Cobra Lounge 11/15
4. La Armada Release - Cobra Lounge 4/14
5. Propagandhi - Metro 3/3
6. Flatliners - Cobra Lounge 1/12
7. Dead to Me - Cobra Lounge 5/16
8. Blood People - Riotfest 9/14
9. Comeback Kid - FEST 10/27
10. Dead to Fall - Cobra Lounge 8/11

FAVORITE FOOD SPOTS OF 2018 (no particular order)
1. Kalish
2. Cobra Lounge
3. Kuma’s Corner
4. Boca Fiesta - Gainesville, FL
5. Pick Me Up Cafe