ALT 103.9

ALT 103.9 is the kind of station that makes you remember why alternative rock still matters. The playlist leans heavy on guitar-driven tracks - think Foo Fighters deep cuts, early Arctic Monkeys, and the occasional Radiohead detour into Kid A territory. But it's not a museum piece. Newer acts like IDLES and Fontaines D.C. pop up regularly, keeping things from getting stale. The DJs actually have opinions, which is refreshing. One afternoon host spent a whole break arguing why The National's Boxer is their best album. (He was right.) The morning show drags a bit with too many ads, but by midday…