Alice Donut

The Profile

Alice Donut is an American punk/post-punk band from New York City, formed in 1986 and long associated with the Alternative Tentacles label. Known for dark humor, skewed lyric themes, and genre-blending arrangements, they debuted with Donut Comes Alive in 1988, paused in 1996, and later returned to activity.

American punk band from New York City; formed in 1986; closely linked to Alternative Tentacles; debut album Donut Comes Alive released in 1988; initial run ended in 1996 with a reunion from 2001 onward.

Two enthusiastic reviews spotlight Alice Donut’s warped, witty punk from New York. Donut Comes Alive (1988) is praised for post-punk bite, dark humor, and twisted genre turns. Magdalene earns cult points for its Billy Joel cover and a legendary blender solo. Both pieces underline the band’s Alternative Tentacles pedigree and unclassifiable weirdness.