By Pixie I must preface this by saying, since the show Girls debuted on HBO, I have watched it, often confused myself, as to why I was watching it, but even more so, why I liked watching it. If my oldest friend was asked to compile a list of shows he’d expect me to like,… Continue reading Book Review: Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham
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Album Review: Cry Havoc! – And Let Slip the Dogs of War
By Pixie I’m not going to lie: I love Cry Havoc! so I jumped at the chance to review this album. Cry Havoc! is a band that needs to be seen to be believed – and if you’re a small girl, preferably at a slight distance because the second they start playing, no matter… Continue reading Album Review: Cry Havoc! – And Let Slip the Dogs of War
The Other “F” Word: The Argument Against Modern Feminism
By Pixie Disclaimer: Please note this says “modern feminism.” I obviously respect the women who fought for the right to vote, work, and do all the things that we women, today, do, without thought. It would be quite the world without them and they did us all a great service. But feminism served its purpose… Continue reading The Other “F” Word: The Argument Against Modern Feminism
Punks, Drunks, and STUPID Good Fun: A Review of TNT Fest, 8/29/2014
By Matt Mullarkey For those not already in the know, TNT Fest has taken place at the Webster Theater in Hartford Connecticut every Labor Day weekend since 2011, showcasing on multiple stages the best punk, Oi!, and hardcore bands from all over the country and the world. I haven’t been able to attend since the… Continue reading Punks, Drunks, and STUPID Good Fun: A Review of TNT Fest, 8/29/2014
The Whore and the Virgin*: Two Perspectives on Comic Conn 2014 – Sunday Edition
By Rachael Kruczynski and Steve Clifford *Allow me to quickly explain. I have been going to, and working at, comic and horror cons since the early 1990s. My esteemed fiancé, Steve, has never been to a big convention before. In a way, we’re reverse Leonard and Penny at times. And I must admit I… Continue reading The Whore and the Virgin*: Two Perspectives on Comic Conn 2014 – Sunday Edition
How to Host an Awesome Party
Party season is upon us! Below, two of Alternative Control’s best hostesses and one of its worst share their strategies for making your soiree one to remember — or in Jessie’s case, one that you can survive: Theme Vanessa — For me the theme is the main ingredient in the meal. I’ll pick something… Continue reading How to Host an Awesome Party
Exmortus: Slave to the Sword – CD Review
By Bill Klopfer & Vegetarian Metalhead Earlier this year we saw Dark Tranquility at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts and little did we know we were in for a majestic treat. Expecting to see a copycat Swedish opening act, we weren’t prepared for the impact the band would have. Exmortus, looking very young, proved they… Continue reading Exmortus: Slave to the Sword – CD Review