Hailing from Manchester, New Hampshire, hard rockers Dust Prophet have released one single and seem about ready to take over New England. Enticed by the blend of doom, stoner rock, and metal that they were able to pack into “The Big Lie,” I asked the band if they’d be willing to share it with Alternative… Continue reading Who’s Invited to the Bunker? An Apocalyptic Interview with Dust Prophet
Author: Jessie May
AltCtrlToob: Getting in the Season with Arden & the Wolves’ Take on “Mary, Did You Know?”
The modern Christmas classic “Mary, Did You Know?” was originally recorded by Christian singer Michael English in 1991. Since then, the song has been covered many times — notably by Clay Aiken, Pentatonix, and Wynonna Judd and Kenny Rogers performing a duet version. The latest band to put their own spin on it is LA… Continue reading AltCtrlToob: Getting in the Season with Arden & the Wolves’ Take on “Mary, Did You Know?”
Getting Esoteric with Branislav from BANE
One thing I’m really enjoying about Alternative Control’s Nerd Talk series is that it lets readers see a side of the featured bands they might not get to see elsewhere. After publishing one such column by BANE frontman and mastermind Branislav, and listening to the band’s new album Esoteric Formulae while posting it, I became… Continue reading Getting Esoteric with Branislav from BANE
Album Review: Hardcore by Dead Friends 46
In case you weren’t sure genre Dead Friends 46 is playing on their new album Hardcore, well, it’s hardcore. Released December 1st by Rank-n-File Records, the California band draws inspiration from East Coast and West Coast scenes as well as the folks across the pond. As I pressed play on the opening track, I guessed… Continue reading Album Review: Hardcore by Dead Friends 46
Beauty and Terror: An Interview with Eye of Nix’s Joy Von Spain
After being intrigued by avant metal group Eye of Nix’s sophomore album Black Somnia, I had to find out more about the band. Frontwoman Joy Von Spain talks with Alternative Control below about the Seattle outfit’s recent signing with Prophecy Productions, the inspiration they draw from Greek mythology, and more. I’m also happy to announce… Continue reading Beauty and Terror: An Interview with Eye of Nix’s Joy Von Spain
Album Premiere: HEP LAD’s >>[:]<<
From our friends QOHELETH’s new label Philip K Disks, Alternative Control presents the label’s debut release: 64 minutes of noise from a band called HEP LAD. The album, titled >>[:]<<, was conceived by David Lee Price and Erik Highter while grieving the death of a mutual friend. The composers say that music is the best form of… Continue reading Album Premiere: HEP LAD’s >>[:]<<
Exclusive Stream: “He Who Finishes First Is Finished First” by SKULK, THE HULKING
Alternative Control is pleased to present a genre-defying single from NYC artist Skulk, The Hulking: “He Who Finishes First is Finished First.” This klezmer-rap-on-speed track shows just one side of this wacky urban orge…. To hear the rest, make sure to pre-order Skulk’s upcoming album Afterbirth of a Nation, coming out December 14th. This third… Continue reading Exclusive Stream: “He Who Finishes First Is Finished First” by SKULK, THE HULKING