Thugs They Look Like Angels by French rock trio Talia has some serious 90s nostalgia. The 2015 album is heavily influenced by grunge bands such as Nirvana and Hole. Peppy riffs belie dark subject matter, like in the song “American Bride”: Talia opened for Soul Asylum in Los Angeles this summer, and they’ll be opening for… Continue reading Album Review: Talia’s Thugs They Look Like Angels
Author: Jessie May
Beer Conn 2016 Is Upon Us!
On Saturday December 10, Nutmeg-State beer lovers will descend on Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport for the third annual Beer Conn. Forty breweries are confirmed so far, both local and far-flung. Here are a few we’re looking forward to: Fairfield Craft Ales (Stratford, CT) — Uh oh, Two Roads has some competition! Let’s see what… Continue reading Beer Conn 2016 Is Upon Us!
How to (Mostly) #UnoccupyTheMall, 2016 Edition
It’s been quite a year in ol’ ‘Merica…. The current political climate has many people worried not just about their livelihoods, but about their right to exist in a country that claims to embody liberty and freedom. And now we’re supposed to think about Christmas shopping?? My friend and fellow AltCtrl writer Christopher Baldwin had… Continue reading How to (Mostly) #UnoccupyTheMall, 2016 Edition
Review Drive-By: Undercliff and Fallen Asunder
Damn it’s been awhile since I wrote a music review! A couple weeks ago, Middletown doom band Undercliff sent Alternative Control their new album Put Them In to have a listen. These guys have come a long way since their 2013 demos in terms of recording quality and vocal performance. Put Them In demands a… Continue reading Review Drive-By: Undercliff and Fallen Asunder
OFNR Forever: An Interview with Official FN Radio Founder Bob “Knob” Marino
The local metal scene is full of characters, and Bob Marino of Official FN Radio is definitely one of the protagonists. He has promoted Connecticut metal bands (and many others) through his online radio station for the past ten years, seeking no tangible benefits beyond the fun he has doing it. As OFNR’s tenth anniversary… Continue reading OFNR Forever: An Interview with Official FN Radio Founder Bob “Knob” Marino
Single Review: “Let It Drip” by He Is Me
He Is Me, an electronica collaboration between Steve Moore and Casey Braunger, just released their first single “Let It Drip.” The three-minute track is free-flowing, meditative, and creepy all at the same time. Local fans of Agrippa93 and Justin Symbol will find this music intriguing: Steve Moore is no stranger to Alternative Control, as he… Continue reading Single Review: “Let It Drip” by He Is Me
EP Review: The Departure’s Gateways
In 2016, it’s hard to do something new in rock music — but Salt Lake City’s The Departure is trying their damndest. Blending a heavy helping of pop-punk influence with elements of power metal, their seven-track EP Gateways has been opening doors for them since its November 2015 release. First song “For the Best” fools listeners into… Continue reading EP Review: The Departure’s Gateways