My propensity for writing introductions has declined in old age, so let’s just launch right into it… Virginia rockers Valkyrie are releasing their fourth album on July 24th, 2020, once again via Relapse Records. If you liked Shadows, you’ll certainly be purchasing Fear— with the Adams brothers on dueling guitars and the same rhythm section… Continue reading Album Review: Fear by Valkyrie (July 24th, Relapse)
Author: Jessie May
Fetch vs. Ibotta: Which Grocery Cash Back App is Better?
They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch — but with grocery cash back apps like Fetch and Ibotta, you can at least get a discount! I’ve been using Fetch for a couple years; awhile back, I tried Ibotta but didn’t love it. Recently, I tried it again and it’s going a lot… Continue reading Fetch vs. Ibotta: Which Grocery Cash Back App is Better?
AltCtrlToob Video Premiere and Giveaway: THE SHRIEKS Cover “It’s All Over Now”
New York rockers The Shrieks are no strangers to Alternative Control. Back in May, we premiered their video for “The Climb” — a track that was very reminiscent of The Rolling Stones. And now guess who The Shrieks are covering? The Rolling Stones! Or at least The Stones covering The Valentinos…. Check out The Shrieks’… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Premiere and Giveaway: THE SHRIEKS Cover “It’s All Over Now”
Staying Gold with Brenna Leath of Crystal Spiders and More
After seeing the video premiere for “Trapped” off Crystal Spiders’ debut studio album Molt, I had to find out more about this entrancing North Carolina band. Frontwoman and bassist Brenna Leath talked with me about what’s going on with Crystal Spiders, as well as how she got her start as a musician, her other projects… Continue reading Staying Gold with Brenna Leath of Crystal Spiders and More
Album Review: Echoes from Deep November by Fires in the Distance
The debut album from Connecticut metal supergroup Fires in the Distance, Echoes from Deep November more than lives up to expectations from their local scene — and furthermore, the expectations placed upon a band that was signed before their first release in the midst of a pandemic. But these guys have been at it long… Continue reading Album Review: Echoes from Deep November by Fires in the Distance
Brandy and The Butcher Reveal “Pool Party”
Every so often, you get a promo that makes you say, “Man, this is really good” — and makes your husband look up from the couch and ask, “Who’s THAT??” Brandy and The Butcher’s Dick Circus was one such promo. And now Alternative Control is excited to present another single from the South Carolina band’s… Continue reading Brandy and The Butcher Reveal “Pool Party”
Alternative Control’s July 3rd #BandcampFriday Wishlist
Tomorrow, July 3rd, is another bandcamp Friday! The website is waiving its revenue share to help support artists during the COVID-19 pandemic — and it’s the final “bandcamp Friday” that’s been announced thus far, so now is the time to shell out the bucks. Here are Alternative Control’s humble suggestions of bands to check out,… Continue reading Alternative Control’s July 3rd #BandcampFriday Wishlist