South Carolina punk rockers Brandy And The Butcher have unleashed the first single, “Ballerina,” off their debut LP Dick Circus. Check it out below! Dick Circus by Brandy and the Butcher Dick Circus is, ahem, coming to town on August 21st, 2020 in digital and vinyl formats. Fans of 70s and 80s punk and… Continue reading Brandy And The Butcher Release New Single
Author: Jessie May
Listening Lately: Covet, The Hawkins, and Curse the Son
2020 may be the year we’d like to return for a full refund, but at least there’s some good music coming out. My current escape is Covet’s new album technicolor (lower case intentional), released June 5th on Triple Crown Records. The mostly-instrumental California trio serves up an engaging sophomore album; effervescent guitar riffs perform a… Continue reading Listening Lately: Covet, The Hawkins, and Curse the Son
Party Like It’s Bandcamp Friday
On Friday June 5th, bandcamp is waiving their revenue share — so that means more money goes to the bands you love! Now the question is…. Which music to get?? Don’t worry, Scene Cat, Alternative Control has a few picks for ya! Enjoy…. Hypnotizing doom band Old Blood is kicking off a limited-edition vinyl preorder for their new… Continue reading Party Like It’s Bandcamp Friday
AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: League of Corruption’s “Want Me Gone”
Can I get an “Oh, yeahhhhhhhhhh!” Vancouver’s League of Corruption takes a journey to the American South with their new single “Want Me Gone.” It’s one of the tracks from their upcoming debut album Something in the Water, being released via Black Doomba Records on June 12th. “Want Me Gone” tells the sordid tale of… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: League of Corruption’s “Want Me Gone”
Listening Lately: Monday Afternoon Quarantine with Sorcerer, Black Rainbows, and Volcanova
Nothing to do these days except drink beer and listen to music in my house, so here goes… First on deck, we’ve got Sorcerer’s upcoming album Lamenting of the Innocent. Due out via Metal Blade on May 29th, the classic Swedish outfit tells a tale of medieval witch hunts from a variety of perspectives —… Continue reading Listening Lately: Monday Afternoon Quarantine with Sorcerer, Black Rainbows, and Volcanova
AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: “The Climb” by THE SHRIEKS
New York City rockers The Shrieks are unveiling Ode to Joe on May 15th, their third album in as many years. Alternative Control is excited to premiere the single “The Climb,” a deceptively laid-back track that addresses materialism in our modern age. Frontman Luis Accorsi says, “This song is about finding reasons to make it through… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: “The Climb” by THE SHRIEKS
Interview with Rik Surly of THUNDERCHIEF
Richmond, Virginia metal stalwart Rik Surly was just about to spend months on tour promoting his band Thunderchief’s awesome new album…. And then the pandemic happened. It’s a story that’s all too familiar in the underground music scene these days, but there’s nothing to do except adjust and adapt. Surly talked with Alternative Control about… Continue reading Interview with Rik Surly of THUNDERCHIEF