10. Connecticut’s Gonna Have a Cop Problem and The Hipster King on Mazzy Star (a tie!) 9. Sound, Blood, and Lineup: A Review of Howl’s Bloodlines 8. LSG on the CT Music Awards Best Metal Nominees 7. Official Truth, 101 Proof:… Continue reading Alternative Control’s Top Ten Articles of 2013
Category: Rant
Jessie and Vanessa’s Best Local Metal of 2013: Bassists and Things That Happen in Stamford
By Jessica May and The Headbanging Hostess, because why write a whole column by yourself? Some things are better with friends…. Jessie’s List Best Headbanging Hair: Bassist Gary Goudreau from End-Time Illusion. Best Bassist-Turned-Psychic: Keith Zalinger, formerly of Nethereal and Khasm and currently moonlighting as a psychic-at-large – trust us, that shit’s not made up!… Continue reading Jessie and Vanessa’s Best Local Metal of 2013: Bassists and Things That Happen in Stamford
Open Thanksgiving?
Jessie here. Over the past several years, more and more large chain retailers decide to open their doors on Thanksgiving Day. This year, Kmart is the consumerism trendsetter, remaining open from 6 a.m. Thanksgiving morning until 11 p.m. Black Friday night. But they’re not alone — many other national stores will be open at some… Continue reading Open Thanksgiving?
To Be or Not to Be
One of my high school friends just killed herself. She jumped from her 11th floor condo and killed herself. It was not her first attempt. Over 20 years ago I picked her up from Norwalk Hospital after a failed suicide attempt. She had slit her wrists. I’m not going to try and play amateur… Continue reading To Be or Not to Be
But Jessie, Tell Us How You REALLY Feel
So, I haven’t written a real article in over a month. I blame the new job, the Shoutbacks, Obamacare, my cats… But this morning, I’m putting the excuses to rest and writing a stream-of-consciousness music column. Transitions be damned! Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen a couple really well-made local music videos: Cyperna’s… Continue reading But Jessie, Tell Us How You REALLY Feel
Road Hogs!
What the fuck, Fairfield County? What is happening on our roads? Everyone is bonkers behind the wheel. And I’m not even talking about the idiots on their phones texting. I mean people are shitting all the rules of the road. Never mind common decency, decorum, civility and respect. They’ve all been chewed up, masticated and… Continue reading Road Hogs!
Your Hipster King™ Enjoys Manners
By The Hipster King You may not be aware of this but Your Hipster King™ is both literally and figuratively royalty. For one, We are the King of All Hipsters. This much is clear and immune from any examination which might be made with intent to suggest otherwise. Additionally, J.C. is actual royalty. No, really. I’m… Continue reading Your Hipster King™ Enjoys Manners