In authentic punk fashion, Detroit-based S.N.A.F.U. (Situation Normal All Fucked Up) offers nineteen songs in forty minutes on their upcoming album Present Day Plague. And in testament to the blurred sub-genres that thrash/hardcore/hardcore-punk have become, their songs are punctuated with ripping guitar leads, upbeat riffing, and anthemic choruses that rail against The Man. Have a… Continue reading Album Review: S.N.A.F.U.’s Present Day Plague
I Remember The Way I Used to Live: A Review of Valkyrie’s Shadows
Harrisburg Virginia’s Valkyrie has just released their third full length album Shadows, and I took it on a walk with me on the first listen. It happened to be a beautiful summer day with tons of sun, which turned out to be the perfect weather for this kind of music. I’ve always equated certain records… Continue reading I Remember The Way I Used to Live: A Review of Valkyrie’s Shadows
Women in Business, Part II: Hollydays Creations
Holly Larkin is another amazing artist friend. She does face painting that will blow your mind! Yet another woman making a living with her art… When did you discover your artistic talent? I’ve always wanted to be an artist since I can remember, spending most of my childhood drawing my favorite Disney cartoons and Sailor… Continue reading Women in Business, Part II: Hollydays Creations
Harry Potter For Grown-Ups: A Review of The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss
Tired of waiting for the next Game of Thrones book to come out? Then take the rape and torture down a couple notches with The Kingkiller Chronicle series by Patrick Rothfuss. This yet-to-be-finished fantasy trilogy now consists of The Name of the Wind (2007) and The Wise Man’s Fear (2011), with the final installment still… Continue reading Harry Potter For Grown-Ups: A Review of The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss
Freedom Fest 2015
This past Saturday, July 18th at Warsaw Park in Ansonia, Connecticut many a beer was drank in the name of Freedom at the 1st Annual Freedom Fest Craft Beer Festival. And with over 70 breweries, 6 food trucks, a tent full of home brewers and an entire pig, everyone there was free to get their fill.… Continue reading Freedom Fest 2015
Women in Business, Part I: Annalisa Schaefer
I know a lot of women who have their own businesses. So I thought I’d write an article about them. Even better, I sent them questions and they sent me responses. I don’t even have to write the article, I just have to cut and paste. Annalisa Schaefer is an amazing artist and has her… Continue reading Women in Business, Part I: Annalisa Schaefer
Interview with Chip McCabe: The Death to False Metal Festival and Much, Much More
Chip McCabe met with Alternative Control this Tuesday to talk about Death to False Metal Festival, a two-day show he’s holding at The Outer Space & Ballroom in Hamden August 14 and 15. Featuring well-respected locals and nationals from many metal genres, DTFM is sure to become a highly-anticipated annual event — and you’ll want to… Continue reading Interview with Chip McCabe: The Death to False Metal Festival and Much, Much More