I recently discovered Kosciuszko Park in Stamford. I always knew it was there, but I’d never actually gone in. It’s in what used to be the South End, but now that it’s been rebranded as Harbor Point I figured it was safe for a white lady to walk her friend’s dog there. Kidding… half-kidding.… Continue reading Places to Go: Kosciuszko Park, Stamford
The Coolest of Devy Metal Casualties – A Review of Devin Townsend’s Casualties of Cool
A review of a Devin Townsend album. What a surprise, right? Well don’t worry, I’ve decided to give this review of his new album Casualties of Cool a solid critique based on an honest analysis, and not in my own well documented fandom. But just to make things clear, Devin Townsend happens to be one… Continue reading The Coolest of Devy Metal Casualties – A Review of Devin Townsend’s Casualties of Cool
Interview with Mike Livingston of Ear One Productions and Bonded Through Hate
Mike Livingston has been around the block and then some. After traveling the world with hardcore bands 100 Demons and 25 Ta Life, he’s now back in Connecticut playing guitar in Bonded Through Hate and running his own record label, Ear One Productions. In an email interview this weekend, Livingston talked with Alternative Control… Continue reading Interview with Mike Livingston of Ear One Productions and Bonded Through Hate
Emails from Near and Far: Reviews of Unscarred and Valence
You never know what you’ll find in ol’ inbox. Recently we received review inquiries from French thrashers Unscarred and New York instrumental prog band Valence. It took me awhile to get the downloaded tracks into Alternative Control’s Music Review Machine, er, my car’s CD player — but at long last I’ve listened to both bands’… Continue reading Emails from Near and Far: Reviews of Unscarred and Valence
What’s All This Jazz About?
I’m here to talk a little bit about jazz music. And why the hell should I be talking about jazz music? I’m not a musician, nor have I received any kind of professional musical training. Sure, I’ve kicked around a few bands as a vocalist and lyricist, but give me a toy piano and… Continue reading What’s All This Jazz About?
What’s Wrong With My Nipples?
A recent episode of Ink Master featured breast cancer survivors getting tattoos to cover their scars and to help them feel feminine again. Fantastic, I’m all for it. But I found it odd that we could see breasts on television. Was it because their nipples had been removed? Does that make it okay to show… Continue reading What’s Wrong With My Nipples?
Six Degrees of the Dead: An Interview with Eyes of the Dead for Their Ten-Year Anniversary
As they have been a staple in the scene for, well, ten years, everyone who’s involved in the loose network we call Connecticut Metal has some connection to Eyes of the Dead. Mine probably doesn’t involve as much alcohol as other people’s – Jill, who co-founded this blog with me, went to high school… Continue reading Six Degrees of the Dead: An Interview with Eyes of the Dead for Their Ten-Year Anniversary