So, how the hell do I promote a book that I wrote without sounding like a douche? By saying as little about it as possible and allowing our fine (and probably incredibly handsome) Alternative Control readers make up their own minds on whether this stuff connects with them or not. I’ll provide this short introduction… Continue reading Surreal Fruits and Flavors: A Preview of Le Li
LSG on the CT Music Awards “Best Metal” Nominees
By Lisa Sanchez Gonzalez of Local Band Review Photos by LSG except where otherwise noted. I bet you think sleepy Connecticut doesn’t know jack about metal music. But we do; and we’ve got it here, in abundance. We’ve even got an awards show to crown the best of the best! The 2nd annual Connecticut Music… Continue reading LSG on the CT Music Awards “Best Metal” Nominees
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
Windhand: Did Someone Say Doom Metal?
I thought I listened to doom… And then I heard Soma, an upcoming release from Virginia band Windhand. From the opening notes of the first track, “Orchard,” I was taken in. The downtuned sludge was too much for my car’s one broken speaker, but I had to crank it anyways. The album is united by… Continue reading Windhand: Did Someone Say Doom Metal?
Bair Grills… Serotonin Syndrome; Also, A Glimpse Into Bill Klopfer’s Coffers
Over a year ago, I was asked to review a new release called Heretic’s Fork by Murder Castle. Now if you hadn’t heard, we at Alternative Control adhere to a strict code of conduct that avoids conflicts of interest. I was tasked with that journalistic endeavor by our esteemed editor because I had no prior… Continue reading Bair Grills… Serotonin Syndrome; Also, A Glimpse Into Bill Klopfer’s Coffers
Mindsnap is Back!
Two years ago, Alternative Control described Mindsnap Music’s Metal-Rock Mania as “fun, free, and flowing with cheap beer,” a relaxed bi-weekly event that welcomed bands from many genres. But shortly after we wrote that article, the bar that hosted the event closed down and the all the metal-mania was put on hold… Until now. Christian… Continue reading Mindsnap is Back!
Here It Comes… The Last Week of Summer
Aside from the summers off, er, the joy of molding young minds, the best thing about working in education is the opportunity for a fresh start every year. I feel lucky to have a defined time in my professional life to trash what doesn’t work and build on what does. But summer ain’t over for… Continue reading Here It Comes… The Last Week of Summer