I’m unapologetic about my musical tastes, so most of my guilty pleasures are fashion-related. And TACKY. My first guilty pleasure is shopping at thrift stores and consignment shops. Yes, there’s the money-saving aspect, but I’m really in it for the hunt. When I went to the Darien Community Association Thrift Store the other day… Continue reading Guilty Pleasures: No One Puts Baby in a Corner!
The Zeitgeist of Dirges: A Review of Black Sabbath’s 13
Failure is often expected when a band attempts to rekindle past glory. You almost laugh when you hear news of a once highly respected and relevant band getting back together in attempt to get the creative juices flowing. This is usually because the band’s true intentions are financial. The members need more money to help… Continue reading The Zeitgeist of Dirges: A Review of Black Sabbath’s 13
Interview with Singer-Songwriter John Fannon
Alternative Control recently had the opportunity to talk with guitarist, songwriter, and Emmy Award-winning audio engineer John Fannon, formerly of the classic rock band New England. Here’s what the Massachusetts musician had to say about the new solo project he’s working on… Enjoy! What inspired you to return to the music scene as a… Continue reading Interview with Singer-Songwriter John Fannon
Interview with Craig Lewis, Author of Better Days – A Mental Health Recovery Workbook
I’d like to start off by saying I really respect what you’re doing – openly talking about punk rock (and, I’m going out on a limb and saying alternative culture, in general) and mental health help and recovery. I know that I had some horrible experiences seeking help for panic attacks and other issues, and… Continue reading Interview with Craig Lewis, Author of Better Days – A Mental Health Recovery Workbook
It’s About Damn Time: Free Downloads of Quality Control Volume 1, Tracks 1-6
Teachers have a lot of drinking to catch up on over summer vacation… But at long last, here are free downloads of Quality Control Volume 1, tracks 1-6. Betcha never heard of Crawling Chaos… 1. 1942 by Black Table This New York/New Jersey metal band has been a favorite of Alternative Control for some… Continue reading It’s About Damn Time: Free Downloads of Quality Control Volume 1, Tracks 1-6
Okay, We’re Not Hungover Anymore: Free Downloads of Quality Control Volume 1, Tracks 7-12
Here’s a diverse batch of tunes from Quality Control Volume 1 — download away! 7. The Human Burden by Replacire “…From the very beginning of their set, all I could see was hair. Seriously, pretty much all of the members must have had ten pounds of hair between them. Their synchronized head banging made… Continue reading Okay, We’re Not Hungover Anymore: Free Downloads of Quality Control Volume 1, Tracks 7-12
It’s Here! Free Downloads of Quality Control Volume 1: Tracks 13-17
As car CD players are become a thing of the past and boomboxes take their place in ancient history, Alternative Control has no choice but to forge into the future. Below, please find FREE DOWNLOADS of tracks 13-17 on Quality Control Volume 1, along with information about each band. Thank you for supporting local music!