AltCtrl premiered the track “Mayday” from Virginia rockers Alluvion last week, off their upcoming album The Secret’s Out. That will be *out* on Friday September 6th, and today bassist Brian Carnes shares some of his favorite nerdy pleasures with us: Favorite Movie That’s a pretty tough question. I have so many! I could just spit… Continue reading NERD TALK with ALLUVION
Exclusive Stream: “Mayday” by ALLUVION
Virginia rockers Alluvion are gearing up to release their third full length album, The Secret’s Out. Defined by their electrifying live performances and hardworking DIY work ethic, there is no way to keep this band a secret. Check out their track “Mayday” below: About Alluvion Alluvion is a 4-piece post-metal band formed in rural Virginia in 1999. … Continue reading Exclusive Stream: “Mayday” by ALLUVION
Backwoods Payback Announce September Tour Dates with Cavern
Gritty Pennsylvania rockers BACKWOODS PAYBACK are excited to announce a run of shows with CAVERN in late September that will take them through from their home state to Ohio, western New York, and Canada. Says the band, “This tour is the third in support of our latest record Future Slum, and marks a year of taking it on the road.… Continue reading Backwoods Payback Announce September Tour Dates with Cavern
Jenn D’Eugenio on Inclusiveness, Vinyl, and Doom
If there’s one thing this blog is behind the times on, it’s vinyl — so I was very happy to talk with Jenn D’Eugenio and learn a little more about that area of the music industry and listening experience. D’Eugenio, who runs the website Women in Vinyl, works in sales and marketing at Furnace Record… Continue reading Jenn D’Eugenio on Inclusiveness, Vinyl, and Doom
Women of Doom: Questions and Answers
A discussion of women in the heavy music scene is often a careful one. Are we beyond the days of “woman guitar player” and “female fronted bands,” or not? Do those distinctions still serve a purpose, and does it matter who’s making them? Enter Women of Doom. Organized primarily by two men, Brad Frye of… Continue reading Women of Doom: Questions and Answers
NERD TALK with Damon Hardjowirogo of INFINITY SHRED
Today we have synth player Damon Hardjowirogo of Infinity Shred taking over Nerd Talk, on the day his band releases their new album Forever, a Fast Life. Ever artistic, they’ve also put out a short film of the same name. Watch, then read on! Favorite Movie The Warriors My sister first put me on to… Continue reading NERD TALK with Damon Hardjowirogo of INFINITY SHRED
Ghost:Hello Announce Tour and PreOrder; Free Track on AltCtrl
Our psychedelic stoner friends Ghost:Hello are pleased to announce that they will embark on a short East US tour in September. The band commented “We are super stoked to hit the road and to get to hang with everyone. We’re looking forward to a tour full of the cheapest beers and amicable thumb wars!” All dates… Continue reading Ghost:Hello Announce Tour and PreOrder; Free Track on AltCtrl