As Frank Sinatra would say, “It was a very good year,” whether in the spring or autumn. Here at Alternative Control, we’d like to think we’re in an endless summer… 2018 was the Year of Nerd Talk and the Year of the Interview, as you can see from our list of most-viewed articles. 10. Nerd… Continue reading Top Ten Articles of 2018
Confessions of a Music Blogger: Top Five Releases I Should Have Reviewed in 2018
One of my many resolutions for 2019 is to write more album reviews — not the “Listening Lately” kind that just have blurbs about four or five albums, but real, in-depth reviews. But since it’s still 2018, here are blurbs on five albums that I should have sat down and written long reviews for, but… Continue reading Confessions of a Music Blogger: Top Five Releases I Should Have Reviewed in 2018
Baldwin’s Top 20 Albums of 2018
My process of music consumption is simple, but not easily explained. Many great albums take time to grow on me, which is a normal occurrence for a lot of listeners. But certain pieces of music have an almost paranormal quality. I listen to some albums once and immediately know that the artist has hit that… Continue reading Baldwin’s Top 20 Albums of 2018
Who’s Invited to the Bunker? An Apocalyptic Interview with Dust Prophet
Hailing from Manchester, New Hampshire, hard rockers Dust Prophet have released one single and seem about ready to take over New England. Enticed by the blend of doom, stoner rock, and metal that they were able to pack into “The Big Lie,” I asked the band if they’d be willing to share it with Alternative… Continue reading Who’s Invited to the Bunker? An Apocalyptic Interview with Dust Prophet
NERD TALK with SPACE COKE
Reno Gooch, guitarist and vocalist of South Carolina psych rockers Space Coke, was tasked with finding out what nerdy stuff his band members were into. Here’s what he uncovered: After asking my band to help me list a book, movie, and game that we each enjoy, it turns out that I am the nerd of the bunch.… Continue reading NERD TALK with SPACE COKE
AltCtrlToob: Getting in the Season with Arden & the Wolves’ Take on “Mary, Did You Know?”
The modern Christmas classic “Mary, Did You Know?” was originally recorded by Christian singer Michael English in 1991. Since then, the song has been covered many times — notably by Clay Aiken, Pentatonix, and Wynonna Judd and Kenny Rogers performing a duet version. The latest band to put their own spin on it is LA… Continue reading AltCtrlToob: Getting in the Season with Arden & the Wolves’ Take on “Mary, Did You Know?”
Getting Esoteric with Branislav from BANE
One thing I’m really enjoying about Alternative Control’s Nerd Talk series is that it lets readers see a side of the featured bands they might not get to see elsewhere. After publishing one such column by BANE frontman and mastermind Branislav, and listening to the band’s new album Esoteric Formulae while posting it, I became… Continue reading Getting Esoteric with Branislav from BANE