Vancouver singer/songwriter Elza has been hard at work on her debut full-length Nothing’s Wrong, coming out November 2nd, 2018. The follow-up to her 2014 EP Glories, Nothing’s Wrong is a laid-back, artsy pop offering that is sure to make its way onto many “chill” playlists. I wasn’t sold on the single “Swayed,” and there were… Continue reading Album Review: Elza’s Nothing’s Wrong
NERD TALK with DEAD REGISTER
This week in Nerd Talk, M. Chvasta from Atlanta’s Dead Register gets serious about video games and movies. Frontman and one of two bassists in this unique gothic post-metal band, Chvasta is also the spouse of the other bassist, Avril Che. Turns out that their nerdy proclivities helped to bring them together! Read on… Hello,… Continue reading NERD TALK with DEAD REGISTER
Live Report: Eyehategod, The Obsessed, Come to Grief, and Bone Church — 9/12/18, Space Ballroom
It was a strong scene for a rainy Wednesday. Eyehategod and The Obsessed were kicking off a thirteen-date (mostly) eastern U.S. tour at the Space Ballroom in Hamden, Connecticut, and all the weirdos came out to see them off. Including this author, fresh out of the weekly teacher meeting with barely enough time to slap… Continue reading Live Report: Eyehategod, The Obsessed, Come to Grief, and Bone Church — 9/12/18, Space Ballroom
NERD TALK with WILLS DISSOLVE
Houston progressive death metallers Wills Dissolve take over Nerd Talk this week. Check out the creative works that have influenced this talented new band as they prepare to release their debut album The Heavens Are Not On Fire… Film Nick Block (guitar/vocals): Although I went through a stretch of obsessively watching arthouse cinema (even directed… Continue reading NERD TALK with WILLS DISSOLVE
AltCtrlToob Video Review: Mah-Ze-Tar Awakens with “Liquid Lotus”
A lot of world music has been making its way to the ol’ inbox! This weekend, we took a look and listen to “Liquid Lotus,” the title track from Mah-Ze-Tar’s upcoming debut album. This Santa Barbara-based artist sings in Hindi, Farsi, and English and incorporates exotic instruments like sitar, oud, Turkish saz, dilruba, and bansuri into… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Review: Mah-Ze-Tar Awakens with “Liquid Lotus”
Listening Lately: A Real Article ft. FINNR’S CANE, HOLLOW LEG, WITCHCRAFT, AND BONE CHURCH
It’s been awhile since I sat down and cranked one of these out… I’ve been doing a lot of PR writing this summer that doesn’t get seen on the blog, and in the process I’ve come across some really interesting underground bands. If you want to listen to something brooding and cinematic, try Finnr’s Cane. … Continue reading Listening Lately: A Real Article ft. FINNR’S CANE, HOLLOW LEG, WITCHCRAFT, AND BONE CHURCH
Album Review: The Goldwyn Experiment’s Avenue B
From the first seconds of opening track “Prologue,” it becomes clear that The Goldwyn Experiment’s Avenue B represents a musical metamorphosis for band leader Goldwyn Thandrayen. Alternative Control reviewed Psychocide, a party pop band he fronted, in 2017 — and this new project is quite a departure. Incorporating piano, upright, bass, and even a guest rapper,… Continue reading Album Review: The Goldwyn Experiment’s Avenue B