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
NERD TALK with I AM THE LAW
Tennessee groove metallers I Am The Law take over our first Nerd Talk of September with a look at their favorite movies, books, and video games… Read on! “Favorite movie of all time, go!” Brandon: Hackers (1995) This movie is the one that stood out for me being a 10-year-old seeing these punk rock crazy… Continue reading NERD TALK with I AM THE LAW
Album Review: dep’s We Are The Lights That Will Not Go Out
“We Are the Lights That Will Not Go Out is simply fantastic. Music should move you, it should make you feel and that is exactly what dep has achieved here. If the final track, We Are the Lights doesn’t manage that then you’re probably already dead.” — Games, Braaains, and a Headbanging Life Electronica artist… Continue reading Album Review: dep’s We Are The Lights That Will Not Go Out
Album Review: Sam Fishman’s The End of Time
The End of Time isn’t just an album, it’s a contemporary rock journey. Tracks alternate between a wise woman’s narration and songs in a variety of musical genres, taking the listener on many unexpected twists and turns — which is fitting, as part of the album is about escaping a labyrinth. In spite of the… Continue reading Album Review: Sam Fishman’s The End of Time
AltCtrlToob Video Review: American High’s “Cheye Calvo”
For some people in the United States, the sight of a police officer brings on feelings of safety and relief, perhaps even pride. For others, police officers elicit an automatic fear of brutality. Which group a person belongs to is often determined by their skin color and social status — but one summer afternoon in… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Review: American High’s “Cheye Calvo”
MAT CHAT: The Column That Appears As Regularly As Jim Cornette Shows His Appreciation For Modern Wrestling
Well, I’m back. I was supposed to write this one weeks ago, but I got very busy between work and my other freelance writing gig. So this had to be put on the back burner for a while. But now I have some time and I’m ready to roll, so let’s get right back into… Continue reading MAT CHAT: The Column That Appears As Regularly As Jim Cornette Shows His Appreciation For Modern Wrestling
NERD TALK TAKEOVER with NOPES: Part III — Loony Goons, Jokers, and Date Ruiners
Nopes are back, continuing their Nerd Talk Takeover into August. Today we have three categories of horror flicks: Loony Goons, Jokers, and Date Ruiners. Make sure to check out Nopes’ just-released album Stapler on bandcamp! Stapler by Nopes Loony Goons (The Stoner Boners) These are the dumpy dumpers you can’t help but love. They’re the… Continue reading NERD TALK TAKEOVER with NOPES: Part III — Loony Goons, Jokers, and Date Ruiners