AltCtrl readers may remember that unusual name QOHELETH (all-caps on purpose, but not to yell at Iran) from a Nerd Talk in April, where the California noise band expounded on their favorite books, video games, and movies. This time, QOHELETH is back with a dystopian video for “Toxic Waste Buzzkill” off their post-apocalyptic concept album… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: QOHELETH’s “Toxic Waste Buzzkill”
NERD TALK TAKEOVER with NOPES: Horror Movies, Part II — The New Fleet
Here is the second installment of Bay-area punk band Nopes’ overview of the horror film genre. This time, Alex and Gabe look at “The New Fleet,” movies they consider 21st-century classics… Read Part I: Oldie Goldies here. Part II: The New Fleet (New Classics) After what felt like years of utter torment with painful remake… Continue reading NERD TALK TAKEOVER with NOPES: Horror Movies, Part II — The New Fleet
NERD TALK TAKEOVER with NOPES: Horror Movies, Part I — Oldie Goldies
On the eve of releasing their second full-length album, Stapler, Alex and Gabe from the noisy California punk band Nopes carved out some time to Nerd Talk one of their favorite topics: horror movies. The band’s in-depth look at this film genre will be divided into four installments: Oldie Goldies, The New Fleet, Jokers, and… Continue reading NERD TALK TAKEOVER with NOPES: Horror Movies, Part I — Oldie Goldies
The Robots Are Coming: Justin Pierrot on Stormland’s Songs of Future Wars
One of the cool things about being the editor of a music blog is that I get to talk with people all over the world about what inspires them. Most recently, I chatted with Justin Pierrot of British Columbia, Canada about his solo death metal project Stormland. He’s recorded a couple concept albums over the… Continue reading The Robots Are Coming: Justin Pierrot on Stormland’s Songs of Future Wars
NERD TALK with SPACESLUG
Polish psych-doom band Spaceslug takes over Nerd Talk this week, with guitarist Bartosz Janik and bassist Jan Rutka sharing their divergent nerdy interests. Bartosz dives headfirst into video gaming, while Jan takes a thoughtful look at the history of Spaceslug’s hometown, Wroclaw. Spaceslug is rounded out by drummer Kamil Ziółkowski and all three members share vocal duties… Continue reading NERD TALK with SPACESLUG
NERD TALK with Lee from HER DESPAIR
UK gothic rock band Her Despair is back with more Nerd Talk! Following in the nerdy footsteps of Her Despair bassist Vikki, drummer Lee takes over with his thoughts on video gaming, Old West movies, and detective novels. Video Games I have gamed for years. Since I first played the Sega Megadrive in the early… Continue reading NERD TALK with Lee from HER DESPAIR
EP Review: Snailmate’s Existential Anxiety
Trip-hop duo Snailmate is in last leg of a seven-month tour supporting their February release Existential Anxiety. Maybe I don’t listen to enough (or any) trip-hop, but Snailmate’s music is pretty wacky! Stream Existential Anxiety below and see if you can keep track of the surprising rhythms and tongue-twisting vocals: After giving the EP a listen, it’s… Continue reading EP Review: Snailmate’s Existential Anxiety