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Reading Recently: Rogue Town, The Iron Druid Chronicles, and More

This might get filed under the heading #noonecares, but here’s what I’ve been reading recently… Rogue Town, by Dennis N. Griffin and Vito Colucci Jr.  (2013) Vito Colucci Jr. is Stamford’s own Serpico, telling the story of how he fought the mobsters and corrupt police officers who ran this city during the 60s and 70s. … Continue reading Reading Recently: Rogue Town, The Iron Druid Chronicles, and More

If You’re Too Old, It’s Too Loud: 2017 in Review

"You wanna blog, Dad? I'll give ya something to blog about!"

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,  it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness…”  In every year that goes by at Alternative Control, we increase both our wisdom and our foolishness! In some ways, it was a rough year for both the nation and our local… Continue reading If You’re Too Old, It’s Too Loud: 2017 in Review

OFNR Forever: An Interview with Official FN Radio Founder Bob “Knob” Marino

The local metal scene is full of characters, and Bob Marino of Official FN Radio is definitely one of the protagonists.  He has promoted Connecticut metal bands (and many others) through his online radio station for the past ten years, seeking no tangible benefits beyond the fun he has doing it.  As OFNR’s tenth anniversary… Continue reading OFNR Forever: An Interview with Official FN Radio Founder Bob “Knob” Marino

Vinyl Rules, Tapes Drool: An Interview with Prostitution

Brooklyn black metallers Prostitution will be making the trek to Wallingford, CT’s Cherry Street Station on January 15th to share the stage with Xenosis and Jimmy Junk Bird and the Stiffs.  Guitarist Russ Cowen, bassist Jesse Adelson, and drummer Jason Spence talked with Alternative Control earlier this month about the band’s new material, the benefits… Continue reading Vinyl Rules, Tapes Drool: An Interview with Prostitution

That’s Right, Baby, A Liebster Award!

Thanks to Christine from Charged for nominating Alternative Control for a Liebster award!  Check out Christine’s blog and find her on Facebook and Twitter. “What the heck is a Liebster Award?” you ask.  It’s kind of like a blog chain letter where you get to know other bloggers and spread the word about sites you… Continue reading That’s Right, Baby, A Liebster Award!

Kick Out the Jams: An Interview with the Lost Riots’ Jeffrey Thunders

As lead singer/rhythm guitarist for The Lost Riots, Jeffrey Thunders fronts one of the best punk bands in the state, though he would never say that. Their heartfelt and sincere mixture of hardcore punk and garage rock, makes them one exciting proposition whether on the stage or on wax. The Lost Riots have won the… Continue reading Kick Out the Jams: An Interview with the Lost Riots’ Jeffrey Thunders

But Jessie, Tell Us How You REALLY Feel

  So, I haven’t written a real article in over a month.  I blame the new job, the Shoutbacks, Obamacare, my cats… But this morning, I’m putting the excuses to rest and writing a stream-of-consciousness music column.  Transitions be damned! Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen a couple really well-made local music videos: Cyperna’s… Continue reading But Jessie, Tell Us How You REALLY Feel