The Outer Space sure has a busy weekend coming up! The Hamden venue, known for excellent curation of both music and beer, is hosting Metz on Saturday October 7th via Manic Productions. Then on Sunday October 8th, Lisa Sanchez Gonzalez is throwing a hurricane relief benefit in the afternoon and Ohio Celtic Frost/Hellhammer tribute Cult… Continue reading Morbid Tales: An Interview with Charlie Taylor of Cult of Frost
METZ BRING THE THUNDER TO HAMDEN
Metz are a modern loud rock band worthy of your attention. The Toronto trio, which features Alex Edkins (guitar and vocals), Hayden Menzies (drums) ,and Chris Slorach (bass), has won accolades and fans for their powerful and visceral sound, which draws inspiration from noise rock, post hardcore and shoegaze. In addition, they are one of… Continue reading METZ BRING THE THUNDER TO HAMDEN
Listening Lately: Sarah Golley, Laini and the Wildfire, and White (The Band)
Something has been going on in our local social media world lately: singer-songwriter Sarah Golley has organized a Facebook group called CT Original Musicians-Master List where people can discuss The Scene and promote their own music and the music of others. I’m happy to find many talented women musicians in the group, which is something… Continue reading Listening Lately: Sarah Golley, Laini and the Wildfire, and White (The Band)
Album Review: Giant Flying Turtles’ Waltz to the World
A name like Giant Flying Turtles grabs attention, and this band has the musical flair to live up to their unique moniker. The Brooklyn quartet blends jazz, prog rock, and various Americana subgenres for an eclectic and one-of-a-kind sound. In fact, the fourth track on their upcoming album Waltz to the World is fittingly titled… Continue reading Album Review: Giant Flying Turtles’ Waltz to the World
Grizzlor to Play Record Release Show, 9/23/2017
Everybody’s favorite bummed out noise rockers, Grizzlor, are having a release show for their excellent new album Destructoid on September 23 in New Haven at Three Sheets. Those who were wondering how the band would do on their first full length have to nothing to worry about, because they have shattered expectations. It’s easily one of the best records… Continue reading Grizzlor to Play Record Release Show, 9/23/2017
Lock City Brewing Opens in Stamford
Lock City Brewing, which opened last month on Research Drive in Stamford, is founded by co-brewers Mike Bushnell and Patrick Casciolo who both share a passion for great beer. It should come as no surprise that Stamford’s newest brewery is no stranger to Alternative Control. We’ve been eagerly anticipating their opening since we first met at Beer… Continue reading Lock City Brewing Opens in Stamford
It’s More Like a Warning: An Interview with Usnea
On Friday August 18th, Alternative Control talked with up-and-coming doom band Usnea before their set at Psycho Las Vegas. The Portland, Oregon outfit — which includes guitarist/vocalist Justin Cory, bassist/vocalist Joel Williams, guitarist Johnny Lovingood, and drummer Zeke Rogers — releases their third full-length album Portals Into Futility this Friday on Relapse. They will also be… Continue reading It’s More Like a Warning: An Interview with Usnea