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”
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AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: QOHELETH’s “Toxic Waste Buzzkill”
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”
AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: “Phylactery” Playthrough by Parius
AltCtrlToob is proud to present the “Phylactery” Playthrough by Philadelphia’s Parius! Say that ten times fast and the next beer’s on us…. Seriously though, this Pennsylvania prog-death outfit is making waves with their upcoming release The Eldritch Realm. Combine the snarl of Black Dahlia with the melodicism and dynamics of Obscura, and you have this immediately appealing… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: “Phylactery” Playthrough by Parius
AltCtrlToob, The Procrastination Edition: Knifey and Glanville Stayed on the List
These couple videos have been on my review list for awhile, but they were too good to forget about. The first video is from Canadian garage rockers Knifey, who chronicled “Serf” off their debut album beached. This is pure Weezer-worship, from the guitar tone to the harmonies to the self-effacing lyrics — and I love… Continue reading AltCtrlToob, The Procrastination Edition: Knifey and Glanville Stayed on the List
AltCtrlToob: Going Down Under with Halfwait’s “Stand Alone”
This morning’s selection comes all the way from Australia: grunge rockers Halfwait. For fans of Foo Fighters and Blink 182, their full-length The Official comes out this June and they are now sharing the single “Stand Alone.” This lyric video shows a different Australia than the one pictured by my American, untravelled imagination; its litter, train… Continue reading AltCtrlToob: Going Down Under with Halfwait’s “Stand Alone”
AltCtrlToob, the Sexism Edition: Stormy Daniels vs. Swedish Chicks in the Snow
A friend and I have been having a running discussion about how gender factors into music marketing. For better or worse, we both agree that a woman in a heavy band will garner that band more audience and media interest. Is this a “good” thing? Depends on who you ask — but I haven’t found… Continue reading AltCtrlToob, the Sexism Edition: Stormy Daniels vs. Swedish Chicks in the Snow
AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: Kaos Reign’s “Selfish Backstabber”
Hear ye, good people of the Connecticut metal scene: Kaos Reign’s upcoming album Epiphany is a doozy! To be released April 2nd, Epiphany showcases the band’s unique blend of death, groove, and thrash metal — and also features their new permanent bassist, Matt Duggan. Check out their video below for the opening track “Selfish Backstabber”;… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: Kaos Reign’s “Selfish Backstabber”