AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: Gramma Vedetta’s “Hang Up My Boots”

UK rockers Gramma Vedetta are good friends to Alternative Control and we are excited to premiere the live video for their new song “Hang Up My Boots.”  Shot at OneCat Studio in London, the video shows the trio at their most natural; a mix of closeups and room shots keep the perspective varied.  The song itself is… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: Gramma Vedetta’s “Hang Up My Boots”

NERD TALK with Dan of GRAMMA VEDETTA: Cracking the Code

Dan Murroni, guitarist and vocalist of London fuzz rockers Gramma Vedetta, expounds on his love of computer science… My first time was in 1998. Dad, I need a computer to study. (Yeah, sure). Ok, so I have a band, why I don’t use the free space offered by my isp to code an html a… Continue reading NERD TALK with Dan of GRAMMA VEDETTA: Cracking the Code

NERD TALK with Marco of GRAMMA VEDETTA: Life Beyond the Fifth String

Marco, bassist of UK fuzz rock band Gramma Vedetta, shares another one of his musical interests with AltCtrl: EDM composition.  Read on for a look into another world…. My experience with synthesizers and modules started in 2010 back home where I met a great EDM music producer.  I always loved music composition as my band town… Continue reading NERD TALK with Marco of GRAMMA VEDETTA: Life Beyond the Fifth String

The AltCtrl Spring Sampler is Here!

Did you enjoy Volume Doom?  Then you’re in luck, because Alternative Control is going to have new music coming at you every…. Well, we’re not sure about the intervals yet, but check out the AltCtrl Spring Sampler! After seeing the overwhelming positive response to Volume Doom on social media and IRL, and observing how our… Continue reading The AltCtrl Spring Sampler is Here!

Proof of Ownership – A Review of Gramma Vedetta’s Proof of Concept

Engaging and successful music comes in two forms for me. A few artists have the drive to try new things and experiment with new sounds. The new Xiu Xiu album I just reviewed is something I’ve never heard before. It was delightful to listen to because it was a surprising and unconventional adventure. Then there’s… Continue reading Proof of Ownership – A Review of Gramma Vedetta’s Proof of Concept