East London rock duo Boy From the Crowd are no strangers to Alternative Control. Reviewed by Jade Siren earlier this year, we’re giving the band a second listen now that their EP Where Bees Come to Die has officially been released. The five-track offering mixes punk, rock, and blues influences. There are two versions of “All I Need”… Continue reading Album Review: Boy From the Crowd’s Where Bees Come To Die — Take Two
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Album Review: Boy From the Crowd’s Where the Bees Come to Die
A London band Boy From the Crowd has released their new EP album called Where the Bees Come to Die. This duo is a good, punk mesh of Blues and Rock and Roll. It is rather admirable when a duo creates such strong sounds. With Vinny Piana’s gravelly voice and transitioning blues to rock guitar… Continue reading Album Review: Boy From the Crowd’s Where the Bees Come to Die
Album Review: Louise Aubrie’s Late 44
Imagine you’re at summer party with that sweet young-Morrissey-looking dude you’ve had your eye on for awhile. Louise Aubrie’s Late 44 is the soundtrack for the moment when you realize he’s had his eye on you too. With a vibe reminiscent of The Killers and The Smiths, the London-born singer/songwriter intoxicates listeners with spritely vocals… Continue reading Album Review: Louise Aubrie’s Late 44
EP Review: Calatrilloz’s Psalms of Zayhin
In March, Alternative Control reviewed “I Am Alive,” a track from London rock quintet CalatrilloZ’s upcoming EP Psalms of Zayhin. They liked it so much that we got the opportunity for an advance review of the entire album! “Origins” starts off at a fast clip, introducing listeners to CalatrilloZ’s trademark sound: lustrous clean vocals and… Continue reading EP Review: Calatrilloz’s Psalms of Zayhin
EP Review: Staring at the Sun’s Break the Silence
Staring Out The Sun ‘s Break the Silence EP starts out with a bang, literally. The drum roll is a sneak peak of what’s about to happen to your ears. Clean, layered, full — this album is very well-produced. It’s a familiar sound (maybe I’m reviewing too many bands) but it’s toe-tapping, head-bobbing music. The vocals… Continue reading EP Review: Staring at the Sun’s Break the Silence
EP Review: Manilow’s Cease and Desist
Sorry, Manilow, I will not Cease and Desist, your EP is way too much fun. The opening track “Missing” immediately made me think of the classic “movie-montage” featuring lots of story told only with moving pictures as the music perfectly punctuates the action. And the cover of the EP, with a speedboat racing a la… Continue reading EP Review: Manilow’s Cease and Desist