Vancouver singer/songwriter Elza has been hard at work on her debut full-length Nothing’s Wrong, coming out November 2nd, 2018. The follow-up to her 2014 EP Glories, Nothing’s Wrong is a laid-back, artsy pop offering that is sure to make its way onto many “chill” playlists. I wasn’t sold on the single “Swayed,” and there were… Continue reading Album Review: Elza’s Nothing’s Wrong
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Live Report: Eyehategod, The Obsessed, Come to Grief, and Bone Church — 9/12/18, Space Ballroom
It was a strong scene for a rainy Wednesday. Eyehategod and The Obsessed were kicking off a thirteen-date (mostly) eastern U.S. tour at the Space Ballroom in Hamden, Connecticut, and all the weirdos came out to see them off. Including this author, fresh out of the weekly teacher meeting with barely enough time to slap… Continue reading Live Report: Eyehategod, The Obsessed, Come to Grief, and Bone Church — 9/12/18, Space Ballroom
AltCtrlToob Video Review: Mah-Ze-Tar Awakens with “Liquid Lotus”
A lot of world music has been making its way to the ol’ inbox! This weekend, we took a look and listen to “Liquid Lotus,” the title track from Mah-Ze-Tar’s upcoming debut album. This Santa Barbara-based artist sings in Hindi, Farsi, and English and incorporates exotic instruments like sitar, oud, Turkish saz, dilruba, and bansuri into… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Review: Mah-Ze-Tar Awakens with “Liquid Lotus”
Listening Lately: A Real Article ft. FINNR’S CANE, HOLLOW LEG, WITCHCRAFT, AND BONE CHURCH
It’s been awhile since I sat down and cranked one of these out… I’ve been doing a lot of PR writing this summer that doesn’t get seen on the blog, and in the process I’ve come across some really interesting underground bands. If you want to listen to something brooding and cinematic, try Finnr’s Cane. … Continue reading Listening Lately: A Real Article ft. FINNR’S CANE, HOLLOW LEG, WITCHCRAFT, AND BONE CHURCH
Album Review: The Goldwyn Experiment’s Avenue B
From the first seconds of opening track “Prologue,” it becomes clear that The Goldwyn Experiment’s Avenue B represents a musical metamorphosis for band leader Goldwyn Thandrayen. Alternative Control reviewed Psychocide, a party pop band he fronted, in 2017 — and this new project is quite a departure. Incorporating piano, upright, bass, and even a guest rapper,… Continue reading Album Review: The Goldwyn Experiment’s Avenue B
Album Review: Sam Fishman’s The End of Time
The End of Time isn’t just an album, it’s a contemporary rock journey. Tracks alternate between a wise woman’s narration and songs in a variety of musical genres, taking the listener on many unexpected twists and turns — which is fitting, as part of the album is about escaping a labyrinth. In spite of the… Continue reading Album Review: Sam Fishman’s The End of Time
AltCtrlToob Video Review: American High’s “Cheye Calvo”
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”