Weezer was the first influence that came to mind when listening to The Thirds’ new EP Dork Matter. Self-released on May 25th 2018, the Oneonta, New York band’s sophomore offering dials up the Buddy Holly and destroyed sweaters on second track “Say a Few.” (The first track, “Buncha Nerds,” is more of an intro/voiceover than a song.) … Continue reading EP Review: The Thirds’ Dork Matter
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Listening Lately: Mourn the Light’s Weight of the World
This week I was happy to get a review request from a great new band on the Connecticut heavy music scene, Mourn the Light. The southeastern CT group formed in 2017 and have just released their three-track Weight of the World EP. Citing influences like Clutch and Crowbar, this is a strong debut that will… Continue reading Listening Lately: Mourn the Light’s Weight of the World
Open Heart Surgery: A Review of YOB’s Our Raw Heart
I’m greatly relieved by Mike Scheidt’s improved health. I remember it wasn’t long after my interview with him back in March of 2015 that he was overcome by a terrible affliction that almost killed him. He’s a super nice guy who’s very passionate about his music. He has a very likable and easy-going personality that… Continue reading Open Heart Surgery: A Review of YOB’s Our Raw Heart
Listening Lately: Glanville, Apocrophex, Hekate, and The Proud Flesh
I’ve come across quite the array of music in the past few weeks! First up, we have German rockers Glanville with their debut EP First Blood. There are times when as a music reviewer, I’m impatient — a song has to catch my attention within about five seconds or the email goes right in the… Continue reading Listening Lately: Glanville, Apocrophex, Hekate, and The Proud Flesh
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
I Don’t Even Smoke Pot: A Positive Review of Sleep’s The Sciences
The fact that Sleep managed to release a surprise album in this modern age of download culture is pretty staggering. News always seems to leak out about events such as this. Add to it the fact that a well renowned stoner metal band released their first album in 15 years on April 20th, and it’s… Continue reading I Don’t Even Smoke Pot: A Positive Review of Sleep’s The Sciences
Review the Nightmare: Johnny Pluckman’s Take on Rise to Burn’s ‘Baptize the Nightmare’
Rise to Burn of Westchester, NY are no strangers to Alternative Control, or to anyone in the local NY and CT metal scenes. They were formed in 2013, are fronted by singer and guitarist Will Checchi of the much-loved No Remission, and released their original promo album in 2014. After much anticipation I finally have… Continue reading Review the Nightmare: Johnny Pluckman’s Take on Rise to Burn’s ‘Baptize the Nightmare’