An alternative rock band originating in Cyprus is currently working on their first independently released album. In July of this year, The smallest Creature debuted their single “Reboot” as a taste of what’s to come. Three musicians make up the talents in the group, including guitarist Stefanos Marnerides (who initiated the project), bassist Stephanos Nicolaou, and… Continue reading The Lowercase S: The smallest Creature’s “Reboot”
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Dinosuar Jr. Slays with Give A Glimpse Of What Yer Not
This was not supposed to happen. Most people who know the history of Dinosaur Jr. would have never thought that the band’s original line-up of J. Mascis (guitar/vocals), Lou Barlow (bass/vocals) and Murph (drums) would get back together to record new albums and tour — especially after being apart for nearly 20 years after an… Continue reading Dinosuar Jr. Slays with Give A Glimpse Of What Yer Not
Single Review: “Let It Drip” by He Is Me
He Is Me, an electronica collaboration between Steve Moore and Casey Braunger, just released their first single “Let It Drip.” The three-minute track is free-flowing, meditative, and creepy all at the same time. Local fans of Agrippa93 and Justin Symbol will find this music intriguing: Steve Moore is no stranger to Alternative Control, as he… Continue reading Single Review: “Let It Drip” by He Is Me
EP Review: The Departure’s Gateways
In 2016, it’s hard to do something new in rock music — but Salt Lake City’s The Departure is trying their damndest. Blending a heavy helping of pop-punk influence with elements of power metal, their seven-track EP Gateways has been opening doors for them since its November 2015 release. First song “For the Best” fools listeners into… Continue reading EP Review: The Departure’s Gateways
Masters of Ancestry: A Review of Bus’ The Unknown Secretary
Sometimes it feels good to just rock and roll. And four-piece retro rockers Bus, hailing from Athens, Greece, know how to feel good. They released their debut album back in March of this year, criminally slipping through the cracks in my internet perusing for exciting new bands. I’m pretty sure I’m falling deep in love… Continue reading Masters of Ancestry: A Review of Bus’ The Unknown Secretary
Inter-Review on Goddamn Cowards: Jeff McCarthy Talks with Jeff Bowne of Faking
By Jeff McCarthy Faking is a Philadelphia-based trio made up of Jeff Bowne (Gunna Vahm) on guitar & vocals, Mark Diehl on bass guitar, and Phil Schorn (Gunna Vahm, Midiron Blast Shaft) on drums. Their new album Goddamn Cowards was recorded by Arik Victor at Creep Studios, mixed by Arik and Chris X, and mastered… Continue reading Inter-Review on Goddamn Cowards: Jeff McCarthy Talks with Jeff Bowne of Faking
Golden Record of Moon Bots – A Review of Radiohead’s A Moon Shaped Pool
There’s no doubt that Radiohead is the poster child for experimental rock in the mainstream. The band has garnered universal acclaim for their daring discography, most notably when they made that potentially suicidal career jump from alternative rock OK Computer indie darlings to electro Kid A laptop nerds. But what could have easily ruined them… Continue reading Golden Record of Moon Bots – A Review of Radiohead’s A Moon Shaped Pool