Alternative Control’s July 3rd #BandcampFriday Wishlist

Tomorrow, July 3rd, is another bandcamp Friday!  The website is waiving its revenue share to help support artists during the COVID-19 pandemic — and it’s the final “bandcamp Friday” that’s been announced thus far, so now is the time to shell out the bucks.  Here are Alternative Control’s humble suggestions of bands to check out,… Continue reading Alternative Control’s July 3rd #BandcampFriday Wishlist

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!

Show Review: Howling Giant, Gorge, and More at Cherry Street Station

There are times in life when you must do That Which is Right: marrying the girl you got pregnant, keeping a lifetime supply of Dunkin Donuts napkins in your glovebox just in case, and sometimes even reviewing a concert that your own band is playing. It was not my intent to cross the streams of… Continue reading Show Review: Howling Giant, Gorge, and More at Cherry Street Station

Morbid Tales: An Interview with Charlie Taylor of Cult of Frost

The Outer Space sure has a busy weekend coming up!  The Hamden venue, known for excellent curation of both music and beer, is hosting Metz on Saturday October 7th via Manic Productions.  Then on Sunday October 8th, Lisa Sanchez Gonzalez is throwing a hurricane relief benefit in the afternoon and Ohio Celtic Frost/Hellhammer tribute Cult… Continue reading Morbid Tales: An Interview with Charlie Taylor of Cult of Frost