Hailing from Manchester, New Hampshire, hard rockers Dust Prophet have released one single and seem about ready to take over New England. Enticed by the blend of doom, stoner rock, and metal that they were able to pack into “The Big Lie,” I asked the band if they’d be willing to share it with Alternative… Continue reading Who’s Invited to the Bunker? An Apocalyptic Interview with Dust Prophet
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NERD TALK with RIFFLORD
IT’S ALL CAPS ALL THE TIME AT ALTCTRL!!! Kidding, kidding…. This blog editor was delighted to find a Nerd Talk from RIFFLORD in the inbox this week, as they are about to release their long-awaited sophomore album 7 Cremation Ground / Meditation on December 1st. As it turns out, the myth-shrouded midwestern rockers are JUST… Continue reading NERD TALK with RIFFLORD
Album Review: max lee’s Colors of Noise
The latest in the inbox is max lee (lowercase intentional). The New York experimental rock artist wrote and recorded his June 2018 album Colors of Noise by himself, a fact which he stresses in his press release. Says lee: “I recorded everything on the album by myself. I mixed it, mastered it, and released it all… Continue reading Album Review: max lee’s Colors of Noise
AltCtrlToob Video Review: “On Fire” by EverIgnite
If you’re looking for pop rock, EverIgnite is your new favorite band. This Denver quartet just released their debut album Shift on September 28, 2018, and are ready to tour the country in a blaze of glory. The featured single “On Fire” (ignite, on fire, get it???) is a hooky melange of harmonized vocals and… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Review: “On Fire” by EverIgnite
Album Review: Crooked Flower’s Into the Light
California psych rockers Crooked Flower put out their sixth release, Into the Light, on October 15th. Celebrating the party life with an anti-Prohibition undercurrent, “California” is not just a location for this album but also an adjective. Crooked Flower makes use of many influences, from the sorta-groovy to the truly psychedelic. The ska-inspired guitar line… Continue reading Album Review: Crooked Flower’s Into the Light
AltCtrlToob: We’re All Going to Hell with “Predators” from We Are The Catalyst
This morning on AltCtrlToob, we have an offering from Swedish hard rock/metal group We Are The Catalyst: “Predators,” an ominous song about overvaluing fame and popularity. Says the band, With this song we wanted to go darker and heavier than we have before, adding an uncomfortable air to our sound. “Predators” is a song about… Continue reading AltCtrlToob: We’re All Going to Hell with “Predators” from We Are The Catalyst
Album Review: Save Me by Neurotix
Neurotix ‘s debut full-length Save Me immediately brings the Nirvana vibes. Its songs are anthemic, fuzzy, and sparsely arranged, with nasal vocals would at times be at home in a Green Day or Rancid song. I disagree with the Chicago band’s statement that grunge has been “mostly obsolete” since Kurt Cobain’s death — but I appreciate… Continue reading Album Review: Save Me by Neurotix