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Anthony Marinelli Bass DNA Core and Expression

Anthony Marinelli’s Bass DNA Review: 5 Great Bass Foundations

Derek Oswald

Rubbery Moog bass, P-Funk squelch, and modulation that gets downright weird. Anthony Marinelli’s Bass DNA covers a lot of sonic territory, from building a patch with a single oscillator to finding that sweet spot where a bass line locks into the groove. I thought Anthony Marinelli had nailed it. During Bass DNA’s Overtone lesson, he’d put together this wonderfully zappy, P-Funk-style bass that, to my ears, already sounded great over the beat. But Anthony heard something I … Read more

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Derek’s Plugin Reviews

Looking for the perfect plugin for that next music project? AltWire’s Derek Oswald (and sometimes others) reviews the ones to try.

Tech House Market's trio: SPIT, LOCK and KIX

Brand New Plugins: Tech House Market’s 3 SPIT, LOCK and KIX Plugins Make It Easy to Get Started

Derek Oswald

Disclosure: In response to our own early interest, Tech House Market provided AltWire with complimentary advance copies of SPIT, LOCK … Read more

Recommended Plugins: D16’s Classic Boxes Go Beyond Straight Emulation

AltWire occasionally receives plugins or products at no cost for review consideration. Well, full disclosure, and I’m embarrassed to admit … Read more

Altwire Max For Live Creator Spotlight: Rawton’s Tools Are Weird In All The Right Ways

Max for Live is one reason I have such a hard time imagining myself leaving Ableton. I’m always finding a … Read more

Hardware Reviews

We review a wide range of music hardware, from hobbyist to professional (and occasionally some non-music stuff, too).

GND-1T

GND-1T Review: Everything Everywhere All at Once, From a Speak & Spell Chip

Derek Oswald

The GND-1T is a strange beast, and trying to summarize its sound feels a little like opening a dictionary and … Read more

Waldorf Protein Review: An Affordable Route To Delicious 90’s Cheese

Waldorf used the oscillator research behind its Microwave 1 Plugin as the foundation for a $399 four-layer hardware synth. Is … Read more

Nord Electro 7 Review: A Best of Both Worlds Nord

My first experience with the Nord Electro 7 was likely a bit different from most. Rather than spending those first … Read more

Interviews

Over the past decade-plus, AltWire writers have conducted over 200 interviews with some of the biggest names in music.

Nicole Alexis - Image Credit: @kesa_luxe

Nicole Alexis on Authenticity, Believing in Yourself, and Her Upcoming 2026 Alt-Acoustic EP Mirrors and Smoke

Iceis Augustino

Nicole Alexis – Image Credit: @kesa_luxe Nashville’s DIY Alt Singer-Songwriter Nicole Alexis is building hype for her upcoming cozy, vulnerable … Read more

FRET12: Dan Tremonti on Music, Authentic Craftsmanship, and the Road Not Taken

While most guitar shops are built to sell you something, FRET12 is built to make you stay. Housed inside of … Read more

Alan Robert on The AltWire Podcast (2025) – Exploring His Dual Talents: From Music to Horror Art

What was expected to be a six-month detour became a thirty-year run on stages worldwide. Throughout it all, Alan Robert never set down his pencil.

Guides

AltWire’s guides provide a deep dive into our favorite bands, events, memes, and cultural moments.

Dance Pop 101: From the 1970s to Today

Derek Oswald

Dance Pop music is a genre of electronic dance music that contains music suitable for nightclubs but is accessible enough to find its way onto pop radio. Learn more here.

5 Great Cyber Monday Headphone Deals for Broke People

We get it. Inflation sucks, our credit card bills have doubled (or tripled), and we’re living paycheck to paycheck. Welcome … Read more

Our Favorite Cyber Monday Podcast Microphone Deals on Amazon

Good-quality sound is critical for any podcast to succeed. I know: The AltWire Podcast has already used quite a few … Read more

Music

Our “bread and butter:” reviews, festival and concert news, and the latest on your favorite artists.

Sad Boi Cult

Sad Boi Cult Introduces “Sad Boi” Vibes To Pop-Punk With Their Latest Single “caskets”

Iceis Augustino

Sad Boi Cult is a nu-alt-pop-punk artist reviving the nostalgic 2000s pop-punk sound with a modern injection of relatable “Sad … Read more

Wu-Tang Clan Brings the Ruckus to Austin’s Moody Center – 06/15/25

It was a night of torch-passing at the Moody Center as Wu-Tang Clan brought their farewell tour to Austin, with Run the Jewels setting the stage for a show that felt like both a celebration and a send-off.

Travis Barker is Returning to Reverb for Round 2 with Exclusive Memorabilia

Reverb, one of the leading online marketplaces for music gear, has announced the return of iconic drummer Travis Barker of Blink-182 to its platform.

(Counter)Culture

Memes, interesting people, TV shows, and those making a name for themselves in 21st-century culture.

From DJ Schoeny to Hangtyme: Reinventing Yourself When the Music Has to Stop

Raj Thomas

For years, Justin “Schoeny” Schoenenberger didn’t have to think very hard about who he was. He was DJ Schoeny. It … Read more

Orlando’s DJ Summit Is Connecting Generations Behind the Decks

Orlando DJ Summit is bringing veteran vinyl DJs and a new generation of digital selectors into the same room. Founder Felix “DJ Junebuhg” Cruz explains why the craft still matters, what “Beyond the Booth” means, and how he hopes to build one of the Southeast’s most important DJ gatherings.

Ok Housecat: The Two Halves of Billy Prosise

Main Image Credit: @WCSNews on Instagram How a Nashville music teacher became Ok Housecat: one broken toy and one broken … Read more

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Host Derek Oswald holds intimate conversations with top names in the entertainment world. Each episode provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives and careers of musicians, artists, and performers, revealing their creative processes, personal stories, and industry insights.

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Episode 21 – Coheed and Cambria Podcast: An Intimate and Honest Conversation with Josh Eppard – 2025 Tour, Good Apollo and More!
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  • Episode 21 - Coheed and Cambria Podcast: An Intimate and Honest Conversation with Josh Eppard - 2025 Tour, Good Apollo and More!

    Episode 21 – Coheed and Cambria Podcast: An Intimate and Honest Conversation with Josh Eppard – 2025 Tour, Good Apollo and More!

    Aug 20, 2025 •

    Few bands in modern rock have built a world as distinct and devoted as Coheed and Cambria. At the heart … Read more

  • Episode 20 - Alan Robert: Life of Agony, Beauty of Horror, Ghouliana and More!

    Episode 20 – Alan Robert: Life of Agony, Beauty of Horror, Ghouliana and More!

    Jul 13, 2025 •

    Alan Robert has built a rare career that bridges two creative worlds. As bassist and songwriter for the long-running band … Read more

  • Episode 19 - The Return of Sleaze: Wednesday 13 Talks Mid Death Crisis and His Roots

    Episode 19 – The Return of Sleaze: Wednesday 13 Talks Mid Death Crisis and His Roots

    May 2, 2025 •

    Wednesday 13 has always embraced theatrics, horror, and excess. With his new album Mid Death Crisis, he reconnects with the … Read more

  • Episode 18 - From Camden to Stardom: A Chat With Bush’s Gavin Rossdale

    Episode 18 – From Camden to Stardom: A Chat With Bush’s Gavin Rossdale

    Jun 21, 2024 •

    In this episode of the AltWire podcast, host Derek Oswald interviews Gavin Rossdale, the legendary frontman of Bush. They discuss … Read more

  • Episode 17 - Perseverance, Faith, and Fire: Matisyahu on His Latest EP and Life Journey

    Episode 17 – Perseverance, Faith, and Fire: Matisyahu on His Latest EP and Life Journey

    Jun 13, 2024 •

    Over the multi-decade history of American rap music, there has been no shortage of unique artists. However, Matthew Miller, better … Read more

  • Episode 16 - Brandon Boyd on Morning View XXIII

    Episode 16 – Brandon Boyd on Morning View XXIII

    May 27, 2024 •

    In this episode of the AltWire Podcast, Brandon Boyd, the lead singer of Incubus, joins the hosts to discuss the re-recording of their iconic album ‘Morning View’ after 23 years.

  • Episode 15 - Hopeful Sign - Ryan Key of Yellowcard

    Episode 15 – Hopeful Sign – Ryan Key of Yellowcard

    May 3, 2024 •

    Yellowcard called it quits in 2016 after their tenth studio album, with its frontman Ryan Key pursuing a solo career. … Read more

  • Episode 14 - "Bad Woman" - Paloma Faith

    Episode 14 – “Bad Woman” – Paloma Faith

    Feb 27, 2024 •

    NOTE: This episode was recorded over Zoom instead of our traditional recording option, Riverside. Please excuse any audio glitches that … Read more

  • Episode 13 - Reflections - Matt Flood of Caskets

    Episode 13 – Reflections – Matt Flood of Caskets

    Nov 9, 2023 •

    In this episode of The AltWire Podcast, we are thrilled to be conversing with Matt Flood, the powerhouse lead vocalist of … Read more

  • Episode 12 - "The Black Couch" - Jared Weeks of Saving Abel

    Episode 12 – “The Black Couch” – Jared Weeks of Saving Abel

    Nov 6, 2023 •

    As you can see from the episode image, there’s never a shortage of energy when it comes to Jared Weeks. … Read more

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