Flying Nun Records Announces Re-Releases of The Bats
Derek Oswald
Flying Nun/Captured Tracks have announced several key reissues from the New Zealand based indie-pop pioneers The Bats. Due for release on May 27th, the compilation titled Completely Bats will feature a collection of early EP’s/singles ...
Alt-Pop Producer Thief Releases “Cry Me A River” Cover
Derek Oswald
Australian based Alternative-Pop producer PJ Wolf (known by his stage name “Thief”) has released a unique minimalist electro re-interpretation of Justin Timberlake’s 2002 smash R&B hit “Cry Me A River”. Removing the thumping bass ...
Axxa/Abraxas Announces Summer Tour Supporting Amen Dunes, Self-Titled Debut Out Now
Derek Oswald
After the recent release of his self titled record, Atlanta based Axxa/Abraxas (aka Ben Asbury) has announced that he will be joining Amen Dunes on their North American summer tour. The tour begins at ...
The Hunting Party Early Impressions: Linkin Park’s Fiercest
Derek Oswald
Linkin Park channel Bad Religion, Black Flag, Helmet, Refused and other early influential rock bands in some of their most electrifying and aggressive sounding tracks to date. Learn why this album may just be ...
AltWire – The Spark 04/01/14: Artists To Watch
Derek Oswald
The Spark: Tuesday April 1st, 2014 Welcome to The Spark, a feature on AltWire where we put the spotlight on fun, exciting and electrifying bands that we feel deserve your undivided attention. All available ...
AltWire – The Spark 03/28/14: Artists To Watch
Derek Oswald
The Spark: Friday March 28th, 2014 Welcome to The Spark, a feature on AltWire where we put the spotlight on fun, exciting and electrifying bands that we feel deserve your undivided attention. All available ...
Be Put Under A Spell By Craft Spells’ Latest Single “Breaking The Angle Against The Tide”
Derek Oswald
Looking for a beautiful throwback to the new-wave sound of old? Then look no further than the latest single from Craft Spells, titled “Breaking The Angle Against The Tide” from their upcoming record Nausea, ...
Interview – Birth of Joy: “Our Goal Is To Lose Ourselves…”
Derek Oswald
Hailing from the Netherlands, and recently signed for worldwide distribution via Long Branch Records, Birth of Joy are a band that we are finding ourselves very excited about. Pulling from a list of underground ...
Linkin Park World Premiere Aggresive New Track “Guilty All The Same”
Derek Oswald
A few months ago in an interview with AltWire, Mike Shinoda described how the current state of rock music left him wanting something more, stating: “I’m just saying there’s something missing. I guess it ...
Coldplay Shock Fanbase With Surprise Release of “Midnight” Single
Derek Oswald
Consider our minds completely blown! After a series of mysterious updates (and new images of the band on their official Facebook page) Coldplay has hit their fan base with a beyonce-style surprise of epic proportions. ...
Perfect Pussy Release Video For “I” – Watch It Now
Derek Oswald
Perfect Pussy (a band often labeled as the ‘band with the unprintable name’ in many publications) have just finished and uploaded a music video for their track “I”; from their demo tape I Have ...
Filter Interview: A Chat With Richard Patrick
Derek Oswald
The year was 1995. A shocked nation watched as OJ Simpson was put on trial for murder, Forrest Gump had just won Best Picture at the 67th Academy Awards and in Los Angeles, a ...
Take A Ride With The Virginmarys Latest Video: “Just A Ride”
Derek Oswald
English rock band The Virginmarys have just released the video for their latest single “Just A Ride” from their breakout album, 2013’s King Of Conflict (Wind Up Records). Debuting within the top 10 in Billboard’s Heatseekers ...
Sisteray – The Spark – Artists To Watch
Derek Oswald
Welcome to The Spark, a feature on AltWire where we put the spotlight on fun, exciting and electrifying bands that we feel deserve your undivided attention. All are available for immediate consumption and in ...
Sno-Core Tour Canceled, The Pretty Reckless Pull Out Due To Illness (UPDATED)
Derek Oswald
UPDATE 1/28/13: While we had previously written about the tour on the 22nd (see the original post below); per a press release issued today, it appears the Sno-Core tour has been officially canceled with ...
Fret “Knot” Slipknot Fans, The Band Is Not Breaking Up
Derek Oswald
It looks like the masks will live to be worn another day. Corey Taylor has recently taken to twitter to dispel rumors that Slipknot are falling apart, or on the verge of calling it ...
This Preteen Heavy Metal Band Rocks Harder Than You Ever Could
Derek Oswald
Hats off to these three awesome little youngsters; called “Unlocking The Truth” who have been breaking down barriers and rocking festivals and Times Square…all while still in the 7th grade. Coming from Brooklyn, New ...
Sticks and Stones: New Found Glory Announce Departure Of Original Guitarist Steve Klein
Derek Oswald
Well it looks like it’s gone all downhill from here, and that things have reached a head on collision as New Found Glory have announced that they are officially parting ways with their lead ...
The Weather Outside Is Frightful, But This Surf-Rock Sure Is Delightful…
Derek Oswald
So Wintertime is finally here in the United States (greetings Electra!), and with the first huge snowfall of the season, we all know what’s on the way this Holiday season. Flight delays, power outages, ...
Interview – Versus The World: “Punk Rock is Everything To Me”
Derek Oswald
Versus The World are a post-hardcore/pop punk band hailing out of Santa Barbara, CA comprised of Chris Flippin (Lagwagon), Mike Davenport (The Ataris), Bryan Charleson and Donald Spence (Crooks and Liars). Signed to Viking ...
