Taproot Vocalist Stephen On Ill-Fated Layne Staley Collab
Derek Oswald
In a recent Altwire podcast episode, Taproot frontman Stephen Richards spoke about his ill-fated collaboration with the late grunge icon Layne Staley. Called “Kevin Spacey” and originally intended to appear on the band’s 2002 ...
Stephen Richards of Taproot Shares Tales of Life on the Road (NSFW)
Derek Oswald
We’re “ca-ca-ca-calling” on all Taproot fans to check out The Altwire Podcast‘s latest episode, featuring a special guest: the legendary nu-metal icon Stephen Richards. You won’t want to miss your chance to listen in ...
Unleashing A Roar: Theory of a Deadman Talks ‘Dinosaur’
Derek Oswald
Altwire recently had the pleasure of speaking with the lead singer of Theory of a Deadman, Tyler Connolly, about the band’s March 2023 release, Dinosaur. In this interview, Tyler delves into the inspiration behind Dinosaur and ...
Michigander’s Jason Singer on How the Pandemic Challenged Him Creatively
Derek Oswald
Prepare for another fascinating episode of the Altwire Podcast, where we bring you in-depth conversations with some of the most talented artists shaping the alternative music scene. As we love to spotlight newer artists, ...
Review: Exploring Linkin Park’s Meteora | 20 Lost Demos
Derek Oswald
Warning: The following review and article concerning the Lost Demos CD on Meteora 20 contain massive spoilers. You have been warned! The announcement of Linkin Park‘s Meteora|20 box set release on April 7th, 2023, ...
Danny Case of From Ashes To New Stops By, And Doesn’t Dissapoint
Derek Oswald
Get ready for another riveting episode of the Altwire Podcast, where we connect you with the most influential artists in the alternative music scene through engaging conversations. We are excited to announce our next ...
Of Virtue Suffer From “A.N.X.I.E.T.Y.” In New Track
Derek Oswald
Michigan metalcore band Of Virtue is back, and they’re bringing the heat with their latest single, “A.N.X.I.E.T.Y.” With its crushing riffs, driving beats, and intense vocals, “A.N.X.I.E.T.Y.” is a tour-de-force of metalcore energy. The ...
“You Make Me Sick” – The Bold New Single by Ashnikko
Derek Oswald
Alt-pop has a new queen, and her name is Ashnikko. The up-and-coming artist took the music world by storm with her hugely successful 2021 mixtape DEMIDEVIL and 2019 EP Hi, garnering 2.5 billion streams ...
The Plain White T’s are Back with “Spaghetti Tattoo”!
Derek Oswald
It’s been a little bit since we’ve heard from the Plain White T’s, but they’re finally back with a new single and video for “Spaghetti Tattoo”. “Tattoo” is an acoustic love song in which frontman Tom ...
Linkin Park Release New 2003 Track “Lost”
Derek Oswald
Linkin Park fans, the time has finally arrived! After years without the iconic voice of the late Chester Bennington, Linkin Park has just released “Lost,” a never-before-heard track from their 2003 Meteora sessions. Fans ...
Shannon Larkin Calls in to Discuss the Legacy of Godsmack
Derek Oswald
Gear up for another kickass episode of the Altwire Podcast, where we bring you in-depth conversations with some of the most influential artists from the alternative music scene. Continuing our mission to provide a ...
Ryan Phillips of Story of The Year Discusses Tear Me to Pieces
Derek Oswald
Prepare for another captivating episode of the Altwire Podcast, where we connect you to the most influential artists in the alternative music scene through up-close and personal conversations. In keeping with our commitment to ...
Crosses Comeback (2022): Chino Moreno & Shaun Lopez Discuss Their Exciting Return
Derek Oswald
Crosses is a band that made waves in the alternative music scene upon their formation in 2011, blending a unique mix of Shoegaze, Industrial, New-Wave influences, and dream pop to create their own distinct ...
STP Co-Founder Robert Deleo Stops By to Discuss His Upcoming Solo Album
Derek Oswald
Welcome to the Altwire Podcast, your go-to source for engaging conversations with some of the most talented and influential artists in the alternative music scene! For those new to our podcast, we pride ourselves ...
Altwire Podcast Episode 3, Season 1 – Rob Jabbaz (Writer and Director of “The Sadness”)
Derek Oswald
Season 1 of the Altwire Podcast continues with a slightly different kind of guest. Just in time for the start of the spooky season, Derek sits down with Rob Jabbaz, director and writer of ...
Altwire Podcast – Season 1, Episode 4: Dan Estrin of Hoobastank!
Derek Oswald
In this week’s episode of the Altwire Podcast, we’re featuring Dan Estrin of the rock band Hoobastank to celebrate 20 years of the band’s breakthrough self-titled debut. Dan talks about the band’s early days, ...
Post Malone Massive Fall At St Louis Show – Posty is OK!
Derek Oswald
Last night’s St. Louis show had a bit of a gasp-worthy moment for Post Malone fans. As shown through a TikTok video by @xaviierw0lf, during a performance of his hit song “Circles,” Post Malone ...
PHOTOS: Slightly Stoopid Summer Traditions Tour 2022
Derek Oswald
Slightly Stoopid’s Summer Traditions Tour is coming to a close, and our team recently caught them in Cocoa, Florida, on a sold-out show! Joining them were Fortunate Youth, Common Kings, and Pepper. The highlights ...
Darren Hayes Announces Bold 2022 Solo Album “Homosexual”
Derek Oswald
It’s been a little over ten years since Darren Hayes released a solo album, but the wait has been well worth it. Darren Hayes has announced his new record, Homosexual, to be released on ...
Chilly & Milly Director William D. Caballero Discusses His 2022 Animated Short Film
Derek Oswald
In Chilly & Milly, director William D. Caballero brings to life the story of his parents in an animated short film that has already qualified for an Academy Award in 2023. The film takes ...
