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Gorillaz Release Huge Album (Literally Huge)
It’s been 7 long years, but the new album is FINALLY here! I guess since Gorillaz made everyone wait so long, they…
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New Release: Sylvan Esso, What Now
Sylvan Esso is an American indie pop duo from Durham, North Carolina that developed in 2013. It can typically take a band…
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Aramis – The Review of a Virtuoso
When we speak the word “Virtuoso”, we think about the classical greats: Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, etc. In good-natured bias, I did the…
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In This Moment Announces Summer Tour
This summer, L.A.-metalcore band In This Moment will embark on a tour to bring their one-of-a-kind theatrics to fans across North America.…
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Rise Against Releases New Single “The Violence”
This morning, Rise Against released the first single from their upcoming album, Wolves. The album is the follow-up to 2014’s The Black Market. The…
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Paramore Announces New Album and Releases New Single
Tennessee rock band Paramore has announced their first album in four years, After Laughter, the follow-up to their self-titled 2013 album. Ahead of the…
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LINES Debut Single “Weekends” Is A Must Add To Your Summer Playlist
If there is a group to watch right now, it’s the Stockholm-based outfit LINES. Their debut single “Weekends” is the kind of…
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Spotlight: Torvus Underground Metal Apparel
If you’re a woman and into the metal scene, you may have noticed that buying your favorite band’s merch is tough. Most merch…
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Jacksonville’s Little Geronimo Release Upbeat New Single “Change”
Jacksonville, Florida’s Little Geronimo just dropped an upbeat, summery single called “Change” and it has us stoked for their upcoming EP. ‘Kingdoms’…
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Sugar Dirt and Sand releases “Sevilla Song”
When Mike McCabe, also known as Sugar Dirt and Sand, was an “angsty little teenager,” he turned to music as an outlet…
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Featured Artist: Billie Eilish, 14 and Famous
Billie Eilish, the 14 year old artist who has managed to win over thousands of fans all over the world with just…
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Harry Styles Debut Single – Sign of the Times
Harry Styles’ debut single is here and it’s even better than everyone was expecting. Not only is the song beautiful and unique, it…
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Hot Mulligan Signs With No Sleep, Releases New Acoustic Track
Michigan pop-punk band Hot Mulligan has been signed to No Sleep Records, but according to vocalist/guitarist Chris Freeman, the band’s journey has…
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Layne Staley: 15 Years Since We Lost A Grunge Icon
On August 21st 1990 Facelift was released and the world was introduced to Alice in Chains, and the incredible vocals of Layne…
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Switchfoot and Lifehouse Announce “Looking For Summer” Tour
Lifehouse and Switchfoot will tour together for the first time on the “Looking for Summer” tour, which will include more than 30…
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Fans Unearth Early Mike Shinoda Rap Demos From Before Hybrid Theory
If you’ve been following Linkin Park’s diverse career, side projects and assorted guest appearances, you’ll know that Mike Shinoda at times has…
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Dreamcar Premiere “Kill For Candy” and Tour Dates
What many are calling ‘the AFI and No Doubt supergroup,’ Dreamcar have finally premiered their first single “Kill For Candy” off their…
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Linkin Park Announce ‘One More Light’, Release Single ‘Heavy’ Featuring KIIARA
If you’ve been following AltWire since it’s inception back in 2013, you’ll know that there’s no secret how much some of us…
