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title: "Cybernetic Storytelling – My Interview with Alpha Riff"
url: https://altwire.net/cybernetic-storytelling-interview-alpha-riff/
author: "Al Gibson"
published: 2016-07-25T06:14:12+00:00
updated: 2026-11-11T03:23:53+00:00
categories: ["Interviews"]
tags: ["Alpha Riff", "Nerdcore"]
source: "AltWire (altwire.net)"
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# Cybernetic Storytelling – My Interview with Alpha Riff

*By Al Gibson · July 25, 2016*

![Bald, bearded performer in an Alpha Riff shirt sings into a corded mic, eyes shut, in front of a red curtain](https://altwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/alphariff-stage.jpg)

Come and join us as I chop it up wit the king of Nerdcore cybernetic storytelling, Alpha Riff. We delve into the new album, his rap origins, and shout-outs, of course...which somehow lead to a mini-rant! Enjoy the interview and go and cop Alpha Riff's new album, Mors Aeterna, at alphariff.bandcamp.com

Music heard during the interview: (in order played)

1. Alpha Riff feat. Professor Shyguy - Crowned Fates
2. [Rhyme Artist feat. Ambush Vin - En Sabah Nur](https://rhymeartist.bandcamp.com/track/en-sabah-nur-ft-ambush-vin)
3. [Twill Distilled feat Alpha Riff - Ladder](https://twilldistilled.bandcamp.com/album/planet-twill)
4. [Aramis - Game Over](https://aramis616.bandcamp.com/track/game-over)
5. [Alpha Riff - Battle With a Legend (Phunkoland)](https://philoniusphunk.bandcamp.com/album/phunkoland)
6. [Ambush Vin feat. Alpha Riff - Phantom Zone](https://scifimusic.bandcamp.com/)
7. Smash Instrumental
8. [Four Horsemen - Slim Charles](https://nathanhaskill.bandcamp.com/album/the-symbol-of-excellence)
9. Non-Fiction Instrumental
10. Ol' Girl Instrumental

https://soundcloud.com/ambushvin/altwire-presents-alpha-riff-interview

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From AltWire: https://altwire.net/cybernetic-storytelling-interview-alpha-riff/