The ten most read stories from our 1,300+ story, 13-year catalog in the past week.

Gibson x Loog SG guitar

Gibson x Loog SG Guitar Review: 2025’s Best Guitar For Children

Derek Oswald

When our tester, Jordan, first introduced the Gibson x Loog SG to their home, it wasn’t their first attempt to help their 11-year-old daughters, Adalynn and Autumn, get into guitar. Previous efforts with full-size acoustics hadn’t worked out. The guitars were too big and too uncomfortable, and early practice sessions left them frustrated. As we pointed out in our article about the McNally Strumstick, learning guitar is already full of early frustrations. Trying to hold … Weiterlesen …

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.

Noon Instruments Vessels Toska

Noon Instruments: Vessels, and Toska Review – Impressive Atmosphere In Real Space

Derek Oswald

NOTE: Noon Instruments’ BF sale is now live meaning both Toska & Vessels are currently 20% Off until 12/12/25. More … Weiterlesen …

Unison Audio Plugins Review: Powerful Tools or Overpriced Hype? MIDI Wizard 2, Drum Monkey, Bass Dragon, Chord Genie

Unison Audio’s plugins spark spirited debate in all corners of the music world. I tested four of them: MIDI Wizard … Weiterlesen …

Lunacy Audio CUBE Review: Innovative 3D Motion-Controlled Sampling for Modern Producers

Introduction Lunacy Audio’s CUBE takes a bold approach to sample-based synthesis. Instead of offering a traditional library of presets or … Weiterlesen …

Hardware-Rezensionen

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

Gibson x Loog SG guitar

Gibson x Loog SG Guitar Review: 2025’s Best Guitar For Children

Derek Oswald

When our tester, Jordan, first introduced the Gibson x Loog SG to their home, it wasn’t their first attempt to … Weiterlesen …

Synido TempoPad C16: A Capable 16-Pad Controller Built for Mobility

Most pad controllers follow a familiar outline. They hand you a grid, offer a few knobs, and call it a … Weiterlesen …

Embodme Erae 2 Review: Exploring A Bold New Language of Touch

I first saw the Embodme Erae series during the surprise livestream of Linkin Park’s From Zero secret concert. As a longtime fan of the … Weiterlesen …

Interviews

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

Altwire Podcast Alan Robert Beauty of Horror

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

Derek Oswald

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.

Amanda Achen is Changing the Soundtrack of Modern Gaming.

Amanda Achen didn’t plan to become one of the most distinctive voices in video game music. In fact, she’s not even a gamer. But that’s exactly what makes her work feel so otherworldly.

Grammy-Gewinner Young Fyre baut den eSport des Beatmakings auf, und das ist erst der Anfang

Raj Thomas sits down with Grammy-winning producer Young Fyre to discuss Audeobox, the world’s biggest beat battle platform.

Anleitungen

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

Mental Health product recommendations

11 Essential Mental Health/Stress Relief Devices and Supplements That Actually Work (Tested for 2025)

Altwire-Mitarbeiter

With so many Mental Health products out there, it’s easy to feel lost. To help, we tested a wide range of tools to find what works, not just what sounds good in ads.

Dance Pop 101: Von den 1970ern bis heute

Tanz-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 tolle Cyber Monday-Kopfhörerangebote für mittellose Leute

Wir verstehen es. Die Inflation ist ätzend, unsere Kreditkartenrechnungen haben sich verdoppelt (oder verdreifacht) und wir leben von Gehaltsscheck zu Gehaltsscheck. Willkommen … Weiterlesen …

Musik

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

Wu-Tang at Moody Center

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

Daniel Benavides

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.

Sunset: Das Festival im Espee (2025) ist im ersten Jahr ein Erfolg

Sunset: The Festival delivered an eclectic mix of genres and artists, creating a vibrant atmosphere that resonated with attendees, Daniel Benavides reports.

(Gegen-)Kultur

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

Mark’s Guitar Exchange

Mark’s Guitar Exchange: How One 2025 Accident Changed Things Forever

Raj Thomas

On a quiet Monday night in January, after a weekend spent networking at the NAMM Show, Joshua Augustin, co-owner of … Weiterlesen …

Craig Peters: His Unlikely Journey From Deathmatch Wrestling Dreams to Scoring Digital Worlds

It’s a Tuesday afternoon, and Craig Peters is in his home studio — guitars hanging like a wall of trophies, … Weiterlesen …

The 10 Greatest Wrestling Theme Songs of All Time

In honor of WrestleMania 41, Raj Thomas picks what he thinks are the greatest entrance theme songs from professional wrestling, along with a a few more that didn’t make the cut.

EVENTBRITE-18.MUSIC-FESTIVAL-PROMOTION-728x90
Advertisements

About the Podcast:
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.

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

  • 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 … Weiterlesen …

  • 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 … Weiterlesen …

  • Folge 18 – Von Camden zum Star: Ein Gespräch mit Bushs Gavin Rossdale

    Folge 18 – Von Camden zum Star: Ein Gespräch mit Bushs Gavin Rossdale

    Jun 21, 2024 •

    In dieser Folge von der AltWire-Podcast, Moderator Derek Oswald interviewt Gavin Rossdale, den legendären Frontmann von Bush. Sie diskutieren … Weiterlesen …

  • Folge 17 – Ausdauer, Glaube und Feuer: Matisyahu über seine neueste EP und seinen Lebensweg

    Folge 17 – Ausdauer, Glaube und Feuer: Matisyahu über seine neueste EP und seinen Lebensweg

    Jun 13, 2024 •

    In der jahrzehntelangen Geschichte der amerikanischen Rap-Musik hat es keinen Mangel an einzigartigen Künstlern gegeben. Matthew Miller, besser gesagt … Weiterlesen …

  • Folge 16 – Brandon Boyd bei Morning View XXIII

    Folge 16 – Brandon Boyd bei Morning View XXIII

    27. Mai 2024 •

    In dieser Folge des AltWire-Podcasts spricht Brandon Boyd, der Leadsänger von Incubus, mit den Moderatoren über die Neuaufnahme ihres legendären Albums „Morning View“ nach 23 Jahren.

  • Folge 15 – Hoffnungsvolles Zeichen – Ryan Key von Yellowcard

    Folge 15 – Hoffnungsvolles Zeichen – Ryan Key von Yellowcard

    3. Mai 2024 •

    Yellowcard löste sich 2016 nach ihrem zehnten Studioalbum auf und Frontmann Ryan Key verfolgte eine Solokarriere. … Weiterlesen …

  • Folge 14 – „Böse Frau“ – Paloma Faith

    Folge 14 – „Böse Frau“ – Paloma Faith

    27. Februar 2024 •

    HINWEIS: Diese Folge wurde über Zoom und nicht über unsere herkömmliche Aufnahmeoption Riverside aufgezeichnet. Bitte entschuldigen Sie etwaige Tonstörungen, die … Weiterlesen …

  • Folge 13 – Reflexionen – Matt Flood von Caskets

    Folge 13 – Reflexionen – Matt Flood von Caskets

    9. Nov. 2023 •

    In dieser Folge des AltWire-Podcasts freuen wir uns über das Gespräch mit Matt Flut, der kraftvolle Leadsänger von … Weiterlesen …

  • Folge 12 – „Die schwarze Couch“ – Jared Weeks von Saving Abel

    Folge 12 – „Die schwarze Couch“ – Jared Weeks von Saving Abel

    6. Nov. 2023 •

    Wie Sie dem Episodenbild entnehmen können, mangelt es Jared Weeks nie an Energie. … Weiterlesen …

Geschützt durch Security by CleanTalk Und CleanTalk Anti-Spam