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Amanda Achen is Changing the Soundtrack of Modern Gaming.
Raj Thomas
Amanda Achen didn’t set out to become one of the most distinctive voices in video game music, and she’s not even a gamer. But that’s part of what makes her artistry so compelling. From soaring operatic performances at Carnegie Hall to rapping last-minute verses for Wuthering Waves in a backstage closet, Amanda’s fearless versatility is reshaping what’s possible for vocalists in modern game scores.
Grammy Winner Young Fyre Is Building the eSports of Beatmaking, and It’s Only the Beginning
Raj Thomas
Grammy-winning producer Young Fyre is building the future of competitive music with Audeobox, the world's biggest beat battle platform. From launching battles across 32 genres to envisioning championship events with stages, live audiences, and sponsors, Young Fyre is reshaping music tech from the ground up.
The 10 Greatest Wrestling Theme Songs of All Time
Raj Thomas
It’s WrestleMania 41 Week, and while the pyro, promos, and piledrivers bring the spectacle—let’s not forget the soundtrack. From glass shatters that erupt arenas to violin solos that make crowds sing in unison, entrance ...
5 Serato Moments That Changed the DJ Game Forever
Raj Thomas
Serato didn’t just modernize DJing—it revolutionized it. From vinyl emulation to streaming, discover 5 moments that forever changed the game—and the move that could change it again.
Yes, You Can Grieve A Famous Person Like A Best Friend.
Derek Oswald
Yesterday marked a tragic anniversary and one that all of us in the music community wish we didn’t have to experience. It’s been five years since Chester Bennington, the lead singer of Linkin Park, ...
Suicide/Mental Health Awareness: 5 Safe Ways To Get Help
Derek Oswald
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, and in light of the recent suicides of high-profile musicians (such as AVICII, Chris Cornell, Chester Bennington, and Naomi Judd), we wanted to let you know you’re ...
Cellphones At Concerts: You’re Being Ridiculous
Derek Oswald
We’ve all been there. You’re at a concert, and the performer takes the stage. The lights go down, and you hear the first few notes of your favorite song. You start to get excited, ...
Taylor Hawkins (1972-2022): Thanks For The Epic Memories
Luke Luthi-Morrison
“HAWKINS!!!” This was how Dave Grohl would suitably address the drummer of his band, Taylor Hawkins, on stage. As if having to crank it up to eleven just to speak to the man behind ...
Spotify Wrapped 2021: A Reaction
Derek Oswald
Spotify Wrapped is an annual year-end tradition on Spotify where the service re most popular songs and artists of the year are revealed. You can find out your top artists on Spotify or see what was ...
Linkin Park: 7 Reasons They Are The Best Band
Derek Oswald
Linkin Park is a global phenomenon with millions of fans around the world. The band has sold over 50 million albums worldwide. In addition, their music has been featured in numerous video games, movies, ...
Northern Touch Music Festival is Jump-Starting Careers
Al Gibson
Northern Touch Music Festival is much more than a music conference. I attended, and performed at NTMF 2019 last June. This was only my 2nd performance in the city of Winnipeg, but this was ...
NTMF 2019: Northern Touch Music Festival is the Real Deal
Al Gibson
NTMF 2019 was held in the historic Exchange District of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Winnipeg is known for a lot of things. It is known for it’s diversity, it boasts the largest percentage of Filipino population ...
AltWire Editorial: The Curious Case of Hip-Hop
Al Gibson
Boom Bap. Trap. Lo-Fi. Mob Music. Although there are dozens of different styles of Hip-Hop, few outside of the Hip-Hop culture wouldn’t know it. It’s all “Rap Music” to them. Whatever style of is ...
Why Music Matters: How Music Can Help Mental Illness
Altwire Staff
When you go to shows, you have one thing in common with the strangers standing around you. You know the lyrics, you buy merchandise, and you have one common goal. It’s to sing along ...
Opinion: Is J.Cole Boring?
Altwire Staff
“J.Cole is boring”. This statement is one of the most debated statements in hip-hop today. A simple Google search will lead you to countless posts debating this very issue. Before getting into why this might ...
David Cook: Cutting Open the Digital Vein
Amanda Gail
First of all… when David Cook opens his mouth it literally makes my heart happy. My heart jumps up, grows little stick-figure feet, and begins to sway back and forth in a happy motion that ...
Hall & Oates: Class of 2016
Amanda Gail
Fans of my columns should know by now that, as the song says, I’m only happy when it rains. However, it’s hard to be any sort of sad when you’re talking about Daryl Hall ...
Prince: The First Time I Heard His Incredible Music
Altwire Staff
I can’t tell you every Prince song ever made off the top of my head, but I can tell you my favorites. I can tell you how I felt when I first heard them. ...
Prince: In Memoriam 1958-2016
Amanda Gail
Prince Rogers Nelson (1958-2016) Being alive in the same world as Prince is something I always took for granted. Even today, with the deafening news of his death, I can’t bring myself to ...
Def Leppard- 10 Points through the eyes of a stranger (NSFW)
Amanda Gail
a.k.a. the profile of a writer and her salvation I can’t remember how old I was when my father came home with Def Leppard’s LP , “On Through the Night”, but I know I was young. ...