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Travis Barker is Returning to Reverb for Round 2 with Exclusive Memorabilia
Daniel Benavides
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. Starting April 9, Barker will reopen his official shop offering ...
Klevgrand – Tomofon and Speldosa: 2 Creative Offerings from the Heart of Sweden
Derek Oswald
In today’s musical landscape, where tons of new plugin companies pop up daily and saturate the market, Klevgrand, a small but passionate Swedish music software company, isn’t afraid to break the rules. Known for ...
Jay Shalé: The Inspiring DJ Shattering Glass Ceilings 1 Stadium at a Time.
Raj Thomas
Jay Shalé blends music, sports, and tech as the first front-facing DJ for the WNBA. Discover her gear, grind, and goals.
Dog Paw: A Revolutionary Musical Instrument Born from Friendship
Raj Thomas
From College Friendship to Revolutionary Instrument: The Story of Dog Paw Music In the realm of music technology, where innovation often feels like the domain of massive corporations, two friends from college have taken ...
Yungblud’s Bold 2025 Return: Dive into the Epic Journey of “Hello Heaven, Hello”
Derek Oswald
Yungblud is back, and he’s shaking things up with “Hello Heaven, Hello,” a nine-minute, nine-second track that marks his return after some time off the grid. The 27‐year‐old singer-songwriter from Doncaster, UK—whose last two ...
ARCHERS Unleash Powerful Single “Never Enough” Ahead of 2025 Tour and Festival Appearances
Derek Oswald
Wisconsin-based metalcore powerhouse ARCHERS has dropped their latest single, “Never Enough,” a hard-hitting track produced by Matt Good and released via SBG Records. The single, accompanied by an official music video premiered by Revolver ...
Olly Alexander’s ‘Whisper in the Waves’ (2025) is Gorgeous Synth-Pop At Its Finest
Derek Oswald
Olly Alexander, the multi-talented singer, songwriter, actor, and activist, has officially stepped into a new chapter of his career with the release of Polari, his first album released under his own name, Olly Alexander. ...
Infiltrator 2 Review: An Effects Swiss Army Knife of Greatness
Derek Oswald
As a lifelong fan of Peter Gabriel, I’ve always been captivated by his fearless creativity. Gabriel’s ability to blend unconventional sounds with emotional depth has made him one of my biggest influences since childhood. ...
SKY Keys VST by S.K.Y Studios Review: A Sensational Debut
Derek Oswald
SKY Keys – First Impressions As someone who’s always chasing after the next great virtual instrument, I am always excited whenever I encounter a passionate new plugin developer launching their first creation to the ...
Evabeat’s Awesome Melody Sauce 2: Altwire Plugin Spotlight
Derek Oswald
When it comes to melody generation, Melody Sauce 2 by Evabeat offers a shortcut for those moments when writer’s block strikes or the perfect top-line melody feels just out of reach. One of the ...
Who Is Emily Armstrong? Linkin Park’s New Vocalist / From Zero Album Announced
Derek Oswald
At Linkin Park’s highly anticipated “From Zero” event held in Los Angeles on September 5th, 2024, Linkin Park made a huge announcement regarding their future as a band following the tragic loss of Chester ...
Linkin Park Announces Return In “From Zero” Event – LIVE UPDATES
Derek Oswald
Linkin Park fans are on the edge of their seats in anticipation of the “From Zero” event in Los Angeles, CA, on September 5, 2024, where the band is widely expected to make a ...
FINNEAS Returns with For Cryin’ Out Loud! and Releases Title Track
Derek Oswald
FINNEAS, the multiple GRAMMY® and Academy Award-winning artist, is back with a fresh new sound and announcing his upcoming album, For Cryin’ Out Loud!, due October 4 via Interscope Records. The album’s title track ...
AltWire’s Second Decade Starts Today
Altwire Staff
Welcome to the brand-new AltWire! If you have been reading us for a long time, this is the biggest redesign we’ve ever done in the 11+ years we’ve been online. A lot has changed, ...
Lindsey Stirling Unveils New Album “Duality” and Single “Eye Of The Untold Her”
Derek Oswald
Lindsey Stirling, the acclaimed violinist known for her electrifying performances, has announced her latest musical endeavor: the upcoming release of her seventh studio album, Duality. This exciting news is accompanied by the unveiling of ...
Fortunate Youth Ignites a Sold-Out Crowd in Downtown Deland
Omayra Lopez
Fortunate Youth just finished their East Coast tour, and no venue is too small for this California reggae band. Our team caught them in Central Florida out in Downtown Deland at Cafe DaVinci where ...
Sinead O’Connor Dead At 56: “Nothing Compares 2 U” Star Remembered.
Derek Oswald
Tragic news today as Shuhada’ Sadaqat (more well-known as Sinead O’Connor) has died at the age of 56. Born on December 8, 1966, in Ireland, Sinead was a force to be reckoned with in ...
Treat Williams Gone Too Soon: Remembering The Actor
Derek Oswald
The entertainment world is in collective mourning today as we process the loss of Treat Williams, the legendary actor who died Monday, July 12th, 2023, following a motorcycle accident on Route 30 in Vermont, ...
Sum 41 Announce Breakup After 27 Years
Derek Oswald
Sum 41, the iconic Canadian punk rock band, has announced its breakup after 27 years as a band. The news was first announced on the band’s official social media pages, where they thanked their ...
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 ...