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Cancel Culture: Separating The Art
Altwire Staff
Through the diverse changes in music from the past to the present, there is one stereotype that has stayed well-known within the industry- the outspoken, sometimes problematic, idol or frontman. The generations of Morrisseys, ...
Julia Marcell Signs To Long Branch Records And Shares New Single “Infinity Halt” [Press Release]
Altwire Staff
Julia Marcell has signed with Long Branch Records for the international release of her new album “Skull Echo” coming Spring 2020. The new single “Infinity Halt” is available now and accompanied by a music video directed by ...
AltWire Recommends: Exploring Birdsong – The Downpour
Derek Oswald
While this song has been out for a few weeks, we felt it was very appropriate to share one of the most powerful and haunting songs we’ve heard in recent memory. Performed by British ...
Sundive: A Chat With Jason Frilot
Omayra Lopez
St. Petersburg, Florida-based band Sundive (formerly named Freelow – which is a phonetic pronunciation of the lead singer Jason Frilot’s name) combines an eclectic mix of rock, and folk, creating a unique sound. The ...
Charlie Fettah is The Bridge of Winnipeg Hip-Hop
Al Gibson
Charlie Fettah is all about securing the bag for his family. The former Winnipeg’s Most lyricist took the time out of his day to sit for a video interview with me, although his tour ...
Veridian Releases New Single “Pavement” & Announces Upcoming EP Novella [Press Release]
Altwire Staff
Hailing from the U.K., Veridian has released yet another fantastic single, titled “Pavement.” This is the third single leading up to the release of the band’s EP “Novella” now available for pre-save. Additionally, MerchNow ...
Badflower Releases Acoustic Performance Of “The Jester”
Altwire Staff
Southern California Rockers BADFLOWER released today an acoustic performance of their Top 5 single “The Jester.” Filmed last month in NYC the band strips down the powerful track that embraces the notion of feeling alone ...
MOBS Share Music Video For “Big World” [Press Release]
Altwire Staff
MOBS, an indie pop act from Melbourne, Australia have shared the official music video for their latest single “Big World“. Fans can now stream watch it here: http://smarturl.it/BigWorldVideo. The single is also available to stream or ...
Loose Talk Release Brand New Single “Iron Heel” [Press Release]
Altwire Staff
Rock duo, Loose Talk, the project of Anberlin members Christian McAlhaney and Deon Roxroat, have released their brand new single “Iron Heel” today. Give the video a watch here. The single is now available to ...
Future Thieves Release EP “Emotional Cost” [Press Release]
Altwire Staff
Alt-rock trio Future Thieves release their much-anticipated EP Emotional Cost today. The project showcases the group’s sonic growth and their shared strength as musicians. Inspired by the likes of Portugal. The Man, Local Natives, ...
Evanescence Releases “The Chain (From Gears 5)” [Press Release]
Altwire Staff
Transcendent, two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band, Evanescence, has returned with their first new rock recording in eight years, “The Chain (From Gears 5).” Listen HERE. The band recorded their signature-rock version of the Fleetwood ...
The Picturebooks Announce Headline Dates [Press Release]
Altwire Staff
Alternative rock band The Picturebooks announce a handful of headline tour dates in the U.S. this winter. The band will be hitting the road for their headline shows starting January 2nd in San Diego, ...
Hollywood Undead Announce Sixth Full-Length Studio Album, New Empire Vol. 1 [Press Release]
Altwire Staff
California’s own Hollywood Undead have announced the release of their highly-anticipated sixth full-length studio album, New Empire, Vol. 1, on February 14, 2020 via Dove & Grenade Media / BMG. Produced by Matt Good ...
Little Hurt Releases New Track “It’s Ok Not To Be Ok” [Press Release]
Altwire Staff
Credit: Deanie Chen Little Hurt – the new solo endeavor from the critically acclaimed alt-pop singer and songwriter Colin Dieden – today releases new track “It’s Ok Not To Be Ok” available now on all ...
Ethan Gruska Releases New Track And Video For “Event Horizon” [Press Release]
Altwire Staff
Photo: Josh Rothstein Los Angeles-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Ethan Gruska releases a new track and video “Event Horizon” from his highly anticipated second solo album, En Garde, the follow up to his acclaimed ...
[AltWire Interview] Mike Shinoda on ‘Fine’: “I’ve Been Playing With a Lot of Different Sounds Lately…”
Derek Oswald
Photo Credit: Frank Maddocks Since the last time we caught up with Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda back in 2015, a lot has changed in those four years. Starting with a comeback of his successful solo ...
VAGRANTS Announces Upcoming Tour with Hawthorne Heights & Emery [Press Release]
Altwire Staff
Pensacola, FL – November 12, 2019 – Post-hardcore act Vagrants are thrilled to announce that that they will be returning to the stage early next year with Hawthorne Heights and Emery.The east coast run ...
CHIEF STATE Give Fans A Taste of Forthcoming Album With New Single “Deciduous” [Press Release]
Altwire Staff
Vancouver pop-punk five-piece Chief State has released the first single off their forthcoming album titled Tough Love, which will be released in early 2020. The song was recorded in Vancouver by Tim Creviston (Spiritbox, ...
THEORY Releases New Single “Strangers” [Press Release]
Altwire Staff
Photo Credit: Jimmy Fontaine Multi-platinum band THEORY (Theory Of A Deadman) has released their new single “Strangers” from their forthcoming studio album Say Nothing, out January 31st via Atlantic Records. Addressing the current tense ...
ASHLAND Announces Forthcoming Album Over The Moon [Press Release]
Altwire Staff
Alternative rock darlings Ashland have unveiled details for their forthcoming album, Over The Moon, out December 13th via Rise Records. The band has given a sneak peek of the new record with its ineffably dreamy ...