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AltWire Fast Five – Pop Rock/Indie (Week of 01/20/2019)
Derek Oswald
Sometimes you just need a little pick me up to start your day. That’s where Fast Five comes in. Compromised of bite sized playlists, updated every weekday (Monday through Friday), “the five” gives you ...
AltWire Fast Five – Rock (Week of 01/20/2019)
Derek Oswald
Sometimes you just need a little pick me up to start your day. That’s where Fast Five comes in. Compromised of bite sized playlists, updated every weekday (Monday through Friday), “the five” gives you ...
The Hip Abduction & Passafire at Jannus Live
Omayra Lopez
Based out of St. Petersburg, FL, The Hip Abduction comprised of David New (lead vocals, guitar), Chris Powers (bass), Dave Johnson (baritone, tenor sax), Cody Moore (keyboards, sax), Matt Poynter (drums, vocals) and Justino ...
[AltWire Top 10] Top 10 Alternative/Metal Albums of 2018
Altwire Staff
I know I’m not alone in saying that this year has flown by. As I sit at my desk, still digesting the Christmas festivities of the past few days, I find myself pondering about ...
From Tragedy To Triumph: Healing Through ‘Post Traumatic’
Derek Oswald
I first began following Mike Shinoda on his Post Traumatic World Tour in June of this year in New York City. Deciding at the last possible moment to make the three-hour trip to attend, my family ...
[AltWire Exclusive Premiere] The Anix – “Wasteland”
M. Stoneman
Having had the absolute pleasure of speaking with frontman and now sole member Brandon Smith earlier this year, we here at AltWire are proud to premiere ‘Wasteland’: a brand new track from electronic rock artist The Anix! Leaning more heavily into the ...
2018 Angry Orchard Rock the Roots Tour Recap
Omayra Lopez
The 2018 Rock the Roots Tour by Angry Orchard kicked off on June 30th, covering 11 cities across the country and I had the privilege to catch it in my hometown of Orlando, Florida! ...
Artist Spotlight: Brother Mikey
Omayra Lopez
Michael Reyes, known artistically as Brother Mikey is a singer/songwriter Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico and raised in the Bronx, N.Y. Currently living in Orlando Florida, he’s dedicated his music to help heal others ...
Resinated: The After Party Part 2
Altwire Staff
Photo by Zack Kearney of Zakari Photos Like the loud pop of the snare drum, Resinated will grab your attention before it blends elements of reggae, pop music, and some sultry jazz into the ...
Tour Preview: Nahko and Medicine for the People
Omayra Lopez
On October 20th, 2017 Nahko, front man of Nahko and Medicine for the People, released his solo album titled, My Name Is Bear, launching his tour in support of that record shortly thereafter. This ...
Remembering Chester Bennington: A Look Back At A Thousand Suns
M. Stoneman
Anyone familiar with my writing style may have noted that I refrain from being too personal. Observation and commentating objectively on what lays before me has been something I’ve held close as a crucial ...
[Concert Review] Jessica Lynn @ Audio Glasgow – June 14th
Altwire Staff
Jessica Lynn, for those who don’t know, is soon to be country music’s next superstar. Currently mid-way through a European tour ahead of her next single release “Let’s Don’t” (to be released digitally on ...
[Track By Track] When Thieves are About – We’re Literally Almost There
Derek Oswald
Released last week via Manic Kat Records, When Theives Are About‘s debut record We’re Literally Almost There blends a classic pop-punk sound with the band’s vast array of influences, including but not limited to ...
[Tour Recap] LAW Records – None Escape The Law Tour
Omayra Lopez
The LAW Records, “None Escape The Law Tour” launched this spring with reggae sensations, Kash’d Out (Orlando, Fl), Tunnel Vision (San Clemente, CA) and Seranation (St. Petersburg, Fl)! For Seranation, this is their first ...
[Concert Review] Awolnation at Scala – London, UK 04/22/18
M. Stoneman
A few months ago I covered Awolnation’s latest studio effort Here Come The Runts in a review here on AltWire, offering my thoughts and feelings on what I felt was an incredibly captivating and ...
Stone Sour To Release ‘Hydrograd Acoustic Sessions’ EP
M. Stoneman
Following the success of 2017 studio effort, Hydrograd, American rock act Stone Sour are to release an acoustic EP featuring four tracks from the album. At a lengthier 15 tracks, Hydrograd was acclaimed for ...
Ben Howard Releases Second New Single
M. Stoneman
In anticipation for the release of his third full length studio album, Noonday Dream, English singer-songwriter Ben Howard has released his second promotional single from the album. Noonday Dream, due to release June 1st ...
A Perfect Circle Unveil Fourth New Single
M. Stoneman
American rock band A Perfect Circle have released the fourth single from their much anticipated upcoming studio album. The album, titled Eat The Elephant, is scheduled to be released April 20th and will be ...
Scars on Broadway New Single/Album Announced
M. Stoneman
After a lengthy silence, Los Angeles alternative metal/hard rock outfit Scars on Broadway (founded by System of a Down member Daron Malakian) have announced their first new material in a decade. Following the 2008 ...
[Fresh Music] Janelle Monae – PYNK
Altwire Staff
Psychedelic soul and indie pop/rap artist Janelle Monáe has just premiered a new song from her forthcoming album and film project Dirty Computer. Premiered along with a music video starring Tessa Thompson and directed ...
