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Hey Violet: Sublime Pop-Rock
Altwire Staff
Hey Violet didn’t always start off as the successful rock-pop group they are now. Originally, lead vocalist Rena Lovelis, drummer Nia Lovelis, and ex-keyboardist Miranda Miller were in a band called Cherri Bomb, who ...
[Single Review] Janelle Monáe – Make Me Feel
Altwire Staff
Sometimes there comes along an artist that commands presence, and there are few others who exhibit such a quality better than Janelle Monáe. She comes along as if she were the cool breeze on ...
Remix Post Traumatic: Presented By ALTWIRE
Derek Oswald
Attention all musicians: We are excited to present to you an incredible opportunity to have your talents heard! Following the recent release of Mike Shinoda’s Post Traumatic [EP] as well as all the instrumentals ...
Artists We Like: The Wombats
Altwire Staff
London-based indie-rock trio The Wombats first formed in Liverpool in 2003 when lead vocalist and guitarist Matthew Murphy, drummer Dan Haggis, and bassist Tord Øverland-Knudsen were attending the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts. Before ...
Mad Beach Block Party 2: Roots of a Rebellion
Altwire Staff
Mad Beach Block Party 2 was an incredibly successful event that was personalized so perfectly for the two day party. Madeira beach was in throwing distance on the sunniest of Florida days with an ...
Fresh Music: Bones – CARCASS
Altwire Staff
Earlier this month, emo-rap veteran Bones released a new EP entitled CARCASS. For those who are unaware, Bones is a Michigan rapper known for his gritty, dark sound, and stunning pace of releasing music. ...
Artists To Watch: Welles
M. Stoneman
Hailing from Ozark, Arkansas, Jeh Sea Wells’ rock project, Welles, has certainly been finding its feet over the last 12 months. From the release of debut 2017 EP, Codine, to the recent 2018 worldwide tour supporting multiple ...
AltWire & Live Nation Present: Weezer & Pixies Tour Giveaway
Derek Oswald
Looking for an incredible show to catch this summer? AltWire and Live Nation have got you covered. We are giving away one pair of tickets to one of the hottest tours coming through North ...
Mike Shinoda Premieres Solo ‘Post Traumatic EP’
Derek Oswald
Huge news for Linkin Park fans! Some incredible new music from Linkin Park founder and co-vocalist Mike Shinoda has just dropped on all music streaming & purchasing services, and is available now for ...
Slayer Announce Final World Tour
Derek Oswald
Legendary thrash metal band Slayer have announced today via a video on their YouTube page that they will be playing a final ‘farewell’ world tour, with plans to ‘make their exit’ at the conclusion ...
The Movement Releases “Cool Me Down”
Altwire Staff
Morning hair flowing. My dog at the foot of my bed. I rise up in excitement as today marks the day that The Movement releases their latest track “Cool Me Down”, a teaser for ...
Dolores O’Riordan, Vocalist of The Cranberries – Dead At 46
Altwire Staff
Dolores O’Riordan, singer and songwriter of Irish rock band The Cranberries, has passed away. She was 46 years old. Whilst an official cause of death has yet to be released, the surviving band members ...
What an Epic Way to End 2017! NYE Bash at West End Trading Co.
Omayra Lopez
With streamers and champagne bottles, Sanford, Florida’s West End Trading Co. ‘s NYE Bash was the place to be at the end of the year with their annual bash! 2017’s bash was kicked off by ...
Monstercat Embraces Categorization, and Confuses Fans, with New Imprints
Altwire Staff
In the EDM scene, news from one of the fastest-growing labels in the business has surprised and confused many followers. Canadian electronic music label Monstercat, which saw an unprecedented amount of growth last year ...
Happy New Year From Altwire: Calling All Musicians!
Derek Oswald
As we move in to 2018, we here at Altwire are looking to help make this year a special one for new upcoming bands and artists from all around the world. Simply put, we want ...
AltWire Top Ten Albums Of 2017: Erin’s Picks
Altwire Staff
10. Cradle Of Filth – Cryptoriana A beautifully brutal over the top album inspired by the horror stories of the Victorian era. Cradle of Filth delivers what they’re best at, and for fans this is ...
AltWire Top Ten Albums Of 2017: Toby’s Picks
Altwire Staff
10. Milo – who told you to think? Milo’s 3rd album is one of his best yet, and he continues with his unique low-key, more relaxed style. However, as usual, he doesn’t let up ...
AltWire Top Ten Albums Of 2017: Luke’s Picks
Altwire Staff
10. Paramore – After Laughter Haley Williams and co reinvent themselves on this album presenting a more pop-based incarnation of themselves with 80s New Wave influences present. 9. Roger Waters – Is This the ...
AltWire Indie Song of The Week: Adot – Heartattack
Altwire Staff
Chicago’s Adot brings contagious bars over a spacey soundscape on one of his latest tracks titled ‘HEARTATTACK’. Known for his trippy sound and his unorthodox visuals Adot has been drawing attention over his releases ...
AltWire Indie Artist of The Week – NDPNDNT
Altwire Staff
Coming out of the Windy City is an Emcee named NDPNDNT who strays from the path of his peers who at times take a blind eye perspective to their surroundings, and chooses to place ...
