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Linkin Park Release Hauntingly Beautiful Live Video For “Crawling”
Derek Oswald
Nearly five months after the tragic and unexpected death of Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington, we here at AltWire are still finding ourselves at times struggling to accept the reality that one of the ...
This Week’s Rock/Hard Rock/Metal/Hardcore Releases
Derek Oswald
December 1st Deinonychus – Ode To Act Of Murder, Dystopia And Suicide Demons – Embrace Wolf Dope – The Early Years 1997 / 1998 Down ‘N’ Outz – The Further Adventures Of [Re-Release] ...
This Week’s Hip-Hop and Indie Releases
Altwire Staff
Hip Hop & Urban Releases from Dec 1- Dec 8 December 1 Roy Wood$- Say Less Chief Keef- The Dedication Miguel- War & Leisure December 8 Statik Selektah- 8 Kidz In The Hall- Free ...
Artists To Watch: Kicking Sunrise
Altwire Staff
Kicking Sunrise is taking the music industry by storm. If you haven’t heard of their single, “Here’s to The Sunrise” You should get those speakers blaring because it’ll bring you to your feet and ...
Knuckle Puck cancels upcoming tour
Altwire Staff
Chicago band Knuckle Puck announced today that they will be canceling their upcoming Europe and United Kingdom tours. Vocalist Joe Taylor released a statement, citing mental health as the reason for the tour’s cancellation. ...
[Festival Preview] Rootfire at The Park 2017 – Cocoa, FL
Omayra Lopez
Established in 2010, Rootfire was created for fans of reggae music and root culture. Since it’s launch, Rootfire has grown into the voice of the progressive reggae community. It’s a place to discover new ...
[Photo Gallery] Clark Beckham, Jon Bellion & Travis Mendes – 10/19/2017
Altwire Staff
Clark Beckham, Jon Bellion & Travis Mendes performing at The Pageant in Saint Louis, MO on 10/19/2017. Photos by Paris Lewis. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”88″ gal_title=”Jon Bellion, Travis Mendes & Clark Beckham Oct 19″]
[Photo Gallery] The Stolen at Bottom Lounge 09/13/2017
Altwire Staff
The Stolen performing at The Bottom Lounge in Chicago, IL on 09/13/2017. Photos by Paris Lewis. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”32″ gal_title=”The Stolen – Chicago – September 13″]
[Photo Gallery] Jake Miller at Bottom Lounge 09/13/2017
Altwire Staff
Jake Miller performing at The Bottom Lounge in Chicago, IL on 09/13/2017. Photos by Paris Lewis. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”31″ gal_title=”Jake Miller – Chicago – September 13″]
3 Releases That Show Why You Shouldn’t Be Sad About Summer Ending
Altwire Staff
Sunny summer days, daydreaming, dancing in the moonlight and cocktails on the beach are great for a couple of months but it’s time to let autumn fall on you. Let September start by immersing ...
Hey, New York! Issue #1 – Hadassah
Altwire Staff
Dear Readers, It is my absolute pleasure to present all of you with the first (of hopefully many) issue of my new periodical “Hey, New York!” The goal of this periodical will be highlighting ...
Goodbye Old Friend: Chester Bennington 1976-2017
Derek Oswald
Six days have passed since the unfortunate passing of Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington. In the days and hours that have passed since, the AltWire staff have found ourselves struggling to find the right ...
[Artists To Watch] Resinated
Altwire Staff
Resinated are a St Petersburg, Florida four piece who blend a reggae feel with funk, pop and rock influences. At a show at 1904 Music Hall in Jacksonville, Florida, I recently had a chance ...
[Artists To Watch] The Ellameno Beat
Altwire Staff
It is always a pleasure to be around musicians with genuine enthusiasm and deep-rooted passion for their art. An immense energy and real joy radiates from within people who truly love their craft. Reggie ...
[Artists To Watch] A Chat With The Ries Brothers
Altwire Staff
The Ries Brothers (Kevin and Charlie), a rock-duo from Tampa Bay, Fla., have played in support of acts such as JBoog, Dirty Heads, SOJA, Chicago, Butch Trucks and more. I recently had the chance ...
Chris Webby releases ‘Little Man’
Altwire Staff
Connecticut’s own Chris Webby is making it big in the music industry. Every Wednesday, Webby is releasing new content and calling it #WebbyWednesdays. In a recent interview with Vents Magazine, he stated “All of ...
Falling In Reverse release music video for ‘Superhero’
Altwire Staff
Earlier today, Falling In Reverse announced on their social media pages that they released a music video for the single “Superhero.” https://twitter.com/FIROfficial/status/884442472662913025 “Superhero” backs the emotional deepness and big, orchestral hooks on their latest ...
The Movement: Artists To Watch
Altwire Staff
The Movement is a South Carolina-based reggae group that pairs purposeful musical elements with motivating lyrics to provide a surprisingly authentic sound. After their late afternoon set opening for Slightly Stoopid in St Augustine, ...
Saving Forever Release Debut Single ‘Twenty 1’
Derek Oswald
Chicago based band-of-brothers Saving Forever have just released their debut single “Twenty 1” through Epic Records. Saving Forever is comprised of 13-year-old Khaden Harris (lead vocals & guitar), 15-year-old Kye Harris (bass & vocals) ...
Famous Last Words Kicks Off Tour with Get Scared This Weekend
Derek Oswald
Post-hardcore outfit Famous Last Words will be kicking off their North American Summer Tour with Get Scared tonight in Denver, Colorado at the Marquis Theater, beginning a ten-date trek that will take the band ...
