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Devin Townsend Offers Update on Ziltoid 2 and DTP
Altwire Staff
Devin Townsend gave fans an update on Ziltoid and The Devin Townsend Project via his Facebook page, giving a tracklisting and an idea of the concept saying: “Yeeessssss! Z2 is starting to come together! ...
Coachella and The Return of Outkast
Altwire Staff
It’s my favorite part of the year. Winter is over, the flowers begin to sprout, the days seem longer and the rich and famous put on their hippie-best and invade Indio, Ca’s Coachella. For ...
Queens Of The Stone Age Post Music Video For “Smooth Sailing”
Altwire Staff
American rock band Queens Of The Stone Age have posted a new music video for their song “Smooth Sailing” on YouTube. The video features front man Josh Homme and a lot of partying, alcohol and ...
New Music Video From Violent Soho For “Saramona Said”
Altwire Staff
Australian grunge rockers Violent Soho has revealed the new music video for the song “Saramona Said”; taken from their third studio effort Hungry Ghost. The video, which takes place inside a car driving through a town, ...
Owl City Streams New Single “Beautiful Times”
Altwire Staff
Owl City, the electronica project created by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Adam Young, is now streaming new single “Beautiful Times” via YouTube. The track features violinist Lindsey Stirling, and with the characteristic glossy synths and Young’s soft vocals it ...
Coldplay Premiere Music Video For “Magic”
Altwire Staff
Alternative rock band Coldplay have revealed the brand new music video for their song “Magic”; the lead single from their upcoming sixth studio album Ghost Stories. The video is a black and white, silent short ...
Tonight Alive Preparing World Domination
Altwire Staff
Australian Alternative Rock band Tonight Alive are shaping up to have quite a busy year. They have just released their newest single “The Edge”, which will be featured on the “The Amazing Spider-Man 2: ...
Ed Sheeran Reveals Title And Release Date For New Album And Streams New Single
Altwire Staff
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has announced the title and release date for his upcoming album via Twitter. Titled x (read as “multiply”), the singer’s second album is set to be released on June 23th and ...
The Birds Of Satan Stream Self-Titled Debut Album
Altwire Staff
Hard rock trio The Birds Of Satan; the new side project from Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins (also featuring guitarist Mick Murphy and bassist Wiley Hodgden), are now streaming their whole self-titled debut album on SoundCloud. ...
RED Re-Release The Panic with “Recalibrated”
Altwire Staff
US-Rockers RED have announced the upcoming release of a unique mini-album, set for release later this month. The new CD, titled “Recalibrated” will have six songs from their latest record “Release the Panic” with ...
Our Last Night Releases Live Music Video For “I’ve Never Felt This Way”
Altwire Staff
Post-hardcore band Our Last Night has released a music video on YouTube for the song “I’ve Never Felt This Way”, taken from their latest EP Oak Island released back in November of last year. ...
First Aid Kit Announce New Album And Stream New Single
Altwire Staff
Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit have revealed the album artwork, track list and release date for their new album, named Stay Gold. Set to be released on June 10th; the follow-up to their ...
Twin Atlantic Post Lyric Video For New Single “Heart And Soul”
Altwire Staff
Scottish alternative rockers Twin Atlantic have just posted a lyric video for their latest single “Heart And Soul” via YouTube. Taken from their upcoming, yet untitled, third album (the first since 2011’s “Free”), the ...
AltWire – The Spark 04/01/14: Artists To Watch
Derek Oswald
The Spark: Tuesday April 1st, 2014 Welcome to The Spark, a feature on AltWire where we put the spotlight on fun, exciting and electrifying bands that we feel deserve your undivided attention. All available ...
Chiodos Release New Album, “Devil”
Altwire Staff
Nearly two years after their reunion with original lead singer Craig Owens, Michigan post-hardcore band Chiodos have released a new album. Titled “Devil”, this is the first release with Owens and drummer Derrick Frost ...
Jack White Announces New Album “Lazaretto” – Due For Release June 10th
Altwire Staff
Jack White has announced a follow-up to his 2012 solo effort Blunderbuss. According to his website, White’s new album Lazaretto will be released on June 10th but you can hear the first single, also ...
Three Days Grace Announce Lead Singer and Release New Song “Painkiller”
Altwire Staff
After more than a year since former front man Adam Gontier announced his departure from the band, Three Days Grace have announced Matt Walst as the band’s official permanent replacement. We are happy to ...
AltWire – The Spark 03/28/14: Artists To Watch
Derek Oswald
The Spark: Friday March 28th, 2014 Welcome to The Spark, a feature on AltWire where we put the spotlight on fun, exciting and electrifying bands that we feel deserve your undivided attention. All available ...
Be Put Under A Spell By Craft Spells’ Latest Single “Breaking The Angle Against The Tide”
Derek Oswald
Looking for a beautiful throwback to the new-wave sound of old? Then look no further than the latest single from Craft Spells, titled “Breaking The Angle Against The Tide” from their upcoming record Nausea, ...
Concert Review: Arcade Fire at Wells Fargo 3/17/2014
Altwire Staff
The funny thing about Arcade Fire is that they don’t just appeal to the indie music crowd. You’ve got the alternative listeners (aka hipsters) in one corner who swear “Funeral” was their best and ...
