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New Daniel Johnston Film To Be Made, Lana Del Rey Named As Financier
Altwire Staff
A new film about the making of eccentric musician Daniel Johnston’s most popular album will name Lana Del Rey as an executive producer. According to director Gabriel Sunday, the short narrative will feature Johnston’s reflections on ...
Friends and Family of Late Deftones Bassist Launch “Buckle Up For Chi” Campaign
Altwire Staff
On April 13, 2013, Chi Cheng, the late bassist and founding member of the Deftones, died after being in a comatose state for 5 years following a car accident in 2008. Unlike his sister, ...
Cage The Elephant Release Music Video For “Come A Little Closer”
Derek Oswald
Cage The Elephant have revealed a brand new music video for their latest single “Come A Little Closer” released off of their third album Melophobia. The video now available on YouTube; places the rock ...
Darkhaus – “My Only Shelter” (2013): A Solid Debut Effort
Derek Oswald
The following Darkhaus review is a guest review submitted by a member of our community, Andreina. “Open your eyes, now buckle up and enjoy the ride, but don’t close your eyes” Mr. Kenny Hanlon ...
Bastille Release “Of The Night” Vinyl
Altwire Staff
The british alternative – rockband Bastille released their new single “Of The Night” yesterday. It is also available for sale as a rare vinyl with only 1000 pieces available. The VERY limited Exclusive 10″ ...
Blitz Kids Premiere New Video “Sometimes”
Altwire Staff
Blitz Kids premiered their new video for “Sometimes” earlier today. The video features pandas, girls, cars and an underground concert by the band. Sounds exciting? Check it out! “Sometimes” is their current single from ...
The Spark: Week of November 17th-November 24th, 2013
Derek Oswald
The Spark: Week of November 17th-November 24th, 2013 Welcome to The Spark, a weekly feature on AltWire where we put the spotlight on a fun, exciting and electrifying band that we feel deserves your ...
The Mayberry Riot – Single Out Now
Altwire Staff
The Mayberry Riot, whose music contrasts from hard rock to mellow pop was founded 2012 in Minnesota. The fact that they don’t have a record label yet hasn’t stopped them from releasing tracks like ...
Linkin Park Release Amazing 2010 Demo “Primo”
Derek Oswald
For every year since 2001, rock band Linkin Park has released a yearly collection of unreleased demos, unfinished songs and b-sides to members of their official fan-club The Linkin Park Underground, as part of ...
Get Scared Release New Album
Altwire Staff
If you have not heard of the incomparable rockers Get Scared, I think they are worth a listen. I discovered the band at a concert with Aiden, although I’m not one for genres, they are one ...
The Damn Choir Launches Kickstarter
Altwire Staff
Although they are under 1,500 likes on Facebook and are still playing small venues and fests in Chicago, The Damn Choir is a band to look out for. I discovered them at Wicker Park ...
The Killers Release Direct Hits
Altwire Staff
November 11th, 2013, the Killers released a collection called Direct Hits, including singles from all four albums. This includes two brand new songs, “Shot At The Night” and “Just Another Girl”. Watch a teaser of ...
Artists On The Rise: We As Human (Atlantic Records)
Derek Oswald
For this month’s “Artists On The Rise” segment, we are putting the spotlight on Nashville, TN based Alternative Rock band We As Human, currently signed to Atlantic Records via the imprint Hear It Loud. ...
Nine Inch Nails Make Network Television Debut
Altwire Staff
One would think after 25 years and massive success, a band like Nine Inch Nails would be perfect for late night television. But only just last night did the iconic outfit led by Trent ...
Failure Announce Reunion Show, Possibly More
Altwire Staff
Influential rock band Failure has confirmed via the band’s Facebook that the band will play a reunion show at the El Ray in Los Angeles on February 13, 2014. In an interview with Spin ...
Crosses ††† Releasing Debut Album
Altwire Staff
The electronic rock trio, consisting of Deftones leader Chino Moreno, Far Guitarist Shaun Lopez and Chuck Doom formed in Los Angeles, California in 2011 will be finally releasing their 15 track debut album ††† (Crosses), ...
Lou Reed’s Estate Left To Wife and Sister
Altwire Staff
Hall of fame rocker Lou Reed‘s will was filed Monday November 4, 2013 in New York City court. Wife and musician Laurie Anderson received the majority of his estate with a 500,000 dollars being ...