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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 ...
Fall Out Boy at Download (UK) 2014
Altwire Staff
Yesterday rock music fans got the news that Linkin Park will be headlining the twelfth annual Download Festival 2014 in Donnington UK. This morning it has been announced, that Fall Out Boy will be ...
Editors Release Video For Their New Single “Honesty” – Listen To It Here
Derek Oswald
Alternative Rock band Editors have dropped the video for their latest single Honesty (out November 25th, 2013 via PIAS records) and you can watch it below via their official VEVO channel. Although they have ...
Enter Shikari To Release “Rat Race” Nov. 4th
Derek Oswald
A Rat Race has begun, and this time it wont include Mr. Bean, and Cuba Gooding Jr. Enter Shikari have announced plans through their official website to release ‘Rat Race’, the third single from their ...
Remembering The Incredible Lou Reed (1942-2013)
Altwire Staff
I, like many other music fans, am mourning the death of musical pioneer Lou Reed. From The Velvet Underground, his solo work, and his countless collaborations with other musicians, Lou was at the forefront ...
Concert Review: We As Human – 10/17/13
Altwire Staff
Never before have I been so impressed with a opening act than I was at the Chameleon Club, in Lancaster, Pa with We As Human on October 17th, 2013. This five piece Christian Alt ...
My Chemical Romance To Release Greatest Hits
Derek Oswald
For a short period of time on Tuesday October the 29th, fans of the now-defunct pop-punk band My Chemical Romance, exploded in excitement via social media over rumors that the multi-platinum band had risen ...
