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E N Young – Queendom: Empowering Female Anthem
California reggae artist, E N Young just released his latest single, Queendom, dedicated to the unsung (s)heroes of reggae, the female supporters and artists. This track is very empowering as he addresses women on ...
Why Kingdom Come Deliverance (2018) Is The Best RPG Ever
Kingdom Come Deliverance is a story-driven open-world RPG that will make you question what you know about medieval history. You are Henry, the son of a blacksmith who sets out to find his father’s ...
Ghost: 10 Explosive Riffs
This week we focus on the incredible riffs of, Ghost! Welcome, friends, to a brand new series that will revolve around one of my favourite things in the world: the wonderfully diverse universe of ...
PVRIS Announce Third LP + Release ‘Dead Weight’
Following the release of the well-received Hallucinations EP, American alternative rock trio PVRIS have announced the title and release date for their third studio album: Use Me. Due to be released May 1st, Use ...
Luke Wallace Releases New Single “Jet Lag” [Press Release]
Luke Wallace, acclaimed folk, Americana singer-song writer, embodies a new wave of politically charged folk music, writing the soundtrack for a movement of people rising up to meet the social and environmental challenges of ...
Iration – 2020 Heat Seekers Tour
Iration is back on the road for their winter tour – appropriately named “Heat Seekers”, and perfect timing if you’re currently seeking some heat for what’s left of this cold season. Supporting the Hawaii-based ...
Alex Henry Foster Releases “Summertime Departures” (2020)
“Windows in the Sky” is the first solo album from Alex Henry Foster, lead singer and songwriter for the Juno Awards nominee post-rock band Your Favorite Enemies. Written between Tangier and Montreal, “Windows in ...
The Hip Abduction NYE 2019 – Altwire rings in 2020
Jannus Live was the place to be in St. Petersburg, Florida as the local band, The Hip Abduction closed out 2019 and welcomed in the New Year. They were supported by Delray Beach’s own, ...
Cancel Culture: Separating The Art
Through the diverse changes in music from the past to the present, there is one stereotype that has stayed well-known within the industry- the outspoken, sometimes problematic, idol or frontman. The generations of Morrisseys, ...
Julia Marcell Signs To Long Branch Records And Shares New Single “Infinity Halt” [Press Release]
Julia Marcell has signed with Long Branch Records for the international release of her new album “Skull Echo” coming Spring 2020. The new single “Infinity Halt” is available now and accompanied by a music video directed by ...
AltWire Recommends: Exploring Birdsong – The Downpour
While this song has been out for a few weeks, we felt it was very appropriate to share one of the most powerful and haunting songs we’ve heard in recent memory. Performed by British ...
Sundive: A Chat With Jason Frilot
St. Petersburg, Florida-based band Sundive (formerly named Freelow – which is a phonetic pronunciation of the lead singer Jason Frilot’s name) combines an eclectic mix of rock, and folk, creating a unique sound. The ...
Charlie Fettah is The Bridge of Winnipeg Hip-Hop
Charlie Fettah is all about securing the bag for his family. The former Winnipeg’s Most lyricist took the time out of his day to sit for a video interview with me, although his tour ...
Veridian Releases New Single “Pavement” & Announces Upcoming EP Novella [Press Release]
Hailing from the U.K., Veridian has released yet another fantastic single, titled “Pavement.” This is the third single leading up to the release of the band’s EP “Novella” now available for pre-save. Additionally, MerchNow ...
Badflower Releases Acoustic Performance Of “The Jester”
Southern California Rockers BADFLOWER released today an acoustic performance of their Top 5 single “The Jester.” Filmed last month in NYC the band strips down the powerful track that embraces the notion of feeling alone ...
MOBS Share Music Video For “Big World” [Press Release]
MOBS, an indie pop act from Melbourne, Australia have shared the official music video for their latest single “Big World“. Fans can now stream watch it here: http://smarturl.it/BigWorldVideo. The single is also available to stream or ...
Loose Talk Release Brand New Single “Iron Heel” [Press Release]
Rock duo, Loose Talk, the project of Anberlin members Christian McAlhaney and Deon Roxroat, have released their brand new single “Iron Heel” today. Give the video a watch here. The single is now available to ...
Future Thieves Release EP “Emotional Cost” [Press Release]
Alt-rock trio Future Thieves release their much-anticipated EP Emotional Cost today. The project showcases the group’s sonic growth and their shared strength as musicians. Inspired by the likes of Portugal. The Man, Local Natives, ...
Evanescence Releases “The Chain (From Gears 5)” [Press Release]
Transcendent, two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band, Evanescence, has returned with their first new rock recording in eight years, “The Chain (From Gears 5).” Listen HERE. The band recorded their signature-rock version of the Fleetwood ...
The Picturebooks Announce Headline Dates [Press Release]
Alternative rock band The Picturebooks announce a handful of headline tour dates in the U.S. this winter. The band will be hitting the road for their headline shows starting January 2nd in San Diego, ...