Reviews
Don Broco Unleashes It’s Fury in Philadelphia: Review
Derek Oswald
Don Broco was a force to be reckoned with in Philadelphia, PA. Read our review of the show here.
Dub-321 – Guilty Murderer (feat. Howi Spangler)
Omayra Lopez
In 2017, while still incarcerated during work release while in transition from a 4-year prison sentence, the Altwire family had the pleasure of connecting with Space Coast-based Florida band Dub-321, now solely comprised of ...
Review: The Wonder Years – Live in Atlanta, GA – 09/17/2023
Kate Kastelic
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of “The Greatest Generation” album, The Wonder Years take on 33 different cities over the course of 2 months. On stop number seven, The Wonder Years, along with ...
Kruel Summer – “Love You Down” / Single Review
Omayra Lopez
“Love You Down,” the latest single by Kruel Summer, is set to cool down the vibes in this heat wave! “Love You Down” will transport you to the west coast on a summer day. ...
The Used Toxic Positivity: It’s OK to Not Be OK
Derek Oswald
In May 2022, The Used Frontman Bert McCracken made headlines with a candid public announcement about his mental health. With this revelation, he declared a hiatus from touring to focus on his well-being. Fast ...
Review: Exploring Linkin Park’s Meteora | 20 Lost Demos
Derek Oswald
Warning: The following review and article concerning the Lost Demos CD on Meteora 20 contain massive spoilers. You have been warned! The announcement of Linkin Park‘s Meteora|20 box set release on April 7th, 2023, ...
Calgary Stampede / July 10th, 2022: Milky Chance
Derek Oswald
On July 10, 2022, Germany-based band Milky Chance took to the Coca-Cola Stage at the Calgary Stampede. This night was the most packed I have ever seen at the Calgary Stampede, the crowd extended ...
Sony MDR7506 Review: A Proven Legend
Derek Oswald
Sony Mdr7506 Review When it comes to the music industry, there are a few key roles that are absolutely essential in order for a song or album to be successfully created and brought to ...
The 5 Best Headphones for Music Production
Derek Oswald
Want to know the best headphones for music production? Look no further. These headphones have been selected based on their sound quality, comfort, and price. Producing music is a passion for many people. You ...
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975): The Greatest Musical Movies
Derek Oswald
What makes a musical movie great? It is usually the soundtrack, the actors and actresses, and how it connects to its audience. The Rocky Horror Picture Show has all of these qualities in spades. ...
Imminence – Heaven In Hiding (2021): Metal Greatness
Derek Oswald
Metal fans, rejoice! This Friday, November 26th, Imminence is releasing their latest album: Heaven In Hiding. I was fortunate enough to preview their new music, and the record blew me away. From haunting violins ...
Grey Daze – Amends (2020): Remembering Chester Bennington
M. Stoneman
In one of the first posthumous albums released after Chester Bennington’s passing, Grey Daze puts a new spin on old Chester vocals. How did they do? See below. “No one ever really dies as ...
tētēma – Necroscape / Album Review
Luke Luthi-Morrison
Tētēma‘s brilliant Necroscape wows in its artistic complexity. Read our full review below. Mike Patton is an immensely talented dude, but anyone familiar with his work across his numerous bands and projects (and there ...
Troydak Traco Refuses to Surrender His Grind on “Decline”
Al Gibson
Troydak Traco, from the gritty city of Gary, IN, has a message for everybody who feels that the dark clouds overhead are permanent. On his new release, Decline, he informs the world that regardless ...
Fear Inoculum Review: A New Twist For Tool
Altwire Staff
After 13 long years, the wait is finally over… but was it worth it? We review Tool’s Fear Inoculum. Tool’s newest album Fear Inoculum just came out on Friday, August 30. Upon first listening, it ...
The Epitome – Still Trill: Explosive Hip-Hop
Al Gibson
The Epitome obviously has beef with all of us. The Kansas City native and frequent Ish1da collaborator just dropped a Super Spirit Bomb onto the favorite platforms of every music streamer. I challenge you ...
Amadians – Young Hearts Fail [AltWire Review]
Al Gibson
It’s so refreshing to hear a feel good song about young love in 2019. Too often, we hear about the woes of young love, and how we should all avoid it at all costs. ...
Shea feat Postwar – Perrier (produced by Uthoria)
Al Gibson
Perrier reminded me that I have a confession to make… …when I hear any music that is super lit, I temporarily (remember that word) become enslaved by the beat. I transform into my alter-ego ...
Catching Up With Ballyhoo! At The Detonate Tour
Omayra Lopez
2018 has been a busy year for Maryland based, Ballyhoo! and on September 28th, they released their latest album, Detonate which is a return to the punk-rock and ska style that they’re well known for. ...
[Album Review] The Anix – Shadow_Movement
M. Stoneman
With easily justified comparisons to the likes of early Thirty Seconds to Mars, flavors of Depeche Mode, and a wonderfully prominent influence of The Cure thrown into the mix, The Anix’s own brand of ...