Live
Weezer Brings Skill, Good Times, and A Red Velvet Cape to St Augustine Ampitheater
Some of the first music videos I ever watched on MTV featured Weezer. I remember being immediately fascinated by this nerdy but…
Alternative
News
Everclear ‘So Much for the Afterglow’ 20th Anniversary Tour Review
Nineties alt-rock four piece ‘Everclear’ is embarking on a twentieth anniversary tour this summer, celebrating their 1997 hit record ‘So Much for…
News
#TheSpark: Brian’s Favorites
This is my first time writing anything for #TheSpark, a piece where we highlight some of the tracks we’re currently jamming to. An…
News
#TheSpark: AltWire Recommends – Week of 05/01/17-05/07/17
Welcome to The Spark, a feature on AltWire where we put the spotlight on fun, exciting and diverse artists that we feel…
News
Gorillaz Release Huge Album (Literally Huge)
It’s been 7 long years, but the new album is FINALLY here! I guess since Gorillaz made everyone wait so long, they…
News
Featured Artist: Billie Eilish, 14 and Famous
Billie Eilish, the 14 year old artist who has managed to win over thousands of fans all over the world with just…
Albums
Album Review: The Maine – Lovely Little Lonely (2017)
The Maine‘s new record Lovely Little Lonely embraces nostalgia in a way that shows they have grown up, but just a little. It…
News
Switchfoot and Lifehouse Announce “Looking For Summer” Tour
Lifehouse and Switchfoot will tour together for the first time on the “Looking for Summer” tour, which will include more than 30…
Live
Simple Plan Concert Review: ‘No Pads, Just Helmets’ 15th Anniversary Tour
It’s safe to say that my weekend with Simple Plan was Perfectly Perfect. They’re on the road for their No Pads, Just…
Interviews
Amy Lee Interview: Artistic Freedom and New Music
As arguably one of the best voices in music today, Amy Lee manages to add a unique element to any music she…
News
Fans Unearth Early Mike Shinoda Rap Demos From Before Hybrid Theory
If you’ve been following Linkin Park’s diverse career, side projects and assorted guest appearances, you’ll know that Mike Shinoda at times has…
Albums
Linkin Park – Heavy feat. Kiiara Review
Chester Bennington just trolled every Linkin Park fan who was expecting to hear… …Chester Bennington. I mean the Chester that we’re…
News
Train Wreck – Negative Fan Response to Train’s New Sound
There seems to be an exodus of sorts occurring among fans of Train, the band behind the early-2000s radio hit “Drops of…
Albums
Starset – Vessels (2016): A Mesmerizing Followup
By masterfully combining the musical styles of Rock, Symphonic and Electronica, mixed with an underlying Science-themed story, Columbus, Ohio’s Starset emerged on…
Interviews
Valencia Interview (2017): Philly’s Best Thing Since The Cheesesteak
On 12/27/17 at Webster Hall in New York City the band Valencia was reunited to play for the first time since their…
News
AltWire Playlists – Erik’s Stoner Rock Playlist
Fuzz pedals, big amps and guitars tuned down a step or two is pretty much all you need to write a stoner…
Live
AltWire Concert Review: Evanescence – Dallas, TX 10/28/16
Dallas’ Southside Ballroom was the host of the debut show for Evanescence, 2016. The tour comes just before the Christmas release of…
Live
AltWire Concert Review – Rob Thomas 09/24/16
Allen, Texas, and I’m brought face to face with the tour manager for Rob Thomas. “Two songs”, he says, referring to the…
