I was first drawn to Sampleson’s Scaper plugin through a Facebook ad that piqued my curiosity with its promise: take any sound and instantly transform it into a cinematic soundscape. As a fan of the unsettling ambiance found in games like Silent Hill or modern horror movies, I couldn’t help but wonder how unorthodox I … Read more
Linkin Park has always been a band that thrives on change—on pushing boundaries and reinventing themselves. However, after the unimaginable loss of Chester Bennington, Linkin Park’s future hung in the balance. Would they walk away, or could they forge a new path and, in doing so, undertake the most significant reinvention of their entire careers? … Read more
As someone who has always harbored a secret desire to become a maestro on the keyboard, I recently stumbled upon Melodics, a software designed to help aspiring musicians like myself learn to play. Intro To Melodics For those unfamiliar, Melodics is a desktop app for Windows and Mac that provides a fun, effective, and addictive … Read more
Welcome to the brand-new AltWire! If you have been reading us for a long time, this is the biggest redesign we’ve ever done in the 11+ years we’ve been online. A lot has changed, so we wanted to highlight the improvements. Speed AltWire for years has had an issue with overall site speed. That was … Read more
In the latest episode of the AltWire Podcast, host Derek Oswald and special co-host Evan Etheridge dive into a captivating conversation with Brandon Boyd, the lead singer of Incubus. The discussion centers around the re-recording of Morning View, their experiences on tour, and insights into Brandon’s vocal changes and lyrical inspirations. This blog post recaps … Read more
Lindsey Stirling, the acclaimed violinist known for her electrifying performances, has announced her latest musical endeavor: the upcoming release of her seventh studio album, Duality. This exciting news is accompanied by the unveiling of the album’s first single, “Eye Of The Untold Her.” “Eye Of The Untold Her” offers listeners a whimsical experience, inviting them … Read more
DXRevive Pro, from Accentize, is a fantastic software built to improve less-than-stellar audio. It packs a punch with user-friendly tools that anyone can wield, regardless of their audio restoration experience. Plus, it plays nice with both Mac and Windows systems, which means that if you have the DAW to support it, you can fire it … Read more
Dance Pop music is a genre of electronic dance music that contains music suitable for nightclubs but is accessible enough to find its way onto pop radio. Learn more here.
Pop-punk band Floor Space released their most recent third studio album, Maybe This Is It, on Friday, October 20th, 2023. The album is a slightly longer follow-up from their previous album, Nothing Makes Sense, released on July 17th, 2022. The band released the first single from their new album, “Easier,” on March 31st, 2023, which the band announced the … Read more
Experience the depth and emotive power of The Cranberries and Dolores O’ Riordan in the Deluxe Edition re-release of To The Faithful Departed.
This new series is produced by Mike Judge, the creator of the original Beavis and Butt-head show, which ran from 1993 to 1997.
It’s that time of year again. The days are shorter, the air is colder, and there’s supposed to be a twinkle in your eye when you think about Christmas. But now and then, it can be hard to get into the holiday spirit. This season, many of us experience sadness or loneliness for various reasons. … Read more