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COVID-19 has Found itsย Latestย Victim:ย theย Gamingย Industryย 

In 2019, 8000 games were added to the Steam store. This does not include mobile games,console exclusives, in-browser games, or games otherwise not available on Steam. At best, the most avid gamer can complete ...

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 ...

Emarosa

Emarosa’s Bradley on Unexpected 2019 ‘Peach Club’

With Emarosa approaching an unexpected sound on Peach Club, we sat down with Bradley Walden of Emarosa to discuss their evolution as a band. Read on for more… ALTWIRE: As a band originally known ...

AltWire Fast Five – Rock (Week of 01/20/2019)

Sometimes you just need a little pick me up to start your day. That’s where Fast Five comes in. Compromised of bite sized playlists, updated every weekday (Monday through Friday), “the five” gives you ...

From Tragedy To Triumph: Healing Through ‘Post Traumatic’

I first began followingย Mike Shinodaย on his Post Traumatic World Tour in June of this year in New York City. Deciding at the last possible moment to make the three-hour trip to attend, my family ...

[AltWire Exclusive Premiere] The Anix – “Wasteland”

Having had the absolute pleasure of speaking withย frontman and now sole memberย Brandon Smith earlier this year, we here atย AltWire are proud to premiereย โ€˜Wastelandโ€™:ย a brand new track fromย electronic rock artistย Theย Anix! Leaning more heavily into the ...

[Album Review] William Ryan Key – Virtue

Itโ€™s perhaps too easy to forget that taking steps in the right direction isnโ€™t always the simplest task. Thereโ€™s a shrewd shred of self-awareness in that knowledge: the realization that maybe it just isnโ€™t ...

[Album Review] Alice In Chains – Rainier Fog

Alice In Chainsโ€™ sixth album is a purposeful nod to their North West roots. Not only is it the first time that the band have created a full length record in their home town ...

Rise Against

Rise Against Interview: A Chat With Zach Blair

Zach Blair of Rise Against discusses the band’s new record Ghost Note Symphonies Vol. 1… In todayโ€™s chaotic political environment, the United States has seemingly never been less united, with people on both sides ...

Remembering Chester Bennington: A Look Back At A Thousand Suns

Anyone familiar with my writing style may have noted that I refrain from being too personal. Observation and commentating objectively on what lays before me has been something Iโ€™ve held close as a crucial ...

William Ryan Key

[AltWire Interview] William Ryan Key

William Ryan Key of Yellowcard fame discusses his solo EP Thirteen, check it out below… Those who remember the best years of pop-punk will no doubt remember the distinctive and enthralling tones of Yellowcard ...

Klayton

[AltWire Interview] Klayton of Celldweller

If youโ€™re the kind of person who enjoys electronic rock, industrial metal, or perhaps are simply an avid gaming fan, then the chances are youโ€™ve heard Klaytonโ€™s music in the past. From the widely ...

[Album Review] Mike Shinoda – Post Traumatic [LP]

According to the Oxford dictionary, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is โ€œโ€ฆa condition of persistent mental and emotional stress occurring as a result of injury or severe psychological shock, typically involving disturbance of sleep and ...

[AltWire Interview] Alton Wahlberg

I had the pleasure of meeting English singer-songwriter Alton Wahlberg during a live evening in Norwich, UK at Epic Studios. Mixing classic acoustic rock elements with a truly honest lyrical perspective, Alton Wahlberg‘s style ...

[Concert Review] Awolnation at Scala – London, UK 04/22/18

A few months ago I covered Awolnationโ€™s latest studio effort Here Come The Runts in a review here on AltWire, offering my thoughts and feelings on what I felt was an incredibly captivating and ...

Jen Ledger

Jen Ledger of LEDGER: Behind Her Vulnerable Debut

Having now spent a decade performing with American Christian rock giants Skillet, from 2009’s Awake through to the band’s latest offering, Unleashed, drummer and backing vocalist Jen Ledger has become an essential element to ...

[AltWire Interview] State Disco

Indietronic dance rock band, State Disco, was conceived in a dream about an imagined European realm where people rave at government-sponsored dance parties. One listen, and you’ll lose yourself in driving, urgent beats, melodic ...

Mike Shinoda ‘Post Traumatic’ LP Unveiled, Plus Two New Songs

Following the release of his January 2018 EP, Post Traumatic, Linkin Park‘s Mike Shinoda has announced the title and release date for his highly anticipated solo album, with 16 tracks, alongside two brand new ...

Remix Post Traumatic – Presented by ALTWIRE – WINNER

Three weeks ago, AltWire and Mike Shinoda challenged artists and producers across the globe to put their most unique and creative spin on tracks from his recently released Post Traumatic EP. We were blown ...

Remix Post Traumatic: Presented By ALTWIRE

Attention all musicians: We are excited to present to you an incredible opportunity to have your talents heard! Following the recent release of Mike Shinodaโ€™s Post Traumatic [EP] as well as all the instrumentals ...

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