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, Kid Rocks, and Kanye Wests in the music industry have caused their fans to question the people behind their favorite songs, … Read more
Photo Credit: Frank Maddocks Since the last time we caught up with Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda back in 2015, a lot has changed in those four years. Starting with a comeback of his successful solo project Fort Minor with “Welcome”, Shinoda would begin work later that year on what would wind up becoming one of the … Read more
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 for more of a post-hardcore sound, to some, your latest album Peach Club may certainly feel like a departure. At what … Read more
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 a taste of the best in music right now, featuring tracks from a different genre each day. See our picks below … Read more
I first began following Mike Shinoda 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 and I all piled into the car. We began the wild and, at times, the hectic trip to NYC — one … Read more
Having had the absolute pleasure of speaking with frontman and now sole member Brandon Smith earlier this year, we here at AltWire are proud to premiere ‘Wasteland’: a brand new track from electronic rock artist The Anix! Leaning more heavily into the experimental pulsing electronics to contrast the anthemic rock choruses of ‘Fight The Future’ and ‘This Machine’, ‘Wasteland’ presents a sprawling electronic … Read more
It’s perhaps too easy to forget that taking steps in the right direction isn’t always the simplest task. There’s a shrewd shred of self-awareness in that knowledge: the realization that maybe it just isn’t going the way you had in mind. Maybe it isn’t going to be okay. But it’s also easy to forget that … Read more
Alice In Chains’ 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 of Seattle since 1995’s self-titled release, it was recorded in the same studio – Formerly Bad Animals Studio, now Studio X. … Read more
Zach Blair of Rise Against discusses the band’s new record Ghost Note Symphonies Vol. 1… In today’s chaotic political environment, the United States has seemingly never been less united, with people on both sides of the aisle competing for an opportunity to make their voices heard. Whether it is on Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc), … Read more
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 I’ve held close as a crucial part of my writing for a long time. Yes, something can sound amazing – but why? What it is that evokes … Read more
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 and the vocals of William Ryan Key. Across 10 studio albums and an incredibly recognizable sound (in particular owed to the … Read more
If you’re the kind of person who enjoys electronic rock, industrial metal, or perhaps are simply an avid gaming fan, then the chances are you’ve heard Klayton’s music in the past. From the widely successful Celldweller project to the recently resurrected 90s industrial effort Circle of Dust, Klayton’s ever-growing foray into new styles musically has … Read more
According to the Oxford dictionary, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is “…a condition of persistent mental and emotional stress occurring as a result of injury or severe psychological shock, typically involving disturbance of sleep and constant vivid recall of the experience, with dulled responses to others and to the outside world.” In the months that followed … Read more
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 and delivery has resulted in a duration at number 1 on the iTunes UK Singer/Songwriter charts, amassing him a dedicated following, as … Read more
A few months ago I covered Awolnation’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 exhilarating body of work. Here Come The Runts stood out to me, with an extreme enjoyment that lasted from the very … Read more
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 the band’s widely recognizable sound. Now opening a brand new chapter musically with the newly established solo project, LEDGER, and having … Read more
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 synth and guitar, and soaring vocals. A fresh, danceable sound and energetic live show are quickly earning State Disco recognition as … Read more
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 pre-release tracks. The album, again titled Post Traumatic, is set to be released June 15th, with the promotional tracks ‘Crossing A … Read more
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 away by the response to this contest, and the quality of the work put in to the 250+ submissions we received … Read more
I’ll never forget the first time I heard a Stone Temple Pilots record. Being a seven-year-old kid in 1993, I remember walking out to the garage and finding my father rocking out, completely uninhibited, to the grungy, grimy, and exuberant sounds of the band’s Core record. The energy of Eric Kretz, Robert DeLeo, Dean DeLeo … Read more