From the AltWire Archives: Notables
Cancel Culture: Separating The Art
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, ...
[AltWire Interview] Mike Shinoda on ‘Fine’: “I’ve Been Playing With a Lot of Different Sounds Lately…”
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 ...
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 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 ...
[AltWire Exclusive Premiere] The Anix – “Wasteland”
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 ...
[Album Review] William Ryan Key – Virtue
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 ...
[Album Review] Alice In Chains – Rainier Fog
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 ...
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 today’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 I’ve held close as a crucial ...
[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 ...
[AltWire Interview] Klayton of Celldweller
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 ...
[Album Review] Mike Shinoda – Post Traumatic [LP]
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 ...
[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 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 ...
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 ...
Stone Temple Pilots: An Honest Chat With Robert DeLeo
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, ...
