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From the AltWire Archives: Notables
Review: Linkin Park – One More Light (2017) – A Masterpiece
Before diving into this review, I need to warn you: I am a ‘poptimist.’ I don’t find all pop music to be inherently flawed, and I am aware that some Linkin Park fans coming ...
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 the Afterglow.’ The group is currently comprised of frontman Art Alexakis, who ...
#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 deserve your undivided attention. All available for immediate consumption and in satisfying ...
[AltWire Interview] Lilac Lungs
I recently had the opportunity to ask the young, Detroit based group Lilac Lungs about their roots, their influences, and their new record. They have opened for such acts such as Emarosa and The ...
Youth In Revolt Interview: A Chat with Tanner Allen
Editor’s Note: This interview with Youth In Revolt was conducted via email. Questions and answers have been cleaned up for grammar and clarity, however, the content has not been altered. [Mage Mudgway/AltWire]: So “The ...
Sleep On It Interview: “We Love Star Wars”
Editor’s Note: This interview with Sleep On It was conducted via email. Questions and answers have been cleaned up for grammar and clarity, however, the content has not been altered. Also, check out our ...
Kiefer Sutherland: “The Truth Is I’m Not Jack Bauer…”
With over 30 years’ experience and more than 70 film and television credits, Kiefer Sutherland has become arguably one of the most recognizable actors of our generation. Known for his roles in films like ...
[AltWire Interview] Jackie Lee – “I Want People To Feel Like They Belong At My Shows…”
When it comes to country music, there are a lot of up-and-coming artists who just don’t have that oomph, that x-factor that will break them out into the biz. This isn’t the case for ...
The Ivins on “Music Industry Nonsense”: Interview
The Ivins is the musical brainchild of brothers Jim and Jack Ivins. The brothers, along with guitarist Hatton Taylor and Regan Akers, are less than two weeks away from releasing The Code Duello, their ...
[Album Review] Falling In Reverse releases “Coming Home”
Growing up, Falling In Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke (formerly of Escape The Fate) taught himself to play guitar with Blink-182 and Green Day songs while rapping along to Eminem and Dr. Dre. He skipped school ...
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 evokes a tender youthfulness and tells the story of being lost in ...
Album Review: Cold War Kids – LA Divine
Cold War Kids have delivered a broad social awareness and a deep personal honesty on their new record LA Divine. The album is a combination of pained ballads, experimental weirdness, and motivated anthems. Through ...
[AltWire Interview] Checkers with Megosh
Normally, I would introduce the readers to the featured band that I am interviewing: Megosh. Today’s different. I want you guys to hear this band first before you read the interview. Trust me, if ...
Layne Staley: 15 Years Since We Lost A Grunge Icon
On August 21st 1990 Facelift was released and the world was introduced to Alice in Chains, and the incredible vocals of Layne Staley. The release coincided with a movement in the pacific Northwest, sometimes ...
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 touches, through her skillful vocals, unbridled creativity, and emotionally engaging songwriting that ...
The Shortlist – August 27, 2016
This week is full of chill, atmospheric jams with a few bangers here and there, so plug in this playlist and wind down from a long week. Dawes – When the Tequila Runs Out ...
#TheSpark: Hot Music For The Week of 04/10 – 04/16
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Spark! This is where we invite all of you normal people to come inside of the AltWire circus tent and see what music has captured our ears for the ...
#TheSpark: Hot Music For The Week of 03/20-03/27
Welcome to The Spark, a feature on AltWire where we put the spotlight on fun, exciting and diverse artists that we feel deserve your undivided attention. All available for immediate consumption and in satisfying ...
[Altwire Interview] Lacey Sturm on ‘Life Screams’
Known to many as the original lead vocalist of the award-winning, multi-platinum rock band Flyleaf, vocalist Lacey Sturm‘s life story is one of true inspiration. An atheist for most of her youth, Lacey struggled to ...
[AltWire Interview] Chris Henderson of 3 Doors Down – “This Is a Different Band Now…”
Formed in 1996, 3 Doors Down practically exploded on the scene with the release of their debut single “Kryptonite” in 2000, which garnered significant airplay worldwide and propelled their debut record The Better Life to multi-platinum ...
