News
Harry Styles Debut Single – Sign of the Times
Harry Styles’ debut single is here and it’s even better than everyone was expecting. Not only is the song beautiful and unique, it…
Rock
News
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…
News
Switchfoot and Lifehouse Announce “Looking For Summer” Tour
Lifehouse and Switchfoot will tour together for the first time on the “Looking for Summer” tour, which will include more than 30…
Interviews
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…
News
Linkin Park Announce ‘One More Light’, Release Single ‘Heavy’ Featuring KIIARA
If you’ve been following AltWire since it’s inception back in 2013, you’ll know that there’s no secret how much some of us…
Albums
Album Review: Black Star Riders – Heavy Fire
Black Star Riders were formed towards the end of 2012 when members of the touring line-up of Thin Lizzy expressed interest in…
Albums
Album Review: Dune Rats – The Kids Will Know It’s Bullshit
Dune Rats parade their pop-punk street cred over an energetic 31 minutes of 2-3 minute songs that never wear out their welcome. The Kids Will Know It's Bullshit is a direct thread to my 12-year-old self who first heard "Anarchy in the U.K." and questioned authority.
News
AltWire Playlists – Erik’s Stoner Rock Playlist
Fuzz pedals, big amps and guitars tuned down a step or two is pretty much all you need to write a stoner…
Live
AltWire Concert Review – Counting Crows 09/24/16
Que the smoke as the house lights dim to black. Silhouettes make their way across stage to their assigned spots, and my…
Interviews
Amy Lee Interview: Her Great Career, Upbringing and More…
One of the biggest acts of the early 2000s, the rock band Evanescence, fronted by Amy Lee, came exploding onto the scene…
Live
AltWire Concert Review: Def Leppard – Dallas, TX – August 24th, 2016
August, Texas, outdoor venue. Only one thing could bring me out of my air-conditioned comfort on a dog day summer Monday night-…
News
The Shortlist – September 9, 2016
As Fall approached and the days continue to get shorter in the Northern Hemisphere the musical landscape is beginning to follow suit with…
News
AltWire Feature: Crobot’s Best Crowds & Towns
As a companion piece to our interview with Crobot, we asked Crobot to name some of their favorite crowds and towns. Below…
Interviews
From Ashes To New: The Most Unusual Interview Ever
There are tour interviews, and then there are interviews with the boys in From Ashes To New. Read on and laugh as…
News
Slicing Open the Digital Vein -2016 David Cook Tour
As maybe all of you now know from my album review of David Cook’s Digital Vein release, I love this album. So,…
Albums
Altwire Review: Blueprint – Vigilante Genesis
Inspired by gritty comic book stories, Columbus rapper Blueprint has created Vigilante Genesis with the help of producer Aesop Rock, and it’s an…
Albums
AltWire Review: Eric Clapton – “I Still Do”
Eric Clapton’s album I Still Do is a musical history lesson. It’s also a how-to album for a generation that has lost touch…
Albums
“The Heart Speaks In Whispers” – Corinne Bailey Rae album review
Corinne Bailey Rae is back on the music scene after a five year hiatus with her new album The Heart Speaks In…
