Into the Coven is a band that can’t be kept down. Coming off a hiatus and some major lineup changes, they will put out their second EP on November 14th at The Spot in their hometown of Bethel, CT. The untitled release features three previously recorded songs and one brand new track, “The Haunting.” ITC… Continue reading No One Escapes From the Hills: A Review of Into the Coven’s Untitled EP
Author: Jessie May
When All You’ve Got is a Hammer: A Review of Bedroom Rehab Corporation’s Fortunate Some
This eastern Connecticut band knows a thing or two about using your tools in every way possible. The doom rock duo, comprised of Adam Wujtewicz on bass and vocals and Meghan Killimade on drums, will put out their EP Fortunate Some on October 3, 2015. Their second official studio release, these four songs represent Bedroom… Continue reading When All You’ve Got is a Hammer: A Review of Bedroom Rehab Corporation’s Fortunate Some
AltCtrl’s Best of the Greenwich Wine and Food Festival 2015
My friend Julie and I were delighted to attend the Greenwich Wine and Food Festival this Saturday. By four o’clock, we were both in food-coma heaven after sampling the most delicious of what New Haven, Fairfield, and Westchester County restaurants had to offer. Here are some of the highlights from our day: BEST BITES Noma… Continue reading AltCtrl’s Best of the Greenwich Wine and Food Festival 2015
Tempted by Your Cunning Voice: A Review of Mile Marker Zero’s Young Rust
Comprised of former Western Connecticut State University music students, Mile Marker Zero puts their education to good use on Young Rust. The April 2014 EP is multi-faceted without pretension, complex without sacrificing catchiness. The short album vacillates between moods, from spacey and romantic on “Bound” to forceful on “Toughest Love.” Much to my relief, the… Continue reading Tempted by Your Cunning Voice: A Review of Mile Marker Zero’s Young Rust
Coming Soon: The 3rd Annual Westchester Tattoo Convention
This October 16, 17, and 18, the 3rd annual Westchester Tattoo Convention will roll into White Plains, NY. To be held at the Westchester County Center for the Arts, this year’s con will feature a paint-and-sip class, a Miss Inked New York pageant, a seminar on painting with human blood, and of course plenty of… Continue reading Coming Soon: The 3rd Annual Westchester Tattoo Convention
Healthy Football Snacks?
Yes, it’s possible to eat healthy snacks while watching football. I busted some out the other day for the Giants/Cowboys game and was pretty much the only one eating them. My goal was to have appetizing finger foods without sugar or dairy. As you can see, I ended up with a colorful selection… Almonds Raw… Continue reading Healthy Football Snacks?
Fed Up, Food & Behavior, and the Great Sugar Conspiracy
What would you think if the United States government colluded with the tobacco industry to encourage the sale of cigarettes? Or if Michelle Obama got behind the podium and told Americans that it was okay to drink as much booze as they wanted, as long as they drank a bottle of water at the end… Continue reading Fed Up, Food & Behavior, and the Great Sugar Conspiracy