goste (Lower Case on Purpose) Strikes The City

  If there’s three things that piss me off, it’s misspelled words, bad grammar, and electronic music.  But somehow, this guy goste’s new EP Eugene ended up in the inbox and I gave it a listen. Eugene is goste’s third EP.  He uses a mix of samples and real instrumental tracks, and also does his… Continue reading goste (Lower Case on Purpose) Strikes The City

This Friday, The Blizzard Continues at Toad’s Place

  In case you haven’t looked at Facebook in three months, Alternative Control would like to remind you that Opus’ B-Day Blizzard Bash is happening this Friday at Toad’s Place in New Haven.  The “who’s who” night of Connecticut metal will begin at 6 and feature 13 bands on two stages: “So Jessie May, you’ll… Continue reading This Friday, The Blizzard Continues at Toad’s Place

Chocolate Expo Walks the Plank at the Maritime Center

When Jessie May offered to take me to The Chocolate Expo at the Maritime Center as a member of the press I jumped at the chance. Visions of chocolate, caramel and other assorted goodies danced in my head as I imagined the diabetes I’d surely be stricken with by the end of the excursion. If… Continue reading Chocolate Expo Walks the Plank at the Maritime Center

Review of Arisen Upon Oblivion by Unfathomed of Abyss

Arisen Upon Oblivion by Unfathomed of Abyss (a.k.a. Kevin Price) is an ambitious album with a purpose. “Arisen Upon Oblivion was purposely created to appeal to fans of the black metal genre while simultaneously revolting those who prefer the easy listening that accompanies today’s pop charts.” Furthermore, “Unfathomed of Abyss is Price’s attempt to develop… Continue reading Review of Arisen Upon Oblivion by Unfathomed of Abyss