It’s a Nerd Talk takeover with Branislav from BANE. The once Serbian, now Canadian-based Blackened Death Metal frontman shared some of his favorite “nerd stuff” with Alternative Control: MOVIES I’ll have to go with Ace Ventura – Pet Detective. This is probably the movie that I have watched THE most times (and still get a great laugh out… Continue reading NERD TALK with BANE
AltCtrlToob Video Feature: Paul Maged’s “The Resistance”
New York rocker Paul Maged released his single “The Resistance” on November 5th, 2018 — fittingly the day before Election Day. The song will be part of an upcoming 2019 EP, but was released in advance due to its timely nature. However, “The Resistance” may not turn out to be the anthem that Maged intends.… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Feature: Paul Maged’s “The Resistance”
Album Review: max lee’s Colors of Noise
The latest in the inbox is max lee (lowercase intentional). The New York experimental rock artist wrote and recorded his June 2018 album Colors of Noise by himself, a fact which he stresses in his press release. Says lee: “I recorded everything on the album by myself. I mixed it, mastered it, and released it all… Continue reading Album Review: max lee’s Colors of Noise
Listening Lately: Drivin’ Cross-Country with NECROSEXUAL and RIFFLORD
It’s the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and I’m not in the mood to write an introduction… Philadelphia’s grimmest Franzia enthusiast, The Necrosexual, ventured up to Cherry Street Station this past Saturday night; he didn’t find any posers to slay, but he did find plenty of HEAVY METAL. Following a performance that won over the curious crowd,… Continue reading Listening Lately: Drivin’ Cross-Country with NECROSEXUAL and RIFFLORD
AltCtrlToob Video Feature: The Velvoids “Absolutely Nothing”
Athens rock duo The Velvoids have made a video for their serene 70s-inspired tune “Absolutely Nothing.” It features lone skiers and snowboarders in the mountains, finally coming home to a crackling fire. The song’s strengths are in its vocal harmonies and delicate piano lines, but at first glance it was unclear how the skiers or… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Feature: The Velvoids “Absolutely Nothing”
Exclusive Stream: “Daughters” by GUERRILLA GHOST
If the Milwaukee hip-hop duo Guerrilla Ghost placed a backpage personal ad in 1990s, it might read something like this: SWM and SBM with matching beards/glasses, approaching middle age, into Child Bite and seeking a better society. We enjoy long, windy walks on Lake Michigan. Straightforward and not afraid to collaborate. I don’t know if… Continue reading Exclusive Stream: “Daughters” by GUERRILLA GHOST
AltCtrlToob Video Feature: Post Death Soundtrack’s “Chosen Sons”
Described as “sardonic trudge-hop,” Post Death Soundtrack offers up a video for the lead single “Chosen Sons” from their upcoming album of the same title. This Bowie-meets-Manson track is a commentary on extremist groups; composer Steve Moore “temporarily place(s) himself in the shoes of one of these misguided soldiers (and) investigates with biting sarcasm the… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Feature: Post Death Soundtrack’s “Chosen Sons”