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”
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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”
AltCtrlToob Video Review: “On Fire” by EverIgnite
If you’re looking for pop rock, EverIgnite is your new favorite band. This Denver quartet just released their debut album Shift on September 28, 2018, and are ready to tour the country in a blaze of glory. The featured single “On Fire” (ignite, on fire, get it???) is a hooky melange of harmonized vocals and… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Review: “On Fire” by EverIgnite
AltCtrlToob Video Review: Mah-Ze-Tar Awakens with “Liquid Lotus”
A lot of world music has been making its way to the ol’ inbox! This weekend, we took a look and listen to “Liquid Lotus,” the title track from Mah-Ze-Tar’s upcoming debut album. This Santa Barbara-based artist sings in Hindi, Farsi, and English and incorporates exotic instruments like sitar, oud, Turkish saz, dilruba, and bansuri into… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Review: Mah-Ze-Tar Awakens with “Liquid Lotus”
Album Review: Sam Fishman’s The End of Time
The End of Time isn’t just an album, it’s a contemporary rock journey. Tracks alternate between a wise woman’s narration and songs in a variety of musical genres, taking the listener on many unexpected twists and turns — which is fitting, as part of the album is about escaping a labyrinth. In spite of the… Continue reading Album Review: Sam Fishman’s The End of Time
AltCtrlToob Video Review: American High’s “Cheye Calvo”
For some people in the United States, the sight of a police officer brings on feelings of safety and relief, perhaps even pride. For others, police officers elicit an automatic fear of brutality. Which group a person belongs to is often determined by their skin color and social status — but one summer afternoon in… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Review: American High’s “Cheye Calvo”
AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: QOHELETH’s “Toxic Waste Buzzkill”
AltCtrl readers may remember that unusual name QOHELETH (all-caps on purpose, but not to yell at Iran) from a Nerd Talk in April, where the California noise band expounded on their favorite books, video games, and movies. This time, QOHELETH is back with a dystopian video for “Toxic Waste Buzzkill” off their post-apocalyptic concept album… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: QOHELETH’s “Toxic Waste Buzzkill”