Exclusive Stream: “He Who Finishes First Is Finished First” by SKULK, THE HULKING

Alternative Control is pleased to present a genre-defying single from NYC artist Skulk, The Hulking: “He Who Finishes First is Finished First.”  This klezmer-rap-on-speed track shows just one side of this wacky urban orge…. To hear the rest, make sure to pre-order Skulk’s upcoming album Afterbirth of a Nation, coming out December 14th.  This third… Continue reading Exclusive Stream: “He Who Finishes First Is Finished First” by SKULK, THE HULKING

Album Review: Obnox’s Bang Messiah

Since forming this project in 2014, Cleveland born and bred garage rock vet Lamont “Bim” Thomas (a.k.a. Obnox) has released about seven records of genre busting garage punk/funk/hip hop mayhem. What’s even more impressive is the fact that he keeps to such a hectic release schedule and keep such a high level of quality. Each… Continue reading Album Review: Obnox’s Bang Messiah

This Halloween, Edge Up With The Cutthroat Brothers

Dastardly Seattle duo The Cutthroat Brothers play dirty, amped-up blues punk with hints of rockabilly thrown in for good measure. Comprised of Jason Cutthroat (vocals, guitar) and former Zeke drummer Donny Paycheck, they work up a spooky juju on their self-titled debut. Basically, they take the sound of classic bands like the Cramps and the… Continue reading This Halloween, Edge Up With The Cutthroat Brothers

NERD TALK TAKEOVER with NOPES: Horror Movies, Part II — The New Fleet

  Here is the second installment of Bay-area punk band Nopes’ overview of the horror film genre. This time, Alex and Gabe look at “The New Fleet,” movies they consider 21st-century classics… Read Part I: Oldie Goldies here. Part II: The New Fleet (New Classics) After what felt like years of utter torment with painful remake… Continue reading NERD TALK TAKEOVER with NOPES: Horror Movies, Part II — The New Fleet

NERD TALK TAKEOVER with NOPES: Horror Movies, Part I — Oldie Goldies

On the eve of releasing their second full-length album, Stapler, Alex and Gabe from the noisy California punk band Nopes carved out some time to Nerd Talk one of their favorite topics: horror movies.  The band’s in-depth look at this film genre will be divided into four installments: Oldie Goldies, The New Fleet, Jokers, and… Continue reading NERD TALK TAKEOVER with NOPES: Horror Movies, Part I — Oldie Goldies

Nerd Talk with Trevor’s Head

As we embark on our eighth Nerd Talk column, I’m starting to see some commonalities.  UK punks Trevor’s Head are the second band to mention Terry Pratchett as a favorite author — Pratchett is also enjoyed by TH’s countrymen in Oceans.  For movies, it seems like someone always likes something Japanese, a horror movie, and/or… Continue reading Nerd Talk with Trevor’s Head

Anthony Quinn Carpanzano Incites a Riot for the Freaks and Geeks of Stamford

Anthony Quinn Carpanzano, better known simply as “Quinn,” has been a fixture in the Stamford music scene for decades.  Quinn stands out in a sea of self-interested local musicians as someone who has altruistically dedicated himself to making The Scene thrive.  In addition to playing in his own original bands and as a solo artist,… Continue reading Anthony Quinn Carpanzano Incites a Riot for the Freaks and Geeks of Stamford