October 6, 2020
Nerd Talk with THE DEATHLESS DOGS
Blues rock duo The Deathless Dogs is checking in from La Crosse, Wisconsin for this edition of Nerd Talk. Formed in 2010, the band began…
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August 18, 2020
Nerd Talk with CULT BURIAL
It’s about time we had another Nerd Talk! Simon Langford of UK death metal outfit Cult Burial shares his nerdy proclivities with Alternative Control today. …
July 27, 2020
Bandcamp vs. Spotify: Which is Better?
This one is a no-brainer for underground bands: bandcamp offers the best opportunity to create revenue by selling music and merch directly to your fans. …
July 20, 2020
Alternative Control is on Patreon — But Why?
That’s right, the blog — or rather, “Jessie May on the Web” — launched a Patreon last week! This subscription crowdfunding platform is becoming more…
July 14, 2020
Fetch vs. Ibotta: Which Grocery Cash Back App is Better?
They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch — but with grocery cash back apps like Fetch and Ibotta, you can at least…
April 13, 2020
NERD TALK with Matt Bacon, Diehard Trekkie
Editor’s Note: Matt Bacon is a music journalist, marketing guru, and the founder of Dropout Media, a full service management and label services company. Follow him…
March 18, 2020
Nerd Talk with STONE MACHINE ELECTRIC
With COVID-19 keeping folks home, it’s a perfect time to nerd out. Here are some movie, book, and video game recommendations from Kitchens, one half…