It seems like everywhere I look, every restaurant I go to, and every National Geographic article I read, someone is trying to reduce plastic waste. The consequences of plastic waste are a worldwide problem and every measure of humanity — from individuals to corporations and international alliances of governments — will need to address them… Continue reading Reading Recently: How To Give Up Plastic (Kinda)
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NERD TALK with FOREVER AUTUMN
Greetings friends, this is Autumn Ni Dubhghaill from Forever Autumn. I have been asked to contribute my favourite video game, book, and movie to Alternative Control’s “nerd talk.” It’s a great idea and I jumped at the chance though now I find myself at odds. How can one choose one favourite for any of the above… Continue reading NERD TALK with FOREVER AUTUMN
NERD TALK with ALLUVION
AltCtrl premiered the track “Mayday” from Virginia rockers Alluvion last week, off their upcoming album The Secret’s Out. That will be *out* on Friday September 6th, and today bassist Brian Carnes shares some of his favorite nerdy pleasures with us: Favorite Movie That’s a pretty tough question. I have so many! I could just spit… Continue reading NERD TALK with ALLUVION
NERD TALK with Damon Hardjowirogo of INFINITY SHRED
Today we have synth player Damon Hardjowirogo of Infinity Shred taking over Nerd Talk, on the day his band releases their new album Forever, a Fast Life. Ever artistic, they’ve also put out a short film of the same name. Watch, then read on! Favorite Movie The Warriors My sister first put me on to… Continue reading NERD TALK with Damon Hardjowirogo of INFINITY SHRED
NERD TALK w/ Joaquin Carcass of NEED ALL EXCHANGE
I’m pleased and excited to talk about some of the interests that are outside of the typical metal and music topics. A lot of these ‘nerdy’ things are influential to the creative process for sure. Let’s kick things off with… Favorite Book I’ll start off with some full disclosure. I don’t read a lot of… Continue reading NERD TALK w/ Joaquin Carcass of NEED ALL EXCHANGE
NERD TALK with Jerry Lovett of CULT OF SORROW
Hey, it’s Jerry Lovett here from Cult Of Sorrow joining you on this edition of Nerd Talk! Favorite Movie Jaws I was pretty young when Jaws came out. I ended up seeing it seven times at the movies and countless other times since. I own the anniversary edition on DVD and still watch it about… Continue reading NERD TALK with Jerry Lovett of CULT OF SORROW
NERD TALK with BOTIS
What is a “botis”? Perhaps an ancient Sumerian god, or some kind of beetle? A metal band from Philadelphia? If you picked the third option, you are correct! Check out what these heavy hitters had to say about their favorite nerdy media: Movies “Favorite movie of all time, go!” Erik: Total Recall (1990) Scifi without… Continue reading NERD TALK with BOTIS