No Clever Title: An Interview With Justin Symbol

I’ll admit, I don’t know a goddamn thing about EDM or industrial music.  Not my bag.  But Justin Symbol is from Stamford, he’s playing at Seaside on 12/13, and hey, we are the fucking scene, right?  So here I am interviewing Justin Symbol. The first thing I did to acquaint myself with Symbol’s work was… Continue reading No Clever Title: An Interview With Justin Symbol

Intercourse With Interview…. Hey, Wait A Sec!

Intercourse performing at Cook's Cafe -- photo by Drea Marie.

  Right now in many underground music scenes across the country, loud, noisy rock is making a comeback. Bands are re-discovering the joys of being aggressive and weird. Intercourse, from New Haven, are one such band keeping this flame alive in the Elm City. The band, which features Tarek Emad Ahmed on vocals, Kevin King… Continue reading Intercourse With Interview…. Hey, Wait A Sec!

#UnoccupyTheMall, 2014 Edition

I’ll admit it, I hate Christmas shopping. It gives me even more anxiety than hosting parties. I never feel like I’m picking out the perfect gift, spending the correct amount of money, or putting the exact right amount of caring and consideration into whatever the hell I finally end up purchasing for my lovely friends… Continue reading #UnoccupyTheMall, 2014 Edition

Did You Know the Misfits are Playing?

Of course Alternative Control is hosting our own awesome Halloween show.  We’ve got bands, homemade cookies, and even a $100 gift certificate to Park City Tattoo for the best costume of the night.  But you know what we don’t have?  The Misfits. Those iconic and litigious horror punks will play The Reserve in Meriden on… Continue reading Did You Know the Misfits are Playing?

Album Review: Tear Gas Union’s Scream in Vain

Torrington’s Tear Gas Union released their debut album this month, Scream in Vain. The full-length features eight tracks of hard-hitting, 80s-style metal in the “vain” of Judas Priest and Dio, with moments of Black Sabbath and Motorhead thrown in for good measure. The album had its ups and downs for me. I could have done… Continue reading Album Review: Tear Gas Union’s Scream in Vain

Grizzlor Brings the Noise! A Review of Their Upcoming Release, When You Die (Money Fire Records)

These bashers from New Haven will unleash their new 7″ on the world this Saturday, October 4, with a show at Three Sheets that includes local buds Sperm Donor and Bardus, from Philadelphia. It will be an epic night of loud, noisy rock. You won’t want to miss it. Grizzlor’s new 7″, “When You Die”… Continue reading Grizzlor Brings the Noise! A Review of Their Upcoming Release, When You Die (Money Fire Records)

Harbor Brew Fest 2014

Jack's Abby offered their Berliner Style Lager and Smoke and Dagger Black Lager (pictured)

  This past weekend Jessie May and I had the pleasure of attending the 3rd annual Harbor Brew Fest (hey, being a reporter for free ain’t always so bad) in the ball park at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, CT. I had attended the first Harbor Brew Fest in 2012 and neither disappointed, but really an event like… Continue reading Harbor Brew Fest 2014