Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Holden is a new post-metal/doom band that’s working on their debut album Ursa Minor. Band members Palmer Sturman, Sam Berson, and Michael Arcane joined us for some Nerd Talk about their favorite movies, video games, and books. Spoiler alert, Palmer needs to check out Knight of the Round and a few… Continue reading Nerd Talk with HOLDEN
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Knight of the Round on Their New Album, The Music of Video Games, and More
By Nikita Alekseyevich Khrenov Video games have a history of fantastic music: from the catchiness of the Tetris songs to the Legend of Zelda’s inspirational theme and Doom’s use of heavy metal samples, it all has a way of wriggling its way into your subconscious. When Final Fantasy VII, one of the most influential video games… Continue reading Knight of the Round on Their New Album, The Music of Video Games, and More
NERD TALK with DUNCAN EVANS: Thoughts on Cormac McCarthy
Hailing from Leeds, UK, dark singer-songwriter Duncan Evans was kind enough to expound on one of his favorite authors: Cormac McCarthy. Read on to hear about how McCarthy’s books have inspired him… I first came across Cormac McCarthy’s work about a decade ago when my dad lent me a copy of All The Pretty Horses… Continue reading NERD TALK with DUNCAN EVANS: Thoughts on Cormac McCarthy
NERD TALK with LINDSAY SCHOOLCRAFT
When you think of the internationally renowned gothic metal band Cradle of Filth, the last association is a cuddly little Pikachu. But the UK outfit’s keyboardist and narrative vocalist Lindsay Schoolcraft, who is releasing her debut solo album Martyr on October 7th, is a diehard Pokemon fan and anime enthusiast. In fact, her look… Continue reading NERD TALK with LINDSAY SCHOOLCRAFT
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