The Spark: Friday March 28th, 2014 Welcome to The Spark, a feature on AltWire where we put the spotlight on fun, exciting and electrifying bands that we feel deserve your undivided attention. All available for immediate consumption and in satisfying servings for your cerebral taste buds. Fast food for your ears, what could be better […]
Looking for a beautiful throwback to the new-wave sound of old? Then look no further than the latest single from Craft Spells, titled “Breaking The Angle Against The Tide” from their upcoming record Nausea, due for release June 10th. Released through the Brooklyn based label Captured Tracks, “Breaking” is a captivating departure for the band, […]
Hailing from the Netherlands, and recently signed for worldwide distribution via Long Branch Records, Birth of Joy are a band that we are finding ourselves very excited about. Pulling from a list of underground influences as diverse as The Gestures, Mind Garage, Black Sabbath and The Rolling Stones, Birth of Joy’s sound is a throw-back […]
The funny thing about Arcade Fire is that they don’t just appeal to the indie music crowd. You’ve got the alternative listeners (aka hipsters) in one corner who swear “Funeral” was their best and that the last two albums are just OK (aka too mainstream) and you have the average joe who listens to rock […]
“Acoustic 4 a Cure”, a pediatric cancer benefit has added two big names to their lineup at the upcoming show on May 15. None other than James Hetfield of Metallica and Billy Joe Armstrong of Green Day will headline the show at The Fillmore in San Francisco. They join a lineup consisting of Train’s Pat […]
In shocking news, beloved Arch Enemy vocalist Angela Glassow announced that she is stepping down as the band’s frontwoman and that The Agonist’s Alissa White-Gluz will be taking her place. Gluz will make her debut on the band’s upcoming record War Eternal. The split appears to be amicable as Angela made a statement on the […]
North America, you are a very happy place this summer! A legendary Industrial Rock act has announced a big summer tour: Nine Inch Nails are finally hitting the road again and they have found an equally legendary rock outfit to share the stage with! Soundgarden will co-headline the 20 shows, while the rebellious alternative rappers […]
Before I start this review, I have to admit that Meg Myers is a sort of personal heroine for me. She manages to be funny, cool, sexy without bowing to the industry – her music is as authentic as it could get. For someone who really loves music, but is tired of the same melodies, […]
Crobot is pure, unadulterated rock’n’roll. If you like hints of classic rock but with a heavier flow but also maybe something with a little bit of a groove, you’re going to want to hop onto your computer and become very well-acquainted with this band from Pottsville, PA. Due to release their debut album later this […]
