The Spark: The Best Of Chris Cornell
While we have lost far too many talented musicians over the last few years, many whom have had a huge role in the music industry,…
Editorial
Happy Juneteenth! – Our Racial Experiences
Alana Rodriguez – AltWire Staff Contributor Since I became aware at a young age that people saw me as different because of the color of…
For Chester Bennington – A Birthday Tribute
Image Credit: Bill Whitmire (2013) To say that we here at AltWire have been influenced by the immense talent that is Chester Bennington could not…
Northern Touch Music Festival is Jump-Starting Careers
Northern Touch Music Festival is much more than a music conference. I attended, and performed at NTMF 2019 last June. This was only my 2nd…
COVID-19 has Found its Latest Victim: the Gaming Industry
In 2019, 8000 games were added to the Steam store. This does not include mobile games,console exclusives, in-browser games, or games otherwise not available on…
NTMF 2019: Northern Touch Music Festival is the Real Deal
NTMF 2019 was held in the historic Exchange District of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Winnipeg is known for a lot of things. It is known for it’s…
Six Great Albums You (Probably) Missed in 2017
At the top of the end-of-year lists that music websites and magazines will put out around this time of year, you will recognize the names…
AltWire Editorial: The Curious Case of Hip-Hop
Boom Bap. Trap. Lo-Fi. Mob Music. Although there are dozens of different styles of Hip-Hop, few outside of the Hip-Hop culture wouldn’t know it. It’s…
Why Music Matters: How Music Can Help Mental Illness
When you go to shows, you have one thing in common with the strangers standing around you. You know the lyrics, you buy merchandise, and…