Yes, You Can Grieve A Famous Person Like A Best Friend.
Yesterday marked a tragic anniversary and one that all of us in the music community wish we didn’t have to experience. It’s been five years…
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Suicide/Mental Health Awareness: Ways To Get Help
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, and in light of the recent suicides of high-profile musicians (such as AVICII, Chris Cornell, Chester Bennington, and…
Cellphones At Concerts: You’re Being Ridiculous
We’ve all been there. You’re at a concert, and the performer takes the stage. The lights go down, and you hear the first few notes…
Taylor Hawkins (1972-2022): Thanks For The Epic Memories
“HAWKINS!!!” This was how Dave Grohl would suitably address the drummer of his band, Taylor Hawkins, on stage. As if having to crank it up…
James Franco: A Timeline of Disturbing Behavior
James Edward Franco is an American actor and director. He is recognized for his performances in 127 Hours, Pineapple Express, The Interview, and The Disaster…
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975): The Greatest Musical Movie
What makes a musical movie great? It is usually the soundtrack, the actors and actresses, and how it connects to its audience. The Rocky Horror…
Spotify Wrapped 2021: A Reaction
Spotify Wrapped is an annual year-end tradition on Spotify where the service re most popular songs and artists of the year are revealed. You can find out…
Linkin Park: 7 Reasons They Are The Best Band
Linkin Park is a global phenomenon with millions of fans around the world. The band has sold over 50 million albums worldwide. In addition, their…
The X-Files (1993): Genius Shows We Loved
The best TV shows are those that make you laugh and cry, feel something for the characters, and root for them to succeed. The ones…
For Chester Bennington – A Birthday Tribute
To say that we here at AltWire have been influenced by the immense talent that is Chester Bennington could not be more of an understatement…
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…
NTMF 2019: Northern Touch Music Festival is the Real Deal
NTMF 2019 was held in the historic Exchange District of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Photo by Kris Regacho Winnipeg is known for a lot of things. It…
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…
Opinion: Is J.Cole Boring?
“J.Cole is boring”. This statement is one of the most debated statements in hip-hop today. A simple Google search will lead you to countless posts debating…
