Through the diverse changes in music from the past to the present, there is one stereotype that has stayed well-known within the industry- the outspoken, sometimes problematic, idol or frontman. The generations of Morrisseys, Kid Rocks, and Kanye Wests in the music industry have caused their fans to question the people behind their favorite songs, […]
Photo Credit: Frank Maddocks Since the last time we caught up with Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda back in 2015, a lot has changed in those four years. Starting with a comeback of his successful solo project Fort Minor with “Welcome”, Shinoda would begin work later that year on what would wind up becoming one of the […]
After initially posting a teaser to his twitter account on October 30th promoting a November 1st surprise, Mike Shinoda has revealed a brand new track titled “fine” [sic], which is available now for streaming worldwide. Listen to the track below: fine (Official Audio) – Mike ShinodaWatch this video on YouTube Thoughts on the track?
With Emarosa approaching an unexpected sound on Peach Club, we sat down with Bradley Walden of Emarosa to discuss their evolution as a band. Read on for more… ALTWIRE: As a band originally known for more of a post-hardcore sound, to some, your latest album Peach Club may certainly feel like a departure. At what […]
Sometimes you just need a little pick me up to start your day. That’s where Fast Five comes in. Compromised of bite sized playlists, updated every weekday (Monday through Friday), “the five” gives you a taste of the best in music right now, featuring tracks from a different genre each day. See our picks below […]
I first began following Mike Shinoda on his Post Traumatic World Tour in June of this year in New York City. Deciding at the last possible moment to make the three-hour trip to attend, my family and I all piled into the car. We began the wild and, at times, the hectic trip to NYC — one […]
Having had the absolute pleasure of speaking with frontman and now sole member Brandon Smith earlier this year, we here at AltWire are proud to premiere ‘Wasteland’: a brand new track from electronic rock artist The Anix! Leaning more heavily into the experimental pulsing electronics to contrast the anthemic rock choruses of ‘Fight The Future’ and ‘This Machine’, ‘Wasteland’ presents a sprawling electronic […]
It’s perhaps too easy to forget that taking steps in the right direction isn’t always the simplest task. There’s a shrewd shred of self-awareness in that knowledge: the realization that maybe it just isn’t going the way you had in mind. Maybe it isn’t going to be okay. But it’s also easy to forget that […]
Alice In Chains’ sixth album is a purposeful nod to their North West roots. Not only is it the first time that the band have created a full length record in their home town of Seattle since 1995’s self-titled release, it was recorded in the same studio – Formerly Bad Animals Studio, now Studio X. […]
