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AltWire’s Indie Song of the Week

This week’s Indie Song of the Week is The Complex Dialect’s – “Looking For A Friend For The End Of World”. The song centers around the importance of having true human connection, not only when times are good, but even in those last moments when human civilization could come to an end. Smooth vibes connect […]

Interviews

Trees Of Life: A Chat with The Reggae Trio

Straight out of North Orlando, FL, The Trees of Life is comprised of Skylar Rush – Drum/Vocals, Bobby Fields – Percussion/Vocal, James White – Guitar/Lead Vocals, Tim Samples – Guitar, and Dave Swanson – Bass. The trio brings a fusion of rock, reggae, funk, and blues to bring a unique collective sound. Their newly released EP, “Here We Grow” gives […]

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Ed Sheeran Conquers Spotify – Most Streamed in 2017

Photo Credit: Scott Legato / RockStarProPhotography.com Ed Sheeran fans now have an official reason to scream with joy, as if the singer is blessing them a 24-hour live performance. That’s because he is…via their iPhones and bedroom speakers! Ed Sheeran is Spotify’s most streamed artist of 2017 globally and the most streamed artist overall on […]

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AltWire Review: RIVALS – Low (Video)

New band RIVALS who have already been making a name for themselves with their unique cover of Twenty One Pilots Heathens and touring with bands like Story Untold. The California three-piece has released an outstanding new song Low as the first single off of their highly anticipated debut album Damned Soul. RIVALS have also been […]

Editorial

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 all “Rap Music” to them. Whatever style of is currently trending at the moment becomes the definition of Hip-Hop for the world.  That makes a lot of Hip-Hop artists angry.  […]