Cancel Culture: Separating The Art
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,…
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[AltWire Interview] Mike Shinoda on ‘Fine’: “I’ve Been Playing With a Lot of Different Sounds Lately…”
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…
Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda Releases “fine”
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…
Emarosa’s Bradley on Unexpected 2019 ‘Peach Club’
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…
AltWire Fast Five – Rock (Week of 01/20/2019)
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…
From Tragedy To Triumph: Healing Through ‘Post Traumatic’
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…
[AltWire Exclusive Premiere] The Anix – “Wasteland”
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…
[Album Review] William Ryan Key – Virtue
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…
[Album Review] Alice In Chains – Rainier Fog
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…
Rise Against Interview: A Chat With Zach Blair
Zach Blair of Rise Against discusses the band’s new record Ghost Note Symphonies Vol. 1… In today’s chaotic political environment, the United States has seemingly…
Remembering Chester Bennington: A Look Back At A Thousand Suns
Anyone familiar with my writing style may have noted that I refrain from being too personal. Observation and commentating objectively on what lays before me…
[AltWire Interview] William Ryan Key
William Ryan Key of Yellowcard fame discusses his solo EP Thirteen, check it out below… Those who remember the best years of pop-punk will no…
[AltWire Interview] Klayton of Celldweller
If you’re the kind of person who enjoys electronic rock, industrial metal, or perhaps are simply an avid gaming fan, then the chances are you’ve…
[Album Review] Mike Shinoda – Post Traumatic [LP]
According to the Oxford dictionary, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is “…a condition of persistent mental and emotional stress occurring as a result of injury or…
[AltWire Interview] Alton Wahlberg
I had the pleasure of meeting English singer-songwriter Alton Wahlberg during a live evening in Norwich, UK at Epic Studios. Mixing classic acoustic rock elements…