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Read MoreREVIEW: Hazing Over – Tunnel Vision EP
Hazing Over – Tunnel Vision EP Review A few weeks ago, Pittsburgh’s own Hazing Over released their second EP entitled “Tunnel Vision”, and since my several listens yesterday, I have indeed found myself stuck in a haze of disappointment and bewilderment. However, let it be known that the source of my disillusionment comes from the fact that it took me two weeks to actually give this 6 track ripper a...
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Read MoreNew Music Report – February 24, 2023
Man, what a week. We’ve got some huge new singles from August Burns Red featuring Spencer from Underoath, new music from Bodysnatcher and Ov Sulfur and then on the other end of the spectrum, a new album from Lucero and Manchester Orchestra. So a little something for everybody with a really diverse week. Now we’re getting into some of the full lengths I’ve really been looking forward to. I know Lucero is a...
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New Music Report – February 17, 2023
This week has been kind of weird, there really haven’t been a ton of notable full-length releases, SeeYouNextTuesday put out a new album, but as far as I’ve been tracking that’s been about it. That said, it doesn’t mean it hasn’t been a packed week for new music in general. Again, we’re in that point in the year where new releases are still rolling in, we start seeing more big name full-length releases...
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New Music Report – February 10, 2023
What a week for good music. Everything from Paramore coming back and putting out their first album in years to absolutely huge new singles from some of the best heavy bands in the game. To start things off, the new singles from Veil of Maya and Brand of Sacrifice are exactly as good as you would expect from such legendary bands, and with new albums likely on the horizon from both of them, there’s...
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New Music Report – February 3, 2023
Yet another week of the singles being more impactful than the albums themselves. There have been a few good albums this year, don’t get me wrong, but when you have weeks like this where both Currents and Invent Animate – two of the absolute best bands in the new age of metalcore – are putting out new music and hyping up their upcoming album releases, it’s hard for much of anything to beat that. If these...
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New Music Report – January 26, 2023
Kind of a diverse set of releases we’ve had this week, it’s been nice to see. There are a few very high profile releases like new singles from Fall Out Boy and August Burns Red, and some heavy hitters from Angelmaker, Unearth, See You Next Tuesday, and so on, which have all been fantastic. I’m actually very much looking forward to the new August Burns Red release. Generally speaking, they’ve been as...
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New Music Report – January 19, 2023
Things are starting to get moving now, we’ve got a couple releases trickling in that are worth listening to. But honestly, the big story is still all the new singles, and the album release dates that come along with it. Bands like Jesus Piece, The Ocean, City & Colour, and more all put out some very promising new singles this week, with announcements for albums coming in the next 2-3 months. Full of...
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New Music Report – January 13, 2023
Honestly, there still isn’t a ton to talk about this early in the year, but there has been some exciting news for coming music, and a few interesting releases that we’ve seen already. Of course, the big news this week is the new Periphery album announcement that came along with two incredible singles. That album should be a real highlight for the year, and with two singles already out, we should get some...
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AltFreq Weekend Planner (11/13-11/15)
–Written by Kevin Madert
This is the first in a segment we hope to run weekly for the good people of the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. It’s nearly impossible to keep track of all the events going on in the area, so we’re here to let you know what’s happening in live music over the next few days. Watch out on Sunday for our “Weekly Planner,” where we’ll cover the remaining four days of the week. S/o to friend of the blog Jared Oppenheim for the solid suggestion.
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The Daily Frequency (11/10/14)
–Written by Kevin Madert
Today, a lot of things happened in the world of music. Here are some of them.
1. It’s never too early to start planning for next year’s festival season, and if you plan on starting early Aura Music Festival has you covered. Taking place at the picturesque Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park in Live Oak Florida March 6-8, the final lineup for the festival is in. The most noteworthy act joining already announced artists like The Disco Biscuits, Papadosio, and Moe is the Break Science Live Band – a first time collaboration featuring the electro-hip-hop duo joined by Lettuce bassist Jesus Coomes and several other very talented performers. Via Facebook.
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New Tune Tuesday (11/4/14)
–Written by Kevin Madert
In case you weren’t aware, Tuesdays are a music lover’s best friend. Although some of these came out a little less recently than today, they’re all essentially new and they’re all definitely worth a listen. If you think we’ve missed something (and with the sheer amount of music released daily, we probably have) drop me a line at kevin@thealternatefrequency.com. Sharing is caring, after all.
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Beyond the Present: Meet Jax From The Future, Stream “Afraid (Of A New Age)”
–Written by Kevin Madert
Ever listen to a track by a relative unknown and hear a voice in the back of your head say, “Not for long”? Meet Zach Bombich – aka Jax From The Future – a 22-year-old producer from Pittsburgh, PA who’s quality sound design and multi-genre versatility is sure to land him on plenty of radars in the near future. Bombich is a part of an ever-burgeoning contingent of talented local acts who call the Steel City home, and it’s his newest, “Afraid (Of A New Age),” that’s caught our ear today.
Falling somewhere near the intersection of trap and future bass, “Afraid (Of A New Age)” opens with subtle chopped-n-screwed vocals, soon accompanied by heavy bass hits and an array of oozing synths that would make Minnesota blush. With eerie digital horns and tinges of orchestral accompaniment, the track wouldn’t be out of place as theme music to a spacey 80s arcade game. With just enough edge to get your head bobbing and just enough restraint to keep you wanting more, it’s obvious Jax has a grasp on the little things – a characteristic that often separates good producers from great ones.
Get acquainted with Jax from the Future on Facebook and Soundcloud, and stream “Afraid (Of A New Age)” (via All Trap Nation) below.
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Show Preview: This Will Destroy You @ U Street Music Hall
–Written by Kevin Madert
Residents of the DMV are in for a Sunday night treat, as Texas-based four-piece This Will Destroy You is set to play Washington, D.C.’s U Street Music Hall. Support will be provided by Future Death and Silent Land Time Machine. A night of rich dynamics and a diverse myriad of atmospherics await you, so jump right in.
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Nightmare Festival: Five Can’t-Miss Saturday Night Sets
–Written by Kevin Madert
Halloween may be over but the fun is still in full swing at Nightmare Festival. Much like Friday, there’s a little something for everyone throughout the night across Nightmare’s three stages. Read on to see who you’d be a fool to miss on the decks tonight.
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Nightmare Festival: Five Can’t-Miss Friday Night Sets
–Written by Kevin Madert
Nightmare Festival – the East Coast’s premiere Halloween event – is already underway, and whether you’re already on site, heading out from your hotel rooms, or still en route, we’ve got the inside scoop on who’s sets you’d better catch. Whether you’re a fan of in-your-face dub, trippy trap, melodic bass, or dark and deep house, the Friday night lineup has something you’ll be glad to hear.
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Five Quick Things: ‘Tis The Season (For Figure)
–Written by Kevin Madert
With Halloween knocking at the door, it only seems appropriate to run a quick feature on the producer who’s most at home among vampires, zombies, and werewolves. Figure – real name Josh Gard – creates music rife with spooky imagery and classic horror influence, not to mention a healthy dose of heavy bass. He recently released the fifth album in his Monsters series, and is currently touring an all-new visual production dubbed “TerrorVision,” so we figured (heh) we’d put together a short list of our favorite tunes. ‘Tis the season, after all.
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Conceptual Electronica: The Epic Cinemascapes, Bold Theatrics and All-or-Nothing Approach of The Glitch Mob
–Written by Kevin Madert & Michael Hogan, with contributions from Jay Bartell
With a perfect blend of hard-hitting bass, cinematic splendor, and traditional rock edge, The Glitch Mob is one of the most unique acts to emerge from the United States’ recent explosion of electronica. The Los Angeles-based trio – formed in 2006 and currently comprised of producers/multi-instrumentalists Boreta, Ooah and edIT – are on tour now in support of their sophomore album Love Death Immortality, and they’ll be making a stop at Washington, D.C.’s Echostage on Sunday, November 2nd. We recently had the chance to sit down with Boreta and discuss everything from the process of penning a second album to the group’s mutual love of Quentin Tarantino.
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Weekend Wind-Down No. 8: Uplifting Post-Rock
–Words and list by Michael Hogan
Expect this to become a recurring theme in these weekly playlists. Scouring my rather mighty collection of post-rock, I came across so many gems I wanted to include that I simply can’t stop here. Each one of these songs features bright melodies and builds that are sure to plaster a stupid, contented smile across your face. These ten tracks are a true testament to the power of music; these days so many people rely on lyrics to provide storylines that can be identified with, but these songs have none of that.
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