It’s time to get to know Ursus! We set Aaron and Joe 10 questions about their musical likes, tastes and guilty pleasures! How would you describe your taste in music? • Aaron – I mostly listen to the heavier side of music, however I grew up loving 80s pop music and 90s hip-hop. I’m really loving […]
There’s been so many outstanding bands in 2017 that it’s pretty tricky to choose the best. Here at AltCorner we’ve given it a good go though! Here’s our round up of the best bands of 2017. Our Last Night – Words Lizi Birt Not only have they released an incredible record in Selective Hearing, toured […]
It’s time to get to know progressive metal artist Chris Schiermann! We set Chris 10 questions about his musical likes, tastes and guilty pleasures… How would you describe your taste in music? I gravitate towards anything that moves me emotionally, whether it is aggressive, mathematical, heartfelt, sexy or groovy . Who do you consider to […]
It’s time to get to know French metallers Insolvency! We asked guitarist Bruno Blackstard 10 questions about his musical likes, tastes and guilty pleasures! How would you describe your taste in music? I just like all kinds of intense and melodic music: Heavy Metal, Metalcore, Deathcore, Black Metal but also Punk Rock, Electro.. Then I […]
It’s time to get to know King Bison! We asked frontman Karl Glover 10 questions about his musical likes, tastes and guilty pleasures! 1. How would you describe your taste in music? My taste in music is very varied. Obviously, rock and metal is my favourite but I am always taken back by a good […]
2017 is coming to a close which of course means it’s time to start reflecting on the year that was. In a somewhat turbulent year for the alt music scene there have been some real triumphs. We got thinking about all our favourites from 2017 and tried to pick 10(ish) of the best. Here’s Alt […]
On Tuesday November 28 (known in the US as Giving Tuesday), Heart Support released a short video titled Love, Maggie. First off, what is Heart Support? Well, Heart Support is an award-winning (2016 Non-Profit of the Year, 2016 Artist Philanthropic Award at Alternative Press Awards, named as one of the top 100 socially innovative non-profits […]
It’s time to get to know Hey Gigantic! We set vocalist/bassist Jonny Bateman 10 questions about his musical likes, tastes and guilty pleasures… How would you describe your taste in music? My taste in music is pretty varied, growing up with rock, blues and pop from my parents and then finding grunge, punk and hip […]
It’s time to get to know Track And Field! We set the band 10 questions about their musical likes, tastes and guilty pleasures… How would you describe your taste in music? Vast, varied and stupid. Who do you consider to be your favourite band and why? I’m sorry, but this is impossible to answer. I’m […]
Born and raised in Israel, I felt the need to educate you with the local music scene from my hometown and my top 10 picks, enjoy! In no particular order, here is my first pick to keep you excited, the female fronted Punk/Rock band, Not On Tour who are starting to get recognised by some […]
If you’re like me, then you usually get tonnes of emails from a site called Bandsintown whenever a touring band releases new dates. But how about those smaller shows in your local community? Unless you actively follow the venues or local bands, you may miss out on some awesome shows. Well Bandsintown have now opened […]
We are delighted to present Counterpoint‘s brand new single Honestly in an exclusive premiere! The track is lifted from their forthcoming debut EP If Not Now, When? which is set for release on February 9, 2018. The Manchester-based heavy alt-rockers have provided an atmospheric track that is gearing us up for the release of the […]
The UK music scene is thriving and there are a wide variety of bands and music scenes across the country just waiting to be discovered. Here at Alt Corner we thought we’d share with you some of the best bands from our local areas. Today it’s the turn of Laura, Head of Features who gives […]
Ahead of the release of new EP Remember You, The Emergency Please gave us an exclusive track by track insight to the wonderful EP! The opening track from the EP (and namesake) is, Remember You, it’s a guitar driven indie/pop punk song. It consists of jazz chordal harmonies, tight syncopated rhythms and catchy vocal lines […]
For those who don’t know, Cornwall is technically it’s own country within the UK. We have our own language, we have a toll bridge, and, well… A huge lack of music venues for artists to tread their feet into our beautiful county. That being said, Cornwall has produced a few big names for example, […]
