John Mayer — ‘Sob Rock’ (review)
At just under 40 minutes in total, John Mayer’s Sob Rock is an enjoyable listen, but not likely something I’ll be revisiting very often. After listening to the album while at work today, and then again in the car, I’ve come to the conclusion that Sob Rock is great for background music, but it feels a bit dull when it’s center stage. The album focuses … Continue reading John Mayer — ‘Sob Rock’ (review)
Ranking the 50+ best Zelda songs of all time
With the re-release of Skyward Sword for the Switch, and the ever-present Breath of the Wild 2 anticipation, gamers the world over are buzzing about Princess Zelda and that guy that always tries to rescue her. The Legend of Zelda series has sold over 100 million copies since its first release, The Legend of Zelda, in 1986. It has one of the largest fanbases in … Continue reading Ranking the 50+ best Zelda songs of all time
Mid-week news report: Mark Hoppus cancer update, MCR makeup line, and tons of releases
Welcome to the Alternative Echo mid-week news report, where we hit you with all the important stuff you missed in the past week while you were out having a life. Here’s what we’ve learned in the last seven days: Celebrate Bastille Day with new music– from Bastille July 14 is Bastille day, which means it’s the day we celebrate all things Bastille– as in, the … Continue reading Mid-week news report: Mark Hoppus cancer update, MCR makeup line, and tons of releases
Female Focus (playlist)
So often I find myself writing about men. The majority of the posts on this site highlight male-only bands. In fact, when was the last time I reviewed an album by a female artist? When have I showcased a woman-led track as the Song of the Day? (Hint: never.) Even as I’m writing this, I have Jimmy Eat World playing in the background. I don’t … Continue reading Female Focus (playlist)
The 10 best Record Store Day 2021 releases worth waiting in line for
Record Store Day (RSD) is an annual event celebrating all things vinyl. Since 2007, record collectors all over the world have waited in line for hours (sometimes even overnight) to score albums that will either have a limited release, or will never be printed again. Typically there are two RSDs per year– one in the spring, and one on Black Friday. However, for safety precautions, … Continue reading The 10 best Record Store Day 2021 releases worth waiting in line for
SOTD: ‘The Way’ by Fastball
Our recent posts on Matchbox Twenty and The Wallflowers got me thinking about the good ol’ days. Of course, I’m referring to the 90s. The 90s held the best kinds of music. It was the time of punk rock, britpop, grunge, and more importantly, alternative rock (we are named Alternative Echo, after all). It was the perfect decade for lesser-known bands to strike gold and … Continue reading SOTD: ‘The Way’ by Fastball
40+ colorful songs for summer
It probably comes as no shocker that colors and I do not mix. I prefer my life to be dark and dreary. Black clothes? Check. Black furniture? Check. Black shampoo. Check! I blame my parents. They chose to have me knowing fine well that I’d have to grow up in the mid-2000s emo/pop-punk era. Nah, there’s no way they were prepared for the fringe bangs, … Continue reading 40+ colorful songs for summer
The Wallflowers return after a decade away with ‘Exit Wounds’
It’s been several years since Jakob Dylan has released music with his solo project, The Wallflowers, but he’s finally emerged from hiatus with his seventh studio album, Exit Wounds. “I think everybody — no matter what side of the aisle you’re on — wherever we’re going to next, we’re all taking a lot of exit wounds with us,” Jakob said in a statement. “Nobody is … Continue reading The Wallflowers return after a decade away with ‘Exit Wounds’
Twenty One Pilots dance party gets rude interruption in ‘Saturday’ music video
Industry heavyweights Twenty One Pilots escape the ocean depths in their new music video for their song “Saturday.” The track was released as the third single off their album Scaled and Icy on May 18, 2021, with the song peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart back in June. “Saturday” is a break from the often heavy music … Continue reading Twenty One Pilots dance party gets rude interruption in ‘Saturday’ music video
The Band CAMINO release video for single “Know It All” ahead of LP debut
Alt Echo favorites The Band CAMINO have dropped the music video for their latest single “Know It All,” the perfect song for your summer playlists. Shot throughout New York City, the Nashville-based group is shown in a roof-top performance, with flashes of candid shots of the band exploring the city. “Know It All” is a punchy break-up track detailing the story of an ex who’s … Continue reading The Band CAMINO release video for single “Know It All” ahead of LP debut
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