Since The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild came out in 2017, I’ve logged in hundreds of hours of gameplay, exploring the vast world of Hyrule, slaying beasts and saving villagers. Let’s be honest: I was finding Korok seeds and feeding dogs. I grew up watching my brothers play old Zelda games, but my first real front-to-back playthrough was Twilight Princess. Call it nostalgia, … Continue reading Day 6: Midna’s Lament
Alright, it’s not really a competition. Even as a rock music fan, I can admit to listening to the occasional K-pop track. But pinning people against each other gets the clicks and I gotta be honest — I could use some. K-pop is certainly sweeping the globe, with groups like BTS and EXO quickly becoming household names, even in English-speaking countries, and it’s clear to … Continue reading Day 5: J-Rock > K-Pop
In an effort to come up with a topic for today’s song post, I decided to take a drive. Some people get their ideas in the shower. Some people take walks. For me, a good ol’ night drive usually does it, and always with music blaring. There are some songs that just sound better in the dark, behind a steering wheel, navigating the expressway with … Continue reading Day 4: Nighttime Drive
Welcome to Alternative Echo’s “31 Days of Songs.” For the entirety of October, we will be tackling a different theme each day in an effort to spread appreciation for some of our favorite tracks. I miss the days when listening to the radio was something you enjoyed, instead of a consolation prize for when your Spotify isn’t working. Back when guitar solos and pop-punk ruled … Continue reading Day 3: Throwback Thursday
Welcome to the Alternative Echo “31 Days of Songs” challenge. For the entirety of October, we will be tackling a different theme each day in an effort to spread appreciation for some of the best tracks out there. Is there anything better than rainy fall days? Yes – rainy fall days when you don’t have to go to work and can sit at home with … Continue reading Day 2: A song for the rain
Welcome to the Alternative Echo 31 Days of Songs Challenge. For the entirety of October, we will be tackling a different theme each day in an effort to spread appreciation for some of the best tracks out there. What better way to start this adventure than with our first prompt: an intro track that perfectly sets the tone for the rest of the album. An … Continue reading 31 Days of Songs: An intro for an intro
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