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

Nicole MetzlerJuly 14, 2021July 15, 2021Leave a comment

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

Nicole MetzlerJuly 12, 2021July 13, 2021Leave a comment

The best cover songs of all time (playlist)

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If you do something great, people will start to copy it because they think it’s great, too. Sometimes people will put their own spin on it and it’ll turn out amazingly. Sometimes it’ll turn out horribly. Other times, it’ll turn out so well that everyone thinks that version is better than yours, or worse– they’ll forget … Continue reading The best cover songs of all time (playlist)

Nicole MetzlerJuly 5, 2021July 5, 2021Leave a comment

Review: Bastille stray from norm on Doom Days

“Aren’t we all just looking for a little bit of hope these days?” What a daunting task it must be to create a concept album — writing 50 or so minutes of music structured around one theme. But that’s what makes them incredible. Sure, there are plenty of good LPs with no thread between tracks, but something so magical happens when a collection of songs, … Continue reading Review: Bastille stray from norm on Doom Days

Nicole MetzlerJune 14, 2019June 20, 2019Leave a comment

Doom Days are coming. Hear Bastille’s newest release now

“When can we expect the third album?” “Soon.” For those who follow Bastille’s Dan Smith on Twitter, this has become a borderline-annoying response with no known definition. “Soon” can mean anything from months, to weeks, to days, according to Dan. But I come bearing good news. Ladies and gentlemen, soon is here. Doom Days are coming. The title track off their third LP, Doom Days, provides … Continue reading Doom Days are coming. Hear Bastille’s newest release now

Nicole MetzlerApril 25, 2019April 25, 2019Leave a comment

Spotify Wrapped 2018: An Introspective Unboxing

It’s here, guys. The Spotify Wrapped release date is one of my favorite days every year, 2018 being no exception. I get to dive into my own psyche and try to put together the puzzle that is my life. Who am I based on what I listen to? What does this list say about me? Could the trajectory of my top hits be an indicator … Continue reading Spotify Wrapped 2018: An Introspective Unboxing

Nicole MetzlerDecember 6, 2018March 2, 2019Leave a comment

Marshmello’s generic music overpowers Bastille in ‘Happier’

British champs Bastille teamed up with Marshmello to produce the song “Happier,” which is probably the most positive word that will come out of this review. As an avid fan of Bastille, I’ve rarely had any problems with their musical choices, often declaring them as being one of the most creative and talented acts in the world. As someone with a … Continue reading Marshmello’s generic music overpowers Bastille in ‘Happier’

Nicole MetzlerAugust 23, 2018March 4, 20201 Comment

Playlist: Sleeper

The sun is setting. There’s a chill in the air. Your eyelids are getting heavy. No, we’re not trying to hypnotize you. We’re just failing at yet another introduction. WAKE UP. Okay, now that you’re alert, bring it back down with this, the ultimate lull-yourself-to-sleep playlist. Don’t worry, it’s not all lullabies and ukulele praise band campfire songs. There’s some good stuff in here. Not … Continue reading Playlist: Sleeper

Nicole MetzlerAugust 16, 2018August 16, 2018Leave a comment

August/2018 Playlist

Let’s start this month off with a lame excuse. I dropped off the face of the earth due to what I’m calling “adult responsibilities,” but I’m gonna be honest with ya. Adult responsibilities is just a fancy way of saying “procrastination.” To be fair, I did just move to a new (old) state, and moving sucks. I kinda copped out and went back to the … Continue reading August/2018 Playlist

Nicole MetzlerAugust 15, 2018August 15, 2018Leave a comment

The 12 best BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge covers of all time

Sometimes when an artist releases a song, there’s something missing. You like the song, it has some good qualities, but it just isn’t all there. That’s what makes covers so great. It’s a do-over. We get another chance at the song. When the right changes are made, it can make an alright song sound incredible. Granted, covers can kind of suck, but that’s not why … Continue reading The 12 best BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge covers of all time

Nicole MetzlerAugust 23, 2017March 4, 20201 Comment

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