Summer may technically start on the solstice each year, but I think we can all agree that summer really starts at the beginning of June. If you’re like me and absolutely detest all things sweltering, summer can be a bit of a struggle. Frizzy hair, annoyingly loud air conditioners, and worst of all– the relenting reminder that you can’t wear your favorite hoodie for months. … Continue reading July/2021 Playlist
What if Fire Emblem: Three Houses took place in modern times? What music would the characters listen to? It should come as no surprise to anyone who knows me, but over the past year, I have accumulated an obscene amount of hours playing Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Think of a number of hours and double it. It still wouldn’t be high enough. Being the music/gaming … Continue reading What if Fire Emblem characters were playlists?
The world is a complicated mess right now, unloading more stress and anxiety into our lives every day. Much to our (very understanding, yet bummed) dismay, bands are postponing tour dates and album releases, leaving much of the music world in a near standstill. At least, that’s how it seems. With such uncertainty in our lives, it’s very understandable if you’ve kinda tuned out and … Continue reading Album releases you missed this year (plus the ones coming later in 2020)
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been out for nearly two months, and by now, it’s likely you’ve encountered the musical hound K.K. Slider on your island, set up with an acoustic guitar outside the Resident Services building. Depending on how long you’ve had the game and how quickly you’ve made progress on your island, you may have already attended a handful of this dog’s chill … Continue reading 10 MORE of K.K. Slider’s best songs to request at concerts
We covered favorite villagers yesterday, now let’s focus on the special characters of Animal Crossing. Specifically, we’re talking about the single coolest special character in the entire series. The one and only K.K. Slider. Who knew that if you gave a guitar to a dog, they’d be able to come up with some pretty iconic tunes. He’s a master of all genres, capturing the hearts … Continue reading Top 10 K.K. Slider songs of all time
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
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
“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
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