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

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

Nicole MetzlerJuly 10, 2021July 11, 2021Leave a comment

SOTD: ‘The Secret Life of Me’ — Waterparks

I’ve put off writing about this for over a month, though every day I’ve wanted to. I could never find the right words to say. And even now, I’m struggling. But I’m gonna try anyway. Just like any human, I go through phases. I was deep into the Waterparks fandom for a while, but ultimate took a break, ironically, right around the time their third … Continue reading SOTD: ‘The Secret Life of Me’ — Waterparks

Nicole MetzlerJuly 6, 2021July 7, 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

July/2021 Playlist

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

Nicole MetzlerJuly 1, 2021July 1, 2021Leave 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

September Playlist & News Recap

Fall is here! I’m not sure about where you’re at, but here in Michigan, we’re finally starting to get some below 80-degree temps and it’s great. We’re inching toward flannel weather! That’s the best kind of weather. September has been a crazy month for music, and I’m not just talking about the whole Eminem/Machine Gun Kelly insanity (though I do have opinions on this. Hit … Continue reading September Playlist & News Recap

Nicole MetzlerSeptember 19, 2018September 19, 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

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