Category Archives: Under The Radar
Hippos of Doom
| Tags : Free Music, Hippos of Doom, Hot! Downloads, Punk, Road TripWe are proud to bring you a FREE download of the new ep “Road Trip” by up and coming punk band, Hippos of Doom. Fans of NoFx, Millencolin, Lagwagon, Mxpx, or even Rufio will find something to appreciate in this new music.
Pax217
| Tags : Pax217, Reggae, reunion, Rock, VoicesPax217 have just announced their official hometown reunion show. The show will take place on February 18th at House of Blues in Anaheim, CA. They will be joined by Number One Gun (playing Celebrate Mistakes and other fan favorites) as well as The Breax Band, Ruslan, and Dominic Balli.
Belle Epoque
Belle Epoque is back & this Tuesday, August 14th, the band releases their latest creation, titled Disillusions Of Man. The EP features 6 brand new tracks featuring a more focused, raw, yet mature sound that is bound to catch some by surprise. Check out our new interview here.
ElisaRay
| Tags : all creatures, elisaray, folk, indie, KickstarterElisaRay is an indie folk outfit from the Greensboro, NC area. The band recently completed recording a brand new album, titled All Creatures, & arecurrently raising funds via Kickstarter in order to a CD version of the album. Do yourself a favor & check out this up-and-coming group.
Brave Season
Brave Season, an indie rock band out of Marysville, CA, just released their debut EP “Foreigners”. The band “can be described as a mix of the punk rhythms of bands like Relient K and Paramore with the indie melodicism of The Killers and Circa Survive”.

St. Bagu
| Tags : Hip Hop, lines ep, st. bagu, Under The Radar, while we're waitingA live hip hop Fusion band, St. Bagu succeeds in mixing elements of various musical genres through their four musicians (bass, guitar, drums, keys) and two vocalists in ways that not only innovate, but motivate. The band is offering a brand new free EP online now.
John Ball
| Tags : Alternative, Found Among the Broken, John Ball, praise, the Sleep DesignJohn Ball has recently released his debut solo album, Found Among The Broken, which features seven tracks of alternative rock infused praise. John didn’t wanted “to create music that isn’t the same regurgitated Christian lines, the same chords progressions, and the same uncreative junk that has been heard over and over again” and I argue that he achieved that goal. Do yourself a favor and get the album!
Careo
| Tags : Alternative, Careo, Liars, Noisetrade, pop rockCareo is a indie rock band from upstate New York featuring ex-members of Mending Point & Down to Earth Approach. The band released their latest LP, Liars, in October ’10 and it is available at digital outlets including Noisetrade.
Wolves At The Gate
Wolves At The Gate is a name you should get used to hearing. They are poised to make a big splash in ’11 and you can get to know them a bit more by reading the interview! Do yourself a favor & pick up the new EP We Are The Ones, available now!
Josiah James
Josiah James is a multi-instrumental Christian artist who was called to his singer/songwriter career at the age of only 14. Boasting natural vocal talents as well as advanced skills as a guitar and piano player, Josiah released his first full-length CD, “Alive in the Studio” at the age of 16. In the two years to follow, at only 18 years old, he delivered his second project, “Awaiting the Morning.” Both records were well received by fans and it has become…
Goldmill
| Tags : Blood & Ink Records, goldmill, Thin IceMaybe You Haven’t Heard: The Civil Wars
| Tags : john paul white, joy williams, the civil warsDo yourself a favor and check out The Civil Wars, made up of Joy Williams (yes, that Joy Williams) and John Paul White. If you like things folk or indie, give it a try. If you like what you hear at Myspace, go here to download a free MP3.
Let There Be Shred: HB
HB is a female fronted symphonic metal band from Finland in the vein of Nightwish. The band released their debut on Bullroser Records back in April. Click the band link to check out two tracks from that release. You can grab the album from Youngside Records in the US.
Maybe You Haven’t Heard: Breaking The Silence
I think I posted about these guys on the old site but I wanted to introduce you to them. I recently saw Breaking The Silence on the 5 for 5 Tour and was impressed with their live show. I had already been a fan of their music. They play hard rock, or possibly nu metal depending on who you talk to. Recommend for fans of Red, Fireflight, or Decyfer Down. Definitely tons of potential! They have a self-released…
Maybe You Haven’t Heard: Divided By Friday
Divided By Friday have added another new song from their brand new EP called Maybe In A Memory. The album and shirts can be ordered here. If you haven’t given these guys a listen yet please do. There are 4 songs off of the 7 song EP so you can get a good feel for it.
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Let There Be Shred: AFTERIMAGE
Afterimage have posted a new song to Myspace. The 3 songs that are up come from their EP called Codex: Triumph in the Eschaton which can be ordered at the links.
Maybe You Haven’t Heard: Oh The Blood
Oh The Blood will be posting a new song this Friday at 7 EST. If you haven’t bought their debut you can order here. These guys are definitely a band to keep an eye on in 2008!
Maybe You Haven’t Heard: One Life Lost
One Life Lost have posted 2 brand new tracks to Myspace. I’m sure most of you aren’t familiar with this band but they’re definitely one of my favorite female-fronted groups out there. They are more laidback rock but they still have a little punch to them. The new song “Nothing Compares” is such a great song!
Maybe You Haven’t Heard: Artist Vs. Poet
Out of Dallas, TX comes one of my favorite new artists Artist Vs. Poet consisting of Tarcy Thomason and Craig Calloway. The have some of the catchiest electronic-filled pop rock songs and they hooked me when they only had one song up! They have now put up a second to Myspace and brand new one to Purevolume. You should really check them out if you get a chance. I have absolutely no doubt that this band will be…
Let There Be Shred: The Line Dance Massacre
Check out The Line Dance Massacre, a killer band from Buffalo, NY (which isn’t too far from me) who are on on Hegira Records. I’ve been keeping an eye out on these guys for awhile now and they just put up 2 new demos.
Maybe You Haven’t Heard: Divided By Friday
Divided By Friday is a young band out of North Carolina that have some serious potential. They have posted a new demo which you should really check out. Oh and it features Ryan from the band Rookie Of The Year.
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This City Awaits
Aquile (The Voice)
Victor Griffin and Jeff “Oly” Olson (IN~GRAVED)
Kingdom Band
RED
Tiffany Arbuckle Lee (Plumb)
Southbound Fearing
Matt Baird (Spoken)
CedEnough
Brian “Head” Welch (Love and Death)
Andrew Schwab
KJ-52
Lil’ Dre
The O.C. Supertones
A Past Unknown
Gideon
Memphis May Fire
Heath McNease
Belle Epoque