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25 Of My Favorite Albums From 1996

By Brandon J. in Articles | 1 Comment

This is my 25th anniversary tribute to albums that released during the year of 1996 (and/or presumed to have released during this particular year). It was a monumental year in underground, indie music and one that was ignited by artists sharing a similar Christian Faith. While the rest of the world was consuming their Michael W Smith, or Newsboys, Audio Adrenaline, DC Talk, Amy Grant, Rebecca St.… Continued →

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20 Of My Favorite Albums From 2001

By Brandon J. in Articles | 5 Comments

Following up last year’s big 20 I thought it was only appropriate to continue on with these “anniversary” look back at the past type posts. These are my 20 favorite albums from the year 2001, in the Christian Music realm. Read on to see what albums made the list.… Continued →

January 14, 2022

Song of the Day: David Zaffiro - Diversity

By Loyd Harp in News | No Comments

When Bloodgood’s lead guitarist left the band to go solo, fans of the 80s metal stalwarts weren’t entirely sure what to expect. We probably assumed more heavy metal–at least that’s what I expected. And while there is certainly some hard rock (almost glam metal) at times, The Other Side was much broader in scope.… Continued →

January 12, 2022

Song of the Day: Tantrum of the Muse - Chicks W/ Guns

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | 1 Comment

Tantrum of the Muse is a band that can be hard to define, including their lyrics & sound. I would suggest soundwise post hardcore, but with a prog & punk twist. Their label was the same whose roster included early Underoath & Narcissus. After the band’s break up, the members joined other notable bands  such as Hand of Fire & Huntingtons & OnceDead.… Continued →

January 10, 2022

Song of the Day: What They Died For-My First Song Out

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What They Died for is a rapcore/screamo band comprised of 3 friends from New York, Their CD is in reference to Matthew 16:26. … Continued →

Summer Years Release New EP and Music Video

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San Diego based pop-punk band Summer Years which features a couple ex-members of Mainsail, just dropped their debut EP titled “You Can’t Live There Forever” and you can find it on all digital networks and streaming platforms now. A music video for the song “Small World” off this new EP can be seen over on ChorusFM here.… Continued →

Maylene and the Sons of Disaster Plot A Return in 2022

By Brandon J. in News | 1 Comment

Dallas Taylor and the boys in Maylene And The Sons of Disaster have surprised everyone by posting some info regarding new music and a music video that will drop soon. According to sources here and here, there is even a pic of Dallas Taylor with former Underoath bassist/guitarist, Octavio Fernandez.… Continued →

Homeplate "Welcome to Breitenstein" EP, Dropping January 18th

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Homeplate’s new EP, “Welcome To Breitenstein” got pushed back a week and is now dropping on January 18th through all Digital networks. This is one EP that you DON’T want to miss! It’s going to rule the scene in 2022 without a doubt. Go give them a follow here and their label here.… Continued →

Project 86 "Drawing Black Lines" Vinyl Re-Release Now on Sale

By Brandon J. in News | 10 Comments

The now classic 2000 era Project 86 album, “Drawing Black Lines”, is available for purchase on Vinyl via the band’s own bandcamp page. There are two different color options, and it looks absolutely amazing. Randy, Alex, and Steven are a part of this and secured the rights to the vinyl re-release so it adds an extra layer of coolness.… Continued →

New Music: January 7, 2022

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Rock & Metal

• Love Like Gravity – Break the Silence

Pop & CCM

• Adam Watts – The Devil & the Light
• Adelaide – What Really Matters

Electronic & EDM

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

Hip Hop & R&B.

• Eddie Clark – Soul Talk
• J. Will – My Brothers Keeper II
• Jordan Copas – Focus
• LLC Flame – child.

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January 8, 2022

Best of 2021: Noah Hardwick

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My Top Albums & EPs of 2021… Continued →

January 7, 2022

Song of the Day: LN - Better to Be Cool

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If you’ve followed my writings for any amount of time, it’s not hard to discern my love for all things shoegaze, dream pop and the like. One of the best in the game was the mysterious LN. I was never quite sure if it was a band, or a solo project masquerading as a band.… Continued →

January 6, 2022

New Music: December 2021

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Rock & Metal

• Anberlin – Under A Dying Sun
• Buried Above – Buried Above
• Final Surrender – Frogs in a Pan
• Manafest – I Run With Wolves (EP)
• Sad Astronauts – Adult Fears

Pop & CCM

• The Afters – Where Heaven Touches Earth: Live at The Grove
• Ben Lawrence – BEN
• Brian Morykon –  Known
• Hannah Schaefer –  Crown (Deluxe)
• Jacob Stanifer – Full Circle (Deluxe)

Electronic & EDM

• God’s Warrior –  Happy Soul

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Chris Beland – What I Believe
• The Crossing – ‘Til We Meet Again
• Jameson McGregor – after the dust clears (EP)
• Paul Whitacre –  hard to dream (EP)
• Sandra McCracken,  Liz Vice

Hip Hop & R&B

• Alvin Cedric – Alvin Cedric (EP)
• ASAP Preach – Heaven Bound
• BigBreeze –  It Could Of Been Different
• BritYah – Kingdom Is Near
• BrodieDaVinci –  Snowed In (EP)
• CS LIT – Deleted 6 (EP)
• D-Rock – Blessed Up EP
• Da Young Disciples – Pressure
• Eliyah Monroe –  Long Lost But Found
• F.

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January 5, 2022

Song of the Day: 7/10 Split-Letter to the Dead

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | 3 Comments

7/1- Split were a fast harder edge punk rawk band from Georgia. This SOTD was on a comp from Screaming Giant Records listed as Force Beyond Strength, but was the wrong song. It starts off with a bang on an older gong cymbal which I always though was cool. Anyways this is my fave from them & hope y’all like it also.… Continued →

January 1, 2022

Song of the Day: Gathering of Souls - Rust

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Gathering of Souls is an industrial rock band whose producer also started Silverstar, another SOTD I wrote last year. Hope you like it. Their cd title comes from Matthew 6: 20. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: … Continued →

December 31, 2021

Song of the Day: Mike Stand - Footsteps of Love

By Loyd Harp in News | 3 Comments

I don’t know why it took me so long, but recently a very simple thought has helped me out immensely in my spirituality and my walk with Christ. It’s simply this: choose love. That’s it. When I am tempted to sin, choose love instead. When I want to be selfish, choose love.… Continued →

December 29, 2021

Song of the Day: WouldUMind

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | 1 Comment

LikeDavid released 2 full lengths & a few indie singles. I sill speak with vocalist Marc Haley a few times a year. The band helped me through some difficult times in the past. Also check out Suffer To Reach. … Continued →

December 27, 2021

Song of the Day: Manufraqture - I'll Bleed You

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Manufraqture is reminiscent of Disengage Circle of Dust era. Hailing from Chicago, this industrial band has an interesting stage presence. Check out the live video also I have included. Christian industrial label Flaming Fish picked up the band for one of its comps also. … Continued →

At The Wayside - Lie To Me (Official Music Video)

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This band consistently releases quality pop-punk that rivals just about anything the general market scene throws our way. Check out At The Wayside’s brand new music video for the song “Lie to Me” which appears on their 2021 EP, “Somewhere Between”, available right now!… Continued →

December 24, 2021

Return of The Nate Parrish (in 2022)

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Just like that fabulous 1983 Star Wars sequel that people pretend not to enjoy because of a cute bundle of Ewoks, Nate Parrish will return but without cuddly little ewoks of course, in fact I don’t think there are any real Star Wars parallels to be drawn. I mean he is a wreck in the most loving reference but space action is kind not punk rock, or is it?… Continued →

Homeplate to Release New Ep "Welcome to Breitenstein" January 4th

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That most excellent pizza loving, video game playing, pop-punk giving, easy-core teasing band – HOMEPLATE, are back with a brand new EP titled “Welcome to Breitenstein” which will release via their new label home, Small Step Records. The EP drops on January 4th (a Tuesday like old times!) and is a rollicking good time for those that have the insatiable appetite for quality pop-punk music without all the nonsense and politics.… Continued →

Song of the Day: Level Heads - Born in a Stable

By Loyd Harp in News | 2 Comments

This quirky alternative rock band released one independent EP and one full-length for Broken Records (also home to Undercover, The Holidays, Adam Again, etc.). While their normal material was interesting, to my ears the most compelling thing they recorded was a song for the Broken Christmas project, called “Born in a Stable.”… Continued →

December 22, 2021

Song of the Day: Day of Fire - Through The Fire

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | 1 Comment

Day of Fire was a Tennessee post grunge band. Vocalist Josh Brown has a quasi similar story to Head from Korn. Both realized they had a drug problem & let it go when they came to Jesus. This song is so powerful & I have to turn it up every time I hear it.… Continued →

December 20, 2021

Song of the Day: Freeto Boat -10th and Woodsborough

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Freeto Boat was an awesome punk rock band mixed with ska. Like my previous SOTD for Sick of Change, this one is also a love song. Today I’ll let the sun set, There’s no anger in my heart. Tonight just let the moon rise, Our time won’t be spent apart. Starlight and confessions Of what you mean to me, These twilight conversations they’re helping me to see… What you are in God’s eyes, what you are in mine not a hair too shy of perfect and always just in time.… Continued →

December 18, 2021

Song of the Day: Harvest Bloom - The Narcissist

By Timo Cuoco in News | No Comments

Harvest Bloom is a Christian modern rock band that I interviewed during my college days. I love this song & a few others including Devil’s Poison & hope you do also. … Continued →

December 17, 2021

Song of the Day: Fable - Foreshadowing the Reincarnate

By Loyd Harp in News | No Comments

One of the very few true “screamo” bands in the Christian scene (not just melodic hardcore/emo-core), Fable only released 6 songs in their entire career–4 on their 7″ Give Us the Night (through the legendary Takehold Records), 1 on the hardcore compilation A Testament to Broken Walls, and 1 on a split with secular screamo band Mara’akate.… Continued →

December 16, 2021

Lacey Sturm - Awaken Love (Brand New Song)

By Brandon J. in News | 5 Comments

Lacey Sturm just posted a deeply poetic, and incredibly powerful new song titled, “Awaken Love” which can be heard below this post via YouTube. What are your thoughts? I could listen to this on any day, through any mood, and in practically any season.… Continued →

Protect Your Heart - Never Gonna Leave You (New Music Video)

By Brandon J. in Music Videos, News | 2 Comments

Los Angeles, CA. based pop-punk band – Protect Your Heart, have returned with not just a new song but also a NEW Music video to accompany the track. This one is on FIRE so give it a listen and spread the word. So dang catchy, am I right? Anyone else getting a Cove era Saosin vibe with a splash of State Champs in here?… Continued →

Testimony of Apocalypse - Truth Vs. Lies (Lyric Video)

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Insane new thrash/groove metal inspired band – Testimony of Apocalypse, have dropped their new song “Truth Vs. Lies” that you can listen to right below this post. I also placed the recent lyric video for their first official song, “Redemption”, that now has a lyric video. Be sure to follow the band here and pick up more music from the band and label here.… Continued →

Righteous Vendetta Return With "No Vacancy"

By Brandon J. in News | 1 Comment

Righteous Vendetta are returning in a big way with their new song/ep/album (which will it be?). Current title is “No Vacancy” and the release date is January 7th 2022. Who else has been wanting this band to return in a big way?… Continued →

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