Month: March 2020

Islander have released a cover of R.E.M.’s “It’s the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)”. It’s a pretty enjoyable cover of the original, done Islander-style. Check it out below.… Continued →

Bands and artists from all over are hosting livestreams to help everyone cope a bit with staying indoors during this trying time. One of those, is White Collar Sideshow, who, this past weekend, treated us to a full set. If you’ve yet to experience their live show, it’s highly recommended. Check it out below!  … Continued →

This past weekend, we were treated to a new track by Of the Lion, called “Armisitice”. If you’re a fan of indie rock, make sure you don’t miss out!… Continued →

"Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in His wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace."

Slow Coming Day are making the return with a special release titled “Quarantine Sessions”. The release will feature 6-7 songs including acoustic versions of some classics and a new song or two. Orion is currently working on the songs now then it’ll go to mixing, mastering, and then ready for release. We expect to have this release ready this spring. Once a solid release date is locked in, we will reveal more including track listing, first song preview, and more. Look for the tentative album cover below.… Continued →

A really beautiful praise song done by the independent band, Seeker & Servant. The song is titled “Bring Your Praise” and comes in the form of a lyric video that you can watch below. For these troubled times songs like this are incredibly relevant and soothing to listen to. I’ve always been a fan of these guys and will champion their music any chance I get. Give them a listen today! [Website]… Continued →

Stephen Christian (Anberlin) returns with his project Anchor & Braille and will release a new single this week titled “Dangerous”. Check out the single artwork below. Pre-save the song right here. … Continued →

A little over a month ago we posted that southern California Christian pop punk act "A Bright Sky" stated on their Facebook page: "Exciting news coming soon... Stay tuned!" We now know what that news was...

Rock & Metal

• Almost Always – labored breath
• August Burns Red – Paramount
• The Beautiful Mistake – You’re Not Broken. I Am (EP)

Pop & CCM

• Air Ralley – Over My Shoulder
• Brooke Robertson – Taking My Voice Back
• Carrollton – Jesus Is
• Colton Dixon – Devil Is A Liar
• David Dunn – Perspectives
• Ethan C. Davis – Leave Me Alone
• Jodi Essex – Symphony
• Joseph O’brien – Helpless One
• Lincoln Brewster – Nobody Like You
• Mass Anthem – Good Life (Stripped)
• RELIC – Young Love
• Rhett Walker – Good to Me
• Shelby Grace – Can’t Imagine

Electronic

• Everen Maxwell – Simulation
• HXLY KXSS – U Luv Me Like
• Jaisua – Lead Me Home
• JDR – Emotions
• Jhonny Vergel – Almighty One
• ØM-53 – Thunder

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Drakeford – My Sunrise
• Of the Lion – Armistice
• Sleeping At Last – Covers, Vol.

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Have you heard of Ten On Sunday? Fans of Rufio, Broken Cedars, and Average Joe Aspiring take heed!

Playlist of Classic Hymns redone by Indie, Punk, Ska, Hardcore, and Metal artists such as False Idle, The Insyderz, Becoming the Archetype, Attalus, and so many more!

"It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God." -Matthew 4:4

Ravenhill’s album Soul turned 5 this week. To celebrate the anniversary the band has announced that it will be releasing the album on vinyl in coke bottle green. You can preorder the limited edition pressing now with an expected ship date of August 2020. Additionally there will be a live stream tonight at 7:30 CST on Facebook where Ravenhill will be joined by guests Boston Profit, The Cedar Sharks, Bareheart, David Curtis (Run Kid Run), and others. Preorder Soul Live Steam Event… Continued →

You’re probably tired of hearing it, but these are strange times we’re living in. How could any of us have been prepared for the reality in which we find ourselves? I don’t know about you but I’ve read a lot of dystopian fiction and watched a ton of post-apocalyptic films. Neither of them are all that helpful in our current scenario. But you know what is helpful? Hope. Friendship. Solidarity. Though the song touches on a depressing topic, it is ultimately these themes that emerge. Listen to the urgency with which Steve Taylor croons: If it all comes true And our dreams fall like bombs from the blue Oh!… Continued →

Nömlonger is the product of Matthew Hildebrandt, an indie electronic artist from Saskatoon, SK. Over the last couple of years he’s released the occasional track, but think on these things // okay, i will is the artist’s first proper release. The two tracks sample Bible readings of Philippians 4 and Psalm 16, creating an ambivalent environment of electronic-meets-acoustic sounds that evoke trusting God. think on these things // okay, i will is available now on digital retailers and streaming services. … Continued →

Da’ T.R.U.T.H.’s latest track, “Never Fail,” features the vocal talents of Greg Cox. Combining punchy verses with some R&B flavor in the chorus, the song focuses on God’s consistent character. “Never Fail” is taken from the forthcoming EP, CHASING GHOSTS, which releases March 27, 2020.… Continued →

The heavy rock band, Mantric, have signed with Tooth & Nail Records and released their brand new track “Polyanna” that you can listen to below. If Filter, Finch, Deftones, Blindside, and Extol had a baby, Mantric would be that band. Give this track a listen and find the band on Facebook right here. The band’s new album “False Negative” is out April 24th.… Continued →

The band Tigerwine just dropped a new song titled “Black Water” off their upcoming Tooth & Nail Records debut record “Nothing Is For You”. Pre-order the album on Vinyl and CD right here.… Continued →

I loved Spoken from the moment their 3rd record dropped “Echoes of the Spirit Still Dwell”. The minute I heard this song, “Promise”, from the album “Moment of Imperfect Clarity”, I couldn’t shake my Spoken fandom. This band and their music came out at the perfect time post-9/11. It was uplifting, positive, and the songs were incredibly addictive in melodies. The Used, Story of the Year, Senses Fail, and Blindside all would have made perfect tour mates during this time period. The song “Promise” was really an inspirational song, one that felt like a warm pat on the back and an embrace when you feel broken and miserable.… Continued →

Check out this very special video of Orion Walsh performing select Slow Coming Day songs acoustically from his living room. Video premiered a couple days ago and you can watch it below. Catch Orion Walsh with a facebook live performance tomorrow at 3pm CST by clicking here. It’s going to be a great performance with some songs as well as classics. Sorry for the video cutting out at the end on this video I uploaded. I couldn’t edit the original video so I put the whole thing up as recorded without making changes.… Continued →

Orange County, CA. based straight edge hardcore band – Judgement Day, just released a brand new Ep titled “The Sun. The Darkness.” via Thumper Punk Records and Made In USA Records. You can download it for FREE Right here on bandcamp. The first track “Tomb” features Brook Reeves of Impending Doom. This is a heavy, sludge inspired hardcore selection of songs that’ll inspire and break the darkness. Check out the music below this message as well as the official press release. This is seriously good tunes and music that’ll have you pitting in your room and punching walls.… Continued →

Ok, yes I know, I am incredibly biased toward the music and sound of Five Iron Frenzy. They are high up on my list of “favorite bands” and I hold their songs close to my heart. I was browsing Instagram this morning and saw a couple of fans cover this song in their own unique way as seen on the FIF page and I had to bust this track out from the dusty bins of my fragile mind. It’s a beautiful song in and of itself.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Almost Always – lingers
• Census – Hydrangea
• CLOUDLAND – Where We Meet
• Fine China – Trees at Night

Pop & CCM

• Adelaide – My Miracle
• Alex Aghoian – You Found Me
• Callie Burnett – 26 & Living in Daydreams (EP)
• Cristabelle Braden – Declaration
• DaFOO – Starboy
• Ernstly Etienne – Elephant (EP)
• Ethan C. Davis – Broken
• GAWVI – Not Too Far
• Ian Yates – The Unknowing
• Jared Marc – PUMP IT UP
• Jason Gray – Disorder (EP)
• Jeremy Camp – Keep Me In The Moment (Radio Version)
• Joel Vaughn – I Would Be Lost
• Neoni – Bombs Away
• Rachel Jane – Working Hard
• Sarah Reeves – Don’t Feel Like Fighting
• Shama Mrema – The Worship Song Song
• Sidewalk Prophets – Real To Me
• Smalltown Poets – Love Is the Ocean

Electronic

• AJ Mora – New Heights, Pt.

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DENS have released a behemoth of a concept album that solidifies them as one of the hottest upcoming bands on the Facedown roster.

Facedown alumni and post-metal juggernauts A Hope For Home are teasing new material (about time), but in the meantime, they’ve made their independently-released debut available on Bandcamp. This is a band that personally has been hugely influential and Realis is one of my favorite albums of all time, so I’m very excited to see what’s to come. … Continued →

The influential late 90’s/early 00’s emo-punk band by the name of Thinktank have re-released all their old music via digital networks right now. Go give them a listen and check out one of the greatest mostly unheard gems, now. I’ve loved this band for 2 decades and they are incredible. If you don’t know who they are, get acquainted now. Links in comments below. Follow on Facebook here.… Continued →

New indie-pop-rock group by the name of A Mouthful of Thunder present their new album titled “careful now”. The album is chock full of catchy, subtle (indie) rock anthems with real heart and soothing melodies meant to influence your soul. This is really great stuff and I encourage you to support them by picking the album up on their bandcamp page right now. You can stream the album below this message. Recommended for fans of Band of Horses, Limbeck, Silversun Pickups, Damien Jurado, Pedro the Lion, and Mae.… Continued →

"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." - 2 Chronicles 7:14

Do you like playlists comprised of multiple genres featuring songs that span several decades? Yeah, maybe this was a bad idea but it’s too late now! I’ve compiled a playlist of all Song of the Day picks from our staff since we started the feature last summer. Well not all. There were at least dozen or so songs I couldn’t find on Spotify. But there is still over 5 hours worth of songs here if you fancy yourself a genre Renaissance man. … Continued →

If you’ve been following my new release lists closely you may have noticed one artist has been in every list this year. Poor Bishop Hooper is Jesse and Leah Roberts and they’ve been busy working on a new project called EveryPsalm. Over the course of the next three years Poor Bishop Hooper will release a new song inspired by a psalm every week until all 150 psalms have been covered. That’s some dedication! Tomorrow the band will be releasing Psalm 12, but in the meantime I’d like to share one of my favorites from the songs they’ve released so far this year, Psalm 10.… Continued →