Month: March 2021

Now here is a rarety from a Texan industrial rock artist known as Laing. His given name is Trevor (Laing) & his music falls somewhere in between Circle Of Dust & Mortal or even Skillet’s Hey You, I Love Your Soul release. He released 2 LPs 2001’s Groove & 2005’s Ashes. If you like this SOTD, check out my other fave from him the similar The Finish Line. … Continued →

Rock & Metal

• 2 Minute Minor – Back In Our Day
• ’68 – Give One Take One
• Anberlin – More to Living Than Being Alive
• Andrew Stanton – Black & Blue (EP)
• Awaken – Monsters & Machines
• Brotality – Worldwide Desolation
• Captain the Sky – Butterfly Effect
• Chase Tremaine – Development & Compromise
• Colony House – Colony House Live, Vol. 1
• Crowned in Sorrow – In Memoriam
• Defying Death – Blinded by Sorrow (EP)
• Demon Hunter – Songs of Death and Resurrection
• Detritus – Myths
• Faith Head – Born Again
• Falcone Rising – Tableturner
• Fallstar – Sunbreather
• Fire from Heaven – The Evil Wolf Chronicles
• Flight Deck – Signs of Life
• Five Iron Frenzy – Until This Shakes Apart
• Gable Price and Friends – Awestruck Revival [Reimagined] (EP)
• Haunted No More – Domom (EP)
• Heliocentric – Ishmael
• James Franchise – Patreon EP I
• Last Chance Marie – This Is Just Sound
• Love and Death – Perfectly Preserved
• Luxury – One-Sided EP
• The Midnight Wedding – Anthem for the Outcast
• Reflection of Glory – Escape the Dream
• Pastor Brad – Down and Dirty
• Pantokrator – Marching Out of Babylon
• Remedy Drive – Imago Amor
• Sight Received – Odyssey
• Shadows of Paragon – Amendment
• Seventh Day Slumber – Unseen: The Lion And The Lamb (Deluxe Edition)
• They Came Running – Movement 2: Dream (EP)
• This Surrender – Rebirth
• Valleyheart – Scenery (EP)
• Various Artists – Electric Jesus (Music From and Inspired By the Motion Picture)
• Yours For Mine – Yours For Mine: How Dark the Night
• xDOULOSxHC – The Middleman (EP)

Pop & CCM

• Adam Lamb – 46 (EP)
• Amy Sullivan – Amy Sullivan (EP)
• Apollo LTD – Acoustic Sessions (EP)
• Apollo LTD – Nothing is Ordinary.

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So our family discovered this cute little Netflix film called “A Week Away”, which conveys a strong, hopeful message, and plenty of sing-a-long moments (think The Greatest Showman meets High School Musical meets Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist). The film takes cues from familiar Christian stories and uplifting films without getting too overly cheesy. Yes, it’s a family sing-a-long film but kids can stay connected to the story regardless of age(s) and find something meaningful to absorb. I found the film not only brings families together but can also be a great teaching tool for sharing Faith with those that are maybe seeking out greater meaning in this chaotic life we share.… Continued →

David Meece is a classic singer/songwriter hands down. Known primarily for his piano skills & his many Christian contemporary radio hits, he was also a subtle rocker. I think I remember seeing him on Trinity Broadcast Network’s Fire By Night hosted by Blaine Bartel back in the day.  Today’s SOTD is a bittersweet story of his life growing up & how Jesus was there all along. I think we all can understand that still small voice of Jesus calling for us while we were yet sinners.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• ’68 – Give One Take One
• Valleyheart – Scenery (EP)

Pop & CCM

• Amy Sullivan – Amy Sullivan (EP)
• for KING & COUNTRY – Burn The Ships (Deluxe Edition: Remixes & Collaborations)
• Pharaoh Pharaoh – DEAD LOVE SONGS
• Stillman – Field Notes (Page 1) (EP)

Electronic & Dance

• Roberto Rosso – Ten

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Benjamin Krogh – Good Medicine
• Yaz Williams – Something Like A Secret

Hip Hop & R&B

• Anestdontstop – BECOMING JESUS (EP)
• C.O.G – Covenant (EP)
• CS LIT – Deleted 5
• Drup – Hope
• Hog Mob – Mob Millennium
• Mr.

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for KING & COUNTRY just dropped their live concert film for viewing on YouTube here. It’s an intimate look at the band from behind the scenes and a showcase of their unforgettable, energizing live show. The band also released a Deluxe Edition of “Burn The Ships” which coincidentally just went GOLD by the way. The deluxe edition is out now and features remixes, collaborations, and more of all the songs found on “Burn The Ships“.… Continued →

Nearly 30 years ago Mike Knott and Company released “The Grape Prophet” under the L.S. Underground (also known as Lifesavers Underground, OR LSU for short) name and now for the first time in 30 years, the album is getting the vinyl treatment and on CD once again by Lost in Ohio. After successfully funding the project through Kickstarter, it is now available for pre-order on Double Vinyl (Two Different Color Options) and on CD. Click here to pre-order. Also check out the Lost In Ohio store for other great vinyl/cd offerings from The Julies, and Fluffy.… Continued →

Sarcastic and somewhat goofy pop-punkers I Am Spartacus, are dropping their brand new album titled “Trigger Happy” on April 1st. This album is sure to make heads spin and people gasp (look at those song titles). Listen to some samples right here and you’ll see what I’m talking about.… Continued →

This band reminds me so much of mainstream’s 5 Finger Death Punch. Hailing from Kentucky, the band incorporates melodic hard rock from a Christian perspective. The band formed in 2009 with 2 members meeting due to the military bringing them to the same area. Being prior military for close to 8 years, this resonated with this reviewer. They have toured with mainstream & Christian bands alike & have great songs such as From The Inside Out (Not the worship song cover) & Still Standing. Check out my fave from them.… Continued →

While Gospel music to most probably represents tradition and preservation, there is also a strong undercurrent of experimentation and the avant garde. Among faith-filled artists are John Coltrane’s divinely-inspired free jazz, classical composers pushing the envelope of what music should be (Bach, for instance), heck even the first rock and roller (arguably) was essentially a Gospel singer/guitarist who just cranked things up a little louder. I mean, of course, Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Add to the list Orlando Greenhill. Greenhill is probably most known for his upright bass playing in Havalina Rail Co.… Continued →

Corey Steger, a founding member of the band Underoath who played on the band’s very early albums, has tragically lost his life in a car accident. He was a husband and father to two young children. A GoFundMe has been set up on the family’s behalf to help his wife and children during this very difficult time and we encourage our readers to consider contributing. More info can be found below.… Continued →

This Arkansas macabre husband/wife team has finally crossovered to mainstream with their catchy song Bring Out The Dead. Their musical talents seem to have many influences as heard in their many great songs including Try The Swine & Black Heart Hearse (alt-rock) & I Didn’t Come Here To Die (alt-country). This band is on my bucket list (to see live In person that is!). They seem to have high energy shows & wear various masks through them & their music videos. Check out the SOTD (which is in homage to my fascination of arachnids) & also a live quarantined concert below!… Continued →

I’d like to congratulate the band HOMEPLATE for taking home the award for “New Artist of The Year” through the Jesus Freak Hideout 2021 Awards. Grandpa Loves Rhinos also charted under “State Of Independents Album of the Year” (#3) and “Best Album Cover Art of The Year” (#5). Congratulations to IVM Artists and thanks to JFH for giving independent bands a fair chance.… Continued →

DENS has put out another track from their upcoming “Tamed Tongues” release. The song is “Even” and is a new version of the same track featured on the band’s 2020 album, “Taming Tongues”. This song/version is further proof of this band’s unmistakable talent and continued draw as one of the great new indie bands gracing our music scene here in 2021. Just when you thought “rock” music didn’t have anything new or relevant to offer, I present to you the band DENS. This hard working band has been at it for nearly a decade in one form or another.… Continued →

Kiros (Greek for a moment of divine time) was a Canadian punk influenced modern rock band that had an 11 year career ending in 2013.  It also appears a review was made on their release prior to today’s SOTD on this very website! Today’s SOTD is extremely catchy so check out these lyrics & hilarious video! Careful living Is reckless at the core You trade in sell out Is this what I’ve waited for It’s so inviting Pursuing empty dreams With hearts left behind But I can’t resort to settling When I just want some clarity Cause these blurred lines are all I see Illuminate I can’t afford the price you’ve paid to Recreate But I can’t take this broken state of me These shallow things Don’t help me feel okay It’s wasting my time Instead of walking on the waves I’ve been so resigned To life in black and white But I have this time To add some colour to the sky There’s a conviction, there’s a reason that I’m reaching for Cause in this fading place I can’t help thinking that there so much more … Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Dens – Even (Tamed Sessions)
• Devin Williams – Every Eye
• Foxhall – apart
• Gable Price and Friends – Awestruck Revival [Reimagined] (EP)
• Haunted No More – Domom (EP)
• Incrave – No One Else
• Islander – What Do You Gotta Lose?
• OneMustFall – Hollow man
• Reverie – Newspeak
• Shadows of Paragon – Amendment
• Sight Received – Odyssey (EP)
• This Surrender – Rebirth
• The Undertaking! – No Friends
• Yours For Mine – Yours For Mine: How Dark the Night

Pop & CCM

• Allie Crummy – Breathe In
• Ashley Lagunas – Mary Magdalene
• Bekah Joel – Stays
• Carolyn Arends – To Cry for You
• Colton Dixon – Made to Fly
• Gary LeVox – The Distance
• Hannah Schaefer – I Am Yours
• Jared Marc – VILLAIN
• JJ Heller – Right Here
• Jonathan Jackson – Seeds In The Weeds
• Juniper Vale, Jason Gray – Something True
• Lincoln Brewster – Move
• Maddz – Season 1
• Mōzi – Duplex
• NONAH – Alive (Acoustic One Take)
• Spencer Annis – Safe Place
• Teressa Mahoney – Hey Honey
• Willow Stephens – Til the Blue Comes Out

Electronic & Dance

• Alory – Nothing Else

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Alisa Turner – The Demo Sessions (EP)
• Benjamin Krogh – Bright Like You
• Brock Human – Nationalism
• Daniel and the Sparrows – Love is a Beast (EP)
• Daniel Dorman – Purpled (EP)
• Glenmerle – We Can’t Be Practical
• Harrison Lemke – Forever Only Idaho
• Hayden Everett – Resolve
• J Lind – Lean Into It

Hip Hop & R&B

• Aha Gazelle – Table Or Bouff
• ASAP Preach – God Vibez (EP)
• Battz – Origin Story
• Benjamin Broadway –  Off Safety (EP)
• Caleb Gordon – balance
• Chris Sandoe – Kobe Bryant
• Conscience – Bliss (Remix)
• Cutright – No Problems!

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Allen Odell released a brand new song titled “Are You Okay?” back in January and it is a magical, beautifully dynamic yet simple, new song. I’m loving the vocals and soft guitar strumming from Allen. This song has some soft beats in the background adding layers to this already great sound. It’s like a mix of Matt Kearney, Jon Foreman, and David Bazan with a little Snow Patrol thrown in (vocally). This is a bright and uplifting track, perfect for those warm spring/summer days (still to come).… Continued →

Adam Lohrbach of Home Grown fame returns with his latest creation, Radical Radical. He dropped his debut song titled “Misfit Toys” which is a wild, nostalgia driven ride through pop-punk soundscapes and grasping close at those heart strings. You can find this new song in music video format which fully expresses the joy, the hope, the past, and the future all rolled up into one tasty song meant to inspire. If you dig pop-punk of old with a little “EMOtion” thrown in for good measure all the while sharing this story from Adam’s view point, well then “Misfit Toys” is for you.… Continued →

Veio is a crossover Oregon band that has a progressive metal sound akin to Tool & Deftones & being a fan of Maynard’s voice, I was happy when I found about this band on another Christian online radio site. Their mainstream song was Flare of Defiance & they have toured with other crossover bands Red & Starset . They formed in 2010 through Craigslist when the 2 originating brothers decided to start a band with their name being inspired by a Da Vinci sketch. Today’s SOTD is in prep for the new album that they are starting to write, but also, check out their cool cover of Filter’s Hey Man, Nice Shot.… Continued →

Wow, what a great band, with such potential! Sadly, Beloved released only one EP (originally for Vindicated from the Deep Water and later re-issued by Solid State) and one full length. That first EP rocked my world. I got to see the band live 2 or 3 times in this era and they were rapidly becoming my favourite emo-core band. They had a truly unique take on the genre fusing melodic indie rock with emotional emo and brutal hardcore, all in one go! It was really refreshing.… Continued →

Pulling from the way back archives, Harvest was an original ministry oriented band from Texas. Comprised of Jerry Williams, Ed Kerr & Paul Wilbur when I first heard of them, their releases appealed to Christian radio big time. Mostly an 80’s band, their discography entailed many early Christian radio hits ranging from the worshipful All That Is In Me to the rocker We’re Gonna Take Hell.  I always dug Jerry’s voice & his charismatic way of leading the audience to see Jesus. A few years I did communicate w/ Ed on social media who was involved with teaching music.… Continued →

We’ve got some great Living Sacrifice news for you today on this beautiful Tuesday morning (by California standards). First up, the 30th Anniversary Documentary on this ground breaking, legendary metal band that has made waves in the scene now for over 30 years, is finally coming out. Watch Trailer #2 below and read up on how you can watch it, below. Finally, Nordic Mission Records is re-releasing the Living Sacrifice “Self Titled” debut on Vinyl for the first time. Celebrate 30 years of Living Sacrifice by purchasing this incredible album on Vinyl which is up for pre-order right now here for European Customers or here for U.S.… Continued →

An incredibly talented band by the name of Yours For Mine (which we covered back in December of last year) are dropping their brand new album titled “How Dark The Night” on Friday, their first new music in 10 years. The independent band brings to mind some of that abrasive meets melodic, spoken word meets screaming over layer after layer of melodic emo tinged rock songs. It’s a perfect, spirited combo of music that’ll please fans of La Dispute, mewithoutYou, Thrice, Attalus, DENS, and even newer bands like Idle Threat, Meadows, and Eaves.… Continued →

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So maybe a handful of people actually tuned into the Grammy Awards last night to feel the full brunt of relevance that awards shows have actually turned into (sarcasm). Well surprisingly enough but not really, considering the mass appeal (and star power) coming from one such winner in the “Contemporary Christian Music Album” category at the Grammys last night. That’s right, Kanye West took home the top prize in that category for his album “Jesus Is King”. It’s a tough thing for any artist to break into an industry/music scene that isn’t of the same comfort zone that they are usually use to so congrats to Kanye for shaking things up.… Continued →

Names Without Numbers are BACK! The band drops the new single “Empire on Fire (Feat. Matt Baird of Spoken)” on April 16th. It’s an explosive first single that truly captures the band’s unrelenting energy and righteous anger fueled rock n’ roll. This is heavy and melodic at the same time. If you enjoyed the band’s earlier music and are maybe just discovering them for the first time, you’ll be blown away. More info here.… Continued →

I’ve been waiting for this for over 20 years. The classic Too Bad Eugene album, “At Any Rate”, is getting the vinyl treatment by People of Punk Rock Records. The album will be available on 2 different color options, and there is a test pressing available for purchase as well. Check out the great vinyl pics right here and pre-order as well. Released date for vinyl is June 25th 2021. Follow the band on social media for updates on new music in 2021: @toobadeugene… Continued →

There are so many songs I could have chosen from this Californian band that are top notch such as Struck By The Chord, Step Away, Who Loves You More, The Meaning Of It All, etc… I remember being at Central Bible College) in Springfield, MO during a college days back circa 1995 when I first heard the Spill album. I was amazed point blank. I dug their raw sound especially Open House & Free Me. The band split into 2 different bands by the time this song was released.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• ALLISSA – Inside Out
• Arson – Wolves
• August Burns Red – Westworld
• Convictions – The War That Followed Me Home
• The Drowned God – Gnashing of Teeth
• Flatfoot 56 – Sorry
• Gandhi’s Gun – Feed the Lion
• Revelation Attic – Future Being Invented
• Unwed Sailor – Ajo

Pop & CCM

• Aaron David – In Your Sight
• Adelitas Way, New Medicine – Own It
• Band Reeves – Wild Oats (EP)
• Blessing Annatoria – I Smile
• JJ Heller – JJ Heller – You Can Fly!

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Hard rock/Metal band, DIRE, has dropped a new song, “Oblivion God”. The track has a great mix of heavy and melodic sound that work together quite well. See what you think in the video below!… Continued →