Month: August 2022

Rock & Metal Pop & CCM

• Jet Trouble – Though None Go

Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter Hip Hop & R&B

• ASAP Preach – The Innerview II
• Bigg2timez – God Sent
• Guidance!, JBthaPreacher, Petrina DeLacey – Real Life Is Fiction
• Hunterdrinkswater – A Week in Michigan EP
• Kouonthebeat – KOUSZNV2
• Meezilini Tha Messenger – Drillz & Deliverance: Living By The Sword
• Mike Teezy – Q&A EP
• Wes Harris, Sarah Nathalié – polaroids.

Worship & Gospel

• Aaron Williams – The Hope of Christ (Live)
• Allie Paige – confession EP
• Brian Udechukwu – Going Back Simply
• CCV Music – Perspective
• Crafted Child – I: BRIGHTER BELIEVER
• FEARLESS BND – Hope St.

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While Zane Vickery’s first album showed a catchy, piano-indie/emo/pop sound, he’s cranked things up with lots more intensity on his latest tracks. These are honest-yet-faithful songs that showcase Vickery’s soaring voice and a backing band that feels equal parts contemporary worship and aggressive post-rock. And while it’s never TOO heavy, it’s decidedly more rock-based than his first release. He has a new EP coming soon, but until then, check out the latest tracks below.   … Continued →

Pop-punk band Twotimer released 2 albums and then called it quits. Very little is known about the band, other than their recorded output. After a self-titled and self-released debut in 1998, the band signed to punk stalwarts Screaming Giant Records and issued See What Happens from Here in 2000. The album featured snot-nosed, yet melodic tunes that bordered on pop-punk and new school/skate punk, but with vocal harmonies. Recommended for fans of Side Walk Slam, Shorthanded, and early MxPX. “I Forget” is taken from the Screaming Giant full-length album.… Continued →

One of our music scene’s best kept secrets is the band The Prayer Chain. They released their final full length in 1995 to much critical acclaim but at the time I’m sure it slipped under everyone’s radars. Well that now “classic” album “Mercury”, is available once again via all digital networks and streaming sites. I’ll be streaming it myself from Spotify today! The band have also announced possible new shows in 2023 and a possible “Live” Vinyl release next year as well. More news as it happens.… Continued →

TBH I never did get into power metal-until I heard Theocracy. They are that good. My Bro Ben (whom is starting our much long overdue metalcore band without me of course as I no longer live in Columbia SC. saw them maybe a year ago called me up & I had a conversation with their drummer. Anyways this song hits you like a ton of bricks as is a take on Romans 7:15-20. A child in sweet duplicity For innocence? Or slavery to nature And the bents that haunt him straight out of the womb?… Continued →

Today’s song of the day is going back, I mean WAY back into Christian rock past. I’ve always dug the band Whitecross. So much of their music was similar to what was coming out in the 80’s/90’s sound wise but they had their own spin and music chops to back it up. Rex Carroll was a force of nature and Scott’s raw vocal talents cut through the noise and all those sappy moments. They were true innovators in a scene run rampant with drugs, sex, and that whole vulgar image people ate up.… Continued →

Too Bad Eugene are releasing their next single titled “Deconversion Story”, next week. Us Kickstarter backers got to check out the song early and it’s a heavy hitter. You’ll be able to stream on all digital networks next week. The new album from Too Bad Eugene titled “Distance”, is out September 14th via People of Punk Rock Records and can be preordered on Vinyl (or CD) right here.… Continued →

I somehow missed this album and any news about it earlier this year. I had just discovered some recent songs from the album, “Dancing In The Fire” by former Delirious? frontman – Martin Smith a few weeks ago and just had to share. Listen to one of the new songs from this album (out now), below. The song is titled “Until The End of Time” and is a perfect introduction to not only Martin’s music but also a certain discover of the intersection between Faith and art.… Continued →

The Twilight Gospel is a culmination of years of spiritual and musical wanderings for Rob Ray. This album is the firstfruits of two previous EPs – Yours is the Day and Yours is the Night – and appropriately finds the midpoint of both, musically and thematically. Even the title itself finds itself somewhere between day and night. There’s a stillness and gentleness of the night here, but the light has most certainly not been extinguished. The album features 11 tracks of Ray’s unique brand of playful indie pop, sultry lofi, and pensive alternative worship.… Continued →

So this SOTD goes out to my bros in Convictions whom I think has evolved to be the best metalcore band of the past 5 years. They are talented as all get out & are still deeply rooted Christians. I have seen them twice in the past 2 weeks & each time the crowd was into them also. I joke with Mike (their vocalist) on them playing this old song Eros & he chuckles. Anyways, Check out Pastor Rob’s reaction to The Price of Grace also.… Continued →

So I heard this song back in the day & fell in love with it. Now this is in those days that internet wasn’t around yet & I had no clue how to find it. Years went past & while digging thru Idle Cure’s stuff, whoa I just found my jam!  This is AOR & I get this is a punk site but these lyrics (partially pulling from Psalm 99:9) still ring all these years later. Hope y’all understand what I mean. Have you ever been up to the mountain Have you ever walked on holy ground We can all go without condition The veil’s been torn, there’s love all around The light shines from all directions You’ll cast way your cares Have you ever taken water from the river If you drink you’ll never thirst again It’s all been given to us freely No more servants, we’re called friends The path is narrow, the days are few Let’s walk up to the mountain and turn the old to new Shadows falling, harvest from the light I can feel the power of love Voices singing, praising the Most High Now I know, I’m standing on holy ground Have we lost the heart to worship Have we lost the song of praise Is our walk another chapter Reading words but we never bless His name The path is narrow, the days are few Let’s walk up to the mountain and turn the old to new Come enter in and you will see The temple door is broken free Lift your voice now don’t be shy Lift Him up to be glorified  … Continued →

I just launched another NEW playlist via Spotify called “EMOtional Rock Anthems”. If you’re feeling particularly emotional and overcome by moodiness, may I suggest this playlist. Full of songs that fill out a decade or two. It’s a growing playlist so stay tuned. I’m trying to keep it mostly pre-2010 because well, you know, emo kinda died for a bit? But its back, YAY! Anyway, enjoy and feel free to spread the word. Playlist below and link right here. … Continued →

Demon Hunter just released another new song from their upcoming album, “Exile” due out in September. Check out the new song “Heaven Don’t Cry”, below. This is a great song am I right? As Axl would say, “Don’t You Cry Tonight….”.… Continued →

David Curtis who was a founding member of both Side Walk Slam and Run Kid Run, is continuing his solo music with word of a new album and the first single, “Arrows”, that can be streamed at this link. Check it out below as well. What do you think?… Continued →

Symphony in Peril have recently begun posting on Instagram and teasing in studio pics of the band practicing. They have announced their first show back at the “Mansfield Music Fest” on September 16th and 17th in Mansfield, Ohio. This will be their first show in almost 17 years! Wow, really does fly by…… Continued →

Becoming The Archetype have just dropped their 3rd new single off the upcoming new album “Children of The Great Extinction” due out on 8/26 through Solid State Records. Check out “The Calling” below. What do you think about these first 3 songs?… Continued →

Check out this new Lecrae song titled “Spread The Opps”. You can view the music video below and give the song a listen. “Church Clothes Vol. 4” coming soon!… Continued →

If you’ve been following social media regarding the Christian scene at all over the recent weeks/months, you’ll likely be aware of Michael Bloodgood’s recent health issues, culminating in his death last week. Michael was a co-founder, and obviously namesake, of the legendary and seminal Christian metal band Bloodgood. The band has been active since the 1980s, with their first album coming out in 1986. They stood out from the pack in various ways: the theatrical singing and stage antics of lead vocalist Les Carlsen, the top-notch music and writing of the band, and their no-compromise approach to lyrics and music ministry.… Continued →

Loftland is a dance pop band that changed from their original modern rock style. Check out Animosity. Check out this very catchy SOTD.   … Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Anberlin – Silverline EP
• Breakaway – Sword & Shield
• Chagall Guevara – Halcyon Days
• Fear Not – Fields of Sorrow
• Fight The Fade – APOPHYSITIS
• Fine China – Trees at Night EP
• Gable Price and Friends – If I’m Being Honest… EP
• Jodi Essex – FEARLESS
• Kutless – Twenty EP
• Lovelikeviolence – Paper Bags
• Opponent – Sentinel
• Switchfoot – interrobang! (Deluxe Edition)
• Voluntary Mortification – Suffer to Rise

Pop & CCM

• Ben Lawrence, JSteph – YOU > me EP
• Cecily – Nineteen
• Emorie – Heart
• hadassa morais – and only a few find it EP
• Jillian Edwards – Covers II EP
• Karissa Frampton – Now We’re Getting Somewhere
• Lovelikeviolence – Paper Bags
• Margot Osborne – Motions EP
• Melanie Penn – More Alive Vol.

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It is sad to write this as most of us know by now that Kaleb has passed on July 27, 2022. Most of us know him for his amazing drumming work. He was originally from Champaign, Illinois which is about 45 minutes from where I currently reside. He has worked with many bands including War of Ages, The Burial, Hope for the Dying & a few others. Let us remember him as a brother in Christ who has gone home to be with our Saviour.  Here are a couple songs that showcase his drumming abilities.… Continued →

This guy here has been in the music biz longer than most of us have been alive (1971). You can read all about his career elsewhere, but this song has always been comedic to me as I think as anticipated. Have fun with this one!   … Continued →