Author: Brandon J.
May 1, 2012
We are proud to offer you all a special song stream of the new I Am Alpha and Omega “REMIX” of their song “The Roar and the Whisper”. The song is now available on iTunes and will be up on Come & Live as a free gift, soon. Remix by Bryan Gwin. Check it out below.… Continued →
April 27, 2012
Fireflight - You Decide
Today’s Video Flashback is from Fireflight with their 2006 song “You Decide” off “The Healing of Harms” (Flicker Records 2006). The band has come a long way (for better or worse) since their early days. Celebrate the music of Fireflight and make sure you pick up their latest album “Now” wherever music is sold.… Continued →
April 26, 2012
Fathom Blue - Flashes of Light
Check out this Chicago based acoustic/rock band, Fathom Blue. You can watch their video for “Flashes of Light”, below.… Continued →
April 24, 2012
House of Heroes - Touch This Light
Check out the new official music video from House of Heroes for their song “Touch This Light”, below. I have also posted the lyric video for the song if you want to read along with the song. The single is now available wherever fine digital music is sold. The song is taken from the band’s upcoming album, Cold Hard Want, that releases July 10th on Gotee.… Continued →
April 23, 2012
Mosquito Fleet - Noah
Check out this cool new music video from Mosquito Fleet for their song “Noah”. If you don’t know who this band is, definitely check them out.… Continued →
April 20, 2012
Watashi Wa - All of Me
Today’s Video Flashback is from the band Watashi Wa with their song “All of Me” off the album “The Love of Life” (2003 Tooth & Nail Records). Members of this band have gone to play with Eager Seas, Lakes and Bonnie Dune. Seth even played guitar for Mxpx on a few tours. I hosted a show with this band back in 2001 before they signed with T&N and when they were still working with Bettie Rocket. Great guys with some of the best music around. They released two full lengths on Bettie Rocket, one full length on Tooth & Nail (there was a second full length on T&N under the ‘Watashi Wa’ name but it was originally meant as an Eager Seas release).… Continued →
April 15, 2012
The Insyderz - Jigsaw
Today’s Video Flashback is from Detroit Ska band, The Insyderz, and their song “Jigsaw” from the 1998 album “Fight Of My Life” (KMG Records). The band recently announced that they have begun recording their new album, “The Sinner’s Songbook” which will hopefully see a release later this year.… Continued →
April 14, 2012
Dakota Motor Co - Stand Up
Today’s Video Flashback is from the female led Alt-Rock band from the early 90’s, Dakota Motor Co. The song is “Stand Up”, off their “Welcome Race Fans” album (1994 Myrrh Records). The band released two major full lengths with original singer, Davia before she eventually quit and a new singer was brought in for their final album in 1996 (Atlantic Records). The members of this group have all gone on to do other things and music endeavors. Look them up.… Continued →
April 13, 2012
Mxpx
Today’s Video Flashback is from Mxpx. I am featuring two songs/videos by them, one in 1995 “Teenage Politics” (From ‘Teenage Politics’ Tooth & Nail Records), and the other 2005 “Heard That Sound” (From ‘Panic’ Side One Dummy Records). I first got into this band in 1994 with their Pokinatcha album after some random dude recommend that I check out the cd at a Christian bookstore when I was in high school. I have followed them through each subsequent release over the years and have seen them multiple times live.… Continued →
April 12, 2012
Acceptance - Different
Today’s Video Flashback is from the well loved and appreciated band, Acceptance. The song “Different” appeared on the “Phantoms” album (2005 Columbia Records).… Continued →
April 11, 2012
Ascend the Hill - Teaser
Check out this video teaser from Ascend the Hill for their upcoming (Free) album “O Ransomed Son”, due out next week. This teaser features guest vocals by Dustin Kensrue of Thrice.… Continued →
Kids in the Way - Apparitions of Melody
Today’s Video Flashback is from Kids in the Way for their song “Apparitions of Melody” (2005 Flicker Records). Does anyone know what happened to the band’s reunion comeback?… Continued →
April 10, 2012
A Past Unknown - Nothing to Hide
A Past Unknown have released their new video for the song “Nothing to Hide” off of the album “To Those Who Are Perishing” (2011 Red Cord Records). Check it out below.… Continued →
Demon Hunter - Not Ready to Die
I know we already had a Video Flashback earlier this morning from Squad 5-0 but I felt that in celebration of Demon Hunter’s new album “True Defiance”, we’d offer a double dose of Video Flashback just for today. I have posted the Demon Hunter music video for “Not Ready to Die” off “Summer of Darkness” (2004 Solid State Records) and the band’s new video for “My Destiny” off “True Defiance” which released today April 10th. Enjoy both and let’s talk about our favorite Demon Hunter moments over the past 10 years!… Continued →
Squad 5-0 - I Don't Want to Change the World
Today’s video flashback is from Squad 5-0 and their song “I Don’t Want to Change the World” (‘Self Titled’ 2002 Tooth & Nail Records). The band went through so many different phases over their run as a band and this is a fine example of their high points. The band will be reuniting this summer for Cornerstone Festival.… Continued →
April 9, 2012
Thrice
Today’s Video Flashback is from the band Thrice. Since the band is going on an extended hiatus this year, I thought it would be appropriate to look back at some of their videos over the years. The band has come a long way since their early “Identity Crisis” days. What album is your favorite?… Continued →
April 8, 2012
Pennylane - Riverside Waiting
Today’s Video Flashback is actually from one of the bands I worked with back in 2004. The band Pennylane from the great state of Hawaii released an independent “demo” that I really dug and thought it was catchy enough to re-release (and re-master) as “From Paradise to Parking Lots” back in the summer of 2004. The album quickly went out of print but you can download it here. Two members of this band went on to form The Relay, who are working on their debut right now.… Continued →
April 7, 2012
REVIEW : The Hotshot Freight Train - Get Low
Read my review of The Hotshot Freight Train "Get Low". Released on March 20th, 2012 through Future Destination Records
Starflyer 59 - A Housewife Love Song
Today’s Video Flashback is from the long running indie rock band, Starflyer 59. The song is “A Housewife Love Song” from the “Gold” album (1995 Tooth & Nail Records). I have also posted the video “No New Kinda Story” (2000 Tooth & Nail Records) below for a double shot this morning. Such a great band with a rich history of music recordings.… Continued →
Relient K
Today’s Video Flashback is from Relient K and features five videos. First video is “Must Have Done Something Right” off the album “Five Score and Seven Years Ago” (Capitol 2007). I love this song. The second song is “Who I Am Hates Who I’ve Been” off “Mhmmm” (2004 Gotee/Capitol). The third song is “Chap Stick, Chapped Lips, and Things Like…” (2003 Gotee Records). Third video is “Pressing On” off “Anatomy of Tongue and Cheek”. Finally, the fifth video is “Marilyn Manson Ate My Girlfriend off their 2000 “Self Titled” release (Gotee Records).… Continued →
April 6, 2012
Spoken - Promise
Today’s Video Flashback is from the band Spoken for their song “Promise” off the 2003 release “Moment of Imperfect Clarity” (Tooth & Nail Records). This is a great, feel good song by Spoken and ranks as my favorite (of theirs). Check the video out below. I also posted a super old music video from Spoken for their song “Forevermore” off the “Echoes of the Spirit Still Dwell” to give a taste of their pre-Tooth & Nail days. The band has also begun a Kickstarter campaign to fund their new album.… Continued →
April 5, 2012
Man Alive - Say What You Want
Today’s Video Flashback is from Man Alive. This Israel based pop-punk band and I go way back. I remember carrying their early albums in my store and connecting with them through email. The band even played my “I’m Biggest Fan Vol. 2” show back in 2002 here in Orange County (no, they were not on I’m Your Biggest Fan Vol. 2 unfortunately). “Foreign Concepts” was my first introduction to the band back in 2001 (I still have the album). I followed them through each label they signed to and finally to The Militia Group which put out “Open Surgery” back in 2005.… Continued →
April 4, 2012
Southbound Fearing - Irresistible
Check out the new music video from Southbound Fearing for their song “Irresistible”.… Continued →
Dinner and a Suit - Too Late
Check out the new music video from Dinner and a Suit for their song “Too Late”.… Continued →
Training for Utopia - Two Hands
Today’s Video Flashback is from Training for Utopia for their song “Two Hands” off “Plastic Soul Impalement” (1998 Solid State Records). This was the band Ryan Clark fronted before starting the whole Demon Hunter craze. Prior to that, he was in the band Focal Point which released a 7″ and full length on Tooth & Nail before calling it quits. Ryan’s brother Don Clark (Invisible Creature) was also in TFU. A little knowledge drop on you kids 😉 [Wikipedia for TFU]… Continued →
April 3, 2012
Strongarm - Trials
Today’s Video Flashback is from Strongarm for their song “Trials” off the “Atonement” album (1995 Tooth & Nail Records). This was the album that got me into the band the first time. I had the pleasure of seeing them perform on two different occasions with original vocalist back in the mid-90s and they were an explosive spirit-filled band. I loved these guys. This song/album features original vocalist Jason Berggren. Baggy pants for the win 😉… Continued →
April 2, 2012
Jars of Clay - Crazy Times
Today’s Video Flashback is from world renowned Christian rock band, Jars of Clay, and their song “Crazy Times” off the “Much Afraid” album (1997 Essential Records). This band has come a long way and their sound is constantly changing over time to what it is today. Everyone has their own favorite Jars albums and mine just happen to be the few they put out in the 90’s. Of course don’t get me wrong, their new stuff is good too 😉… Continued →
April 1, 2012
Further Seems Forever - The Sound
Today’s Video Flashback is from the band Further Seems Forever and their song “The Sound” off of “How to Start a Fire” (2003 Tooth & Nail Records). This version of FSF featured vocalist Jason Gleason taking over the reigns from Chris Carrabba who went on to do bigger things with his band Dashboard Confessional. I was going to post the “Snowbirds and Townies” video but I always found it weird watching Jason pretend to sing over Chris’s vocals in the video. ha. This band also recently reunited with Chris back on vocals and word is coming soon about their plans….… Continued →
REVIEW : Mxpx - Plans Within Plans
Check out my review for Mxpx "Plans WIthin Plans" due out April 3rd on Rock City Recordings
March 31, 2012
The O.C. Supertones - Supertones Strike Back
Today’s double dose Saturday Video Flashback is from The O.C. Supertones and their song “Supertones Strike Back” from the album of the same name, “Supertones Strike Back” (1997 BEC Recordings). If you don’t know who The OC Supertones are, this is a perfect introduction.… Continued →