Author: Casey Gallenberger

Last summer, Bad Christian released a compilation album focused on electronic artists. Like most compilations, it proved to be a mixed bag – however, it was specifically aimed at getting exposure to a number of lesser-known artists. Summer Sleep happened to be Black Pages’ submission to the compilation and is also the first track off his 2015 EP Where It Gets You. Black Pages, the solo project of James McCurley of Vertica, is an ambitious singer-songwriter experience that is fairly unique – it’s neither folky nor relies too much on backing tracks.… Continued →

Colours' debut album stylistically diverges from their Skin and Bones EP and ultimately leaves room for improvement.

While The Peace of Wild Things was a fan favorite, Paper Route's ambitious sixteen-track return certainly holds its ground.

Wisconsin-based pop group Loftland called it quits only to quickly reveal their new single under the name TENNIES. Check out Do What We Want, a track steeped in 80s analog synths and Justin Timberlake-esque vocals. You can find TENNIES on Facebook and other social media outlets. … Continued →

Tiger Drive, a Nashville progressive indie band featuring members of OceanSpeak, recently posted a video on Facebook from one of the group’s rehearsals. While the sound is definitely a departure from the groovy, post-hardcore elements that OceanSpeak showcased at times, there’s definitely plenty for old and new fans to enjoy. Check out the video here and be sure to give their page a like! … Continued →

Grayson, Kentucky’s own chaotic hardcore outfit has decided to reunite recently. Along with the reunion, we’re sure to see more shows (like this one) and new music to follow. Check them out on Facebook for updates. Fans of The Chariot, Botch, Norma Jean, and Rival Choir will definitely enjoy their sound. … Continued →

Aaron Strumpel has announced his new album, Fresh Cut Flowers which will feature a mixture of redone hymns and a number of original songs inspired by those hymns. Check out the campaign here. Rewards range from standard items like CDs and shirts to having Aaron play trumpet on a song for you and a copy of a Christmas duo project, Heck Ya the Halls. Check out a song from the Christmas project, as well as one of Aaron’s older songs below. … Continued →

Check out Strategic, a pop-punk project from the cold north!

Check out the final EP in the Detroit punk band's Origins Trilogy.

The six-piece band continues to explore unique instrumentation on a new album that's sure to strike a chord with fans of Sufjan Stevens.

Indie worship band Rivers & Robots returns with a new chillwave-influenced album.

Denton TX post-rock outfit Across Waters released their newest album, A House Not Built With Hands, as a follow-up to their 2011 release, More Light is Never Ending. The album was inspired by the band’s bassist Levi who has had a heart transplant, as well as the spiritual implications of being a new creation. Check it out below: … Continued →