SET LIGHT

Author: Timo Cuoco

I began my career as a regular Army soldier & work at an insurance company. Live in the VA Beach area, but originally from Illinois. I graduated with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from Winthrop University & hold many insurance designations along with the I-Car & EOM Certifications. In my spare time. I run an automated online radio station & website "Casting Such a Thin Shadow" which has given me the opportunity for several live telephone interviews over the years. I DJ & produce an online radio show currently for Ripper Radio. I am also a music enthusiast & have seen circa 400+ shows. I have an awesome son, Tyler, a Siberian husky & several arachnids & reptiles. My current bucket list is to start a spirit filled hxc cover band and get through a study on the book of Jeremiah. I attend Alive Church in Chesapeake.

October 21, 2025

Song of the Day: Steve Camp - Fire and Ice

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This writer has been listening to Christian music since the early 80s. Steve Camp has been a part of this almost 50 year experience with great songs like Run to the Battle, Guard the Trust, etc… One fact I find very interesting is that just like Martin Luther wrote the Ninety-five Theses, Steve wrote his own 107 theses on Reformation Day (October 31), 1998, calling for a reformation in contemporary Christian music: calling Christian musicians to make direct, uncompromising music that confronts the world with the message of the scriptures.… Continued →

October 16, 2025

INTERVIEW : Interview: Sam Hauge

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I recently caught up with Sam Hauge who has been featured on 2 IVM comps & has released a recent EP. IVM:  Good afternoon, This interview has been a long time coming so thanks for talking to us here at Indie Vision Music. I personally love your sound and talent and think you’re the best pop punk artist out right now. It appears your write all your own songs and play all instruments and produce your own videos. We have also seen 2 of your songs on the 2 most recent IVM compilations.… Continued →

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September 14, 2025

Song of the Day: Avery PKWY - When You Left the 99

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Joel Piper is the brainchild behind Avery PKWY & has been around for a few years now. His latest released just dropped last month & has 19 songs. If you haven’t heard of him, you might know his old band Confide that had a little mainstream success on the Warper Tour. Check out these lyrics & his latest release Walk With You. I’m done escaping all the pain of the labor It’s time to face what I have labeled as danger Now I’m done Believing all the liеs of the traitor (Ooh-ooh-ooh) Now I know I was made for something so much grеater Than only to survive I’m coming back to life I was breathing, but dead inside I know that I am the one The one You were chasing when You left the 99
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August 30, 2025

Song of the Day: Devoted Molded - Stupid vs And So It Goes

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Californian Devoted Molded changed their song for a quirky punk rawk band to a modern rock sound by their 2nd LP. Screaming Giant Records released so much cool music & this is just one from their discography. Check out the entire label’s catalog which one can find on Bandcamp. And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my Ripper Radio show that airs on Sundays 5-6 pm EST. And here’s a link from an old page they  used: https://www.angelfire.com/pa/devmolded/uturn.html
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August 25, 2025

Song of the Day: Exit 40 - God Is Good

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Exit 40 from Maryland released 2 LPs that I finally tracked down & uploaded to Youtube. The NuMetalforChrist  channel is helmed by a friend of mine from The Philippines. Check em out if you like late 90s/early 2000s groovy nu metal/hard rock. Here is a link for more on the band: http://mp3-2003.computer-legacy.com/info/304/exit_40.html And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my Ripper Radio show that airs on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.
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August 23, 2025

Song of the Day: War Rocket Ajax - She Walks The Line

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This fun band hailed from Texas & released southwestern punk rock. Like a lot of the Bettie Rocket Records family, it is hard to track down down much on the band’s history. They do actually have a Facebook page though. If you haven’t already, seriously check this band out. And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my Ripper Radio show that airs on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.
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August 18, 2025

Song of the Day: Second Thief - Perfection

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Metalcore Florida band Second Thief released a few EPs from 2005-2012. Their vocalist sounds similar to The Agony Scene’s. This SOTD comes from their 2010 release Brainwashed. Also, check out this IVM review of one of their EPs: https://www.indievisionmusic.com/reviews/second-thief-prelude/ And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my Ripper Radio show that airs on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.
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August 16, 2025

Song of the Day: Lengsel - Stille Dualisme

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This progressive unblack metal from, Norway was comprised of 3 members with the vocalist being in Extol previously. Tor is also a member of the band Mantric. They only released 2 albums before changing their name to Ganglion. Lengsel means longing in Norwegian  with Stille Dualisme meaning silent dualism. And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my Ripper Radio show that airs on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.
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August 12, 2025

Song of the Day: Rock Solid - Searchin'

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This rarity band appears to have come from Ohio. I have not found much on them, but on the Christian Tape Underground site. This SOTD comes from a HM Magazine compilation. I know they also have a song called I Cried. Their music is of the hard rock genre & have been compared to Saint & Messiah Prophet. And  this post is dedicated to my stepdaughter Alissa who is having a birthday today! And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my Ripper Radio show that airs on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.… Continued →

August 9, 2025

Song of the Day: Rusty Shipp - Automoto vs Epic Bard - Surfride Strut

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I have always loved the sounds of surf music. The Beach Boys were a staple on the oldies station that my dad listened to when we were on the road. I remember Dakoda Motor Company coming out & that 1st & 2nd LP blew me away. These 2 SOTD bands have released these 2 songs very recently which I thought was cool. Other bands that have dabbled in the genre are 1998’s The Surfers, my friend’s band Bub Walker & the Tombstones, and Switchfoot. And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com… Continued →

August 6, 2025

Song of the Day: The Kreepdowns: Spiritual Beast vs The Saints

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Crazy, but this SOTD was literally in my queue for y’all without knowing that Loyd had posted recently on Acoustic Shack! Anyways, I uploaded the album to Youtube as for some reason wasn’t up. Great album with the highlights being Spiritual Beast, Go Now, Cello, Select & Not Like That. The Saints comes from a Bettie  Rocket comp. To me they sounded like a more modern grunge than Nirvana akin to Smashing Pumpkins. And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my Ripper Radio show that airs on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.… Continued →

June 28, 2025

Vengeance Rising vocalist Roger Martinez has passed away

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Roger was the vocalist of one of the big 4 of thrash metal in the Christian industry which also included Deliverance, Tourniquet & Believer. Vengeance released 4 albums & this writer unfortunately didn’t hear about them until their last Released Upon the Earth. Pastor Bob Beeman’s hand is on the cover of their S/T debut. If you ever get to meet Pastor Bob, make sure you talk to him. He is a real man of God. Afterwards, Vengeance disbanded & formed several other bands including Die Happy & Once Dead.… Continued →

June 24, 2025

Song of the Day: Flynn Adam- Dishes

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Flynn Adam Atkins was part of the Cali collective LA Symphony. He continued on in another project called Rootbeer along with going solo. As opposed to last weeks SOTD, this one focuses on what love is really about. Check out these lyrics. I do the dishes; you know I love you  Take out the trash; you know I love you   Saving my kisses; you know I love you   My love’s like that, love’s like that And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my pre-recorded radio show on Ripper Radio aired on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.… Continued →

June 17, 2025

Song of the Day: Pushstart Wagon - Affection

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This quirky alternative rock band has members that are still in the music industry after all these years. I had this one on CD back in high school. The opener (no pun intended) Open was pretty popular on Christian rock charts. This SOTD reminds me of what happens when we remove God’s intended plan for love. And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my pre-recorded radio show on Ripper Radio aired on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.
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June 10, 2025

Song of the Day: Globalwavesystem - Smog

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This is raw industrial music. The 3 core members of the band were from Iowa & I am pretty sure the Quad Cities area where my family is originally from. They were likened to mainstream’s Skinny Puppy. Check em out & this article that goes in depth about the band. https://opus.ing/reviews/life-equals-death-globalwavesystem-1993-intense-records And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my pre-recorded radio show on Ripper Radio aired on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.
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June 3, 2025

Song of the Day: Red Sea - Hellbound Train

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I used to have this one on cassette tape back in the day. Red Sea was a hard rock/bluesy band that included Die Happy’s vocalist & Fear Not’s guitarist. It was released on Rugged Records which also featured artists such as Reflescent Tide & Disciple. I remember 3 singles from this one & this SOTD was the first. Roxx remastered & released the LP in 2021. And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my pre-recorded radio show on Ripper Radio aired on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.… Continued →

May 27, 2025

Song of the Day: Coretex - Lay Your Wings Around Me

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Jonathan Emanuel Gremyr aka Jonathan Vrålstad under the moniker Coretex is an early Christian EDM trance artist from Sweden. This SOTD was featured on a couple compilations from N Soul & 3 Cell. He released a lot more music just like many EDM artists so check him out. And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my pre-recorded radio show on Ripper Radio aired on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.
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May 20, 2025

Song of the Day- Onceblind - See the Lies

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This is an early nu metal/metalcore/screamo band that released one full length on Rescue records and some other songs on compilations. Unfortunately, I don’t have much insight on the band itself or where they were from. And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my pre-recorded radio show on Ripper Radio aired on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.
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May 13, 2025

Song of the Day: Beloved - Only Our Faces Hide

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This North Carolina band formed in 1999 & released a couple albums before going dormant. They ended up releasing more music in 2021. One of the original band members Joe Musten has been in a few bands including drumming for The Almost, and was the vocalist for Torn & The Advent which I saw live a few years back. They play what is called post hardcore. Check out this catchy song out. And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my pre-recorded radio show on Ripper Radio aired on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.… Continued →

May 6, 2025

Song of the Day: Emerson Day - Get Behind Me

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Here is a catchy southern rock song that is currently running through Christian radio. Emerson had her first stint on Christian radio when she sung on Micah Tyler’s People Like Me. Her background is a lacrosse player and a degree in Homeland Security per the New Release Today bio on her. She reminds me of a singer whom I worked her mech booth a year ago now called Anne Wilson. And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my pre-recorded radio show on Ripper Radio aired on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.… Continued →

April 29, 2025

Song of the Day: Ilija James - Jessika Raine

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I do not know much about this artist, but saw the song on a “Christian” publication of some sort online a few years back. My research has found it came out in 2013 and was a solo artist whose name was Maxwell Lee who also played shows with Blues Traveler. I added it to Youtube as the only version I could find was a live version. There are Bible verses listed on the artists’ Facebook page as well. And no, the Jessika spelling is deliberate as I have seen it listed as with the k and the c.… Continued →

April 26, 2025

Song of the Day: Sam Hauge - Teach Me To Be Wise

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I totally think this pop punk artist is one of the best artists of the past 10 years. His music is so catchy and he plays all the instruments. Every video showcases his musical talent and his lyrics are as real as they get. Be sure to check out his latest EP Exit 9B which released yesterday. And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my pre-recorded radio show on Ripper Radio aired on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.
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April 14, 2025

INTERVIEW : An Interview with Rusty Shipp

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Good afternoon, This interview has been a long time coming so thanks for talking to us here at Indie Vision Music. I personally have seen your live performance and I definitely enjoy your fresh mix of grunge music with nautical themes. Questions? ·         Who am I talking to? Russell or someone else? o   This is Captain Russ T. Shipp you are speaking with. ·         How did you first get involved in music and where do you see the band progressing in the next 5 years? o   I’ve always had a propensity toward resonating with music since I was born.… Continued →

January 29, 2025

Song of the Day: Collapse//Revive - Sculptor

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This SOTD is the latest (at the time of this article) from the Michigander band. There are several bands currently releasing music that are devout Christians & that is so awesome to see imho; No Treaty, Context and HolyName just to name a few. They are working on the EP The Redemption Script. Take a listen & hear the lyrics of this powerful song.
Feel free to follow the www.castingsuchathinshadow.comn site. Al genres of “Christian” music plays along with punk/ska from 1-3 pm CST.… Continued →

January 27, 2025

Song of the Day: Dan Smith - Baby Got Book

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This is one of the funniest songs I have ever heard. It is a parody obviously of Sir Mix-a-Lot’s hit mainstream song. Basically the song is about a guy who likes a girl who is a Bible Believing Christian. The crazy thing is the Christian Broadcast Network featured it! https://cbn.com/article/not-selected/dan-smith-ode-women-big-bibles https://whiteboydj.com/  
Feel free to follow the www.castingsuchathinshadow.comn site. Al genres of “Christian” music plays along with punk/ska from 1-3 pm CST.… Continued →

January 22, 2025

Song of the Day: Cowboys & Monsters - Junkhole

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This artist played an experimental eclectic mix of various electronic/hip hop music. The people/person behind the project that released 2 full lengths are anonymous. This song seems to be a remix of a song Sackcloth Fashion released called Jungle on an N’Soul compilation .
  Feel free to follow the www.castingsuchathinshadow.comn site. Al genres of “Christian” music plays along with punk/ska from 1-3 pm CST.… Continued →

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