Author: Vince Azzarello

Hello all, Vince here. I am the production director at Kheart 106.9 FM and KHRT 1320 AM, in Minot, N.D., and a big Christian music fan of all genres. My first love was hip-hop, dated indie rock for a while, swooned over hardcore, and now I've grown to appreciate all of them in different ways. I host my own show on Kheart called "The Alternative Takeover," which is aimed at the younger audience (middle school to college) and features hard rock, alternative, rap, and other unique Christian artists and genres.

June 18, 2015

INTERVIEW : Come and Rest

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Chances are you might not have heard of Come and Rest. The metalcore group out of Atlanta, GA, recently released a new EP called Blacklist. This stuff is hard-hitting with dark melodies and a tone to match. Frontman Noel Alejandro was kind enough to chat with me over the phone to discuss the thought process behind their second independent release.… Continued →

March 12, 2015

Social Club - Heavy Hand

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Miami natives Fern and Marty, better known as the duo Social Club, just dropped a new music video for their song Heavy Hand. This song is a new single that can be found on their upcoming release Us, available for pre-order now and set to release on March 24th.… Continued →

March 5, 2015

INTERVIEW : Disciple

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Hello my friends, it’s been a while, but I’ve got another sweet interview for you to enjoy. Recently I attended the City Rock Fest Tour, featuring Disciple, Decyfer Down, Nine Lashes, and Seventh Day Slumber, when it made a stop in Minot, North Dakota.… Continued →

September 9, 2014

INTERVIEW : Those Who Fear

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Sonshine Festival was a huge success, as far as getting to see some amazing groups perform and being able to interview a few bands. Honestly, the crowd was down from a year ago. One of the groups kind enough to chat with me was Those Who Fear, a hardcore outfit on Facedown Records.… Continued →

July 9, 2014

INTERVIEW : B. Cooper

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His name is unfamiliar, but he’s been involved in hip-hop since he was 14 years old. B. Cooper is about to get his due. July 15 marks the release date for his new album, While The City Sleeps, being released by Reflection Music Group.… Continued →

June 17, 2014

Random Hero - Burn Up The Night

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Random Hero has announced the music video for “Burn Up The Night”. This track will be on their upcoming record called Oceans Of Change, being released via Red Cord Records. The album will be released on July 22nd. Pre-orders are available here.… Continued →

April 30, 2014

INTERVIEW : Playdough & DJ Sean Patrick

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The week after Playdough & DJ Sean Patrick dropped their new collaboration, Gold Tips, they were kind enough to spend some time discussing the new project with me over the phone. In this interview you’ll discover that these guys are hilarious, fun-loving, humble men of God that know how to “turn the party out.”… Continued →

April 29, 2014

Heath McNease - Bounce House

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Heath McNease posted on Facebook yesterday that he was about to drop “the dumbest, most juvenile music video” he’s ever done. I think he accomplished that with Bounce House. Check out the video below, and if you want to bounce with him buy the track on bandcamp.… Continued →

April 1, 2014

REVIEW : Nazarene - Heart & Mind

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A review of Nazarene's debut EP, Heart & Mind.

March 3, 2014

INTERVIEW : Spoken

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A couple of weeks ago I spent an entertaining evening with Matt Baird (and some local talent) at a coffee shop, where Matt was performing an acoustic set. He had been traveling for 2 weeks playing acoustic gigs, just him, his guitar, and his family. … Continued →

February 3, 2014

The Letter Black - Up From The Ashes

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The Letter Black just posted another music video from a song featured on their latest release, Rebuild. “Up From The Ashes” is the fifth track on the album and is actually a cover from secular band Burn Halo that was released in 2011.… Continued →

January 27, 2014

INTERVIEW : My Epic

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Hey guys, Vince here back with another artist interview. This time around I’m chatting with Aaron Stone, the voice behind the music and lyrics of My Epic, the band that doesn’t quite seem to fit on Facedown Records, yet they form a perfect union.… Continued →

January 17, 2014

INTERVIEW : Everything In Slow Motion

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I was lucky enough to have the privilege of interviewing Shane Ochsner, the man behind Everything In Slow Motion. Shane is a great conversationalist, and I felt like I really got to know him during our 80 minute chat. He was by far the longest phone interview I’ve ever conducted, but he was also the most personable guy.… Continued →