Song of the Day: The Last Broadcast – Matthew
This band signifies much of what was great about the mid-00s emo movement. The Last Broadcast’s sound drew from influences…
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Song of the Day: M.C. GeGee – Let’s Fight Back
M.C. GeGee (born Gina Rodriguez, now Lopez) was a Christian rapper from Dallas, Texas, who began her career in 1990,…
Song of the Day: Cryptic Embrace – Armour of God
Cryptic Embrace is a somewhat mysterious black metal band from England. Very little is known about them, and I’m not…
Song of the Day: Black Eyed Sceva – WBF
This brilliant alternative rock band formed in Santa Barbara, California in the 1990s. They released one full-length album Way Before…
Song of the Day: Paradox – Meet the King
Paradox formed in 1986 in San Antonio, where they were active through the end of that decade. They were one…
Song of the Day: Pensive – (Re)Fabrication
Pensive was a short-lived but brilliant and unique emocore band from West Virginia, active in the second half of the…
Song of the Day: The Singing Mechanic – He Saved Me
Our scene has been the breeding ground of scores of quirky independent labels, each with its own personality, so to…
Song of the Day: Crashdog – Numbered by Color
Hot take: Crashdog was the most punk band the Christian scene ever produced. In fact, there are only a handful…
Song of the Day: Believer – Not Even One
I’ve made a somewhat comical observation that in independent Christian music, it’s the metal bands who give us the best…
Song of the Day: Attalus “Were You There?”
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. -Isaiah 53:5
Song of the Day: Strongarm – Count the Cost
When you read about, or hear talk of “Spirit-filled hardcore,” this is what they’re talking about. Where were you when…
Song of the Day: Saviour Machine – Killer
The name Saviour Machine evokes a wide variety of reactions: love, confusion, controversy, and about a dozen others. My friend…
Kevin Schlereth: A Nomad’s Path to Rest, Faithfulness, and Community in a Digital World
What do you really need to survive? A house? A stable job? Maybe, if you’re single you can get by…
Song of the Day: Freeto Boat – Act 1
Third wave ska hit the Christian scene hard in the mid- to late-90s. There were dozens of bands in the…
Song of the Day: Scott Blackwell – Day by Day
Scott Blackwell was a well-connected producer and DJ who brought house music to CCM, and played a huge role in…
Song of the Day: Flactorophia – In the Heart of God
This one-man grindcore act from Ecuador was incredibly active for 3 short years. Comprised of José Barragán, the band released…
Song of the Day: Blenderhead – Emerald City Indie Queen
Blenderhead was an indie rock/punk/post-hardcore/math rock band from the Pacific Northwest and active throughout the 1990s, disbanding in 2001. They…
Have you heard of Collective Dust?
Collective Dust are a 5 piece Christian “Crabcore” revival band out of Clarksville, TN. FFO: Attack! Attack!’s “Someday Came Suddenly” and I Set My Friends on Fire’s “You Can’t Spell Slaughter Without Laughter”.
Song of the Day: Guardian – The Rain
Guardian (or rather Gardian as they first spelled it, or even Fusion as they named themselves to begin with) started…
Song of the Day: Derek Lind – Sacred Conversation
New Zealand folk/roots rock artist Derek Lind released his first album Mixed Blessings in 1986, but it wasn’t until the…
Song of the Day: Exousia – Te Necesito
Melodic death metallers Exousia hail from Mexico. They have been making music together since at least as early as 1999…
Song of the Day: Billy Penn’s Brother & The Telephone Church – When the War is Over
Richard Nicholson was a relatively important figure in independent Christian music in the 80s and 90s, but sadly too few…
Song of the Day: Dustt – Moments of Struggle
Chilean band Dustt operate in the doom/stoner metal vein (the genre, not necessarily the lifestyle choice). They have been active…
Song of the Day: Concrete Rubber Band – Hosanna
Our longtime readers will know we try to dig pretty deep into the diversity of what independent Christian music really…
25 Years of Indie Vision Music: Blood, Sweat, Tears, and Perseverance
25 Years of Indie Vision Music: Blood, Sweat, Tears, and Perseverance I began this write up back in June of…
Song of the Day: Wish for Eden – Fly
This is it. The band, the album, the first release on Tooth and Nail Records. I remember when this came…
2026: A Look Ahead (Mega Post)
With 2025 behind us, we turn our attention forward to some of what 2026 will hold. The news below isn’t…
Top 25 of ’25: Rob Jensen
All in all, I thought 2025 was a pretty good year for music! There were a few bands I’d hoped…
Song of the Day: August Burns Red – O Come O Come Emmanuel
Every year at Christmastime I try to choose a selection for the Song of the Day that is both seasonally…
Song of the Day: Oil – Struggle
I would label this genre modern thrash. Oil released 1 EP, 1 LP & a live album from 1997-2004 before…