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November 3, 2021

Song of the Day: Fono - Collide

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | 3 Comments

Fono was an awesome band that had a really outstanding debut, but seemed to fail into obscurity shortly thereafter a follow-up. They originally came from the United Kingdom under the name Seven, but moved to California for their American tenure. Their vocalist actually played in other bands I have releases from called Split Level & Tribe of Dan.… Continued →

November 2, 2021

Song of the Day: Svrcina - Roots With You

By Noah Hardwick in Articles | No Comments

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November 1, 2021

Song of the Day: Bloodlined Calligraphy - America's Next Top Model

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | No Comments

Blo0odlined Calligraphy was a hardcore/metalcore band hailing from Michigan that featured a female vocalist> They went from Selah to Strike First to Facedown Records in a matter of 3 years. Vocalist Ally also plays piano, but this SOTD is straight up heavy. I remember Jaddeus from RadioU’s hxc show playing this son on his show & I have dug it all these years.… Continued →

October 30, 2021

Song of the Day: Nine Lashes - Anthem of the Lonely

By Timo Cuoco in Articles, Music Videos | No Comments

Nine Lashes is a modern rock band from Alabama that always seemed to be a band (at least in their first few releases) that should have been huge in the mainstream. Check out this catchy song, but also the ballad Surrender. And yes, they are still going having released a single in 2021.… Continued →

October 27, 2021

Song of the Day: One Bad Apple - Rent

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | No Comments

One Bad Apple was a short lived death/groove metal/crossover thrash band that released a few indies & full length in the 90s before disbanding, but reuniting & releasing another full length in 2018. I’ve always liked this SOTD & hope you do also. … Continued →

October 25, 2021

Song of the Day: The W's - Frank

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | No Comments

The W’s were a short lived swing revival/ska band whose 2 full lengths garnered a lot of airplay on Christian rock stations back in the day. They are well known for their first hit The Devil is Bad but also check out the superb Moses. I did not know, but 2 members of the band formed a band BenDixon that I have been starting to follow lately.… Continued →

October 23, 2021

Song of the Day: Dorean Lives - A Cold Fire From the One I Love

By Timo Cuoco in Articles, Music Videos | No Comments

Dorean Lives has an a interesting background in that the band was created as a way of dealing with loss. Hailing from Alabama, the band created a several music videos out of their one & only release that I know of. & this awesome catchy SOTD is one of them … Continued →

October 20, 2021

Song of the Day: Ronnie Winter-Defoe - Saul to Paul

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | No Comments

Ronnie Winter-Defoe is the vocalist for The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus which became well known on mainstream radio for their song Face Down. A few years ago, their music found its way onto “Christian” radio shows. This beautiful SOTD was re-recorded for TRJA, but I have always liked this version better & love its lyrical content..… Continued →

October 18, 2021

Song of the Day: Afewloosescrews: Can't Stop Lov'n You

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | No Comments

Afewloosescrews was an obscure punk rawk band from the mid 90’s era. I have been looking for some very rare songs of theirs from a couple Dwarf Records compilations-Sunshine Nomad & Confidence for years. I have always liked their LP & this cover from Rez Band & hope you do also.… Continued →

October 16, 2021

Song of the Day: Dead Awake Dreaming: What Happens Behind Closed Doors

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | No Comments

Dead Awake Dreaming was a metalcore band that hailed from California. Their Facebook has not been updated since 2016, but their mission was to love the unloved & I feel we all understand that. Jesus does hear our cries & will be there for us no matter what even when we don’t understand ourselves.… Continued →

October 13, 2021

Song of the Day: Eisley - Telescope Eyes

By Timo Cuoco in Articles, Music Videos | No Comments

Eisley, from Tyler TX, is an awesome band that I wish to have seen live. To me, they kinda reminded me of Chasing Furies, but with a lot longer discography. This song has always struck a chord with me for its lyrical content. … Continued →

October 11, 2021

Song of the Day: Mat Kearney - Billion

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | No Comments

Mat Kearney is who I’ve been listening to most the past few years. hailing from Oregon. He has so many songs that I relate to. This love song is dedicated to my girlfriend Mindy whom I had been waiting for my entire life. Also check out One Black Sheep, Heartbeat & Moving On, etc…!… Continued →

October 9, 2021

Song of the Day: Ruby Joe - Fat Cat

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | No Comments

Ruby Joe was an awesome rocka/pscychobill band from California. They changed things up on their 2nd album which dabbled in swing. The original band that 2 members were in was named Strugglefish which is in reference I’m pretty sure to one of my all time faves 1st LP DigHayZoose which was actually my first review for one of their songs.… Continued →

October 6, 2021

Song of the Day: Hangnail-All That You Wanted

By Timo Cuoco in Articles, Music Videos | No Comments

Hangnail is a pop punk band hailing from Wisconsin. I did have a chance to see them at Carowinds which is a theme park in the Carolinas along with several other artists such as KJ-52 & Beanbag. Forming in the early 90s, it appears they rebanded in 2020 & working on new material.… Continued →

October 4, 2021

Song of the Day: Luther-N - The Table

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | 1 Comment

Luther-N was an industrial side project from a band I saw with Disciple many years ago called Junker Jorg. This song got stuck in my head when it came out & is a mix of rapcore & industrial which works in this song IMHO. Hope you like it as well. Their only release to my knowledge was on Youngside records which is the label that released music by my fave goth band The Awakening.… Continued →

October 2, 2021

Song of the Day: This City Awaits - Hold Still

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | No Comments

This City Awaits is comprised of Phillip Ivey & Darah Hubbard. They are a rock band with metal influences & have released a few albums. The band even did a livestream back In February. I love their song White Ambulance, but chose Hold Still as the song lyrics relate to what I am currently going through- “Will I pass this test with dignity?”… Continued →

October 1, 2021

Have you heard of Gratitude TX?

By Marco Leal in Articles, News | 4 Comments

Christ centered hardcore in the vein of Dynasty, Rapture LAHC, and Stick Tight along with vocals akin to Take It Back! Zack and Where Fire May Fail.

September 29, 2021

Song of the day: Moral Support - Just Where It's At Tonight

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | 2 Comments

Moral Support were an Irish new wave band that brought the genre to Christian rock in a more open manner around the world. This song is a bit quirky to me (imagine that when we’re listening to new wave!). Hope ya like it … Continued →

September 27, 2021

Song of the Day: Cry Mercy - Time To Go

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | No Comments

Cry Mercy was a groove metal band hailing from Australia signed to Steve Rowe’s record label. I remember hearing them on a compilation put out by Rowe Productions & loved this song. The album didn’t fare well, but might have done a lot better if it came out back in the early 90s instead of 1996 like it did.  … Continued →

September 25, 2021

Song of the Day: Shade - Almost Good

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | No Comments

Shade was a post grunge band in the same vein as 12 Stones, Day of Fire, etc… I can’t find much about them, but also check out their amazing song Case from their first LP Middle of Somewhere. … Continued →

September 22, 2021

Song of the Day: Microskapic - Resistance Is Futile

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | No Comments

Microskapic (also seen listed as Microscopic) was a quirky Christian rock/reggae/ska/punk hybrid band that started on Travis Wyrick’s Rugged Records label. They seemed to have only released 2 LPs before disbanding. Other than that, good luck on finding much about them. … Continued →

September 20, 2021

Song of the Day: Beekin - Traditional Thorn

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | 1 Comment

Beekin was a rap/modern rock hybrid that hailed from Tennessee. They released one full length 2009’s All That’s Left Behind which sported the single Take Everything, but also has a decent cover of Mister Mister’s Broken Wings. … Continued →

September 18, 2021

Song of the Day: Kronicles - I Need You

By Timo Cuoco in Articles, Music Videos | 2 Comments

Kronicles was a nu-metal/modern rock band that changed their style to dubstep rock. I dig the change & hope you like this one also. As far as I can see, no one knows me like you do. And no one knows where the wind blows, Where it comes and where it goes, but I just need you here.… Continued →

September 15, 2021

Song of the Day: My Epic - Ghost Story

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | 2 Comments

My Epic is great live. They are also an emotional post hardcore band that hails from North Carolina whose lyrics seem to pour from a longing to understand Jesus. I am not going to write much on this epic band as IVM already did an interview that you can check out here https://www.indievisionmusic.com/interviews/my-epic-3/… Continued →

September 13, 2021

Song of the Day: Akeldama - Nightmares Are Real

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | 1 Comment

Akeldama is a Christian arena rock band that released their self-titled release in 1996. Think Warrior, Blood & Fire, Krush or Laudamus to get a feeling. Anyways, had a really hard time finding their music, but was able to speak with the bassist/vocalist on social media who subsequently sent me a few of their songs.… Continued →

September 11, 2021

Diving Deep into Shoegaze

By Loyd Harp in Articles | 22 Comments

So a new friend or acquaintance finds out you’re into music. The inevitable question follows: “what kind of music do you like?” How honest are you? Do you simply say, “I like a little bit of everything?” You know that’s not true. You can’t stand Matchbox 20. Do you try something a little more honest, but still generic, like, “mostly rock stuff.”… Continued →

Song of the Day: Point of Recognition - I Don't Deserve You

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | 1 Comment

Point of Recognition was a metalcore/spirit filled hardcore band that changed their sound after their Admiration of a Son LP.  The band came onto the scene when Underoath was still in their early days & No Innocent Victim was huge. TBH I never did care for their muddy hardcore sound after Admiration.… Continued →

September 8, 2021

Song of the Day: Broomtree - Reckless

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | No Comments

Broomtree is a modern rock band from a small record labelled called Rustproof that brought us Polarboy, Send the Beggar & a few others. Vocalist Kylie has a distinct voice that sill reminds of a few 90s female fronted bands. Reckless is from their 2nd LP which has a more polished sound to it & contains some thought provoking lyrics.… Continued →

September 6, 2021

Song of the Day: Hope Kills Fear - Surrender

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | 1 Comment

Hope Kills Fear hails from New York City & started in the mainstream when a few members came from another band. The band’s name comes from a fan of the band when their vocalist saw the phrase on the fan’s Myspace page. Although they have shared the stages with mainstream artists, the band is most definitely Christian based.… Continued →

September 4, 2021

Song of the Day: Fight The Fade -Cool Kids

By Timo Cuoco in Articles | No Comments

Fight the Fade is a modern rock band from Tulsa, Oklahoma that remind me of a harder edge 7eventh Time Down for some reason.  The band has released 5 albums thus far & several catchy singles including some amazing songs including Rise, Seasons, Lanterns, Falling & some great covers from Adella, Linkin Park & this SOTD from Echosmith.… Continued →