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Light The Way are back in the thick of recording for their 2nd full length record. This will be a follow up to “False Memory Syndrome” which released back in 2018 on the now defunct Indie Vision Music label. Make sure to check the band out on all digital networks and give a listen to their songs. They are extremely talented, fun, and full of unrelenting energy. There really aren’t too many pop-punk-hardcore bands with a strong Christian message like Light The Way. They are one of a kind and you are sure to find something to appreciate in their music.… Continued →

Must Build Jacuzzi are a little more than half way done writing their next full length record. The band will (hopefully) record the songs very soon and release this year. What is your favorite Must Build Jacuzzi song and what do you hope they do more or less of on this next record?… Continued →

The online, quarantine-like “Fest” featuring a ton of great Christian rock, metal, punk, Post Hardcore, Indie, etc. bands, is now archived online via YouTube. You can watch Day 1 and Day 2 right here at IVM, below. This epic event is almost 10 hours total worth of engaging new music. Powerful stuff and unique for this music scene. Check it out below. Oh and our buddy Nate Parrish is one of the performing artists on Day 1. What did you think and did you have any favorite artists who performed?… Continued →

Thrice just announced the production on their upcoming TBA album and have begun studio work on this release. You can see some studio pics on the band social accounts. Are you looking forward to this new release and if so, what do you want to hear more or less of? Thrice last released “Palms” in 2018 via Epitaph Records.… Continued →

Allen Odell just released an inspiring and dreamy sounding new song that is both laid back and poignant at the same time. A telling song for a challenging time we are in. Adding backing vocals of Benjamin Daniel just adds to the many layers this song already consists of. Check out “West Lawrenceville” below. The song deals with grief and heartache from a loss of life through the lens of hope. This is released as a 2 part single along with “Little Sparrow” so make sure to give that song a listen as well.… Continued →

Death Therapy have announced their mind bending new concept album called “Melancholy Machines“. You can pre-order the album on CD/Digital from Tooth & Nail Merch Store here. You can also find the new track “Tension”, on all digital networks now. Take a listen to the track below. Let’s hear some thoughts. The album drops June 4th through Tooth & Nail Records.… Continued →

Convictions will drop their latest full length album titled “I Won’t Survive”, on May 7th. If you’ve heard a few of the new songs then you know you’re in for a real treat. One of the greatest independent heavy/rock bands hitting the scene today. Pre-order the highly anticipated new album in a few different formats including vinyl, right here. Make sure to check out the latest songs from Convictions on digital networks now.… Continued →

I am so excited to share this news with you all. Ska/Punk project, No Lost Cause, is dropping a new release titled “Take 2” which will be a collection of songs with a heavy dose of horn parts and ska flavor. You’re gonna want this in your ear drums guaranteed. Check out the art for this new album, below. “Take 2” is out this summer on Thumper Punk Records.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Anberlin – Paper Tigers
• At The Wayside – Somewhere Between (EP)
• The Choir – Deep Cuts

Pop & CCM

• Stephen Stanley – Stephen Stanley (EP)

Electronic & Dance

• Jesus Loves Electro – Infinity: Remixes (EP)

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Rob Ray – Yours is the Day (EP)

Hip Hop & R&B

• Agloe TN – Welcome To (EP)
• Caleb Gordon – Before the Garden, Vol. 3
• Cephas – We Will Go
• Coop – Childlike (EP)
• Corey Wise – INFINITY VIBES
• Genuine – UNEASE
• GodFrame – Hello Jesus 2
• J-Heir – Honor & Glory (EP)
• Joe.wit.da.HolyGhost

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The late 90s/early 2000s had some great emo bands including The Juliana Theory, Brandtson, Acceptance, Further Seems Forever, Dashboard Confessional & today’s SOTD band, Ancient of Days. The background of this band is they were musicians before they became Christians & had played the bar scene back in the day. The LP was released by Rescue Records whom had released bands such as Dogwood, P.O.D.& some hip hop acts. Check out these worshipful lyrics that moves me to tears. Some day… This will all make sense to me… When faith is all I have to give… Still all I want is you Lord… Filthy… I come before you everyday… Broken on my hands and knees… You see past the sin in me… Fighting with myself again… Filling up my emptiness… Your love Fills the loneliness… Waiting for you to speak to me, Patiently… I listen to your voice calling me… Nothing can compare to the promise I have in you… Knowing that you’re right here next to me… … Continued →

If you turn the Christian indie shaker upside down, not too many psychobilly bands fall out. One of the first and best was The Calicoes, from Texas. They released one fantastic EP called Rumble (the title a contextualized reference to the battle between good and evil), and a full-length named Custom Acceleration. For my money, the EP is the better release song for song. It’s more primitive and raw, which suits the style better in my view. You can’t go wrong with any of those 6 songs, but check out track 5, “Read.”… Continued →

You all need to check out this phenomenal new project from Tommy Green (Ex-Sleeping Giant) called Holy Name. Check out the song “Fall On Your Knees” (Feat. Brook Reeves). It’s an amazing representation of how Faith, Christianity, and Music in general should intersect. This my friends is the future of heavy worship and heavy music in general. Two songs have been released so far and you can listen to both below. This should send shivers down your spine and a fire in your heart.… Continued →

At The Wayside have just dropped their brand new EP “Somewhere Between”, today, on all digital networks and streaming sites. Take a listen to the songs below or pull up your favorite streaming service. What do you think?… Continued →

Sure, the title feels trite – a conversation that has happened a hundred times already for decades. But I’m not approaching this from a strictly musical standpoint. Instead, my focus is largely ideological. Punk, and even other genres like outlaw country, centered around ideas that ran counter to the mainstream narrative. But now, it feels like what many of these artists believe or fight for lines up curiously with the same things coming from the media (an undeniable extension of the political structure as well as collateral of the the consolidation of journalism to under ten companies) and pop artists alike.… Continued →

If you like Christian Rock then make sure to check out Contagion Fest Part 2 April 23rd-24th presented by Christian Rock X and iChristianRock. You can watch/stream it live from YouTube here or here. Watch the trailer for it below. Nate Parrish is one of the many artists playing so you can’t go wrong with that right?… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Alex Henry Foster – Standing Under Bright Lights (Live from Festival International De Jazz De Montréal)
• August Burns Red – Guardians Sessions EP

Pop & CCM

• Haiva Ru – Bloom Baby Bloom
• NEEDTOBREATHE – Live From the Woods Vol. 2
• Tauren Wells – Citizen of Heaven (Live)

  Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Andrew Blooms – 987

Hip Hop & R&B

• GOSPEL READY, D4christ – Simplicity  (EP)
• J. Crum, Starlite Drive – STARLITE DRIVE (EP)
• Mitch Darrell – Rap Should Be Fun, Vol.

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At The Wayside are back and with a vengeance. The band recently entered their studio space and have recorded a brand new EP titled “Somewhere Between”. This surprise EP drops everywhere on April 20th and is sure to be one of the biggest hits of 2021! I mean just listen to the teaser and tell me this isn’t a most anticipated release. Get a taste and learn more at the link below or by visiting them on Facebook here. I’ve heard a tease about a 7″ for these songs so you’ll definitely want to own that when the band puts it up for sale.… Continued →

Melodic Punk super band, Too Bad Eugene, have reached beyond their goal on Kickstarter and have begun work on their 3rd full length album! So no more EP, just an awesome full length set of songs. There is still time to support the band and help them record more songs, cover the studio costs, and maybe even more merch. Heck, let’s get them some epic special guests. Why not, right? Grab your vinyl, tapes, cds, merch and more right here on Kickstarter.… Continued →

World renown hard rock/metal band P.O.D. from San Diego, CA. have just announced that they are playing a 3 Day Set of Songs in May celebrating the 20th anniversary of their landmark 2001 album, “Satellite”. The 3 nights will consist of “Satellite” (2001), “Fundamental Elements of Southtown” (1999), and a 3rd day featuring a collection of HITS, Rarities, B-Sides, and Classic Songs from the past. You can get your tickets right here via the special Mandolin website. 9/11 marks the 20th Anniversary of this much loved and celebrated (4th) full length album.… Continued →

Independent solo artist – Arthur Alligood, is back and with a brand new song titled “It’ll Be Alright” featuring Josh and Dean from Toad The Wet Sprocket. It’s a beautiful song and really well done. Showcases Arthur’s immense talent and his ear for making a great song. Having two members from one of my favorite bands, Toad The Wet Sprocket, just makes this new song all the more special. The song is available on all digital networks now. Give it a listen below this post and let us know what you think.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• 4th Point – New Horizons

Pop & CCM

• Matthew West – Brand New (Deluxe Edition)

Electronic & Dance

• Adam LaVerdiere – This Is Revival (Instrumental)
• Andy Hunter – Presence, Vol. 5
• God’s Warrior – The Blood of Jesus

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Paul Demer – On the Way Back Down
• Wilder Woods – the work tapes ep

Hip Hop & R&B

• Bumps Inf – Perception
• Hulvey – Christopher
• Hyper Fenton, Moflo Music – 2080
• Krum – Black Lung
• MSCMKRS – Cinematic Hits 2
• MvkeyyJ – young underdog
• Whosoever South – Riverbank

Worship & Gospel

• Becca VanDerbeck – Sacred
• Circuit Rider Music – Jesus People (Live)
• Clay Collective Music – Living Stones
• Enterline – Colors Bright
• Here Be Lions – Still God, Still Good (Live)
• Kierra Sheard – KIERRA (Deluxe)
• IFGF Praise – For God So Loved: Instrumental Worship
• Merry Clayton – Beautiful Scars
• Michael Hughes Watson – Feeling
• planetboom – JC Squad (Live With The Squad)
• Soul City Worship – No.

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In the mid- to late-90s when all of the other Christian hardcore bands were doing new school/chugga chugga style hardcore with increasingly metallic influences, Bakersfield’s Chasm were drawing on earlier inspiration. These influences came mostly from the 80s British hardcore punk/d-beat sound (Discharge, Conflict, etc.), although somewhat ironically this track has elements of early black metal in the guitar riffs (a la Venom or Bathory). Nonetheless it’s still filtered through a hardcore punk sound. The band released one 7″ (Squander, Squander the Bright New Dawn) and one full-length (Gye Nyame, from whence our featured song is taken).… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• I Am Spartacus – Trigger Happy

Pop & CCM

• Mike Lee – Another Step
• Morgan J – II: Angelpop Vol

Electronic & Dance Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Scott Mulvahill – Surrounded (EP)

Hip Hop & R&B

• Anaviel The Servant – Almost Time (EP)
• Anaviel The Servant – Torah 1
• Beyond Hymn – Based on a True Story
• Caleb Gordon – Before the Garden Vol.1
• Coby James – Mixtape: Side A (EP)
• Krum – Black Lung
• Paparzyi – Grey Ave
• Propaganda, DJ Mal-Ski – Terraform: The People
• Scootie Wop – WOPTAVIUS PORTER: VOL 1
• Tony Tubera – Out the Dark

Worship & Gospel

• All That Is – Home
• Andrew Laparra – Doxology
• Ben Tankard – Shine!

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Santa Cruz, CA. based melodic punk rock band, Too Bad Eugene, have emerged after nearly 20 years in hibernation to drop brand new music on our heads. That’s right, the band is back in action and have put up a rad new Kickstarter campaign to help them reach their new music goal. Let’s fund this thing and help create the best melodic punk rock release (well one of them because so many awesome ones this year) of 2021. Click here for the campaign and grab some awesome merch including vinyl, cds, and even tapes.… Continued →

Is it a bit pompous to call your band “God”? Maybe. But what’s particularly interesting about this band is we know nothing about them. Band members are completely anonymous. Is it even a band, or a solo project? Where are they from? No idea. Because the project is completely designed to “Challenge you to consider Him as well as your life & death through the power of music,” they figured the best way to do that was anonymously. And you know what? I can respect that.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• 2 Minute Minor – Back In Our Day
• ’68 – Give One Take One
• Anberlin – More to Living Than Being Alive
• Andrew Stanton – Black & Blue (EP)
• Awaken – Monsters & Machines
• Brotality – Worldwide Desolation
• Captain the Sky – Butterfly Effect
• Chase Tremaine – Development & Compromise
• Colony House – Colony House Live, Vol. 1
• Crowned in Sorrow – In Memoriam
• Defying Death – Blinded by Sorrow (EP)
• Demon Hunter – Songs of Death and Resurrection
• Detritus – Myths
• Faith Head – Born Again
• Falcone Rising – Tableturner
• Fallstar – Sunbreather
• Fire from Heaven – The Evil Wolf Chronicles
• Flight Deck – Signs of Life
• Five Iron Frenzy – Until This Shakes Apart
• Gable Price and Friends – Awestruck Revival [Reimagined] (EP)
• Haunted No More – Domom (EP)
• Heliocentric – Ishmael
• James Franchise – Patreon EP I
• Last Chance Marie – This Is Just Sound
• Love and Death – Perfectly Preserved
• Luxury – One-Sided EP
• The Midnight Wedding – Anthem for the Outcast
• Reflection of Glory – Escape the Dream
• Pastor Brad – Down and Dirty
• Pantokrator – Marching Out of Babylon
• Remedy Drive – Imago Amor
• Sight Received – Odyssey
• Shadows of Paragon – Amendment
• Seventh Day Slumber – Unseen: The Lion And The Lamb (Deluxe Edition)
• They Came Running – Movement 2: Dream (EP)
• This Surrender – Rebirth
• Valleyheart – Scenery (EP)
• Various Artists – Electric Jesus (Music From and Inspired By the Motion Picture)
• Yours For Mine – Yours For Mine: How Dark the Night
• xDOULOSxHC – The Middleman (EP)

Pop & CCM

• Adam Lamb – 46 (EP)
• Amy Sullivan – Amy Sullivan (EP)
• Apollo LTD – Acoustic Sessions (EP)
• Apollo LTD – Nothing is Ordinary.

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Rock & Metal

• ’68 – Give One Take One
• Valleyheart – Scenery (EP)

Pop & CCM

• Amy Sullivan – Amy Sullivan (EP)
• for KING & COUNTRY – Burn The Ships (Deluxe Edition: Remixes & Collaborations)
• Pharaoh Pharaoh – DEAD LOVE SONGS
• Stillman – Field Notes (Page 1) (EP)

Electronic & Dance

• Roberto Rosso – Ten

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Benjamin Krogh – Good Medicine
• Yaz Williams – Something Like A Secret

Hip Hop & R&B

• Anestdontstop – BECOMING JESUS (EP)
• C.O.G – Covenant (EP)
• CS LIT – Deleted 5
• Drup – Hope
• Hog Mob – Mob Millennium
• Mr.

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