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October 7, 2013

October 5, 2013

October 3, 2013

Gayle Skidmore - Sleeping Bear

As I am sure you know, art can be expressed in many different forms. Artists can be defined as musicians, actors, painters, baristas, costume designers, carpenters, beat poets, and many more titles. In theatre, there are certain talented actors that can be identified as “Triple Threats” (possessing the skills of singing, acting and dancing). While singer-songwriters are quite common in the music industry, Gayle Skidmore can be identified as far more than that.

October 2, 2013

Steven Curtis Chapman - The Glorious Unfolding

Veteran singer-songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman is back, with his first studio album full of all new material on Reunion Records, 'The Glorious Unfolding'. From 'Love Take Me Over' to 'Take Another Step' and 'Finish What He Started', here is the review of an album that's a throw-back musically to the days of 'Declaration' and 'Speechless', and a certain standout in CCM in 2013 so far!

September 30, 2013

Even the Dogs - They'll Never See It Coming

Tulsa's own Even the Dogs join bands like Righteous Vendetta and Iron Sharpens Iron in venturing into new and more exciting waters of the tried-and-true metalcore genre. But, do the many elements come together in just the right mix, or are we left with a cacophonous clash? Read on to find out.

September 29, 2013

Press Play - #LITO

Press Play release their brand new album '#LITO', on September 30th, featuring their hit song the title track, as well as other standouts like 'Song For the Broken' and 'Top of the World'. Here is the review.

September 27, 2013

Righteous Vendetta - The Fire Inside

Righteous Vendetta are back with the culmination of what they started in this year's "EP Vol. 1." But, does the fact that so many songs are recycled hinder the lasting value of this effort? Read on to find out.

September 26, 2013

Dave Ian - Vintage Christmas Wonderland

Dave Ghazarian (formerly of Audio Adrenaline and Superchick) returns with his second Christmas release penned under the awesome name “David Ian” (this is awesome because it shares my name. Duh.) Beginning exactly where his last effort Vintage Christmas left off, this album acts much like an extension to the previous release.

September 24, 2013

Meredith Andrews - Behold The Savior EP

Meredith Andrews released her first Christmas EP, 'Behold the Saviour', on Tuesday September 24th, featuring her hit song 'He Has Come For Us' as well as a recording of the beloved 'Mary Did You Know'. Check out the review.

Papertowns. - Passion/Aggression

The bottom line is that Papertowns. is a young band with a massive amount of talent. If they are able to accomplish this much in just a few songs, their debut full length record should get them places.

September 23, 2013

Martin Smith - God's Great Dance Floor Step 02

Martin Smith, ex-lead singer of Delirious?, releases his second full-length album at the end of September, featuring the hit songs 'God's Great Dance Floor', 'Grace', 'God is Coming' and new track 'You are My Salvation'. Here is the review.

The Cowards Choir - Reunion

Andy Zipf, now going by The Cowards Choir, has made something beautiful with Reunion. This is an album to be cherished, don't pass it up.

September 22, 2013

Dara Maclean - Wanted

Fervent Records soul-pop singer/songwriter Dara Maclean releases her second album 'Wanted' on Tuesday September 24th, featuring the title track, and other personal favourites like 'I Am Blessed', 'Blameless', 'Nobody But You' and 'Set My People Free'. Check out the review.

September 20, 2013

Switchfoot - Fading West EP

A review of the world's favorite Christian, alternative rock, surfer-filled, San Diego-native, movie-makin', grizzly-vocalized band known as Switchfoot.

September 19, 2013

September 17, 2013

Phil Wickham - The Ascension

California native Phil Wickham releases his anticipated album, 'The Ascension', next week (24th September), featuring his hit single 'This is Amazing Grace', as well as a studio cut for live fan favourite, 'Wonderful'. Check out the review.

Bread of Stone - The Real Life

Newest signings to DREAM Records, Bread of Stone have re-released their debut label album 'The Real Life', this time releasing on September 24th 2013 (their independent album release was October 2012). Check out the review.

September 16, 2013

Great Forest - Me & My Friends

Great Forest have a nice alternative rock sound that isn’t a carbon copy of anything else in the market right now, but this EP isn't entirely memorable.

September 15, 2013

Marthe De La Torre - Preludes

Independent artist, Norwegian worship leader Marthe De La Torre releases her debut album 'Preludes' on September 20th, featuring the hit singles 'Only You Are Holy' and 'Hallelujah'. Check out the review.

September 14, 2013

September 13, 2013