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July 6, 2013
July 3, 2013
Mouth of the South - Transparency
Mouth of the South delivers an unrelenting independent metalcore album with strong execution and excellent production.
June 30, 2013
Extol - Self Titled
After eight years of silence, Extol is back and is ready to draw you in with melodic riffs and creative beats. Check out the review to find out if it was worth waiting eight years for this album.
Hillsong LIVE - Glorious Ruins
Hillsong LIVE release their annual album this coming Tuesday (2nd July), titled 'Glorious Ruins' and featuring the title track, radio single 'Man of Sorrows' and other hit songs like 'We Glorify Your Name', 'Anchor' and 'Christ is Enough'. Check out the review.
June 27, 2013
These Hearts - Yours to Take
These Hearts have done some growing since their previous release and have shown they have potential
Philippa Hanna - Through The Woods
British artist Philippa Hanna releases her 3rd full-length album 'Through the Woods' on the 2nd July, featuring her radio hit song 'Lighthouse'. Check out the review of an album certain to be enjoyed by listeners who enjoy music by artists like Vicky Beeching, Rend Collective Experiment and Delirious?.
June 26, 2013
We As Human - Self Titled
We as Human debut with their first full length album. Having been scouted by John Cooper of Skillet, many people have high expectations, but does the band live up to them?
June 25, 2013
Brandon Michael Williams presents The Brandonborg Concertos
This is a magnum opus. And it’s free.
The Brandonborg Concertos is an exercise in several different aspects, some musical, some recording, some psychological. There are 5 movements and these movements are titled:
1. Inspiration
2. Implementation
3. Accumulation
4. Disintegration
5. Assimilation
Download it here: http://brandonmichaelwilliams.net/2013/06/the-brandonborg-concertos-out-now-2/
The 5 movements cover a significant spectrum of music. The first 3 tracks are very classical in nature. Driven by piano and various sections of a string quartet (if you know anything about concertos, this will make sense), the first 3 movements are enjoyable listens and are recorded raw and in the flesh. … Continued →
June 24, 2013
Love Out Loud - The Wildlife
Check out the review for the debut full-length album from Love Out Loud, "The Wildlife"
June 23, 2013
Skillet - Rise
Skillet is back with a powerful new album that should make a huge splash in both Christian and Mainstream markets. But is this new effort worthy of the past decade of hits Skillet has produced? Read on to find out.
June 22, 2013
Wall of Ears - Perfect Organ Assembly
Cody Bonnette and Christopher Lott of As Cities Burn abandon their creative barriers.
The Ember Days - More Than You Think
The Ember Days have released their latest album 'More Than You Think' on Come & Live Records. Check out the review one of the standout indie worship albums this year.
June 20, 2013
August Burns Red - Rescue and Restore
August Burns Red is back with "Rescue and Restore." The mission statement of the album, "save metalcore from itself" is bold and striking. Does this amazingly talented band succeed in their mission? Read on to find out.
June 19, 2013
More Than Rubies - More Than Rubies
Singer-songwriters Christa Wells and Nicole Witt have formed a duo More Than Rubies, releasing their debut self-titled album in April 2013. Check out the review of this piano-focused indie/folk album, and one of my favourite independent albums of the year so far.
June 18, 2013
A Bright Sky - Reinventing Yourself EP
It's bass-driven, cookie-cutter punk with a positive and uplifting tone.
Sleep for Dreaming - Memories
Check out this review of Sleep for Dreaming's debut EP, "Memories."
June 16, 2013
Unspoken - The World Is Waking EP
Unspoken releases their new EP 'The World is Waking' in the last week of June, featuring their current radio single 'Lift My Life Up'. Check out the review.
June 15, 2013
Nathan Jess - Love Stands Forever
British worship leader Nathan Jess has released his debut album on Integrity Music, 'Love Stands Forever'. Check out the review.
June 12, 2013
Ghost Ship - The Good King
Ghost Ship's first full length album The Good King is full of passionate worship and interesting lyrics, check out the review.
June 11, 2013
Remedy Drive - The Acoustic Sessions
Remedy Drive have released their new album 'The Acoustic Sessions', a complete acoustic rendition of their 2012 album 'Resuscitate'. A perfect companion for any fan of the band and their last album, here is the review of the album.
I Cry Wolfe - Adequate
While nothing new, I Cry Wolfe accomplished their goal of spreading happiness by making me smile a few times on their debut full length “Adequate”. The best part is they still have a lot of time to grow and mature, which should allow them to continue evolving their sound in the future.
Colossus - Time and Eternal
Colossus makes a powerhouse debut with "Time and Eternal." With a straightforward hardcore style, Facedown Record's streak may be set to continue through the summer.
June 8, 2013
Tricia - Enough EP
Lead singer of Superchick Tricia Brock releases her sophomore album 'Radiate' in August 2013. Here is the review of the 3 song EP preceding the album release, featuring hit single 'Enough' and the title track of her second album, 'Radiate'.
June 6, 2013
Jonathan Thulin - Dead Come To Life (Music Video Review)
Jonathan Thulin releases his brand-new music video for 'Dead Come to Life' on Monday 10th June at 12 noon EST. Here is my review of the music video, which is one of my favourite videos released in 2013 so far.
Eisley - Currents
Check out this review of Eisley's newest album, "Currents."
June 4, 2013
Beta State - #Friendship
Simple and straightforward lyrics, great melody, and creative flow really pull this album together, remixes included.
Tim Neufeld - Trees
Tim Neufeld, lead singer of Starfield, has released his first solo album, full of 10 worship covers of well known melodies like 'Cornerstone', 'Glorious' and 'All The Poor and Powerless'. Here is the review.
June 3, 2013
Caroline Cobb - The Blood + The Breath
Check out this review of Caroline Cobb's new album, The Blood + The Breath.
June 2, 2013
Audio Adrenaline - Big House To Ocean Floor
Audio Adrenaline have released their newest greatest hits collection 'Big House to Ocean Floor', featuring 16 of their greatest hits, from 'Hands of Feet' and 'Get Down' to 'King and 'Clap Your Hands'. Here is the review.
June 1, 2013
North Point Kids - Shine
North Point Music Ministries have released their first album just for kids, titled 'Shine'. Check out the review.