Reviews
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August 19, 2011
Check out To Every Cynic on their facebook http://facebook.com/toeverycynic and check out their EP "Leaving Your Burdens" on iTunes OUT NOW! For fans of We Came as Romans, and The Devil Wears Prada
August 17, 2011
Sainthood Reps - Monoculture
All you modern Tooth and Nail haters can finally relax, because Sainthood Reps brings the label back to the days of Frodus, Blenderhead, and 90 Pound Wuss. This is grungy post-hardcore with a Long Island twist.
August 15, 2011
Serianna - Inheritors
Fans of August Burns Red / Haste the Day should check this release out by Serianna called Inheritors
The Noise Revival Orchestra - Songs of Forgiveness
Light-hearted and elaborate indie rock that is somehow reminiscent of Rusted Root, Steel Train, Bright Eyes, and Paul Simon all at the same time.
August 11, 2011
Owl City - All Things Bright and Beautiful
Adam Young is back with an old and new approach.
August 10, 2011
Behold The Kingdom - The Eyes Of The Wicked Will Fail
Check out Behold The Kingdom's debut album off of Rottweiler Records, "The Eyes Of The Wicked Will Fail."
August 9, 2011
Matthew Reed - Come and Drink
Worship songs of heartfelt hope in the vein of Chris Tomlin and Aaron Gillespie.
A Wretched Betrayal - Destroyer
Serious death metal for fans of Becoming the Archetype, early Showdown, and August Burns Red. No clean vocals here!
August 8, 2011
Greeley Estates - The Death of Greeley Estates
I miss the days of actual metalcore.
August 2, 2011
The Shiny Darks - Stab At Love EP
The Shiny Darks bring back that old punk rock n' roll style on their free 4-song EP called Stab At Love
The Make - This Box EP
Number One Gun's Jeff Schneeweis and Trevor Sellers are back together, adding Sarah Ann from See You Soon to create a new, catchy indie rock sound that is equally mature, fun, and emotional.
I Anthem - Not Afraid, Not Alone
New EP from rock act I Anthem, for fans of The Classic Crime and The Wedding.
August 1, 2011
Southbound Fearing - Southbound Fearing
Be sure to pick up Southbound Fearings debut full length August 2nd.
July 29, 2011
The Rendition - Sans Pearl
Relatable songs are what get to people, and all four tracks on this EP definitely embody that.
River James - EP
Friends of Mae (and their old drummer) come together for light indie rock with personal lyrics and melodies like a babbling brook.
July 24, 2011
Cornerstone Festival 2011 - Part 3
Saturday and Sunday of Cornerstone Festival 2011.
July 22, 2011
Everfound - Dawn In Our Eyes
Check out Russian brothers Everfound's brand new 5 track pop/rock EP "Dawn In Our Eyes."
July 20, 2011
Jay Tholen - Blood Fete EP
Jay Tholen is back with more chiptunes, this time darker and more often instrumental.
July 19, 2011
Behold the Branch - Oh To Love You More
Genuine folks blessed with the ability to craft songs rooted in Scripture and tweak existing singles to fit their own unique style.
July 16, 2011
Cornerstone Festival 2011 - Part 2
Thursday and Friday at Cornerstone 2011!
Krista Branch - I Am America EP
Solid, three song EP from patriotic Krista Branch!
July 13, 2011
Not Without Aim - 2011 EP
Don't let the low score fool you: there is plenty of potential with this release. You just have to sift through a bit to find it.
Dominic Balli - American Dream
Dominic Balli’s unique brand of “CaliRockReggae,” as he puts it, will draw fans from many walks of life, offering heavy bass lines, feel-good melodies, and uplifting lyrics.
Jonathan Jones - Community Group
With his second full-length solo release, the lead singer of Waking Ashland and We Shot the Moon delivers more of those signature melodies while finally letting loose, somehow getting deeper and having more fun at the same time.
A Past Unknown - To Those Perishing
Check out A Past Unknown debut record "To Those Perishing” off of Red Cord Records.
Phinehas - thegodmachine
Check out Phinehas's debut record "thegodmachine" off of Red Cord Records. Metalcore fans, this is an album you need to check out!
July 12, 2011
Sleeping Giant - Kingdom Days In An Evil Age
Sorry, I can't help but give this a high score! ;P
The Social Threat - Protest Songs
The Social Threat, a 3-piece punk band from Canada releases their 13-song debut Protest Songs. For fans of Pennywise, Dogwood, Good Riddance...
July 11, 2011
Debtor - Bloodseeds
I have a feeling this will be one of my last 10's for a while, but rest-assured: it's well-deserving of the double-digit score.
July 10, 2011
Blindside - With Shivering Hearts We Wait
Call me crazy, but I like the thrill of a challenge, and WSHWW seemed like a good place to start as a newbie. Turned out to be more intimidating than I thought, but hey...go big or go home!