Hyland - Weights & Measures
Tooth & Nail's latest band offers straightforward pop-rock with openly Christian lyrics. But does Hyland live up to all the hype?
Reviews
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May 4, 2011
Playdough - Hotdoggin
Playdough brings us Hotdoggin, easily the best hip hop album of 2011 so far.
May 2, 2011
Texas In July - One Reality
Texas in July know how to bring it HEAVY
Sheridan - Of Which We Fall
Denver's post-hardcore band Sheridan release a solid 5-track EP called Of Which We Fall, check it out!
April 30, 2011
Denison Witmer - The Ones Who Wait
The Ones Who Wait is filled with love and longing, anxiety and hope. It is Denison Witmer at his most brooding and pensive without losing his calm and uplifting spirit.
Great Awakening - Songs in Secret
As the name suggests, Songs in Secret are personal and intimate expressions of love towards God. Great Awakening’s “adult alternative” sound will click well with fans of anything from Coldplay to The Glorious Unseen, bringing music that is both enjoyable and uplifting.
April 27, 2011
Not One Is Upright - God Is Not A Watchmaker And The World Is Not Ticking
Check out Not One Is Upright's heavy debut "God Is Not A Watchmaker and The World Is Not Ticking" off of Red Cord Records.
April 26, 2011
Matt Wertz - Weights & Wings
Matt Wertz releases his 4th full-length and this one is excellent. Matt gets back to basics; solid, honest, and raw songwriting.
April 20, 2011
Glen Galaxy - Thank You
The leader of the experimental hip hop outfit Soul Junk branches out for a "solo" worship album, producing some lo-fi indie rock that takes seriously the call the make a "joyful noise" to the Lord.
The Somewhat - All Things New
The Somewhat play an edgy, alternative rock similar to As Cities Burn, while singing openly of sin and grace.
April 18, 2011
Milano - Gloria EP
Fans of edgy, artsy indie rock will want to give Milano a listen. Hailing from Chicago, this six-piece plays a mix of Modest Mouse, Gogol Bordello, and Calibretto 13.
April 16, 2011
Hillsong United - Aftermath
Hillsong United goes back to the studio for a new worship album full of deep layers and intensity.
Propaganda & Odd Thomas - Art Ambidextrous
Propaganda & Odd Thomas put together a striking collection of intense, challenging songs, a mix of spoken word and hip hop, and it's FREE
April 15, 2011
This Patch of Sky - The Immortal, The Invisible
This Patch of Sky play a heavier brand of instrumental post-rock than most groups these days, bringing in elements of Thrice, Beloved, and mewithoutYou.
April 14, 2011
The Running Back - The Running Back EP
With very tight music and well-crafted songs, The Running Back bring worship that will appeal to fans of alternative and indie rock without sounding like the same old songs over and over.
April 13, 2011
Tim Hughes - Love Shine Through
You may not know Tim Hughes by name, but you have probably sung his songs before. Songs like “Here I Am to Worship,” or “Beautiful One.” Produced by Delirious’ lead singer Martin Smith, this British worship leader’s new record is clearly passionate about God, pushing the listener to pour out love and adoration for our Saviour.
Abandon - Control
Modern rock for fans of The Killers, U2, and DC Talk.
April 11, 2011
Hope for the Dying - Dissimulation
Hope for the Dying is back kickin' it old school.
April 8, 2011
KB - Who Is KB?
KB, the newest member of Reach Records, releases a free mixtape, and it's quality!
April 7, 2011
Sun Darling - To Japan, With Love (Charity EP)
Electronic folk music with all proceeds going to the Red Cross.
April 6, 2011
Sevin - Finally Home
Sevin releases a raw and powerful west coast rap album titled Finally Home.
April 4, 2011
Eleventyseven - The Quota EP
If all you hardcore kids have one guilty pleasure this year, make it the super catchy pop punk of Eleventyseven.
Hooray for Love - Hooray for Love EP
Hooray for Love release their 5-song EP for free on Noisetrade, great subtle electronic/pop worship songs.
March 31, 2011
Ironwill - Unturned
Ironwill release their debut full-length Unturned on Blood & Ink Records, fast-paced hardcore reminiscent of Shai Hulud, With Honor, and Call to Preserve.
March 30, 2011
Bare Branches - Haunts
Formerly known as Hand Drawn Mountains, Bare Branches offer slow and somber indie rock with elements of 80s alternative and modern shoegaze.
The Gun Show - Discontentment
Check out the blistering full-length release, Discontentment, from The Gun Show.
Danielson - Best of Gloucester County
For their seventh studio release, Danielson put together their most accessible and most rock and roll record to date.
March 28, 2011
Fallstar - Reconciler, Refiner, Igniter
Dramatic and super heavy (yet melodic) hardcore for fans of He Is Legend, Oh Sleeper, Underoath, and Emery.
Josh Wilson - See You
For his second full length, Josh Wilson is back with more great pop-rock tunes are packed with catchy choruses and thoughtful insight.
Emery - We Do What We Want
We Do What We Want is full of a raw intensity that makes this record not only Emery’s heaviest but also their least polished, cracking at the seams with power and energy.