Reviews
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March 27, 2011
No this ain't Rebecca Black. Becoming The Archetype will melt her face off!
The Forerunner - Victory
Check out The Forerunner's metal/hardcore release Victory.
March 25, 2011
Shattered Pain - Shattered Pain EP
Shattered Pain is a Christian rock outfit from Nashville, Tennessee. Their debut EP is being released on Red Cord Records, it features six tracks of faith-based hard rock
March 18, 2011
Jenny & Tyler - Faint Not
Jenny & Tyler play songs that are relaxing, yet full of passion. They use these folk rock tunes to sing of the need for our lives to be centered in a relationship with God, and they do so with depth of experience and wisdom. Recommended for fans of The Civil Wars, Caedmon’s Call, and Mumford & Sons.
I Am History - Visions
Heavy-hitting, Spirit-filled hardcore from Gettysburg, PA.
March 17, 2011
Kenosis - Transidentity
Kenosis, a Christian hip-hop group from Texas, release their debut album Transidentity, full of serious theological themes.
March 15, 2011
The Color Morale - My Devil In Your Eyes
With the release of My Devil In Your Eyes, The Color Morale show that they are more than a one and done band.
March 10, 2011
Aaron Gillespie - Anthem Song
God-centered worship music from the frontman of The Almost.
The Hollands - Ashes to Beauty
Check out this couple's acoustic folk jams and jigs falling somewhere in between The Decemberists, Sufjan Stevens, and Flatfoot 56!
March 9, 2011
Eisley - The Valley
Leaning more on guitars than the piano this time around, Eisley’s latest is an open window to the hurt of broken relationships and the nervous joy of a potentially brighter future.
Abandon Kansas - Ad Astra Per Aspera
If Abandon Kansas began to find their niche with 2009’s We’re All Going Somewhere, then Ad Astra Per Aspera is the band fully coming into its own unique style.
March 8, 2011
Marksmen - Sister of Mine
It's Manchester Orchestra meets husband&wife with a heavy dose of Pedro the Lion, full of clever hooks, personal lyrics, and honest conversations with God.
Surrogate - Diamonds and Pearls EP
This album is terrifying. It is heart-breaking and spirit-crushing. Yeah, it's that good.
Craig's Brother - The Insidious Lie
The infamous punk rock legends are back with their third full length "The Insidious Lie". Read on for my review.
March 4, 2011
We The Gathered - We The Gathered
Check out this 4 track EP from the new band We The Gathered and get a free download of the EP!
March 3, 2011
Onward to Olympas - The War Within Us
Onward to Olympas hits back hard with their 2nd Facedown album
March 2, 2011
Do What You Want Tour
Emery is headlining a new tour with support from To Speak of Wolves and Hawkboy. Read on for a show recap and photos.
February 28, 2011
Andy Hunter - Collide
Don't miss out on this new EP from the leader of Christian dance parties.
After the Anthems - What If the Astronauts Are Lying
This Canadian three-piece brings more straight-up pop punk for fans of Relient K, Cartel, or MxPx. Their new album is free, so give it a listen and let us know what you think!
February 27, 2011
Gideon - Costs
The new wave of hardcore bands are starting to bring some much-needed quality hardcore to the scene. Gideon, of Facedown Records, releases their intense debut titled Costs
February 26, 2011
Gnashing of Teeth - Walking the Appian Way
Bring on the THRASH!!!
February 25, 2011
Luke Parker - Home EP
Beautiful and intimate acoustic worship from New Zealand.
Future Ghosts - Oh Great City EP
Heavy-hitting alternative rock in the vein of Stavesacre, Crash Rickshaw or Head Automatica.
February 23, 2011
Orion Walsh - The Hitchhiker's Son
The second solo album from Slow Coming Day's former lead singer brings more country-folk tunes, jammed full of messages of social criticism and political protest.
February 21, 2011
The Parousia - The Parousia EP
The Parousia is a progressive rock outfit from Southern California, check out their 5-track EP.
The Civil Wars - Barton Hollow
Acoustic country-folk from Joy Williams and John Paul White. Produced by Charlie Peacock, this record is going places.
February 19, 2011
Sean Lea - The Pen and the Poet
Sean Lea is an independent singer/songwriter offering catchy, thoughtful tunes that speak of living passionately, loving others and finding God in unexpected places. Musically, lyrically, and vocally, he is a perfect cross between Josh Wilson and Bryce Avary (The Rocket Summer) with a hint of Jason Mraz.
February 17, 2011
An Epic, No Less - We Are the Echo of Love
Promising electronic worship music in the vein of Paper Route, Postal Service, or Owl City.
February 16, 2011
Times of Grace - The Hymn of a Broken Man
Adam Dutkiewicz, guitarist of metal heavyweights Killswitch Engage, has gotten back together with that band’s former vocalist, Jesse Leach. Together, their “side project” is Times of Grace, an explosion of hard rock and heavy metal sound that is sure to please fans of Killswitch Engage, Demon Hunter, Underoath, Thrice, and even Metallica.
All We Have - Freedom Fighters EP
Yet again, Ontario delivers strong melodies and tight musicianship. All We Have delivers alternative rock for fans of Run Kid Run, Anberlin, or Ace Troubleshooter.