Reviews

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February 28, 2011

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

February 25, 2011

February 23, 2011

February 21, 2011

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

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.

February 15, 2011

February 11, 2011

Ian McIntosh - Alive

For fans of Mae, Deas Vail, Owl City, Sigur Ros, and Postal Service. If you like one, all, or none of these artists, you owe it to yourself to check out Ian McIntosh.

February 10, 2011

Attalus - The Greater Tide EP

Imagine what it might sound like if Emery were heavily influenced by the big band jazz sounds of the 1940s. Now take out most of the screams and throw in a chunk of 90s melodic punk and some classic Stavesacre for good measure. The resulting mix is Attalus, as heard on The Greater Tide EP.

February 9, 2011

Playdough - Writer Dye

Playdough released a 10-song mixtape called Writer Dye for free, and it's better the Bible Bus! Check it out!

February 8, 2011

February 7, 2011

February 3, 2011

Thi'sl - Unreleased Chronicles

Thi'sl releases a collection of previously unreleased material with some killer songs. If you like energetic Christian rap check this guy out!

February 2, 2011

January 31, 2011

January 27, 2011

January 24, 2011

Mosquito Fleet - Swings & Cloves EP

With signs of influences like Delirious, Jars of Clay, and Husband&wife, the four songs on Swings & Cloves come across with massive feeling, pleading vocals, and musical arrangements that are big but focused. The music and lyrics work together perfectly for an intensely moving experience.

January 21, 2011

Jake Germany - Leftover EP

With soft acoustic strums and lush vocals, singer-songwriter Jake Germany brings a relaxing, introspective, and sensitive EP that is giving me a calm and positive beginning to a new year.