Reviews
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February 28, 2011
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.
February 15, 2011
The Famine - The Architects of Guilt
With their sophomore release, The Famine have set the bar extremely high for the rest of 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
The Colourful - Hearts and Citadels
Big rock songs that walk the line between mainstream and alternative. For fans of REM, Muse, or Lovedrug.
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
Hawk Nelson - Crazy Love (Plus The Light Sides)
Check out Hawk Nelson's 2-disc album Crazy Love and The Light Sides.
February 7, 2011
Irela - Irela EP
This EP caught my attention immediately. Anberlin meets The Academy Is and early House of Heroes.
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
Haste the Day Farewell Tour - Show Recap
Haste The Day came through Denver on their Farewell Tour with Mychildren Mybride and A Plea For Purging.
January 31, 2011
The Redemption Center - Land of Plenty
Produced and co-written by Jesse Sprinkle, The Redemption Center is folksy country-rock from Central NY.
RED - Until We Have Faces
Check out RED's 3rd studio release Until We Have Faces.
January 27, 2011
I Am Empire - Kings
Check out I Am Empire's debut album Kings off of Tooth & Nail Records.
Bella Vita - Flight Patterns EP
If you miss the old Derek Webb, give this a try. Folk rock with solid spiritual themes.
January 24, 2011
Nine O Five - Live at C4: May This Be...
Canadian worship, recorded live after gaining some exposure through playing with Aaron Gillespie.
As Bold As Lions - Martyr
Check out As Bold As Lions EP Martyr, as they are coming at you loud and hard with their heavy worship music.
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.






















