About A Mile - Find Yourself
Let me introduce you to a band that's willing to go the extra mile...
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September 29, 2009
Switchfoot - New Way to Be Human
Welcome to the second week of '7 Weeks of Switchfoot'! Today we explore their sophomore album, New Way to Be Human which was released in 1999. You know, back when everyone was still freaking out about Y2K. Looks silly in hindsight no? This album sure doesn't as they capitalized on their debut in every way.
September 25, 2009
Sinai Vessel - O Creator EP
Check out this release from one of IVM's own forum members
September 22, 2009
Derek Webb - Stockholm Syndrome
Derek Webb's latest offering is a huge departure musically, playing with drum and bass, electro-pop, and other modern dancey sounds. His message is as strong as ever, looking at those who are so used to captivity they are afraid to live any other way.
Switchfoot - The Legend of Chin
Welcome to 7 weeks of Switchfoot! Every Tuesday I'll be putting a review of the next album in the discography all the way until November 3rd, in which I'll be reviewing their new album, Hello Hurricane. If you haven't had a chance to check out their back catalogue now's the time!
September 21, 2009
Hawk Nelson - Live Life Loud
People say Canada is only cool because it has milk in a bag. Did they forget that Hawk Nelson is Canadian & Cool?
September 13, 2009
Relient K - Forget and Not Slow Down
"That's it, I said it. Now I'm sailing off to Neverland and then Japan."
September 11, 2009
LaVoy - We Met In The Arts
Sophmore slump or two run homer...
September 10, 2009
Hearts In Stereo - In The Shadows Of Giants
These guys have talents....someone didn't offer them a label contract yet?
Abandon Kansas - We're All Going Somewhere
Same name... new sound... amazing results...
The Record Kid - Stories
These aren't the "let's sit around a campfire" kinda stories...
The Burial - Age Of Deceit
Big metal from one of our own... and a taste of even bigger things yet to come.
September 9, 2009
Owl City - Ocean Eyes
I distinctly remember when I first heard Owl City (aka Adam Young).
September 8, 2009
Jake Hunter - The Life Project
Band: Jake Hunter Band
Title: The Life Project
Label: N/A
Release Date: 2009
Reviewer: Jess
Tracklisting:
- A Project Called LIfe
- Sweetest of Things
- You Ruined It All
- Rhythm
- Refuge
The Letter Black - Breaking The Silence EP
Some may see this as a Evanescence wannabe band....they are sadly mistaken!
Of Violence & Vanity - To Trust a Traitor
Of Violence & Vanity is a project of the touring guitarist of Falling Up, Daniel Huddleston, but don't expect the same sound. Read on to see how he created a unique sounding debut with progressive rock tendencies.
September 6, 2009
Same as Sunday - The Dollar For Dollar EP
Artist: Same as Sunday
Album: The Dollar for Dollar EP
Label: Independently Released
Release Date: 7/7/09
Reviewer:Tyler Hess
Tracklisting:
- An Ode To Ms. Communication
- In My Way
- Against All Evens
- One In A Million
- 2 In the AM
September 5, 2009
Anchor & Braille - Felt
Taking a break from Anberlin, Stephen Christian has penned an album that explores the softer side of his musical creativity and a more introspective side to his lyrical poeticism.
September 2, 2009
The Color Morale - We All Have Demons
The Color Morale hail from Rockford, Illinois and have just released their debut album on Rise Records. The only question that remains is do they stand out from their peers in the metalcore genre?
September 1, 2009
So Long Forgotten - Things We Can See and Things We Cannot
So Long Forgotten is a band very deserving of your time. They've crafted a very intelligent and artistic release sure to appeal to fans of As Cities Burn and mewithoutYou.
August 31, 2009
Abel - The Honest Love
Abel's swingin' for the cheap seats with this 5-song EP. So is it hit... or miss?
August 29, 2009
Thousand Foot Krutch - Welcome To The Masquerade
Is this a mature step or a continuance of a dreaded past? Time will only tell...
August 28, 2009
Thrice - Beggars
After four EPs of musical deconstruction, Thrice has finally put its sound back together with added depth and maturity.
The Glorious Unseen - The Hope That Lies in You
The Glorious Unseen continue their brand of ambient worship music with their second release. Who needs carbon copy radio music anyhow?
Oh, Sleeper - Son of the Morning
Oh, Sleeper released their sophomore album on August 25th and it's beyond worth checking out. You NEED to own it, live it, breathe it, and let it empower you. Read on to find what all the fuss is about.
August 25, 2009
Metavari - Be One of Us and Hear No Noise
Instrumental post-rock from Indiana. Metavari makes the listener a part of the musical experience; a participant, not just an observer.
August 21, 2009
Quiet Science - He Calls Me Diamonds
Quiet? A little. Science? Not so much. Decent alt-rock? For sure.
August 19, 2009
Mute Math - Armistice
The sophomore release by the promising band Mute Math is now here. How does it stack up to their debut? Read on to find out.
August 18, 2009
Skillet - Awake
Does Skillet rock your socks off? Check out what is going on with their new release, Awake.
August 15, 2009
HB - Frozen Inside
HB, a symphonic/power metal band from Finland, offer their musical debut to the English-speaking world...