News
August 9, 2017
Check out this diverse band’s music and captivating new music video for the track “Summer”, below. Islander is back with a new lineup and has recently parted ways with Victory Records becoming free agents. This band would appeal to fans of P.O.D., Papa Roach, Deftones, Memphis May Fire.
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A Broken Line - TEETH (Punk Ska from So Cal)
Check out the brand new A Broken Line song titled “Teeth”. This energetic and raw punk/ska song showcases a talented band on the rise and makes for a unique listening experience not heard from a Christian band in years. Check them out and give this song a listen.
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Introducing: WYLD
I’d like to introduce you readers to a new UK Producer by the name of WYLD. This musically entertaining DJ has been making music for a few years in the UK and recently signed with new label The Amen Collective which will release his new single “Found You” featuring the talented New Zealand singer CASS. Find out more info here and check out the single below. Recommended for fans of Calvin Harris, ZEDD, Capital Kings, and even Justin Bieber.
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Andy Mineo - JUDO (Feat. Judo)
Andy Mineo (& Wordsplayed) has released a video for his new track “JUDO”. Check it out below.
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Stavesacre Announce Something Mysterious on August 11th
Stavesacre has resurfaced with a mysterious image and the date of August 11th. Could it be news on the new album? Maybe the new album itself? We will all just have to wait and see. I for one am totally excited and thrilled for ANY news to come from this classic band. Oh and 2017 is the 20th anniversary of the band’s huge album “Absolutes”. Just listen and soak in their music preparing for the news. Check out their lyric video for “It’s Beautiful Once You’re Out Here” off their 2006 full length “How To Live With A Curse”.… Continued →
Five Iron Frenzy Announce New Shows With Squad Five-0
Five Iron Frenzy have just announced two upcoming California shows with those classic glam-punks, Squad Five-0. Shows will take place on October 13th in San Francisco at The Social SF and October 14th at The Roxy in Hollywood. Both shows will feature SQUAD FIVE-0, back in action after nearly a decade of hiatus. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10am. More info below.
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Reissue of 77's "More Miserable Than You'll Ever Be" on Vinyl
Check out the kickstarter campaign for the reissue of the 77’s album “More Miserable Than You’ll Ever Be” on 180gram Vinyl.… Continued →
August 8, 2017
The Showdown Recording New Track for Movie
The Showdown, the southern metal/death metal band from Tennessee, is recording again! For the first time since 2010, the band is recording new material for a film that will be in production next year. The film is called Silo: Edge of the Real World. The film is a meditation on life in a small midwest farm town. When a grain entrapment shocks their small community, Adam Fox, a young farmer and Clay Althoff, a senior in high school, both consider the risks and rewards of a corn farmer’s life.… Continued →
August 7, 2017
Jess Penner - Imagination
I am pleased to bring you a very special Jess Penner free song download of the track “Imagination” off her new Ep of the same name. Check it out below (or click here) and soak in the sunny side of indie pop cloaked anthems for the entire family. This entire Ep is a perfect representation of a pop artist that can reach everyone from adults to children with her pleasing melodies and strong, leading voice. This Ep is chalk full of sing-a-long tracks perfect for those breezy summer days.… Continued →
August 5, 2017
Bloodline Severed teases new material, lineup instability and a possible new project
The progressive melodic death metal djent band, (longest genre explanation ever), Bloodline Severed has teased some new things. The band is working on new material. Unfortunately, after the release of their previous album, Process of Progression in April, the band apparently went through some lineup changes. Founding member John Snyder have left the band.
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New Music: August 4, 2017
Alternative & Rock
- Third Day – Revival
- This Patch of Sky – Pale Lights [Single]
- Hannah Kerr – Warrior [Single]
- Holly Starr – Bruises [Single]
- Jasmine Murray – You Belong [Single]
- Spencer Kane – Summertime [Single]
- We Are Leo – 61 / Twenty-Three (Unikron Remix) [Single]
- JJ Heller – Paving the Runway (You’re Gonna Fly) [Single]
- Wage War – Deadweight
- Andy Mineo, Wordsplayed – Magic & Bird
- J. Crum – Flawed EP
- NF – Outro [Single]
- Princeton Marcellis – Benjamins & Buttons [Single]
- Quinten Coblentz – Sahara
- S.O.
August 4, 2017
Something Old, Something New: Part I
In this new segment, we'll take a look at a classic band and a modern band with a similar style.
Support Seeker & Servant in their New Album Campaign
Seeker & Servant are almost there to the $6000 goal they’ve set for their new album. The group now has a deal where if you donate $25 or more to their GoFundMe campaign, you’ll get a vinyl copy of the new album. Do it!
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Introducing: The Mountainous (Experimental Post-Rock)
K. Gautier now has an experimental instrumental post rock project under the name “The Mountainous“. The music is a post-rock ambient dreamscape. They just released “Here is Repose” Ep that you can listen/purchase below. It is also up on all digital networks including Spotify. You can read a recent interview with K. Gautier right here.
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The Eclectic Podcast: Seth Davey (Ex-Attalus/Children's Book Author)
Check out this brand new podcast from Perth, Australia called “The Eclectic Podcast“. One of their recent interviews is with Seth Davey (Ex-Singer of Attalus and current children’s book author). Click here for the podcast. Follow them on facebook here.… Continued →
Wage War - Witness
The Fearless metalcore act, Wage War, has released their sophomore album, Deadweight, alongside a new music video for their song “Witness”. The album was released today so go download it here! The video was released just hours before the album was released.
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SMLXL Vinyl On Sale - House Of Heroes "Suburba" For $15!
Check out some of the sale items from SMLXL Vinyl right here. They also have the fantastic 2010 release “Suburba” from Alt Rock kings, House of Heroes, for only $15! You can’t beat that. Get it here. I can’t wait to get my FIF “Our Newest Album Ever” Vinyl soon.
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Capital Kings - Don't Wanna Wake Up
Check out the dance-pop anthem “Don’t Wanna Wake Up” by Capital Kings in their new music video below. The single is available for purchase now and you can find out more info here.
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We Are Leo - Dimensions
I highly encourage you to check out the new music video for “Dimensions” by New Wave Indie Pop group, We Are Leo. Their newest album “The Rush & The Roar” is pure adrenaline fueled sing-a-long pop anthems with a strong spiritual core. Their songs will have you singing and dancing for days with true joy. You can check out the music video below and also a stream of their new “REMIX” of the track “61/Twenty-Three” by Unikron.
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August 2, 2017
Death Requisite Loses Member, Begins Working on New Material
The symphonic death metal band, Death Requisite has some upsetting news but also some equally exciting news, which I suppose equals everything out. On July 14, the band announced the departure of the band’s singer, Vincent St. James, after 4 years of being apart of the band. James was on the band’s most recent album and Rottweiler Records’ debut Revisitation. The two split ways on friendly terms. On July 31, the band would also announce they were writing new material. I’m personally a little bit upset about James’ departure.… Continued →
Rapzilla Revisits "What 10 Christian Hip-Hop Albums have Impacted Your Life the Most?"
Though the article was first published in late February of 2016, Rapzilla linked to it yesterday on Facebook, asking followers the same question. The response from both staff and followers has been pretty diverse and fun to read, and so, I thought it would be apt to continue the conversation here. Share the 10 Christian Hip-Hop albums that have had an impact on you in the comments below.… Continued →
August 1, 2017
NF - Outro
NF released a video for his new song “Outro” today. A release date for the upcoming album has not been announced just yet, but fans can enjoy this song on the meantime. The video can be watched below.
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Timothy Mann (ex Gdansk) Releases "Beatitudes" EP
It has been a couple lengthy years since indie-pop outfit Gdansk released any new music. However, singer/multi-instrumentalist Timothy Mann is back with a new EP that diverges from the airy, electronic pop sound of Gdansk, favoring a brooding, weighty post-rock/drone ambience. Check out “Beatitudes” below:
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Introducing: From These Ruins (Indiana Based Metalcore)
You have to check out this music video from Indiana based metalcore band, From These Ruins. The song is called “Slave To Nothing” and appears on the band’s recent album “Advocate of the Unwanted”. Their sound would please fans across the metal board and have a very diverse sound. If you’re into groups like Killswitch Engage, Bullet For My Valentine, Demon Hunter, Sleeping Giant, and even Sevendust, you’ll find something appreciate in their music.
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Listen to Every Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Release (via Noise Trade)
If you’ve missed checking out the music of Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, you’re doing yourself a huge disservice. Please head on over to NoiseTrade right here and listen through every Drew Holcomb release that has come out in the past decade. Some really good Americana Rock n’ Roll can be found here. I’ve been a fan since I first heard “Chasing Someday” through the NoiseTrade site years ago. Really inspirational, thought provoking, and beautiful music. Drew Holcomb last released “Souvenir” back in March of this year.… Continued →
Propaganda Interviewed by MeltedCalfRecords
Check out this in depth interview with Propaganda by the kind folks at MeltedCalfRecords.com… Continued →
Seventh Day Slumber Release New Album "Found"
Seventh Day Slumber have released their aggressive, melodic, and completely enjoyable new hard rock release, “Found”. You can find it wherever fine music is sold. The VSR Music Group/Capitol Christian Music Group release is some of the strongest music the band has created in recent years. I encourage all of you to go find this record and buy it.… Continued →
July 30, 2017
INTERVIEW : Garrett Gutierrez of Rapture
On Tuesday night, I interviewed Garrett of the spirit filled hardcore band Rapture, from Los Angeles, California. Garrett and I spoke about their experience with the label, the band’s upcoming album, and some other cool stuff!
Could you give a quick background on the band?
We all came together in the summer of 2014. Richard and I (Garrett) came up with the idea of starting a Christian hardcore band. The goal from the start was to always share the message of our lord and savior to those who did not know it or wanted a relationship with god.… Continued →
Stephen Christian Releases Debut Solo Album "Wildfires"
Check out the new Stephen Christian solo album titled “Wildfires” now wherever fine music is sold/streamed. The 10 track album on BEC Recordings is full of haunting and beautiful worship anthems with cutting edge production to make a highly enjoyable listening experience. Stephen has been making music as part of the independent music scene since the mid-90s (Sagoh) all the way through Anberlin, and Anchor & Braille. This man has come a long way over the past two decades. This album is a perfect representation of someone redefining who he is and what he believes in.… Continued →
John Mark McMillan - Mercury & Lightning
Check out the diverse, experimental new single from John Mark McMillan titled “Mercury & Lightning”, below. Pre-order the album today on iTunes and get 4 songs instantly!
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