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January 28, 2014
I realize this review has been a long time coming, however the music presented on “Want” is still very much relevant and deserves the utmost attention from fans of indie music
The Digital Age - Break Every Chain
The Digital Age have released their brand new lyric video of their worship cover, ‘Break Every Chain’. Their second single from their worship album Evening:Morning which released in 2013, here is the video below.… Continued →
January 27, 2014
INTERVIEW : My Epic
Hey guys, Vince here back with another artist interview. This time around I’m chatting with Aaron Stone, the voice behind the music and lyrics of My Epic, the band that doesn’t quite seem to fit on Facedown Records, yet they form a perfect union. My Epic released their new effort Behold last month to stellar reviews. Fans have been connecting with it lyrically and musically, and in our talk Aaron explains all about the ambient tone, what it takes to write an album, and their recording process.… Continued →
Triple Stitch - Your Love Will Be the Death of All Rock n' Roll
Check out this great music video from the Rock n’ Roll/Punk band, Triple Stitch, titled “Your Love Will Be the Death of All Rock n’ Roll”. The song appears on the band’s recent ep of the same title available on iTunes here. Fans of Squad 5-0, The Deal, Mxpx, Face to Face, will enjoy the music of this band.… Continued →
January 26, 2014
REVIEW : Coia - The Friction
Independent worship artist Mike Coia released his first EP in 2013, with standout songs like 'Burn' and 'Home'. With vocal similarities to Starfield and Charlie Hall, here is the review.
January 25, 2014
Twenty One Pilots – House Of Gold (Live In A Couple Places)
Twenty One Pilots have posted a live music video for their song “House Of Gold”, from the band’s debut album Vessels. Check it out below and see if your city is listed on their upcoming Spring 2014 tour.… Continued →
January 24, 2014
REVIEW : Orion Walsh - The Tale of a Broken Compass
I’m very sorry to not have heard The Tale of a Broken Compass in 2013, because I want all the more time to digest what I’ve heard, and it would have undoubtedly made it on my Best Of list.
REVIEW : Casting Crowns - Thrive
Casting Crowns release their long-awaited new album 'Thrive' this coming Tuesday, featuring the hit song 'All You've Ever Wanted' and other standouts like 'Thrive', 'This is Now' and 'Broken Together'. Their most musically diverse album to date, check out the review.
January 23, 2014
Warr Acres - Come to Jesus (Live)
DREAM Records worship artists Warr Acres have released their live video for ‘Come to Jesus’, from their most recent worship album, ‘Hope Will Rise’. Check out the music video below.… Continued →
Matt Maher - All The People Said Amen
Canadian singer/songwriter Matt Maher has released his latest music video for his current single, ‘All the People Said Amen’, the title track from his half live, half studio album released in 2013. Check out the music video below.… Continued →
January 22, 2014
What three shows have made the biggest impact on your life?
After we had such awesome discussion regarding the ten most impacting albums, this seemed to be a natural progression. List the three shows that you attended that had the biggest impact on your life. Feel free to share why they had a lasting impact or any fun details from your experiences.… Continued →
REVIEW : Switchfoot - Fading West
Check out my review of Switchfoot's half-soundtrack, half-studio album Fading West.
Kutless - Rest
Check out this new song from Kutless titled “Rest” in lyric video form, below. The new album releases on February 11th.… Continued →
REVIEW : Brooke Waggoner - Originator
Brooke Waggoner returns with her fourth album Originator, her strongest and most balanced effort to date
Hand Of The Architect - Secrets
Queensland-based Metal/Hardcore band Hand Of The Architect have released their new music video for the song, ‘Secrets’. Check out the music video below.… Continued →
January 21, 2014
REVIEW : Josh White - Absolution
It’s deceptively simple, both musically and lyrically, but the closer you listen, you hear more layers underscoring it, until you finally decide to surrender and let yourself be caught up in it, caught off guard by the beauty of simplicity.
January 20, 2014
REVIEW : Falling Up - Hours
Falling Up's 2nd half of the Machine de Ella Project - Hours is a fantastic album.
REVIEW : Clear Convictions - A Past That Attempts to Define Me
Gritty and fast paced hardcore with an old school vibe abounds on “A Past that Attempts to Define Me”
REVIEW : David Thulin - Reconstruction 2.1
David Thulin, EDM and remix artist, has released his latest EP, Reconstruction 2.1, featuring remixes of songs by Jonathan Thulin, Shine Bright Baby, Rapture Ruckus, Natalie Grant, Press Play, and a new song featuring Nicole Croteau. Check out the review.
Joanna Beasley - Rooftops
Indie worship artist Joanna Beasley has released her music video for the Kim Walker Smith cover, ‘Rooftops’, which was on her 2013 worship album Loud Love. Check out the music video below.… Continued →
January 19, 2014
Fast FWD - What They're Up 2 Now: Bill Power of Blenderhead
Check out my new Fast FWD Feature with Bill Power of Blenderhead on his life making music and what he's been up to lately.
REVIEW : Solamors - Depravity's Demise
Jason Wisdom and Alex Kinas (formerly) of Becoming the Archetype team up with Travis Turner (Aletheian) to bring a new album that blends the combined member's past work with a hopeful new future. But, can "Depravity's Demise" get out from the shadow of the often similar "Celestial Completion"? Read on to find out.
January 17, 2014
REVIEW : Agonal - A Suffering Complete
Check out Agonal and their third record that came out last year called A Suffering Complete which was released by Sanctus Gladius Records. The gothic doom metal awaits you.
REVIEW : Exiting the Fall - Windchaser
Hailing from Boston, MA we take a look at a very impressive independent post-hardcore release from Exiting the Fall.
INTERVIEW : Everything In Slow Motion
I was lucky enough to have the privilege of interviewing Shane Ochsner, the man behind Everything In Slow Motion. Shane is a great conversationalist, and I felt like I really got to know him during our 80 minute chat. He was by far the longest phone interview I’ve ever conducted, but he was also the most personable guy. Maybe it’s because we’re both living in North Dakota, but probably because he is the most genuine, humble person I’ve ever had the pleasure of speaking with.… Continued →
REVIEW : Evan Wickham - Make Us One
Brother of Phil Wickham, Evan Wickham has released his latest worship album, 'Make Us One'. One of my favourite worship albums to be released in 2013 (and one of the albums that I missed out in listening in 2013), here is the review.
January 16, 2014
Flyleaf - Set Me On Fire
With their new vocalist Kristen May, Flyleaf have released a live music video of their new song, ‘Set Me On Fire’. Check out the video below, and be on the lookout for new music from this 5-piece band sometime in 2014.… Continued →
Joanna Beasley - This Same Love
Worship leader and independent artist Joanna Beasley has released her lyric video for her hit song, ‘This Same Love’, featuring vocals from Chris McClarney, writer of the famous worship song ‘Your Love Never Fails’. Check out the video below.… Continued →
For Today Release - Break The Cycle (feat. Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire)
For Today has released their third single, titled “Break the Cycle,” from their upcoming release, Fight the Silence. The track features guest vocals from Memphis May Fire frontman, Matty Mullins. Fight the Silence is set to release February 4th via Razor & Tie (Pre-order here). Watch the lyric video below.… Continued →
January 15, 2014
REVIEW : The Old-Timers - Spiritus Sanctus
Check out my review of The Old-timers "Spiritus Sanctus" on Thumper Punk Records.