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November 21, 2012
SET IT OFF
I’m going to be honest with you. I am not a Calvinist. I like to believe that God’s sovereignty is shown through the fact that humankind gets to make its own choices even though God could pull every string and direct every action. However (get ready for the hyperbole), it is hard for me to look past the idea of divine appointment, née even the possibility of total pre-destination in some extreme instances. Such an instance was about to occur. It wouldn’t seem like much at the time…
I will never forget the day that I received “The Tape”.… Continued →
November 20, 2012
REVIEW : Disciple - O God Save Us All
Disciple is "back again," but is this new effort just more of the same?
REVIEW : Noel McLeary - Can't Escape Your Love EP
Independent artist Noel McLeary have released her new EP, Can't Escape Your Love, produced by Rusty Varenkamp (Sanctus Real, MIKESCHAIR, Tenth Avenue North). Check out the review.
November 19, 2012
REVIEW : Starfield - Songs For Christmas Vol. 1
Starfield have released their first Christmas album, 'Songs For Christmas Vol. 1' featuring Christmas carols 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen', 'What Child is This' and 'O Holy Night'. Here is the review.
November 18, 2012
REVIEW : Normandy - New Foundation
Normandy hits the scene with a healthy serving of "Spirit filled hardcore" meets "Raw Worship." Does this mixture sound like your style? Read on to hear what we thought.
Red - Release the Panic
Check out this new lyric video from Red for their song “Release the Panic”. The new album from Red is out in February 2013.… Continued →
REVIEW : 180 OUT - Black & White
180 OUT hits the nail on the head, combining 50's rockabilly, 60's surf/punk, 70's funk, and 80's rock with modern punk to create an original sound and unique style.
November 17, 2012
REVIEW : Mikeschair - It's Christmas EP
Mikeschair have released their first Christmas album, 'It's Christmas' last Tuesday (November 13th), featuring the original songs 'Redemption Song' and 'It's Christmas'. Check out the review.
REVIEW : Matt & Toby - Matt & Toby
Acoustic Emery, as advertised...
November 15, 2012
REVIEW : Esterlyn - Woven
Esterlyn have released their 2nd full-length album 'Woven' after 'Lamps' in 2008. Here is my review of an album by one of Christian music's most underrated artists.
Those Who Fear - Burn
The band Those Who Fear have signed with Facedown Records. Check out their lyric video for “Burn” below. The band’s Facedown debut “Unholy Anger” will be out February 5th. This is some tasty heavy music. I like it, what do you all think?… Continued →
REVIEW : Matt Redman - Sing Like Never Before: The Essential Collection
Matt Redman releases his Best-Of collection this coming Tuesday (11/20) with the hit singles 'Blessed Be Your Name' and 'The Heart of Worship', as well as the ever-popular anthem, '10,000 Reasons', plus new recordings of 'Our God' and 'Better is One Day'. Check out the review.
Blank Page Empire - Weeper
Blank Page Empire have released the official music video for their new song “Weeper” which is part of their “Sleeping Sound” EP. “Sleeping Sound” will be released digitally by Red Cord Records on November 27th.… Continued →
November 14, 2012
My Heart to Fear - Dear Mr. White
Watch the lyric video for “Dear Mr. White” below. The song will appear on My Heart to Fear’s Solid State Records debut, “Lost Between Brilliance and Insanity” due December 4th. Read the full press release below.… Continued →
God Gave Rock and Roll to You: Part 2 - Teenage Politics
TEENAGE POLITICS
I suppose it was inevitable that at some point my god-fearing (and also Marilyn Manson-fearing) mother would try to find a substitute that could replace my quickly developing taste for “worldly rock-and-roll”. She made it her task to find me the “Christian” alternative to Metallica. At this point in my life my only exposure to Contemporary Christian Music was the mundane crap that was peddled on the local Christian radio station. There was also a group (which shall remain nameless) of college age, amateur, wanna-be-rockers that would come to our Lutheran church once a year and butcher what I would later found out were actually some fairly descent songs.… Continued →
November 13, 2012
Convalesce - Redemptus
Convalesce have released a brand new music video for the track “Redemptus”. The song is taken from the band’s latest release, titled Consequences EP, which you can also check out below.… Continued →
REVIEW : They Will Fall - Disrupt the World
They Will Fall is a passionate group of young guys that still have some maturing to do, but still make a fun debut album.
November 12, 2012
REVIEW : Willet - Love On The Outside
Indie/rock worship band Willet have released their independent record 'Love on the Outside', produced by The Almost frontman, Aaron Gillespie. Check out the review.
REVIEW : Unashamed Tour 2012 - Lecrae, Trip Lee, Tedashii, KB, Andy Mineo, PRO, Propaganda, and This'l
The 116 Clique band together to change your world. But was it worth all the hype?
All Folked Up (Brandon Michael Williams & Seth Hecox) - Last Time I Asked For More
We are proud to bring you an exclusive stream of the new song from Brandon Michael Williams & Seth Hecox (of Becoming the Archetype) titled “Last Time I Asked For More”. You can listen to the song below and let everyone know what you think. The “All Folked Up” album will be released on December 4th.… Continued →
November 11, 2012
REVIEW : The Unshakable Tour: For Today, Impending Doom, Sleeping Giant, Texas in July
For Today headlined a night of heavy-hitting metalcore acts, full of tight riffs, spot-on vocals, rowdy audiences, and lots of preaching from stage. Read on for the details of their performance, along with Impending Doom, Sleeping Giant, and Texas in July.
November 10, 2012
REVIEW : Bethel Live - For the Sake of the World
Bethel Live have released their new album, 'For the Sake of the World', after their two highly successful albums, 'Here is Love' and 'Be Lifted High'. Here is the review.
November 9, 2012
Stria - Rise From the Ashes
Stria have released their first new song from the upcoming ep titled “Rise From the Ashes”, produced by Ben Kasica (Ex-Skillet). If you enjoy the sounds of Red, Skillet, Thousand Foot Krutch, or Linkin Park, you’ll dig this.… Continued →
November 8, 2012
Affiance - Kings of Deceit (Feat. Dustin Davidson of August Burns Red)
Check out the brand new music video from Affiance for their song “Kings of Deceit” (Featuring Dustin Davidson of August Burns Red), below. The band’s new album “The Campaign” is out next week on Bullet Tooth Records.… Continued →
The O.C. Supertones - For the Glory - Full Album Stream
You can now stream the entire new album “For the Glory” from The O.C. Supertones on YouTube, below. Make sure to pick this album up on either iTunes or Amazon. It is also available on CD from a number of stores including Amazon’s Store.… Continued →
November 7, 2012
The Rocket Summer – Just For A Moment Forget Who You Are
Check out the official music video for the track “Just For A Moment Forget Who You Are” by The Rocket Summer. The song is taken from his latest release, Life Will Write the Words, which is out now on Aviate Records. Check it out below.… Continued →
REVIEW : Blake Goss - Love Has Spoken
Worship leader Blake Goss has released his first album, Love Has Spoken, produced by Dove Award winner Ed Cash. Here is the review.
Dynasty - Explicit Method
Dynasty have just posted their brand new lyric video for the song “Explicit Method” which you listen to below. The song will appear on the band’s upcoming album “Beyond Measure” due out January 22nd on Facedown Records.… Continued →
The Votes Are In.....
The Votes are in, Barack Obama has been re-elected as President of the United States of America. Whether you love him or hate him, let’s put all that behind us and focus on our Faith and Love for one another. I am personally glad to finally have breathing room when watching TV without being force fed all these different political commercials and ads. It’s over and now the next 4 years begin (to go downhill, lol).
2012 has been a tremendous year for music and we can all be thankful that so many great bands have stuck together (or reunited) to bring us one hit record after another.… Continued →
God Gave Rock and Roll to You: Part 1 - Restless Youth
RESTLESS YOUTH
In the year 1998 a small, quiet town in rural North Dakota was the place that I called home. I was about to enter the seventh grade and my life revolved around three things; sports, girls, and church… probably in that order. I spent my days in school, and my evenings either at practice for whatever sport was in season or walking around town consuming vast quantities of Dr. Pepper with my friend Henry. My nights were spent listening to music while reading or drawing.… Continued →































