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May 28, 2012
Matt Maher has released his third album, 'The Love In Between'. Here is the review.
Metaphysical Monday: Festival Tragedies
This article is about a touchy (and somewhat trendy) subject right now. A lot of people are talking about the state of Christian festivals and I can perhaps shed some light on this subject.
Christian festivals (and mainstream festivals as well, I assume) have been experiencing declining ticket sales for years. Like every other part of the music industry, sales of units are caught in a nearly decade-long nosedive. Bands feel the effects of this nosedive as their album sales decrease even thought they’re trying as hard as ever to make good music. … Continued →
May 27, 2012
REVIEW : For Today - Immortal
For Today does not reinvent the wheel of metalcore as we know it, but they do a great job breaking the cycle and constructing something in the genre actually worth listening to. Make sure to leave a comment with your thoughts!
REVIEW : Jon McLaughlin - Promising Promises
Check out this review of Promising Promises by Jon McLaughlin.
REVIEW : The Letter Black - Hanging on by a Remix
The Letter Black recently released a remix project of their debut album for Tooth and Nail, but is it worth your time? Read here to find out.
May 26, 2012
REVIEW : Rush of Fools - We Once Were
Rush of Fools are back with a 3rd album, We Once Were, that released in September 2011. Check out the review!
REVIEW : And By Love - Self Titled EP
Check out a review of And By Love's latest self-titled EP
May 25, 2012
True Liberty - Take Up Your Cross
Newly signed to Thumper Punk Records, the band True Liberty have just unleashed their new album “Marked for Life” and it’s available through iTunes or on CD from TPR here. We are proud to bring you a brand new stream from the album of the track “Take Up Your Cross”. Listen below.… Continued →
Viktory - The Fa Realer (ft. Fedel)
Viktory has debuted his new video for the single “The Fa Realer” which features Fedel. Check it out below. The track comes from Vik’s latest, titled R4, which is available now.… Continued →
Memphis May Fire - Prove Me Right
Memphis May Fire have posted a lyric video for the track “Prove Me Right”. Check it out below. The song is taken from the band’s upcoming June 26th release, titled Challenger. It will be released on Rise Records.… Continued →
Write This Down - Lost Weekend
If you didn’t check out Write This Down’s latest track at Guitar World you can now view the lyric video below. The band’s upcoming album, titled Lost Weekend, drops June 5th.… Continued →
May 24, 2012
REVIEW : Laura Cooksey - Unshakeable EP
Laura Cooksey has released her debut EP, Unshakeable, on January 31st 2012. Here is the review.
REVIEW : Arthur Alligood - One Silver Needle
Check out the review of Arthur Alligood's One Silver Needle.
May 23, 2012
Counselor - Rebuild
Check out this new song “Rebuild” from post-hardcore band, Counselor with lyrics, below. Get both of their new songs on bandcamp for free right here.… Continued →
REVIEW : Ginny Owens - Get In, I'm Drivin'
Ginny Owens has released her long awaited album, 'Get In, I'm Drivin'' after a 5 year wait. Here is the review.
May 22, 2012
Manafest - Fighter
Manafest has released his new music video for the track “Fighter”. The song is taken from his latest release of the same name which is out now on BEC Recordings. Check it out below.… Continued →
INTERVIEW : P.O.D.
P.O.D. is back after four long years to bring the house down for a whole new generation with Murdered Love on Razor & Tie. Sonny Sandoval, the lead vocalist, was nice enough to sit down and discuss touring plans for the summer, the current state of the music industry and of course, what to expect on the band’s upcoming follow up to When Angels and Serpents Dance. Check it out below.… Continued →
REVIEW : The Great Commission - Firework EP
The Great Commission succeeds in making a fun ep that fans of theirs are sure to enjoy and that might open doors for more contemporary listeners to see what the band has to offer. Make sure to comment and let us know what you think of the softer side of The Great Commission.
May 21, 2012
REVIEW : Passion - White Flag
Passion's latest album, White Flag, released in mid-March. Check out the review!
REVIEW : Sharp Skills - Anno Rebelio
Check out the review of Sharp Skills' Anno Rebelio
INTERVIEW : 7 Horns 7 Eyes
I caught up with 7 Horns 7 Eyes‘ “new” vocalist JJ Polachek to discuss all things 7H7E now that their debut full length, titled Throes Of Absolution, has been released. Check out the interview below.… Continued →
theBREAX - Breaking Out The Box
theBREAX have debuted their video for the track “Breaking Out The Box”. The track was featured on Rapzilla’s King Culture compilation. Find more at the link.… Continued →
INTERVIEW : Sanhedrin
Steven A. Cosand wanted to be my friend on Facebook about a year ago. I really did not know who he was until I read a post from Overcome announcing that Steven would be replacing Nicholas Greenwood as their second guitar player. We became fast friends and talked online almost everyday. At the end of 2011 Steven posted a link to his solo project Sanhedrin’s debut EP Pro Human, Pro Life. I was stoked to hear what he could do on his own. Seeing Overcome has move of Jason Stinson’s fingerprints on it.… Continued →
MyChildren MyBride - God Of Nothing
Check out MyChildren MyBride‘s new music video for “God Of Nothing,” taken from their recently released self-titled album.… Continued →
Metaphysical Monday: New Music
Monday is a magical (or muddled) day, so it’s fitting that Monday (today) is when Becoming The Archetype starts tracking drums for a new record. Now, this isn’t a self-praising article meant to make you look at me. But it is a celebration of new music being made, Mondays being awesome for once, and the joy of fresh sounds.
New music isn’t easy. Humans are creatures of habit and we get used to what we’ve already heard. Every time you do something new, you’ve got to step out on a limb and risk ruining your reputation, your relationship with your fans (who are your fans because they like your previous material) and your perception of yourself. … Continued →
For Today - Fearless
Check out the new For Today video for the track “Fearless”. It is taken from their upcoming full-length, Immortal.… Continued →
INTERVIEW : Producer - Joel Wanasek
Interview with producer Joel Wanasek of JTW Recording Studios
May 20, 2012
REVIEW : The Neverclaim - Revival
Check out my review of The Neverclaim's latest release, titled Revival
May 19, 2012
REVIEW : Sixteen Cities - Love Is Making A Way
Sixteen Cities have released their second studio album, Love is Making a Way. Here is the review.
May 18, 2012
Sharp Skills - Business Is Good
Check out Sharp Skills’ music video for the track “Business Is Good” below. The song appears on his latest release, Anno Rebelio, which is available now. More info on that can be found here.… Continued →