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April 10, 2012
Today’s video flashback is from Squad 5-0 and their song “I Don’t Want to Change the World” (‘Self Titled’ 2002 Tooth & Nail Records). The band went through so many different phases over their run as a band and this is a fine example of their high points. The band will be reuniting this summer for Cornerstone Festival.… Continued →
April 9, 2012
REVIEW : Lindsay McCaul - If It Leads Me Back
Reunion Records' latest signing, Lindsay McCaul, released her debut album 'If it Leads Me Back' on January 17th 2012. Check out the review.
REVIEW : Phil Wickham - Response
Fair Trade Service Record's Phil Wickham returned to release his 4th album 'Response' in October 2011 after the critically acclaimed 2009 album 'Heaven and Earth'. Here is the review.
INTERVIEW : Creations
Creations recently announced the departure of vocalist Michael Foss. You can see the official announcement video here. I had a chance to catch up with their bassist, Jonny Blackwell, to discuss transitions, touring and the new upcoming record, Unworthy. See what he had to say below.… Continued →
INTERVIEW : Manafest
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Chris Greenwood. Or as most people know him, Manafest. In April 2012 his latest offering, Fighter, will be debuted for the world to hear. You can check out the album’s title track and first single here. Check out what Manafest had say below.… Continued →
REVIEW : Manafest - Fighter
Manafest follows up 2010's "The Chase" with a solid album that focuses all its energy on the battle each one of us faces in life. If there was ever an album more focused in on one theme, it must be this one. "Fighter" will delight fans of previous Manafest records, as well as fans of TFK and Skillet
Metaphysical Monday: The Music of Nature
I live in the remote mountains of extreme north Georgia. I grew up in Gainesville, GA which is about an hour north of Atlanta. But now that I’ve got a family of my own, we’ve settled ourselves in a more rustic setting. Our home is a cabin nestled between mountain peaks and beautiful valleys. The peaks are the beginnings of the Appalachian Mountains and in fact, the Appalachian Trail starts just a few miles from our house. It takes us 20 minutes to get to the grocery store and any sort of civilization. … Continued →
Thrice
Today’s Video Flashback is from the band Thrice. Since the band is going on an extended hiatus this year, I thought it would be appropriate to look back at some of their videos over the years. The band has come a long way since their early “Identity Crisis” days. What album is your favorite?… Continued →
April 8, 2012
REVIEW : Tallhart - Bloodlines
Much closer to the Mark…
REVIEW : Orion Walsh - First By Water Then By Fire
Review of Orion Walsh's EP, First By Water Then by Fire, check it out.
Pennylane - Riverside Waiting
Today’s Video Flashback is actually from one of the bands I worked with back in 2004. The band Pennylane from the great state of Hawaii released an independent “demo” that I really dug and thought it was catchy enough to re-release (and re-master) as “From Paradise to Parking Lots” back in the summer of 2004. The album quickly went out of print but you can download it here. Two members of this band went on to form The Relay, who are working on their debut right now.… Continued →
April 7, 2012
REVIEW : The Hotshot Freight Train - Get Low
Read my review of The Hotshot Freight Train "Get Low". Released on March 20th, 2012 through Future Destination Records
Rocky Loves Emily - Be Mine Tonight
Rocky Loves Emily have posted another new track titled “Be Mine Tonight”. The album, titled Secrets Don’t Make Friends, will release April 24th via Tooth & Nail. Watch the lyric video below.… Continued →
Applejaxx - Go Hard (ft. Trini)
Applejaxx has released a new video for his track “Go Hard” featuring Trini. Watch below. In other news his new album, titled Organic, is available now.… Continued →
REVIEW : Kari Jobe - Where I Find You
Sparrow Records' latest signing, Kari Jobe, released her sophomore album 'Where I Find You' in late January. Check out the review.
REVIEW : Casting Crowns - Come To The Well
Casting Crowns released their long-awaited studio album 'Come to the Well' last October. Here is the review.
Starflyer 59 - A Housewife Love Song
Today’s Video Flashback is from the long running indie rock band, Starflyer 59. The song is “A Housewife Love Song” from the “Gold” album (1995 Tooth & Nail Records). I have also posted the video “No New Kinda Story” (2000 Tooth & Nail Records) below for a double shot this morning. Such a great band with a rich history of music recordings.… Continued →
Relient K
Today’s Video Flashback is from Relient K and features five videos. First video is “Must Have Done Something Right” off the album “Five Score and Seven Years Ago” (Capitol 2007). I love this song. The second song is “Who I Am Hates Who I’ve Been” off “Mhmmm” (2004 Gotee/Capitol). The third song is “Chap Stick, Chapped Lips, and Things Like…” (2003 Gotee Records). Third video is “Pressing On” off “Anatomy of Tongue and Cheek”. Finally, the fifth video is “Marilyn Manson Ate My Girlfriend off their 2000 “Self Titled” release (Gotee Records).… Continued →
REVIEW : Ascendant - The Alteration
In the mood for a mad science experiment? Check out the review of Ascendant's debut album, The Alteration.
Goggles on, gentlemen.
April 6, 2012
REVIEW : The Tug Fork River Band - Vulture
Check out The Tug Fork River Band's new EP, Vulture.
REVIEW : Embers of Brave - Pre-Production Demo EP
Check out this review of Embers of Brave's demo EP.
REVIEW : All Sons and Daughters - Season One
Check out the review for All Sons and Daughters latest album, Season One.
Spoken - Promise
Today’s Video Flashback is from the band Spoken for their song “Promise” off the 2003 release “Moment of Imperfect Clarity” (Tooth & Nail Records). This is a great, feel good song by Spoken and ranks as my favorite (of theirs). Check the video out below. I also posted a super old music video from Spoken for their song “Forevermore” off the “Echoes of the Spirit Still Dwell” to give a taste of their pre-Tooth & Nail days. The band has also begun a Kickstarter campaign to fund their new album.… Continued →
REVIEW : Geology - The Neighboring Sea EP
Another successful EP from the mewithoutYou bassist...
REVIEW : Megiddon - Covered by Blood, Burning Inside
Check out the review of Megiddon's album Covered by Blood, Burning Inside.
April 5, 2012
REVIEW : KJ-52 - Dangerous
Review of KJ-52's newest record "Dangerous." KJ is back with a wide array of amazing guest stars in one of his best albums to date. Dangerous covers some familiar ground, while also opening a new chapter in KJ-52's storied career.
REVIEW : Nicole Croteau - Anchors And Silhouettes
Check out the new review of Nicole Croteau’s Anchors and Silhouettes written by Ayomide Akinkugbe. Check out his blog here. He is the winner of our review contest for Nicole’s album that released a few weeks ago.… Continued →
Man Alive - Say What You Want
Today’s Video Flashback is from Man Alive. This Israel based pop-punk band and I go way back. I remember carrying their early albums in my store and connecting with them through email. The band even played my “I’m Biggest Fan Vol. 2” show back in 2002 here in Orange County (no, they were not on I’m Your Biggest Fan Vol. 2 unfortunately). “Foreign Concepts” was my first introduction to the band back in 2001 (I still have the album). I followed them through each label they signed to and finally to The Militia Group which put out “Open Surgery” back in 2005.… Continued →
Wolves At The Gate - No Rival
As previously reported Wolves At The Gate recently recorded a video for the track “No Rival”. That track can now be seen below. The song appears on the band’s re-released EP, titled We Are The Ones, which is available now on Solid State.… Continued →
REVIEW : Cory Lamb - Safe In Your Arms EP
Newcomer Cory Lamb released his debut EP 'Safe in Your Arms' in March 2012. Here is the review.