REVIEW : Dynasty - Truer Living With A Youthful Vengeance
The debut of Dynasty, an energetic hardcore band in the vein of Venia, Messengers, Madball, Terror and more.
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May 22, 2011
May 17, 2011
REVIEW : Bigfoot Wallace - Malleable
An impressive debut from the guitarist of Bearhug, filled with spacey atmosphere, sweet vocals and unexpected twists and turns.
May 16, 2011
REVIEW : Love Begotten - Ugly, Dirty, Poor
My first review in a while, and most definitly a great album to start back with.
INTERVIEW : St. Bagu
Check out St. Bagu an awesome, eclectic hip hop group coming out of Chicago. Head over to their website to check out the band’s brand new EP, While We’re Waiting, which they’re giving away for free.
First off, please give us a short back story of the group…
We initially started with two. Freddy and Tony had been close friends and been creating music together since 2001. Around 2006 we decided to venture out on our own from the group we were previously a part of, but we had it in mind to create a live hip hop band completely unique with an honest life-giving message.… Continued →
May 11, 2011
REVIEW : Tourantula Show Review
Tourantula. Who would expect a less extravagant name for a Family Force 5 tour? Fortunately, no hairy, long-legged arachnids showed their faces at this event (at least not at this particular date), but the show was adventurous nonetheless.
I won’t go into too many details if you haven’t yet seen it, but I will say this – opening band Since Forever has a ton of energy. They’re new to this national tour jamboree and bring an excited, positive, hopeful demeanor to the show. They opened their set with Justin Bieber’s “Baby Baby.”… Continued →
May 4, 2011
REVIEW : Great Awakening - Songs in Secret
Intimate worship for behind closed doors from a mainstay Come&Live! artist
REVIEW : Hyland - Weights & Measures
Tooth & Nail's latest band offers straightforward pop-rock with openly Christian lyrics. But does Hyland live up to all the hype?
REVIEW : Playdough - Hotdoggin
Playdough brings us Hotdoggin, easily the best hip hop album of 2011 so far.
May 2, 2011
REVIEW : Texas In July - One Reality
Texas in July know how to bring it HEAVY
REVIEW : Sheridan - Of Which We Fall
Denver's post-hardcore band Sheridan release a solid 5-track EP called Of Which We Fall, check it out!
April 30, 2011
REVIEW : Denison Witmer - The Ones Who Wait
The Ones Who Wait is filled with love and longing, anxiety and hope. It is Denison Witmer at his most brooding and pensive without losing his calm and uplifting spirit.
REVIEW : Great Awakening - Songs in Secret
As the name suggests, Songs in Secret are personal and intimate expressions of love towards God. Great Awakening’s “adult alternative” sound will click well with fans of anything from Coldplay to The Glorious Unseen, bringing music that is both enjoyable and uplifting.
April 27, 2011
REVIEW : Not One Is Upright - God Is Not A Watchmaker And The World Is Not Ticking
Check out Not One Is Upright's heavy debut "God Is Not A Watchmaker and The World Is Not Ticking" off of Red Cord Records.
April 26, 2011
REVIEW : Matt Wertz - Weights & Wings
Matt Wertz releases his 4th full-length and this one is excellent. Matt gets back to basics; solid, honest, and raw songwriting.
April 20, 2011
REVIEW : Glen Galaxy - Thank You
The leader of the experimental hip hop outfit Soul Junk branches out for a "solo" worship album, producing some lo-fi indie rock that takes seriously the call the make a "joyful noise" to the Lord.
REVIEW : The Somewhat - All Things New
The Somewhat play an edgy, alternative rock similar to As Cities Burn, while singing openly of sin and grace.
April 18, 2011
REVIEW : Milano - Gloria EP
Fans of edgy, artsy indie rock will want to give Milano a listen. Hailing from Chicago, this six-piece plays a mix of Modest Mouse, Gogol Bordello, and Calibretto 13.
April 16, 2011
REVIEW : Hillsong United - Aftermath
Hillsong United goes back to the studio for a new worship album full of deep layers and intensity.
REVIEW : Propaganda & Odd Thomas - Art Ambidextrous
Propaganda & Odd Thomas put together a striking collection of intense, challenging songs, a mix of spoken word and hip hop, and it's FREE
INTERVIEW : Andy Hunter
My interview with the electronically creative Andy Hunter.
April 15, 2011
INTERVIEW : Little Hurricane
Read a short interview with Anthony Catalano of the blues duo, Little Hurricane.
REVIEW : This Patch of Sky - The Immortal, The Invisible
This Patch of Sky play a heavier brand of instrumental post-rock than most groups these days, bringing in elements of Thrice, Beloved, and mewithoutYou.
April 14, 2011
REVIEW : The Running Back - The Running Back EP
With very tight music and well-crafted songs, The Running Back bring worship that will appeal to fans of alternative and indie rock without sounding like the same old songs over and over.
April 13, 2011
REVIEW : Tim Hughes - Love Shine Through
You may not know Tim Hughes by name, but you have probably sung his songs before. Songs like “Here I Am to Worship,” or “Beautiful One.” Produced by Delirious’ lead singer Martin Smith, this British worship leader’s new record is clearly passionate about God, pushing the listener to pour out love and adoration for our Saviour.
REVIEW : Abandon - Control
Modern rock for fans of The Killers, U2, and DC Talk.
April 11, 2011
REVIEW : Hope for the Dying - Dissimulation
Hope for the Dying is back kickin' it old school.
INTERVIEW : Abandon
An email interview with Josh Engler, lead singer of Abandon, talking about the new record Control, playing last year’s Acquire the Fire, and writing songs with Aaron Gillespie.… Continued →
April 8, 2011
INTERVIEW : Don Clark of Invisible Creature
Meet Don Clark of Invisible Creature and former guitarist of Demon Hunter
REVIEW : KB - Who Is KB?
KB, the newest member of Reach Records, releases a free mixtape, and it's quality!
April 7, 2011
REVIEW : Sun Darling - To Japan, With Love (Charity EP)
Electronic folk music with all proceeds going to the Red Cross.