INTERVIEW : Kiros
An email interview with Barry MacKichan, singer/bass player of Kiros.
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June 21, 2011
June 19, 2011
REVIEW : NoLoveLost - Without Beginning, Without End
Checkout NoLoveLost's debut "Without Beginning, Without End" off of Red Cord Records.
June 17, 2011
REVIEW : Life on Repeat - Struggle + Sleep
Life on Repeat release their Equal Visions Records debut titled "Struggle + Sleep" for fans of The Higher, The Suit, A Day To Remember...
June 15, 2011
REVIEW : Lauren Shera - Once I Was a Bird
Once I Was a Bird is a great collection of songs that are very chill and perfect for an early morning drive or some late night pondering.
REVIEW : August Burns Red - Leveler
August Burns Red releases one of the years most anticipated heavy albums of the year with Leveler. And the question is does it live up to expectations?
June 10, 2011
REVIEW : Hello Kelly - EASYFORYOUTOSAY
I got my first listen of Hello Kelly by pure chance. I was walking through the store and came across the self titled album sitting on the shelf and for some reason or other went to the computer and sampled it and liked what I heard. That was about 3 years ago. 3 years later, we're about to see the release of the band's follow up album, EASYFORYOUTOSAY and it will not by any means disappoint. Let me break it down for you...
June 8, 2011
INTERVIEW : Texas in July
In the aftermath of the Take Action Tour, we caught up with Texas in July for a brief email interview.
REVIEW : Tedashii - Blacklight
Tedashii brings it with his third album Blacklight, a collection of gospel style Christian rap tunes with style somewhat like Lecrae's Rehab.
May 30, 2011
REVIEW : Jawbone - Loss of Innocence
Jawbone bring it with their Blood & Ink debut Loss Of Innocence, their relentless hardcore sound channeling Advent and Converge.
May 27, 2011
INTERVIEW : Since Forever
Before their set on Family Force’s Five “Tourantula” concert in Philadelphia, PA, photographer Chrissy Dumire and I met up with Brendan Johnson (guitar/vox) of Since Forever in the small alley behind The Trocadero in Chinatown. He was finishing up another interview when we got there, yet still entered ours with excitement and an unmatched energy. Despite the fact that my voice recorder was close to being confiscated by venue security who, once again, didn’t believe that we were there as journalists, the interview went well. Brendan’s whit and uncanny character shine through in the following transcription.… Continued →
May 26, 2011
REVIEW : Baretta May - Signals Vol. 1
Baretta May’s experimental blend of post-hardcore, indie rock, and jam band sounds is highly impressive and well worth checking out for anyone bored with run-of-the-mill rock bands and wanting something fresh and different.
REVIEW : City of Snow - True Reason
City of Snow offer smart guitar work in this modern rock EP full of songs with a positive and hopeful message.
INTERVIEW : August Burns Red
An email interview with August Burns Red’s drummer Matt Greiner. Read on to learn more about their forthcoming Leveler.
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May 24, 2011
REVIEW : Desert Neighbor - I Haven't Always Been Like This
Check out indie/rock band Desert Neighbor's 6 track EP I Haven't Always Been Like This.
May 22, 2011
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.
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.