News
March 2, 2011
Emery is headlining a new tour with support from To Speak of Wolves and Hawkboy. Read on for a show recap and photos.
INTERVIEW : Emery
I met up with Emery’s lead vocalist, Toby Morrell, on the first night of their We Do What We Want Tour in Towson, MD. We discussed the loss of the band’s other lead vocalist, Devin Shelton, hypocrisy in the Church, plans for an acoustic album, and Toby’s love of old hymns and Mexican food.… Continued →
February 28, 2011
INTERVIEW : Aaron Gillespie
Check out an interview with Aaron Gillespie, where he discusses his solo-debut, Anthem Song, and latest with his band The Almost…… Continued →
REVIEW : Andy Hunter - Collide
Don't miss out on this new EP from the leader of Christian dance parties.
REVIEW : After the Anthems - What If the Astronauts Are Lying
This Canadian three-piece brings more straight-up pop punk for fans of Relient K, Cartel, or MxPx. Their new album is free, so give it a listen and let us know what you think!
February 27, 2011
REVIEW : Gideon - Costs
The new wave of hardcore bands are starting to bring some much-needed quality hardcore to the scene. Gideon, of Facedown Records, releases their intense debut titled Costs
February 26, 2011
REVIEW : Gnashing of Teeth - Walking the Appian Way
Bring on the THRASH!!!
February 25, 2011
REVIEW : Luke Parker - Home EP
Beautiful and intimate acoustic worship from New Zealand.
REVIEW : Future Ghosts - Oh Great City EP
Heavy-hitting alternative rock in the vein of Stavesacre, Crash Rickshaw or Head Automatica.
February 24, 2011
INTERVIEW : Mosquito Fleet
An email interview that goes very in-depth on the band's faith journey and current aspirations as musicians.
February 23, 2011
REVIEW : Orion Walsh - The Hitchhiker's Son
The second solo album from Slow Coming Day's former lead singer brings more country-folk tunes, jammed full of messages of social criticism and political protest.
INTERVIEW : Oceana
An email interview with Oceana, covering their new sound as heard on the Clean Head EP and what to expect from their next full-length.… Continued →
February 21, 2011
REVIEW : The Parousia - The Parousia EP
The Parousia is a progressive rock outfit from Southern California, check out their 5-track EP.
REVIEW : The Civil Wars - Barton Hollow
Acoustic country-folk from Joy Williams and John Paul White. Produced by Charlie Peacock, this record is going places.
INTERVIEW : Onward to Olympas
Onward to Olympas vocalist Kramer Lowe took some time to answer some questions about their upcoming album The War Within Us and other things.… Continued →
February 20, 2011
INTERVIEW : Your Chance To Die
E-mail interview with Missi Avila, vocalist of death metal outfit Your Chance To Die. Get to know the band below & don’t forget to download a brand new track from their forthcoming album, Suscitacio Somnus, here.… Continued →
INTERVIEW : Eisley
Eisley played the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia on February 17. I caught up with the three DuPree sisters before the show to talk about switching labels, their new album, and what it’s like to be married to another touring musician.
February 19, 2011
REVIEW : Sean Lea - The Pen and the Poet
Sean Lea is an independent singer/songwriter offering catchy, thoughtful tunes that speak of living passionately, loving others and finding God in unexpected places. Musically, lyrically, and vocally, he is a perfect cross between Josh Wilson and Bryce Avary (The Rocket Summer) with a hint of Jason Mraz.
February 17, 2011
INTERVIEW : Attalus
An email interview with Seth Davey, singer of the North Carolina post-hardcore band Attalus.… Continued →
REVIEW : An Epic, No Less - We Are the Echo of Love
Promising electronic worship music in the vein of Paper Route, Postal Service, or Owl City.
February 16, 2011
INTERVIEW : Reese Roper
Check out an interview with Reese Roper, former front man of Five Iron Frenzy, Brave Saint Saturn and Roper...
REVIEW : Times of Grace - The Hymn of a Broken Man
Adam Dutkiewicz, guitarist of metal heavyweights Killswitch Engage, has gotten back together with that band’s former vocalist, Jesse Leach. Together, their “side project” is Times of Grace, an explosion of hard rock and heavy metal sound that is sure to please fans of Killswitch Engage, Demon Hunter, Underoath, Thrice, and even Metallica.
REVIEW : All We Have - Freedom Fighters EP
Yet again, Ontario delivers strong melodies and tight musicianship. All We Have delivers alternative rock for fans of Run Kid Run, Anberlin, or Ace Troubleshooter.
February 15, 2011
REVIEW : The Famine - The Architects of Guilt
With their sophomore release, The Famine have set the bar extremely high for the rest of 2011.
February 12, 2011
INTERVIEW : Relient K
Read an interview with Matt Thiessen, frontman of Relient K below.… Continued →
INTERVIEW : Forever The Sickest Kids
Check out an interview with Jonathan Cook (vocals) & Austin Bello (guitar/vocals) of Forever The Sickest Kids!… Continued →
February 11, 2011
REVIEW : Ian McIntosh - Alive
For fans of Mae, Deas Vail, Owl City, Sigur Ros, and Postal Service. If you like one, all, or none of these artists, you owe it to yourself to check out Ian McIntosh.
February 10, 2011
REVIEW : Attalus - The Greater Tide EP
Imagine what it might sound like if Emery were heavily influenced by the big band jazz sounds of the 1940s. Now take out most of the screams and throw in a chunk of 90s melodic punk and some classic Stavesacre for good measure. The resulting mix is Attalus, as heard on The Greater Tide EP.
INTERVIEW : Wolves At The Gate
Check out an e-mail interview with Steve Cobucci (guitar & clean vocals) of Wolves At The Gate. Get to know this up-and-coming band below!… Continued →
INTERVIEW : Demon Hunter
Check out an e-mail interview with Ryan Clark of Demon Hunter. We discuss the latest release, upcoming plans, and their partnership with Artist Series Guitar.… Continued →