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.
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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.
April 6, 2011
REVIEW : Sevin - Finally Home
Sevin releases a raw and powerful west coast rap album titled Finally Home.
April 4, 2011
REVIEW : Eleventyseven - The Quota EP
If all you hardcore kids have one guilty pleasure this year, make it the super catchy pop punk of Eleventyseven.
REVIEW : Hooray for Love - Hooray for Love EP
Hooray for Love release their 5-song EP for free on Noisetrade, great subtle electronic/pop worship songs.
March 31, 2011
REVIEW : Ironwill - Unturned
Ironwill release their debut full-length Unturned on Blood & Ink Records, fast-paced hardcore reminiscent of Shai Hulud, With Honor, and Call to Preserve.
March 30, 2011
REVIEW : Bare Branches - Haunts
Formerly known as Hand Drawn Mountains, Bare Branches offer slow and somber indie rock with elements of 80s alternative and modern shoegaze.
REVIEW : The Gun Show - Discontentment
Check out the blistering full-length release, Discontentment, from The Gun Show.
REVIEW : Danielson - Best of Gloucester County
For their seventh studio release, Danielson put together their most accessible and most rock and roll record to date.
March 29, 2011
INTERVIEW : He is We
He is We recently finished a stint on the road with The Scene Aesthetic, Carter Hulsey and Plugin Stereo. When they played Wilmington, DE a friend and I met up with Trevor Kelly, half of the boy/girl duo. Their performance was great. While most of the audience members were not familiar with the band’s songs, more than half were singing along as vocalist Rachel Taylor taught the crowd a chorus or two. After their set we met up with Trevor outside the venue, amidst multiple fans and even parents who wanted his attention.… Continued →
March 28, 2011
REVIEW : Fallstar - Reconciler, Refiner, Igniter
Dramatic and super heavy (yet melodic) hardcore for fans of He Is Legend, Oh Sleeper, Underoath, and Emery.
REVIEW : Josh Wilson - See You
For his second full length, Josh Wilson is back with more great pop-rock tunes are packed with catchy choruses and thoughtful insight.
REVIEW : Emery - We Do What We Want
We Do What We Want is full of a raw intensity that makes this record not only Emery’s heaviest but also their least polished, cracking at the seams with power and energy.
March 27, 2011
REVIEW : Becoming The Archetype - Celestial Completion
No this ain't Rebecca Black. Becoming The Archetype will melt her face off!
REVIEW : The Forerunner - Victory
Check out The Forerunner's metal/hardcore release Victory.
March 25, 2011
INTERVIEW : Abandon Kansas
An email interview with guitarist Brad Foster who explains the thoughts and actions that went into making Abandon Kansas's latest record, Ad Astra Per Aspera.
REVIEW : Shattered Pain - Shattered Pain EP
Shattered Pain is a Christian rock outfit from Nashville, Tennessee. Their debut EP is being released on Red Cord Records, it features six tracks of faith-based hard rock
March 20, 2011
INTERVIEW : John Ball
E-mail interview with John Ball on his solo career & The Sleep Design. Head over to John’s website to download his new album, Found Among The Broken.… Continued →