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REVIEW : Jenny & Tyler - Faint Not

By Eric Pettersson in Reviews | Comments closed

Jenny & Tyler play songs that are relaxing, yet full of passion. They use these folk rock tunes to sing of the need for our lives to be centered in a relationship with God, and they do so with depth of experience and wisdom. Recommended for fans of The Civil Wars, Caedmon’s Call, and Mumford & Sons.

REVIEW : I Am History - Visions

By Eric Pettersson in Reviews | Comments closed

Heavy-hitting, Spirit-filled hardcore from Gettysburg, PA.

REVIEW : Kenosis - Transidentity

By BMer in Reviews | Comments closed

Kenosis, a Christian hip-hop group from Texas, release their debut album Transidentity, full of serious theological themes.

REVIEW : The Color Morale - My Devil In Your Eyes

By Steve in Reviews | Comments closed

With the release of My Devil In Your Eyes, The Color Morale show that they are more than a one and done band.

REVIEW : Aaron Gillespie - Anthem Song

By Eric Pettersson in Reviews | Comments closed

God-centered worship music from the frontman of The Almost.

REVIEW : The Hollands - Ashes to Beauty

By Joshua Hedlund in Reviews | Comments closed

Check out this couple's acoustic folk jams and jigs falling somewhere in between The Decemberists, Sufjan Stevens, and Flatfoot 56!

REVIEW : Eisley - The Valley

By Eric Pettersson in Reviews | Comments closed

Leaning more on guitars than the piano this time around, Eisley’s latest is an open window to the hurt of broken relationships and the nervous joy of a potentially brighter future.

REVIEW : Abandon Kansas - Ad Astra Per Aspera

By Eric Pettersson in Reviews | Comments closed

If Abandon Kansas began to find their niche with 2009’s We’re All Going Somewhere, then Ad Astra Per Aspera is the band fully coming into its own unique style.

INTERVIEW : Before There Was Rosalyn

By Rebecca Cicione in Interviews | Comments closed

Some people are just really legit people to hang out with. Hilarious, sincere and not afraid to have a chill conversation. The guys in Before There Was Rosalyn fit this description quite well. During our rather long conversation on a freezing cold winter night outside the Ukraine Center in Philadelphia, photographer Chrissy Dumire and I listened as they shared with us why it is they’re sticking it out on the hard road of touring, how they stay accountable to each other and even how much they love their moms.… Continued →

REVIEW : Marksmen - Sister of Mine

By Eric Pettersson in Reviews | Comments closed

It's Manchester Orchestra meets husband&wife with a heavy dose of Pedro the Lion, full of clever hooks, personal lyrics, and honest conversations with God.

REVIEW : Surrogate - Diamonds and Pearls EP

By Eric Pettersson in Reviews | Comments closed

This album is terrifying. It is heart-breaking and spirit-crushing. Yeah, it's that good.

REVIEW : Craig's Brother - The Insidious Lie

By Brandon J. in Reviews | Comments closed

The infamous punk rock legends are back with their third full length "The Insidious Lie". Read on for my review.

INTERVIEW : Careo

By JoshIVM in Interviews | Comments closed

E-mail interview with Justin Reynolds, vocalist & guitarist of Careo. Get to know the band below & check out a free download of the title track from their last album Liars here.… Continued →

REVIEW : We The Gathered - We The Gathered

By Joshua Clark in Reviews | Comments closed

Check out this 4 track EP from the new band We The Gathered and get a free download of the EP!

REVIEW : Onward to Olympas - The War Within Us

By Steve in Reviews | Comments closed

Onward to Olympas hits back hard with their 2nd Facedown album

REVIEW : Do What You Want Tour

By Eric Pettersson in Reviews | Comments closed

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

By Eric Pettersson in Interviews | Comments closed

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 →

INTERVIEW : Aaron Gillespie

By Mousertime in Interviews | Comments closed

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

By Joshua Hedlund in Reviews | Comments closed

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

By Eric Pettersson in Reviews | Comments closed

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!

REVIEW : Gideon - Costs

By BMer in Reviews | Comments closed

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

REVIEW : Gnashing of Teeth - Walking the Appian Way

By Steve in Reviews | Comments closed

Bring on the THRASH!!!

REVIEW : Luke Parker - Home EP

By Eric Pettersson in Reviews | Comments closed

Beautiful and intimate acoustic worship from New Zealand.

REVIEW : Future Ghosts - Oh Great City EP

By Eric Pettersson in Reviews | Comments closed

Heavy-hitting alternative rock in the vein of Stavesacre, Crash Rickshaw or Head Automatica.

INTERVIEW : Mosquito Fleet

By Eric Pettersson in Interviews | Comments closed

An email interview that goes very in-depth on the band's faith journey and current aspirations as musicians.

REVIEW : Orion Walsh - The Hitchhiker's Son

By Eric Pettersson in Reviews | Comments closed

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

By Eric Pettersson in Interviews | Comments closed

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 →

REVIEW : The Parousia - The Parousia EP

By BMer in Reviews | Comments closed

The Parousia is a progressive rock outfit from Southern California, check out their 5-track EP.

REVIEW : The Civil Wars - Barton Hollow

By Eric Pettersson in Reviews | Comments closed

Acoustic country-folk from Joy Williams and John Paul White. Produced by Charlie Peacock, this record is going places.

INTERVIEW : Onward to Olympas

By Steve in Interviews | Comments closed

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 →

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