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March 15, 2011
With the release of My Devil In Your Eyes, The Color Morale show that they are more than a one and done band.
March 10, 2011
REVIEW : Aaron Gillespie - Anthem Song
God-centered worship music from the frontman of The Almost.
REVIEW : The Hollands - Ashes to Beauty
Check out this couple's acoustic folk jams and jigs falling somewhere in between The Decemberists, Sufjan Stevens, and Flatfoot 56!
March 9, 2011
REVIEW : Eisley - The Valley
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
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.
March 8, 2011
INTERVIEW : Before There Was Rosalyn
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
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
This album is terrifying. It is heart-breaking and spirit-crushing. Yeah, it's that good.
REVIEW : Craig's Brother - The Insidious Lie
The infamous punk rock legends are back with their third full length "The Insidious Lie". Read on for my review.
March 6, 2011
INTERVIEW : Careo
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 →
March 4, 2011
REVIEW : We The Gathered - We The Gathered
Check out this 4 track EP from the new band We The Gathered and get a free download of the EP!
March 3, 2011
REVIEW : Onward to Olympas - The War Within Us
Onward to Olympas hits back hard with their 2nd Facedown album
March 2, 2011
REVIEW : Do What You Want Tour
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.






















