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July 4, 2010
A heartbreaking, gorgeous, and resoundingly triumphant portrait of redemption and hope.
July 3, 2010
INTERVIEW : Secret and Whisper shows IVM some love
An interview with David of Secret and Whisper
June 29, 2010
REVIEW : My Epic - Yet
A solid post-rock effort from the North Carolina-based trio.
June 28, 2010
REVIEW : Norma Jean - Meridional
Norma Jean set to release their first album (5th overall) on Razor & Tie called Meridional.
June 23, 2010
INTERVIEW : Children 18:3
Read my interview with Lee Marie of Children 18:3
June 22, 2010
REVIEW : Haste The Day - Attack of the Wolf King
Haste The Day release their 5th album Attack of the Wolf King on Solid State Records
June 21, 2010
REVIEW : A Plea For Purging - The Marriage of Heaven and Hell
A Plea for Purging unleashes another outstanding album
June 18, 2010
REVIEW : To Tell - So Much More
Once upon a time, a young man from London (Canada, not UK) wrote an album of love to his soulmate. This is my interpretation of that story.
June 17, 2010
INTERVIEW : Amber Pacific
Finally, the much anticipated interview with Will Nutter of Amber Pacific
INTERVIEW : Corpus Christi
A short talk with Jarrod Christman of Corpus Christi
June 14, 2010
REVIEW : Fish Fest: The O.C. Supertones, Thousand Foot Krutch, Tyrone Wells, Run Kid Run
Read my review of Fish Fest that took place on June 12th at Verizon Wireless Ampitheater in Irvine, CA. The O.C. Supertones, Thousand Foot Krutch, Tyrone Wells, Run Kid Run.
June 13, 2010
REVIEW : Corpus Christi - A Feast For Crows
Here's my review of the second album by Corpus Christi titled A Feast For Crows off of Victory Records.
June 9, 2010
INTERVIEW : 5 Questions with I, The Breather
Here's a quick 5 question interview with Morgan Wright of the up-and-coming band I, The Breather.
June 7, 2010
REVIEW : Addison Road - Stories
Great pop/rock from Texas
REVIEW : MyChildren MyBride - Lost Boy
MCMB has progressed past Unbreakable
June 3, 2010
REVIEW : Blank Page Empire - Sinners, Thieves and Beggars
Check out my review of Blank Page Empire's progressive indie-rock debut Sinners, Thieves and Beggars.
June 2, 2010
REVIEW : Poema - Sing it Now
Songs of summer love and longing. Admit it, you're a fan, even if you are a guy ;)
REVIEW : Beloved (US) - Failure On (VINYL)
It will remain one of the great tragedies of our market that Beloved was only able to record one album with Solid State before disbanding. Forget talk about potential. They reach near perfection on this 2003 debut.
May 27, 2010
REVIEW : Thin Ice - Revelation Through Tribulation
I reviewed the debut from Thin Ice titled Revelation Through Tribulation. Although I didn't find it amazing, I think some of you would enjoy it, so check it out!
May 26, 2010
INTERVIEW : The Letter Black
After signing with Tooth & Nail, The Letter Black wasted no time in making a name for themselves. Their Breaking The Silence EP debuted in 2009, and they gained exposure while on tour with Skillet, Hawk Nelson and Decyfer Down. It was at one of these shows that I first heard them. As I worked their merch table and heard Sarah’s powerful vocals sing to the packed out audience, I was quite impressed. It’s not often than a female fronted rock band makes such an impact.… Continued →
May 25, 2010
REVIEW : Dependency - Convicted EP
Up-and-coming hardcore act Dependency has released their debut EP titled Convicted. check out my review of the new EP.
REVIEW : Call to Preserve - Life of Defiance
Solid third release for Call to Preserve
May 20, 2010
INTERVIEW : Ivoryline
When Ivoryline debuted There Came a Lion, back in 2008, I was asked to provide a short review of the record for a magazine. They were a new band to me. But as soon as I listened, I was hooked. Since then I have been an avid Ivoryline fan – continuously looking forward to the day when they would play a show near me. Well, almost two years later, I had the chance to see a live set. With intense lyrics, catchy hooks and an immense amount of energy, the band is currently rocking venues across the country with Madina Lake and The Classic Crime.… Continued →
REVIEW : Every Man For Himself - Te Pae Mahutonga - The Southern Cross
A solid metalcore band from halfway around the world
INTERVIEW : Farewell From Chad Ackerman of DTR
Chad Ackerman expands on what happened to DTR and what he has planned next
May 19, 2010
REVIEW : All At Risk - s/t
Check out my review of the debut album from All At Risk, an unsigned pop-punk band from Denver.
May 18, 2010
INTERVIEW : Meet As Hell Retreats
Meet Jackson & Taylor from As Hell Retreats
REVIEW : The O.C. Supertones - ReUnite
Skankin' to the beat, we're The Supertones, skankin' to the beat.........The O.C. Supertones are back with a new greatest hits set, read my review here.
May 14, 2010
REVIEW : Oceana - Clean Head EP
Newest release takes the band far from its roots into the uncharted territory of "listenable" and "enjoyable".
May 13, 2010
REVIEW : Addison - Closer To Home
Addison's last piece of music as a band doesn't disappoint.