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February 18, 2010
A Wayward Heart bring back that thing a lot of us used to call “emo” before the word came to mean something else. I’m talking Spill Canvas, Early November, and The Evan Anthem, especially their acoustic songs. A fine start for a young band.
REVIEW : Divide the Sea - Man
Some good southern metal with a banjo hear and there
February 17, 2010
REVIEW : Lybecker - Until We Feel Alive
Great things can come from the most unusual sources... even a fellow reviewer.
REVIEW : Riley - For The Love EP
Looking for a band that's not afraid to pioneer new ground? Then these guys may just be what you're looking for.
REVIEW : Winter's Halo - Welcome To Vegas, Baby
Thankfully, the name doesn't say it all... Winter's Halo is passionate music that's well worth a listen.
REVIEW : Dear Lovely - Jerusalem
Band: Dear Lovely
Title: Jerusalem
Label: Moonlight Records
Release Date: 2010
Review By: Steve
Track Listing:
- Samaria
- Judea
- Nazareth
- Gethsemane
- Capernaum
- Bethsaida
- Siloam
- Bethlehem
- Cana
- Bethany
- Galilee
INTERVIEW : Meet Moshe Dayan
What is the meaning behind “Moshe Dayan”?
In short, Moshe Dayan was an Israeli military leader and politician. Over the years he became a fighting symbol for Israel. Most notably he led Israel to success during the Six Day War. We like what he stood for, he was a very complicated and controversial man; his opinions were always black and white.
How long have you guys been playing together?
We formally started playing together in the late summer of 08’. We scheduled our first show on November 22, 2008 with Hollywood Undead, which gave us a deadline to write a set.… Continued →
February 14, 2010
INTERVIEW : We Came As Romans
After a few years of a little DIY managing We Came As Romans (WCAR) met Matt Stewart at one of their shows. Matt would become their representative at Outerloop Management and their gatekeeper to the professional music world. Matt got the guys in with Joey Sturgis (The Devil Wears Prada, Emarosa, Attack! Attack!) at Foundation Studios. The guys paid out of pocket for the recording. With an understanding of the economic state many of their fans were in they released the EP, Dreams, to fans for free.… Continued →
February 12, 2010
REVIEW : Darkroom - Stay Here With Me (For Better or for Worse)
Darkroom is a true indie band, releasing their sophomore album on their own once again. Stay Here With Me... is an album worth owning if you enjoy your music laced with beautiful sounds from trumpets, strings, pianos, and a xylophone behind a powerful vocal effort. Need something to brighten your day? Darkoom is the answer.
February 11, 2010
REVIEW : Pomegranates - Everybody, Come Outside!
Fun shoegaze/surf pop from Ohio.
February 9, 2010
REVIEW : Destroy Nate Allen - Perfect Recipe for a Smile
Destroy Nate Allen show a ton of potential on this album, but it is only fully realized on “Loving You” and “White Flag.” Yet when they hit it on these tracks, their acoustic sound rocks as hard as any punk band.
February 8, 2010
REVIEW : Close Your Eyes - We Will Overcome
Don't mess with Texas
INTERVIEW : Sean Patrick Rhorer, Director of A & R at Blood & Ink Records
Interview with Blood & Ink Records
February 7, 2010
REVIEW : Fair - Disappearing World
Fair's anticipated sophomore album, filled with very catchy, melodic indie rock!
February 4, 2010
REVIEW : Creations - Ruined EP
Hardcore from Down Under
REVIEW : Sons of God - The Genesis Prologue EP
Finally, after many delays, Sons of God are ready to release their debut EP off of Come&Live!. On February 8th, 3 fantastic songs will be open to download and donate (ya better do it, it's worth it) in the form of The Genesis Prologue EP. Fans of Thrice, So Long Forgotten, and As Cities Burn can't miss this.
February 3, 2010
INTERVIEW : This Armistice
An email interview with Chris Brown, now former bass player of This Armistice. Get to know this up-and-coming band below.… Continued →
January 30, 2010
INTERVIEW : Leroy Hamp of War of Ages
Leroy talks about War of Ages' Haiti Donation efforts and their upcoming album
January 29, 2010
REVIEW : Vanguard - Bring Hope EP
Who knew a mix of death metal and hardcore could sound so good?
January 28, 2010
INTERVIEW : Creations
Australian hardcore band Creations
REVIEW : Mark This Day - Demo EP
Mark This Day is a band to keep an eye on...
January 27, 2010
INTERVIEW : Blank Page Empire
Let me introduce you to Blank Page Empire...
January 26, 2010
INTERVIEW : Mattie Montgomery of For Today
Mattie Montgomery answers some questions about his spoken album When The Sons Become Fathers
January 25, 2010
REVIEW : Living Sacrifice - The Infinite Order
The album you have all been waiting for!!!
INTERVIEW : Vasely Sapunov of Saving Grace
Interview with guitarist Vasely Supunov of Saving Grace
January 23, 2010
INTERVIEW : The Fold
With the success of their recent "Every Band In The USA" parody video, rumors quickly spread that the Cyrus clan had filed a lawsuit against the Chicago pop band, The Fold. I caught up with lead singer Dan Castady to find out what happened, how life as an independent band has been, and what's in the future of The Fold. Also, be sure to check out their full length, Dear Future Come Get Me - if you enjoyed the parody, or even if you didn't, true pop/rock fans will love this record.
INTERVIEW : Aaron Sprinkle of Fair
Interview with Aaron Sprinkle. We discuss his past bands, his current project Fair, and his production work.
January 21, 2010
REVIEW : We Set Fire - Deliverance EP
Raw metalcore from California
January 19, 2010
REVIEW : Shapes Stars Make - These Mountains Are Safe
Shapes Stars Make are a three piece band that some may call indie rock and others may say it's post-rock. No matter the label, the music is what's important. Just pop in their second album and right away you'll find it's impossible not to be moved on some level.
January 17, 2010
INTERVIEW : Floodgates
E-mail interview with Will Rhodes, vocalist of Floodgates. Get to know this up-and-coming metal band from Alabama below.… Continued →