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September 29, 2009
Email interview with Matt Thiessen of Relient K. We discuss the new album, the new label, and more.… Continued →
REVIEW : About A Mile - Find Yourself
Let me introduce you to a band that's willing to go the extra mile...
REVIEW : Switchfoot - New Way to Be Human
Welcome to the second week of '7 Weeks of Switchfoot'! Today we explore their sophomore album, New Way to Be Human which was released in 1999. You know, back when everyone was still freaking out about Y2K. Looks silly in hindsight no? This album sure doesn't as they capitalized on their debut in every way.
September 27, 2009
INTERVIEW : Ocean Is Theory
I’m re-featuring Ocean Is Theory for UTR this week. I first featured the band in Jan. ’08. Read below for the interview with Josh Williams (vocals & guitar). The band is releasing their new EP, In My Blood Again, this Tuesday.… Continued →
September 25, 2009
REVIEW : Sinai Vessel - O Creator EP
Check out this release from one of IVM's own forum members
September 23, 2009
INTERVIEW : Beauti
While touring across Canada, Colin Lingren of Beauti took the time to answer these questions for IVM.
September 22, 2009
REVIEW : Derek Webb - Stockholm Syndrome
Derek Webb's latest offering is a huge departure musically, playing with drum and bass, electro-pop, and other modern dancey sounds. His message is as strong as ever, looking at those who are so used to captivity they are afraid to live any other way.
REVIEW : Switchfoot - The Legend of Chin
Welcome to 7 weeks of Switchfoot! Every Tuesday I'll be putting a review of the next album in the discography all the way until November 3rd, in which I'll be reviewing their new album, Hello Hurricane. If you haven't had a chance to check out their back catalogue now's the time!
September 21, 2009
REVIEW : Hawk Nelson - Live Life Loud
People say Canada is only cool because it has milk in a bag. Did they forget that Hawk Nelson is Canadian & Cool?
September 18, 2009
INTERVIEW : Hundred Year Storm
Email interview with Hundred Year Storm, who released The Future Belongs to the Brave on June 9, 2009, through Doll House Recordings.
September 13, 2009
REVIEW : Relient K - Forget and Not Slow Down
"That's it, I said it. Now I'm sailing off to Neverland and then Japan."
INTERVIEW : Texas In July
An email interview with Texas In July who will release their new album I Am on September 15th (it’s on iTunes now).… Continued →
September 11, 2009
REVIEW : LaVoy - We Met In The Arts
Sophmore slump or two run homer...
September 10, 2009
REVIEW : Hearts In Stereo - In The Shadows Of Giants
These guys have talents....someone didn't offer them a label contract yet?
REVIEW : Abandon Kansas - We're All Going Somewhere
Same name... new sound... amazing results...
REVIEW : The Record Kid - Stories
These aren't the "let's sit around a campfire" kinda stories...
REVIEW : The Burial - Age Of Deceit
Big metal from one of our own... and a taste of even bigger things yet to come.
September 9, 2009
REVIEW : Owl City - Ocean Eyes
I distinctly remember when I first heard Owl City (aka Adam Young).
INTERVIEW : Abandon Kansas
An email interview with Abandon Kansas about their Gotee Records debut, the "We're All Going Somewhere" EP.
September 8, 2009
REVIEW : Jake Hunter - The Life Project
Band: Jake Hunter Band
Title: The Life Project
Label: N/A
Release Date: 2009
Reviewer: Jess
Tracklisting:
- A Project Called LIfe
- Sweetest of Things
- You Ruined It All
- Rhythm
- Refuge
REVIEW : The Letter Black - Breaking The Silence EP
Some may see this as a Evanescence wannabe band....they are sadly mistaken!
REVIEW : Of Violence & Vanity - To Trust a Traitor
Of Violence & Vanity is a project of the touring guitarist of Falling Up, Daniel Huddleston, but don't expect the same sound. Read on to see how he created a unique sounding debut with progressive rock tendencies.
September 6, 2009
REVIEW : Same as Sunday - The Dollar For Dollar EP
Artist: Same as Sunday
Album: The Dollar for Dollar EP
Label: Independently Released
Release Date: 7/7/09
Reviewer:Tyler Hess
Tracklisting:
- An Ode To Ms. Communication
- In My Way
- Against All Evens
- One In A Million
- 2 In the AM
September 5, 2009
REVIEW : Anchor & Braille - Felt
Taking a break from Anberlin, Stephen Christian has penned an album that explores the softer side of his musical creativity and a more introspective side to his lyrical poeticism.
September 2, 2009
REVIEW : The Color Morale - We All Have Demons
The Color Morale hail from Rockford, Illinois and have just released their debut album on Rise Records. The only question that remains is do they stand out from their peers in the metalcore genre?
September 1, 2009
REVIEW : So Long Forgotten - Things We Can See and Things We Cannot
So Long Forgotten is a band very deserving of your time. They've crafted a very intelligent and artistic release sure to appeal to fans of As Cities Burn and mewithoutYou.
August 31, 2009
REVIEW : Abel - The Honest Love
Abel's swingin' for the cheap seats with this 5-song EP. So is it hit... or miss?
INTERVIEW : Satellites & Sirens
Email interview with Geoff Hunker, vocalist, guitarist, and founder of Satellites & Sirens. The band’s new EP, All We Need Is Sound, is available now on Word/Warner Bros.… Continued →
August 30, 2009
INTERVIEW : A Bullet For Pretty Boy
An email interview with Chris Johnston (guitarist) of A Bullet For Pretty Boy. Read on to get to know the band and their upcoming plans. Also don’t forget the free download here!… Continued →
August 29, 2009
REVIEW : Thousand Foot Krutch - Welcome To The Masquerade
Is this a mature step or a continuance of a dreaded past? Time will only tell...