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October 6, 2009
Week 3 of our Switchfoot marathon (of sorts) is here and this time we visit Switchfoot's transitional album that bridged the gap between two different eras of their career. Some of the best songs they've written are found here so you can't miss it!
October 3, 2009
REVIEW : Paramore - Brand New Eyes
The review of Paramore's anticipated new album, Brand New Eyes.
October 2, 2009
INTERVIEW : Deas Vail
I caught up with Deas Vail at Purple Door Festival to learn the history of the band and details on their new record.
REVIEW : Davy Jones' Locker - Schizophrenia, The Dance Machine
Great rock all the way from Norway... and a chance to win some of it as well...
REVIEW : Delay Trees - Soft Construction EP
There's obviously more afoot in Finland than just producing talented hockey players...
INTERVIEW : Seladora
My interview with the hot upcoming band Seladora.
September 30, 2009
REVIEW : Inhale Exhale - Bury Me Alive
Inhale Exhale are releasing their third album with Solid State Records on October 6th. Read on to see if it's worth picking up and how it stands with other releases in the genre from this year.
September 29, 2009
INTERVIEW : Relient K
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