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Every now and then, an artist comes along that makes it clear they mean business. These aren’t typically the arena-rockers or bombastic pop acts. Instead, like Elijah’s encounter with the Lord, these artists employ a certain mundane simplicity in their presentation that places the focus on the message before all else. Don’t mishear me – that’s not to say these artists don’t write incredible compositions with powerful production. But all of this is very much secondary to the lyrical focus. I can’t help but think of Former Ruins, Zambroa, Allen Odell, or Benjamin Daniel who all, to some degree, subvert the typical expectations of the singer-songwriter niche.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Demon Hunter – EXILE
• Fit For A King – The Hell We Create
• Protect Your Heart – (re)introduction
• Rusty Shipp – Dark Side of the Ocean

Pop & Alternative

• Kings Kaleidoscope – Baptized Imagination

Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Chase Tremaine – My Heart Settled in the Middle EP
• Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Johnnyswim – Goodbye Road, Vol. 2 EP
• The Oh Hellos – Through The Deep, Dark Valley (Ten Year Anniversary Remaster)
• Our Atlantic Roots – Hold Every Moment EP
• Theo & Brenna – Dreams for Sale

Hip Hop & R&B

• A-Eazy – Awakening
• The Ambassador – The Invitation
• Chetty – GOSPEL EP
• Dee Black – The Gospel According To
• Henrik – POSTER CHILD
• Jalen Ace – Seven Stars
• Joseefus – kingdom business 2
• L.

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Nigerian based “Afrogospel” artist – Limoblaze, just signed to Reach Records and has released his label debut “Sunday in Lagos” yesterday. Check out some songs below and make sure to head to your favorite streaming service to give Limoblaze a listen. I posted the signing video featuring some background on Limoblaze and his music. This is great stuff!… Continued →

Have you been been aching for something new and something refreshing but the right band just hasn’t come on your radar yet? Well my friends Protect Your Heart are here to level the playing field and offer some truly incredible music in their new album “re(introduction)” that just dropped yesterday. If you haven’t been following my posts this year and you’re new to the realm of pop punk music, let me just say that this band is perfect for your stereos and headphones. Don’t waste another second reading this and filling your head with boring hard rock crap.… Continued →

Rising West Coast hip hop star – Miles Minnick, is back at it again with a hot new track titled “Chokehold” with Emanuel Tha Prophet. His new record “Holographic” drops worldwide on November 11th! Check out the song below.… Continued →

Owl City which is the project of musician extraordinaire Adam Young, has been dropping hints for several months about future plans. I missed posting this last month but new music is coming soon. I guess there were puzzles to figure out online and some supporters got to hear a tease of new stuff first. I don’t know what it sounds like because I didn’t play the puzzles but this most certainly is exciting news! Are you looking forward to new Owl City music?… Continued →

Slow Coming Day will be playing a very special reunion concert with the original band line up. Concert takes place December 16th at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa, CA. with Watashi Wa and Jon Caro (Stairwell). Show starts at 7pm and only $10. Check out a fun lyric video for their classic song “Pages Yet to Be Written” and also take a look at cool flyer as well. I’ve said it before but Slow Coming Day were a special kind of band that could have been a huge force in terms of reach and fanbase but for whatever the reason, they flew under most people’s radars at that time.… Continued →

Orion Walsh will release his brand new single “Home to You”, on November 11th 2022. Make sure to check it out once it drops!… Continued →

Former Ruins has returned with another pair of singles off his forthcoming sophomore LP, and these tracks to continue to highlight just what makes this project so captivating. As usual, there’s a lot to unpack lyrically and musically – and as a supporter, I’ve been able to hear these songs shift and take form over months and months to become what they are now (which is an odd sort of gift in itself). “Sign” is a bit of bi-partisan bashing, a wrestling with the ways our political allegiances conflict with the call of the Gospel.… Continued →

Not much is known about this underground hip-hop crew. Their recorded output consists of two independent releases: a cassette demo from 1997, and a full-length CD in 2004 with the moniker shortened to simply “Remnant” (not to be confused with the indie rock band that eventually became Exeter Flud). It was in 1997 or 98 that my good friend Jay (AKA DJ Deikon) who was huge into underground holy hip-hop introduced me to them. I was immediately intrigued by their creative backing tracks and atypical lyrical flow.… Continued →

Room Full of Walters was a modern alternative rock band from Kansas & were on Christian rock radio formats back in the late 90s. This SOTD references the age old question of how far is too far gone for us to be able to go to Heaven. The band had seen an interview on television & wrote this song. I know the reference is very extreme, but it still brings to light that every sin keeps us away from Jesus. Not one is good enough & we ALL need JESUS.… Continued →

This hard hitting nu metal/quasi rapcore band seems to have only released one LP in 2001, but had another song on a Rescue Records compilation. I am pretty sure their name comes from a type of pie that has molasses. … Continued →

I’ve been following news on this film since they first announced a year or two ago. So, what is it exactly? Well, the creators of films like “I Can Only Imagine”, and “I Still Believe” are taking their talents for making simple songs into feature length films and going a step further by transporting all of us back to a time when the “Jesus Movement” began. Watch the trailer for “Jesus Revolution” below and read on for a personal story from me…… Continued →

All you early Tooth & Nail and indie rock fans who were alive in that thriving musical era of the 90’s, will be stoked to hear that Morella’s Forest debut album “Super Deluxe” is getting the vinyl treatment and available in two different beautiful color variants. You can buy the vinyl release through Lost In Ohio right here. These ship in November. This label has put out quite a few amazing re-releases including Fluffy and Sixpence None The Richer among several others. I’m holding out hope that some other 90’s era indie releases will get the vinyl treatment as well.… Continued →

This really cool project is devoted entirely to the man behind Starflyer 59, songwriter, producer, musician, singer, and creator – Jason Martin. This tribute is in honor of Jason’s 50th Birthday and there is an accompanying Vinyl LP featuring all these amazing, classic songs. It is titled “Major Awards: A Tribute to Starflyer 59” and is put out by Pacifirecords. Although the vinyl is officially sold out, you can check out who and what songs are covered right here. Hopefully other fans like myself were able to snag a copy 😉… Continued →

So this really big festival called “When We Were Young” was about to kick off yesterday when some very unfortunate news blew through those seedy asphalt lined streets just like the strong desert wind – which unfortunately led to the cancellation of Day One. Tempers seemed to flare up online and hearts were broken not just from the emo but because of the absence of good live music that people from around the world traveled to see. So, with all this uncertainty many people began to throw out the inevitable “FYRE FEST” comparisons, much the same way some people tossed toward the rebooted Furnace Fest which as we all know went OFF with much fan love and support.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Acceptance – Wild, Free (Deluxe Edition)
• Stryper – The Final Battle
• Then It Ends – Restored (Instrumental)

Pop & Alternative

• Nicole Serrano – Nice to Meet You

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Marcy Each – Ghosts of Fishermen

Hip Hop & R&B

• FOEVA – Late Nights
• Izaiiah – His Glory Alone.
• J.Murph – Psalms Colored In Blue
• Twanny2c, Remnantbygrace – RMNT TAPE 1 EP

Worship & Gospel

• Anna Victoria – Love Letters (EP)
• Dreamers – Dreamers
• Hannah Honey – Stinger EP
• Jesus Co., WorshipMob – I Am Yours, You Are Mine EP
• Jonathan Ogden – Future Forever
• Josh Baldwin – Where The Glory Is
• Manor Collective – Live At The Manor
• Matt Maher – The Stories I Tell Myself
• MercyMe – Always Only Jesus
• Munday Martin – Random Acts Of Music EP
• Philippa Hanna – Live From The Old Chapel EP
• Red Letter Society – Live At Valley
• River Valley AGES – All Ages Admitted
• Todd Fields – Finding Me
• Trinity Music – Let Faith Arise

Instrumental & Other

• Xael – Nectar EP

Christmas

• Ascent Project – How Are You That Good?

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This song obviously references the vocalist for Tool. The Band is very hard to find anything on. I have a few of their songs. from what I remember a 5 song EP from circa early to mid 2000s. They were on Christian rock radio way back in the day when hard rock songs were on the “loud” charts? I am pretty sure Decrease Me, Day by Day & Strike Out were the ones. I think the band names comes from the following passage from Lamentations 4:4–5:   “The tongue of the nursling cleaves to its palate in thirst. … Continued →

Rock & Metal

• RELIC – GOLDEN

Pop & Alternative Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• davy – DAY EP
• Giants & Pilgrims – Midwestern Trees
• Jonah Folsom – Grapes After a Spar EP
• Justin McRoberts – Sliver of Hope EP

Hip Hop & R&B

• CS LIT, San Andreas – Solar Raise (Deluxe)
• Hunterdrinkswater – Central Florida Revival 2
• Izaiiah – His Glory Alone.
• Nicky Gracious – Kill Me
• Tedashii – This Time Around 2
• Timothy Brindle, Wrath, Grace – The Acrostic Of Salvation EP
• Xane Up – Only Jesus Volume 2

Worship & CCM

• Ada Richards – Parables
• Allie Paige – ap vol.

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Contrary to what the band name suggests, They Sang as They Slew was not a metal or hardcore band, actually quite far from either. If you hear similarities to the indie rock of Luxury, it’s because half of the band came from Luxury while they were on a break from touring–namely guitarist Jamie Bozeman and bassist Chris Foley (both of whom are Orthodox priests in their day job). I hope some fans recognize the band name from the epic battle scene in Lord of the Rings (the book, not the movie).… Continued →

It’s so great to have Gary Murray and co. back to making music again after almost a decade of quietude. Gary had to retreat for a few years beginning in 2014 while taking care of aging parents and other personal matters. Monkeys & Spoons certainly reflects that solitude, as well as the grief of losing someone you’ve had close. While the album cover nearly depicts contents of jazz fusion or post-rock (both Koinonia and strangely, Talk Talk are evoked by the artwork), don’t be led astray there.… Continued →

This very catch SOTD hearkens from way back in the day & had been released on Narrowpath Records. I first heard the song on a compilation & had to track them down thereafter. They even have a Facebook page which is interesting as a lot of these bands faded into existence in the early days of the internet. Check them out. … Continued →

One of my favorite up and coming record labels called Small Step Records is a community of sorts and a breath of fresh air in a scene of sameness and monotony. The founder Paul Hyde is also a member of the band Grandpa Loves Rhinos which joins Homeplate, Light The Way, and now… Last Chance Marie! They are also another great punk rock band and have a solid sound that isn’t a copy of anyone. If you want good production along with a certain rawness only punk rock can bring you, then check out the music of Last Chance Marie.… Continued →

Craig’s Brother drop yet another song off their upcoming new album “Easily Won, Rarely Deserved” that comes out in a few weeks via their new album home – People of Punk Rock Records. This new song is titled “Violent Faith” and is played in that same great fast melodic punk style the band has become world renown for. Listen below and stream or download at your favorite Digital Network. Let us know your thoughts on the new stuff. … Continued →

I always enjoyed the music from Precious Death. Their albums “Southpaw” and “If You Must” are just plain great classics, groove metal mixed with a little hardcore. They were unique, bold, and not afraid to share their thoughts and feelings through the music they created. Unashamed about who they were and what they believed. There was one last album in 1996 before they went on hiatus. Now they are back, over 25 years later. According to their Facebook page, they’ve been working on a new album and as of this January, the writing had begun.… Continued →

For the first time in over 20 years, the long lost classic Watashi Wa album, “What’s In The Way”, is available once again but in digital format. Go check it out on your favoriting streaming networks or on Spotify (See below). What’s your favorite song off this album? … Continued →

So here alas is another rarity. I don’t remember where I got this song from, but I always found it catchy. Seems to be modern rock/grunge back circa the early 2000s from Minnesota.  I found them listed on an old Tripod site that listed other Minnesota bands: punkers Angry Atom & Children 18:3 along with IVM bands Names Without Numbers & The Roosevelts. Maybe someone knows more about them? … Continued →

Rock & Metal Pop & Alternative

• Bien – Color of Heaven EP
• Kevin Max – FANTASY

Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• David Curtis – Arrows EP

Hip Hop & R&B

• Aklesso, Foolie Vision – Sonus, Vol. 1
• the Apologist – The Debate Tapes, Vol. 1
• Benji – songs that i don’t want to die on my computer EP
• Bigg2timez – Psalmz Of 2timez Book 1
• Child of the Light – Round 3: Taste and See
• CieMie – 17
• CS LIT, San Andreas – Solar Raise
• isaacxhopes – WHO SHOULD I BE EP
• Joseph Madigan – Alignment EP
• JunSix – Sheepovergoats
• Kemvr – GALLERIA EP
• Mainetoowavy!

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Satellite Circle (in the Christian industry) was a short-lived 90s rock band that switched their name to Metropolis before fading into obscurity. Satellite Circle was around the time of Dear Ephesus & Metropolis was on the same label as These 5 Down & Paul Q-Peck (Originally w/ One Bad Pig) & was produced by Dez Dickerson from Prince. Hope y’all like this throwback. … Continued →

If you’re of the opinion that only melodic music can be godly, then you might want to navigate your browser elsewhere. If, on the other hand, you see the possibility of the Spirit working and moving in the new, the avant garde, the experimental, and the downright weird, then Ganglia just might interest you. Sometimes stylized as GÅNGLÎÅ, this one-man project was started by David Smittcamp in Los Angeles in the late 1990s. He took the already experimental genre of grindcore (lightning-fast tempos and ultra-short songs fused into an extreme form of hardcore and metal), and flipped it on its head by utilizing only electronic instruments.… Continued →