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So while preparing for these reviews I have a list of ones that I know. And then realize I am getting ready to see this band live in a week! Wedding Party is a goth rock band that changed their direction to pop industrial & their name to Bridgeshadows, Met the guy who works with them on AD Windblown Records this past weekend also.  Check this band out along with other goth bands Virgin Black & Saviour Machine. … Continued →

I’ve been listening to Ronnie Martin’s music since the late 80s, when he and brother Jason (of Starflyer 59 and many others) were known as the duo Dance House Children. That group reveled in synth-pop, but with a super quirky edge. There was nothing in the Christian nor secular markets quite like it. After two underrated albums, the pair split. Jason started the legendary indie rock monster Starflyer 59, while Ronnie carried on with synthesizer-created music in the form of Joy Electric. Picking up where Dance House Children left off, Joy Electric took the quirkiness to extreme new levels.… Continued →

More industrial music this time from a 3 member group known as Torn Skin. Always have enjoyed this tune. Amazon has a good breakdown of it if you want to check it out.   … Continued →

Argyle Park-nuff said! For real, if you like industrial music at all, you will like this. Their first LP was a bit indie sounding, but things freshened up by the time AP2 was released. And then Scott remastered everything.  … Continued →

Becoming The Archetype are on a roll. Not only did they just release a music video for the first single “The Lost Colony” but now they have put out single #2 – “The Remnant” through all digital networks and streaming sites. This absolute beast of a new album is shaping up to not only be the band’s best work but quite possibly one of the best METAL albums of 2022 (disclaimer: it’s possible the word ‘best’ could be outweighed by words like ‘insane’, ‘mind blowing’, ‘smashing’, ‘beast mode’, ‘slapping’, ‘award winning’, ‘critically acclaimed’, or an ‘underrated masterpiece’ and we are not responsible for misrepresenting Becoming The Archetype by undercounting the ferocious nature of said “masterpiece”).… Continued →

Incredible news just dropped concerning two classic acts that existed throughout the 90’s, are back! MorZan which is the combination of Mortal and Fold Zandura and featuring the same 2 songwriters/composers/singers/musicians (Jyro and Jerome) that were behind all those now classic albums from both groups. If you know these two groups then you are in the club and you’ll appreciate this news drop. Follow MorZan on social media here (and Instagram) or their official website here. More news coming soon.… Continued →

A really cool sorta new indie rock/emo band by the name of “Marca” which features a member of Living Sacrifice and Eso Charis, just dropped a new song titled “1492” which you can listen to below. The song will appear on the band’s new EP “Breathe: Pulse” which releases on August 5th and can be pre-ordered right here. For fans of: Further Seems Forever, Circa Survive, Brand New, My Epic, and The Juliana Theory.… Continued →

New Thrash/metal pioneers – Testimony of Apocalypse, that are forging a path all their own with a debut record titled “None Will Escape The Judgement”, will drop said album on September 2nd 2022 through The Charon Collective. A great band with a heavy hitting message and music to match. Check out the teaser below.… Continued →

Hard rock band, Reign Of Glory, just put out their new song titled “Forever and Ever” which is available in lyric video form below this post. It has that classic 80’s hard rock/metal sound with uplifting, hard hitting lyrics, and modern day production. The band’s debut album “All Will Bow”, is out August 12th and you can pre-order right here. This incredible band features a mighty fine pedigree of musicians with quite a history (read below).… Continued →

Too Bad Eugene are back officially and will release their third full length record titled “Distance” on September 14th via People of Punk Rock Records. If you’ve heard the new song which is the title track, you know you’re in for not only classic Too Bad Eugene but just an all around amazing new melodic punk track. These guys flew under most people’s radars over 20 years ago but it’s never too late for new music discovery. Check out the song this Friday on all digital networks and make sure to pre-order the record right here.… Continued →

For King & Country just dropped a new version of their hit song “For God is With Us” featuring the great Hillary Scott of the group – Lady A. Check out the song below. Now available on all digital networks.… Continued →

Anberlin have dropped their brand new music video for the song “Circles” which is off their forthcoming EP “Silverline”, which drops July 29th on Equal Vision Records.… Continued →

Demon Hunter dropped another new song (#3 for those keeping track), this one being titled “Defense Mechanism” and featuring Max Cavalera of Sepultura and Soulfly fame. It’s heavy like classic Demon Hunter and I’m sure many of you like myself, will love it. Check out the lyric video for the song below. “Exile” is out September 9th via WeaponsMFG and can be preordered right here.… Continued →

Iodine Recordings just announced yesterday that the late 90’s hardcore classic by Stretch Arm Strong – “Rituals of Life”, is getting the vinyl treatment and available in 3 different variants. The album has been carefully recreated with some new artwork via UnoriginalVinyl and is completely remastered for vinyl. [Update: Vinyl is now sold out and I missed my chance 🙁 ]… Continued →

A rising young rapper in his own right – Miles Minnick, just dropped a killer new track with WHATUPRG titled “Steppin'” and it’s out now on all digital networks via Reach Records. Check out the official music video for the song, below.… Continued →

I remember when this band first started, they were on a rock show hosted by Sonia Vannest. I found out about them & Evanescence on the  same show. We all know the directions that the bands took after. This SOTD is in hopes for more Red music. They have done a few covers but this is my fave from them as I loved this song as a kid when it was originally done by Duran Duran.    … Continued →

This summer my church is doing a sermon series on Psalm 46. It’s something we’ve been doing every summer for the last few years—picking a Psalm and reading through it every week. Naturally as a music lover I enjoy looking to see what artists have made a song based on the Psalm that we’re studying. This year I might have gone a little overboard though. Do you know how many songs titled “Psalm 46” there on Spotify? Yeah, neither do I. As it turns out Spotify’s search function stops at 1,000 songs.… Continued →

I haven’t yet featured any post-rock on the Song of the Day series, so it’s time to remedy that. Circle of Birds was a one-off collaboration between members of Ester Drang, Unwed Sailor and Lasso. The vast ensemble (encompassing nine members!) allowed for a true spirit of improvisation. The resulting 3-song EP is entirely instrumental, but it’s a very satisfying listen. Characteristic for the genre, 2 of the 3 songs clock in at over 7 minutes long. Check out the title track here.… Continued →

So Emery has got some new stuff coming out as we have seen. Seen them live a few time snow & they actually started out in this town I used to live in called Rock Hill, SC, but had moved on unfortunately before I arrived. They have a lot going on but this was their first video & song that brough them to our attention.      … Continued →

This one goes out to one of my fave bands of all time. Matt Baird is a man ov God. I literally just saw them live yet again 2 days ago & bought some merch off his oldest son! Anyways their LP Echoes is still in my top 20 albums of all time. The other SOTD showcases the cleaner production sound that they became known for. They are still releasing new music so BOLO for new stuff that they played. … Continued →

Earthsuit was another one of those bands that didn’t seem to have any counterparts in the Christian music industry. Some of the band members went on to form MuteMath. But hey, great song title right?! Think it’s a play on our sin nature. Maybe someone knows different? … Continued →

So I wrote a review on one of Mattie’s preaching tracks a year or so ago. This is his band after he left Besieged. This band got really big & ended up disbanding after releasing several albums. This song has always been my fave & is just so much fun to play on drums! They were also decent live-trust me! … Continued →

For a brief moment in the early 1990s, it looked like electronica (or techno, or rave as it was being called at the time) was going to take over popular music. It had a huge following in Christian alternative music for a good two years. Although the synthesizer-driven genre had little to do with the guitar-dominated alt-rock, grunge, and hardcore punk of the era, what it did have in common with those genres was simply being an oddball style of music with which to glorify God.… Continued →

Norma Jean have dropped 2 new songs. One just released last week and it is titled “Spearmint Revolt”. Check out both new songs below this post. Their new album “Deathrattle Sing For Me” is out August 12th through Solid State Records. Pre-Order album here.… Continued →

Empty Atlas also dropped a new song on last Friday titled “Half Magic”. This rising star in the realm of indie music is fast becoming one of my favorite bands. Please make sure you give them a fair listen and check out their other recent tracks while you’re at it. I know soon that you’ll be in agreement with me on the fact that this is a highly talented and super enjoyable band.… Continued →

3 of the original members of Project 86 have been on a roll lately with that “Drawing Black Lines” Vinyl Re-Release and now this… a special release featuring Demos and Outtakes from the Drawing Black Lines sessions. Check out the songs below via their Bandcamp page and be sure to buy digitally or on CD. This bandcamp site is being run by Randy, Steven, and Alex.… Continued →

Demon Hunter are truly back. They have another new song that just dropped this past Friday. The song is called “Silence The World” and it features Tom S Englund. I love it! Pre-Order “Exile” right here. Catch the band on the “20 Years in Exile” Tour, this fall.… Continued →

I missed posting about this over the long Fourth of July weekend. Was busy with family and health issues. Anyway, one of my personal favorite Rock bands are back in action. Anberlin have announced their signing to Equal Vision (as reported earlier) and just dropped their new single “Circles”. While different, this song invokes a certain familiarity and instant likability. If you are a longtime fan then I’m sure many of you will appreciate the new direction. I am just hoping for some sounds akin to their earlier material so we shall see.… Continued →

Melodic punk band – Gametime, just dropped another NEW song and this time it’s a really cool cover of the Green Day b-side “J.A.R (Jason Andrew Relva)” which originally appeared on the “Angus” movie soundtrack back in 1995. It was one of their best B-sides and has since been re-released on the Green Day “International Superhits” album. Don’t be like other people and decide to jump ship to another country, give this solid melodic punk cover a listen today!… Continued →

Texas' Spirit Filled Street Punk band, Breakaway, will be releasing their long awaited album "Sword and Shield" 7/07/2022. FFO: The Deal, Unshackled, The Havoc, Officer Negative, and The Hanover Saints.