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Craig’s Brother are on a roll with their new music. The band released “Fakebook” 2 weeks ago and are back yet again with “All The Way”, which drops this Friday 11/19 through People of Punk Rock. Pre-save right here. Support the brother this upcoming holiday/Christmas season and look good doing it by purchasing their merch right here.… Continued →

Zerbin is an indie Canadian rock band. The 2 band members are Jason Zerbin (hence the name) & Peter Moi. This SOTD is very catchy so hope you like it. … Continued →

For our Song of the Day this time, let’s dig deep. While I often get stuck in the 90s (admittedly a great era for faith-based musical excursions), let’s not forget that Christian rock goes back *at least* to the 1960s (or arguably earlier if we include Sister Rosetta Tharpe). Not a lot is known about Gidians Bible (sic.), but what is known is fairly significant. Take a closer look at the band photo, particularly the vocalist on the far right. That’s then-future Petra vocalist Greg Volz.… Continued →

Ronnie Martin known for his work in Joy Electric, Ronald of Orange, Brothers Martin, Dance House Children, and more, is here with his new solo song (under his own name) titled “From The Womb Of The Morning, The Dew of Your Youth Will Be Yours”. That is one heck of a mouthful of words to belt out but it’s truly a great song. Check out the track below and download or stream on your network of choice including Bandcamp here via his label home, Velvet Blue Music.… Continued →

The Agony Scene is friggin’ heavy. I remember it seemd this band & AILD came out at roughly the same time. I loved this debut & not As IU Lay Dying better as the song quality was tons better. Plus I was into the goth & metal scene & fishnets &  eyeliner & Hot Topic & all that. Crowd surfed at Norma Jean shows & hung out with Zao & Stretch Armstrong at New Brookland Tavern in Columbia, SC. Well this song is a killer tune, but also check out the debut as there isn’t a dud on it.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Dawnbreaker – Ad Majorem Dei Glorium

Pop & CCM

• Empty Isles – hard to cope (EP)
• Hollyn – Holy Rebellion
• Mirours – Gilded Paradise

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Carolyn Arends – Recognition
• Mark Barlow – Hymns & Soul
• Natalie Bergman – Keep Those Teardrops from Falling (EP)
• Zach Winters – Other Side (B) (EP)

Hip Hop & R&B

• Chrys Jones – Note To Self
• Dontae – Trinity Volume 2 “Chose 2 MOB” (EP)
• Joey Maze – THE DETOUR (EP)
• JunSix – The Hofstadter Tapes
• Kieran the Light – Kieran’s Playlist 3 (EP)
• Konata Small, S.O.

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Grand Prize hailed from the Calvary Chapel location in Idaho. They eventually changed their name to Esterlyn & do a more AC/worshipful vibe. This SOTD has a special meaning to me & is a lot of what I personally struggle with. : You say that you love Him with your life  But your going your own way  You need to let Him have your rights   Let Him take control of your life.” So come on over feel His Grace shining bright It’s not over you still need to fight You say that it can’t be done You just can’t live what’s right Well that’s not right He will heal you tonight You say that you love Him with your life But your going your own way You need to let Him have your rights Let Him take control of your life He’ll set you free, Tonight, yea yea tonight Some come on over let His love draw you near It’s not over He wipe away every tear You say that it can’t be done You just can’t live what’s right Well that’s not right He will heal you tonight Oh how He loves You- How He longs to forgive You Won’t you let Him take your hand Won’t you let Him show you His Plan He will change you, He will change you, He will change you … Continued →

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Sin Disease is one of the greatest albums ever to emerge from our scene. Romald Domkus (born Allan Aguirre) and company unleashed a wonderfully chaotic debut album, with production from Terry Taylor (DA/Daniel Amos/Swirling Eddies/Lost Dogs) that set CCM on its head! Think I’m overstating things? Not possible. Here’s why: have you ever tried to pigeonhole the album, or this band, into a single genre? Good luck. Take equal parts hardcore punk, reggae, goth, glam rock, and heavy metal, and then top the whole thing off with a weird experimental noise track lasting over 7 minutes long.… Continued →

Fono was an awesome band that had a really outstanding debut, but seemed to fail into obscurity shortly thereafter a follow-up. They originally came from the United Kingdom under the name Seven, but moved to California for their American tenure. Their vocalist actually played in other bands I have releases from called Split Level & Tribe of Dan. They actually opened for Bon Jovi before changing their name to Fono. Goesaroundcomesaround is a great release and there are no duds on it.   … Continued →

ZAHNA just released her explosive new song “I’m Sorry” in music video form which you can view below. It’s really cool. This new stuff is seriously good.… Continued →

I’m not always the biggest fan of electronic based REMIX tracks but this one by Nate Parrish really shines bright. It is done every bit as professional as anything found on modern day radio. If you didn’t think punk and electronic DJ related music could coexist, just listen to this and let your head spin. Nate Parrish is one of my favorite punk and solo artists. His music hits me in the gut in all the right ways and this new music is certainly no exception.… Continued →

Homeplate just dropped one of their best new songs titled “So Far Away” via all digital networks and streaming services. Check out the song below and be sure to support the guys by purchasing online. Oh, and this is a fantasic RED “cover”. What do you think?… Continued →

DIRE are back with a powerful, heavy, aggressive, and entirely new METAL album titled “Volume II” which just released last week. Check out the track “Reign” below and then head over to your digital network of choice and download/stream these incredible new jams. You can also order physical merch from the band here.… Continued →

Another band reemerging from a long hiatus, Gametime, has dropped 2 new songs. One of those newest songs is titled “Out of the Dark” and features Dogwood vocalist Josh Kemble on BGVs. Gametime music resonates with just about everyone who are seeking a positive spin to the last few years of darkness. Hopeful pop-punk with a heavy emphasis on quality songwriting. Check out the band’s other new song, “The Stories We Tell Ourselves” alongside “Out of The Dark”, below. Recommended for fans of Slick Shoes, The Swellers, Over It, Chaser, Autopilot Off, MUTE, Craig’s Brother, and Too Bad Eugene.… Continued →

A relatively unknown melodic punk band from the west coast called “Namesake” who were together 20+ years ago and had set out to originally record a debut full length, are here with a brand new set of songs. The album “The Twenty Year Impression” features brand new songs that were just recorded and has a definite classic sound yet infused with a modern 2021 sensibility. This is great stuff and you’ll want to click on their bandcamp here to listen to the first new song as well as pre-order.… Continued →

So I am terribly far behind in posting news this week and for that I do apologize. Everyone’s favorite (well I hope so at least) melodic punk band from So Cal., Craig’s Brother, are back with a BRAND NEW SONG titled “Fakebook”. It’s about just what you’d expect it to be about, the Metaverse of a Fakebook of course! So check out the new song below and stream it wherever you find your digital music. Let us know what you think.… Continued →

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Blo0odlined Calligraphy was a hardcore/metalcore band hailing from Michigan that featured a female vocalist> They went from Selah to Strike First to Facedown Records in a matter of 3 years. Vocalist Ally also plays piano, but this SOTD is straight up heavy. I remember Jaddeus from RadioU’s hxc show playing this son on his show & I have dug it all these years. Also check out Isaac is the Champ. … Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Amongst Wolves – #ChooseToLive
• Dire – Volume II
• Guardians of the Secret – All Hallows’ Eve (EP)
• idle threat – blurred visions
• Royal Diadem – Jesus Over All
• War Of Ages – Rhema (EP)

Pop & CCM

• Mōzi – Some friends and a place to call home
• Ryan Ellis – Episode 1 – EP

Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Allie Crummy – Honesty

Hip & R&B

• Aaron Ray – From the Pit to the Palace
• BrvndonP – Lifeline
• Dkg Kie – SAVED NOT SOFT (BONUS PACK)
• Dillon Chase – UV PERSONA
• Dru Bex – Sindy Versus Victoria
• Genesis Rose – Road to Galilee
• itsnoproblem.

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Nine Lashes is a modern rock band from Alabama that always seemed to be a band (at least in their first few releases) that should have been huge in the mainstream. Check out this catchy song, but also the ballad Surrender. And yes, they are still going having released a single in 2021. … Continued →

The one, the only, the legendary hardcore band from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mr. Bishop’s Fist only released one 3-song demo, and had 2 compilation appearances, before they broke up and moved to the Pacific Northwest. So why include the band here when they made such a small impact? Well, despite their limited output, the band actually had an incredible impact. First, because the songs were so good, so brutal, so raw and real, fans and collectors to this day still talk about the band. Second, members of the band wound up in a number of other bands that were equally influential.… Continued →

New independent metal label The Charon Collective have recently re-issued Pennsylvania band Sacrament’s debut demo Presumed Dead on CD and digital formats. The death/thrash metal band went on release two full-lengths, seminal death metal release Testimony of Apocalypse and technical thrash beast Haunts of Violence. The re-issue is accompanied by the news that former Sacrament members have re-formed as Testimony of Apocalypse, and are writing new material for a future release. Presumed Dead can be ordered from The Charon Collective here: https://thecharoncollective.bandcamp.com/album/presumed-dead-2021-remaster?fbclid=IwAR3RtKoHZ2sSGB2-zSPwhS1tABQrTwI-gVHda1Z19zNFQHrk0SluASZ4XvM… Continued →

One Bad Apple was a short lived death/groove metal/crossover thrash band that released a few indies & full length in the 90s before disbanding, but reuniting & releasing another full length in 2018. I’ve always liked this SOTD & hope you do also. … Continued →

The W’s were a short lived swing revival/ska band whose 2 full lengths garnered a lot of airplay on Christian rock stations back in the day. They are well known for their first hit The Devil is Bad but also check out the superb Moses. I did not know, but 2 members of the band formed a band BenDixon that I have been starting to follow lately. Today’s SOTD though is in homage to one of my fave songs to play on bass guitar. … Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Darkhorse Hero – Living for a bigger Kingdom
• Hunter G K Thompson – Eternal Halloween (EP)
• The Pear Republic – Pop Punk EP
• Then It Ends – Solace (EP)

Pop & CCM

• The Color – No Greater Love
• Lion of Judah – Closer
• ØM-53 – Junior Year (Side A) Homecoming
• Psallos – Philippians
• SVRCINA – Orchards

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3NXAVCnUSvB6u1UM318Hpo?si=0f832f05ebb04369 Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Becca Jordan – Becoming Ordinary
• Benjamin Daniel – Shelterheart
• Jameson McGregor – someday i’ll start again (EP)

Hip Hop & R&B

• Bizzle – Soul Therapy
• Caleb McCoy – Render Unto Caesar
• Cedric Des – Cedric (EP)
• Connor Pierson – For Me (EP)
• Fox & Tiger – FOX & TIGER
• GodFearin – Self Examination (EP)
• IMRSQD,  Moflo Music, Sammie Lee – Encantado
• Wes Harris – INFRARED

Worship & Gospel

• Anthem Worship – Universal Hearts (Live) (EP)
• Ben Trip – Desert EP
• Cross Gray – In All That Concerns It (EP)
• Gaetan Judd – Mud
• Israel & New Breed – Project LA: Alive in Los Angeles
• Sanctified Vessels – Surrendered (Live) (EP)
• Sean Curran – 1,000 Names (EP)
• Tim Timmons – HERE (Live With Friends)
• The Vigil Project – True Presence

Christmas

• Cade Thompson – Cade Thompson Christmas (EP)
• Life Church Music – Holy Holy
• Life.Church

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Independent singer-songwriter, Benjamin Daniel drops his new 15 track full length album through bandcamp and all digital networks. It’s an introspective, moving piece of art that will do all it can to inspire you. This album is honest in more ways than one and when you peel back the many layers, you’re left with unmistakable beauty. Somber songs of joy and peace wrapped up in a blanket of vulnerability. This isn’t bombastic rock n’ roll meant to fill stadiums and incite riots but rather the kind of music you might find in a small coffee shop on a rainy evening with a warm jacket and hot beverage to sip with your eyes closed, hands raised, and the rhythm of your heart pumping to the sounds of music delight.… Continued →

Joel Piper returns with his solo project, Avery Pkwy. I’ve always loved his approach to music, drumming, and his Faith. Check out the song “Everything” below in music video form. The song is available now through all digital networks.… Continued →

Stephen Christian releases his 2nd new song titled “Awaken” off the upcoming album, “Spirited”, due out on BEC Recordings soon. Some people may not like the straight up worship oriented music of his solo work but as long time Anberlin fan (and Stephen Christian vocals fan), I love it. Hopeful and positive music that is much needed during this prolonged period of darkness our world is experiencing. Song can be found below or on your favorite digital network.… Continued →

Dispraised are back with their new track titled “Reaper’s Kiss” which is a total thrashy-punk and undeniably heavy song. Check out “Reaper’s Kiss” now on your digital network of choice or by clicking below.… Continued →

Brave Days unleash their fiery and somewhat controversial lyric video for the new song, “Scars & Stripes”. Listen to the heavy (pop)punk song, below. Feel free to discuss all things relating to Brave Days and politics in music, below. The song is out on all digital networks, 11/5/21.… Continued →