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The funk-punk and funk-metal scene(s) rose quickly in the early 90s and then disappeared just as quickly. At one point, it was looking to be the next big thing, but as a genre it never dominated alternative rock as it once looked like it would. In fact, aside from Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jane’s Addiction, few in the general market ever made it big, even though bands like Fishbone and 24-7 Spyz were just as talented. However, the fusion/hybrid genre did help pave the way for other crossover genres to gain steam, particularly third wave ska (with its derivatives ska-punk and ska-core), rap-core, and industrial metal.… Continued →

Blacklight Records Californian Temple of the Times was a 2 man fare that released an EP & several remixes of the song featured here. Anthony Roberts & Bikos have created an industrial EBM laden hybrid which will surely be enjoyed by those into the softer industrial/darkwave genre.  I actually played a track of their EP on my latest Ripper Radio show. Beware, the song is different from my normal spectrum & will appeal to fans of Skinny Puppy, Circle Of Dust, Argyle Park, etc…… Continued →

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I am stealing this idea from the whole Gamestop / AMC Theaters / Silver concept being run through Wall Street by savvy investors and reddit users. In this case we have created a special Spotify Playlist to increase exposure for some great independent talent. The goal is to get these songs to 100,000 plays to support great bands. It’s a hefty goal but I think with enough attention we can get it done. These plays will not only help independent bands who own their music but also independent labels who rely on streams and purchases across digital networks (yes, including Indie Vision Music).… Continued →

Formed under the name Switch in 1997, Arizona’s Re:zound switched their name after finding another band w/ the same name. Ironically, there is a current pop/synth Christian band also called Switch!  Well, Re:zound is one of those rock bands that turned into primary worship music before most had. Their second LP Re:Worship was released a couple times w/ new tracks added & is actually really good w/ great tracks such as Majesty, Great I Am, & one of my fave worship songs of all time In This Place.… Continued →

One of Thumper Punk Records’ newest bands, Doulos, have released their debut ep, “The Middleman”. These guys border on punk, harcore, and street punk. I was able to see them a few years ago and have eagerly awaited this release and there’s no question, it was well worth the wait. Make sure you give this ep a listen, you won’t wanna sleep on this one!  … Continued →

Rockfest Records’ nu metal band, Relent, have released a new song, “Think You Got It” and are currently in the studio recording the followup to their debut release, “Heart Attack”. The band delivers their hard hitting style once again and continues to build the anticipation for their sophomore release. Check out the lyric video below and let us know if youre ready for more from these guys.  … Continued →

Hard rockers Islander have released a new song and an accompanying video for “The Outsider”. The past few singles they’ve released have been a bit more on the mellow side, but this one shows the band still brings it. Check out the video below and leave your thoughts.  … Continued →

It’s always a pleasure to find a new band to listen to and many times I find myself wondering how I’m only now hearing about them, especially when they sound so good.   Windvent is a progressive post-hardcore band from Chihuahua, Mexico. They have a very heavy, yet melodic sound. The guitarwork is incredible and the vocals range from sounding like Mouth of the South to Lifelong, and also feature some really great sounding cleans. Excellent lyrics! The band released a few singles in the past year or two and have a full length release, “Relief” that dropped in 2018.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• ’68 – The Knife, The Knife, The Knife
• Boiling Point – Hope Lives Here
• Colony House – Colony House Live, Vol. 1
• Danielson – Electric Jesus EP
• Fallstar – The Meaning in the Monster
• Inner 29 – Outside
• Killdevil Theory – False Heaven
• Mainframe – Lockdown
• Pantokrator – Marching Out of Babylon
• Relent – Think You Got It
• Remedy Drive – Imago Amor
• xDOULOSxHC – The Middleman (EP)

Pop & CCM

• Alyssa Jordan – There For You
• Baylor Wilson – Jesus Happened
• Casting Crowns, KB – Start Right Here (HGA Version)
• Cat Rea – Fire
• The Complete Fiction – Magic
• DOE – Brighter (Live)
• Dustin Starks – Set on You
• for KING & COUNTRY, Lecrae, The WRLDFMS Tony Williams – for KING & COUNTRY – Amen (Reborn)
• Jerry Fee – Brag
• JJ Heller – Stand by Me / So Long, Farewell
• Joel Vaughn – Louder Than The Lies
• Jonathan Jackson – You Have My Heart
• Josiah Davis – LOVE ME BETTER
• Lynnea – Float
• Manafest – WARRIOR
• Mat Kearney – Powerless
• Melody Adorno – Process
• MillyAnn – Let It Rain
• Nfgn – I Just Wanna Love
• Neoni – DARKSIDE
• Neon Feather, NEON Worship, Sajan Nauriyal – I Want to Be Where You Are
• Rachel Honza – FUTURE ENVY
• Rachael Nemiroff – Minnesota
• Sam Wilson – Be Still and Know
• Samuel Day – Stand Through This
• We the Least – Mask Off
• Wendy Child – All Outta Love

Electronic

• God’s Warrior – Rejoice
• Man Cub, Meggie York – Real Me
• TRELIC, VYLW – Back to You

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• American Teleport – Weeping Willow
• Forrester – Tensions (EP)
• Johnny Knox – Hopeful Romantic (EP)
• Jon Foreman – Side By Side
• Michael J Tinker – Let Me Go There
• Our Atlantic Roots – All The Years
• Paul Demer – Look for the Helpers

Hip Hop & R&B

• 1K FAMO – Go to Church
• Aable – Rollercoaster
• Adrion Butler – iPhone
• A.I.

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Much like the song Hey Gene by The Choir, this song is an homage to the late Gene Eugene who fronted mainly Adam Again, but also conspired on various other projects. Tragedy Ann’s band members have risen from the ashes of one of my fave 90s bands Sometime Sunday (especially their Stone release) & then went to start a rock ‘n roll worship band literally called The Rock & Roll Worship Circus. This song reminds us to be humble no matter what our profession is and inspire others to look to our Saviour Jesus.… Continued →

Industrial music has a long and complicated history, which we don’t have time to get deeply into here. Its roots lie in avant garde experimentalism of the 1970s, its name coming from literal industrial sounds as its inspiration. As the genre developed, it became intertwined with other styles–most notably dance music and techno, or at the other end of the spectrum heavy metal, and occasionally even hip-hop. For the longest time, Blackhouse (featured here) was the only industrial band exploring Christian themes, but all of their albums were released as imports and mostly on secular and/or independent labels.… Continued →

Fit For A King vocalist Ryan Kirby (band whom is on my bucket list to see live) & Currents guitarist Chris Wiseman (whom I have seen live last year) have teamed up for this new band Our Eternity. Starting with a keyboard intro then crescendoing into almost a black metal scream before erupting into a metalcore verse complete with clean & unclean vocals is how this barnburner rolls. To hear this & other loud music, tune in to the Castingsuchathinshadow radio show on Ripper Radio from 6-7 pm CST. … Continued →

Inner 29 return in 2021 with an exciting brand new song titled “Outside”. Check out the really cool new track from the Brazil based pop-punk/emo band, below. The song was recorded during the pandemic and mixed/mastered by none other than famed Florida producer, James Paul Wisner (Dashboard Confessional, Underoath, Further Seems Forever, etc). Melodic yet moody and very mature new direction for the band is a welcomed change and sure to win them over a great deal of new fans across the globe. Hear their refreshing sound below and make sure to follow them on social media here or at @inner29band.… Continued →

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It was inevitable for me to write the review on one of my fave songs of all time. This band brings back so many memories for me. I first heard of them through an indie Christian online radio website out of Florida (no wonder I know!). I was stationed as an active duty soldier in South Carolina, Back in those days, they were dabbling in unblack metal with great full lengths/EPs Act of Depression & Cries of the Past. I bought a drum set shortly afterwards!… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• August Burns Red – Standing In The Storm
• Captain the Sky – Butterfly Effect
• Chase Tremaine – Development & Compromise
• CHPTRS – Wouldn’t Miss It for the World
• Huntingtons – Foundations, Vol. 6 (Cricket Brown Cow)
• Odds of an Afterthought – Curtain Call
• Our Eternity – Bloodstained
• Talkie – Love Me, Baby

Pop & CCM

• Andrea Hamilton, Daily Squad – Nothing Left
• Branan Murphy – This World Is Not My Home
• Cochren & Co. – Don’t Lose Hope
• CRYS – pause
• Jared Marc – Watch This
• Jessie Villa – Thriller
• JJ Heller – In Your Eyes
• John Jin Han – Find My Own Way
• Micah Christopher – No More Fear
• Paul Whitacre – find the light (The Brilliance Edit)
• Phil Joel – Better Than I Found It (EP)
• ROY3LS – Diamond Love

Electronic

• Asher Postman – Found You

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Andy Squyres – Love Never Fails
• Benjamin Hamilton – art of being human (Radio Edit)
• boy & KING – Where Did You Come From?

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Eternal Decision had gotten some flack about sounding too much like early Metallica (a la ED’s song Hunger) just like another metal band, Jesus Freaks.  I don’t mind because a lot of music sounds like so & so. This song, pulled from their 1997 Godfather Records S/T, in particular was destined to be a fave of mine because of the Scooby Doo intro! I’ve even had some Facebook conversations with vocalist Joe Chambless & drummer Bill Meeks some years ago. Some other bands the members were in worth checking out are Awake which does 2 greats More Like You & Carry Me along with a more laid band rock band Veehr that has the catchy Everyone.… Continued →

Orion Walsh just dropped his cover of The Postal Service “Sleeping In” through all digital markets and streaming sites. This and “House Arrest” released late last year are some of Orion’s strongest work by far and I encourage you to give this song a listen. It’s The Postal Service, it’s a Cover, it’s Orion Walsh, how can you go wrong? Listen below. [Bandcamp]… Continued →

No Lost Cause are back with a brand new version of their song “Where I Stand”, complete with tasty horn parts and loads of SKA. Even a breakdown? Say what? Listen, stream, and download right here. You can also stream below.… Continued →

Mainframe return with a catchy new, most definitely relevant, new song titled “Lockdown”. The band and IVM have released the song through IVM bandcamp right here (For Free) and it’ll be on all digital networks next Friday! It’s an exciting representation of the band, their message, and their experiences living here in the states during our very chaotic times. It’s got a great message and showcases their more punk rock n’ roll sound. Follow them on Facebook here and Instagram: @mainframepunk . Listen to the song, below.… Continued →

A new band, The Jericho Harlot, drop a brand new song titled “Snakes”. It’s a really awesome sounding, very timely, melodic punk rock song and you can watch the lyric video below. The band will release their debut full length on Rottweiler Records very soon.… Continued →

Adam Lohrbach who was a founding member and vocalist for So. Cal. pop-punk band – Home Grown, returns with a deeply personal new pop-punk project titled RadicalRadical. You can learn more at this link here and listen to some studio cuts of NEW songs that’ll be released on his debut album which is out this year. If these song samples are any indication of what’s to come on this debut recording, we are in for one heck of a surprise and quite possibly one of the BEST pop-punk albums of 2021!… Continued →

Chicago area based Hardcore band – 2Minute Minor, return with a very special benefit album, “Back In Our Day”, featuring a ton of classic Cartoon and TV show theme songs done in the band’s classic hardcore style. Songs from classic shows like Ducktales, Thundercats, Veggie Tales, The Jeffersons, Reading Rainbow, Mr Rogers, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and more. All proceeds raised will be donated to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Order physical merch here. Check out the band’s version of The Jefferson’s theme song, below.… Continued →

Punk rock developed somewhere in the 1970s when what had essentially been garage rock bands got louder, snarlier, and started playing shorter, faster songs. While critics argue about the official beginning of the genre (is proto-punk still punk?), it was fully fledged in the late 70s, and had already started giving way to what would become two new genres. New Wave was the poppier extension of punk (that would further develop into synth-pop and electronica). Post-punk was the darker, more introspective branch that would eventually give birth to goth and alternative rock.… Continued →

Sef Idle has dropped a really cool acoustic cover of the Craig’s Brother song “Follow Your Heart” that appeared on “Devils In The Details” in 2019. Check the video out below and make sure to lend a hand to the CB new album campaign here. Sef Idle is also dropping a special “Acoustic Split” that can be bought on Vinyl, Tape, and CD. More info here.… Continued →

August Burns Red just dropped an imaginative and creative new music video for the song “Standing In The Storm” which can be viewed below. Download the “new” song wherever you get your music from, digitally. This is a catchy new song for this metal band and comes up sounding like a cross between A Day To Remember, Killswitch Engage, Gideon, War of Ages, and As I Lay Dying. Love the guitar solo sound. The band also has a special “Standing In The Storm” hoodie and some other merch in their official store right here.… Continued →

Fallstar dropped a really great new song back in mid December that this site over looked (sorry, blame Covid and the Holidays lol). It is an incredible representation of a band here to leave their unforgettable mark on the music scene with a catchy anthem sure to win over even the most skeptical fan. Check out the music video for “Waiting”, below. The new album “Sunbreather” is out February 12th through Facedown Records and is sure to be one of the finest Facedown Records of 2021.… Continued →

The band The Juliana Theory, are back with a brand new song titled “Better Now”. This is a follow up to their surprise come back single, “Can’t Go Home”. As is evidenced in their music videos, the band is now just 2 members – Brett Detar and Joshua Fiedler in what can best be described as a pop-rock duo. “Better Now” is an emotional and inspirational anthem perfect for 2021 about rising up through trauma and overcoming pain. While these 2 new songs may be a departure from their past emo-pop-punk sound of their prior albums that doesn’t necessarily discount their new music any.… Continued →

Craig’s Brother will return this year with their 4th full length release following last year’s “Devils In The Details” EP. After the 5 songs released last year especially the single “Follow Your Heart”, you just know that this collection of songs will be nothing short of extraordinary. Click here to contribute to this new album campaign and help them finish it up. Celebrate 25 year years of legendary melodic punk rock from California’s own, Craig’s Brother. CB for life!… Continued →