The Calvinists – Limited Atonement
Check out John Calvin and the rest of his punk rock pals in The Calvinists, perform the new song “Limited…
Ellie Holcomb
This is a transcript of a phone interview I had over digital coffee today with CCM singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb. The 30 minute conversation includes topics such as her album As Sure as the Sun, her involvement with Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, potential collaboration with Jon Foreman, touring plans, a relatively-unknown side project, and her thoughts on streaming services.
Mike Farris – Shine For All The People
Mike Farris brings an amazing combination of rock/blues, Gospel, R&B, New Orleans Jazz to his latest release. But, it’s really his soulful voice that does the real shining on the Grammy Nominated ‘Shine for All The People.’ Read on for the full review.
Judgement X Day – The Altar
If you like your music raw, fast and heavy, then look no further. Read on for the review of Judgement X Days’s new debut EP, ‘The Altar’.
The Gray Havens – Fire and Stone
The Gray Havens’ debut full length, Fire and Stone, is a delight.
The Soil & The Sun – Meridian
Meridian is a musical onslaught, an aural tempest which drowns out all else until The Soil & The Sun is all that you know.
Derek Minor – Empire
With Minorville, Derek Minor came into his own as a producer, writer, and emcee. But minor flaws aside (pun intended), Empire takes the crown as his best album to date. From its gladiatorial beginning to it’s Twilight Zone-trap-music finale, Empire is a powerful statement on kingdom-building & has raised the bar for what could be a fantastic year for music.
The Collection – Ars Moriendi
The Collection’s latest album, Ars Moriendi, is a set of poignant, beautiful reflections of death, doubt, and faith set against a lush, orchestral folk backdrop.
Least of These – Mere Image
With latest release, “Mere Image,” Least of These is all set to continue their upward rise. Read on for the full review.
Talkie – Talkie EP
Talkie is the band that I always knew I needed to hear. Now you should hear them too. Check out my review of their grungy debut EP.
Aaron Gillespie
A phone interview of Aaron Gillespie conducted by Ian Zandi for IVM on 1.27.15. Topics include his new worship album, touring plans, his time with Paramore, Breaking Bad, streaming music, and vinyl purchases.
The Frozen Ocean – Skeleton Key
‘Skeleton Key’ is the passion product of a man named Dave. The name “Dave” might sound ordinary and not that interesting. Dave is one of the most common names out there. What could he possibly bring to the table that any other Dave can’t provide to us already? Dave Swanson is actually quite the contrary to that.
The Altar Billies – Aim’n High
Check out this toe tappin’, swing dancin’ new video from The Altar Billies for the song “Aim’n High” off their…
Of Lions – Of Lions EP
Released early last year, Hardcore band Of Lions (formerly Lion of Judah) has put together an impressive EP with much promise. Read on for the review.
Misty Edwards – Little Bird
Misty Edwards has been going to IHOP in Kansas City, KS for over 15 years now. No, not the pancake restaurant (though maybe she has, I don’t follow worship leader’s eating habits). This is the review for Misty’s latest album, ‘Little Bird’
Grant David (Ex- A Past Unknown) – Begin Again
Grant David, formerly of A Past Unknown, has some new work he’s ready to share with the world. Check out “Begin Again” right here.
Lil’ Dre – Homework
Lil’ Dre is back. Having tackled marriage and a few kids since his last album, Dre brings an amazing perspective on what it means to put Christ first and working on your home life second. Intelligent, catchy, and FREE (for following @lildrechurchboy on Twitter). Lil’ Dre’s “Homework” is perhaps the album to beat in the early part of this year.
Caves Releases “A Reason To Hide” Lyric Video
Caves, a worship duo out of Toronto area, have released a lyric video for “A Reason To Hide”, one of the…
Chris Tomlin – Love Ran Red
Chris Tomlin’s latest praise album Love Ran Red reaches a level of self-parody. Read on for the full review
Sleep for Dreaming – Reverie
Check out this review of Sleep for Dreaming’s album, “Reverie.”
Despite My Pride – Cold Blood/Simple Math EP
Despite My Pride has delivered an interesting work, that never really settles into any one particular form, and there is nothing wrong with that. Here’s the full review.
Lacey Sturm – The Reason: How I Discovered a Life Worth Living
Provided with an advance reading copy from Baker Books, I reviewed Lacey Sturm’s first published book “The Reason”.
The Gray Havens
Check out IVM’s interview with Dave and Licia Radford of The Gray Havens
V.Rose – No Better U
V.Rose has released a music video for her track, ‘No Better U’ from her latest album Forever After. The album is available everywhere now via…
MC Jin – Complicated (feat. Hollis)
MC Jin has released a music video for his track, ‘Complicated (feat. Hollis)’ from his latest album XIV:LIX. The album is available everywhere now via The…
Third Day – Soul On Fire
Gospel Rock band Third Day announced their next single “Soul On Fire” alongside a new lyric video. Their new worship…
Levi the Poet – Correspondence (a fiction)
Levi the Poet is like Edgar Allen Poe minus the mustache, raven, and overall grimness. Basically, they both write poems. Here is a review of Levi’s latest spoken word/music mashup.
The Classic Crime – What Was Done, Volume 1: A Decade Revisited
A review of The Classic Crime’s bookmark acoustic record. It has a tipping (or levitating?) chair on the cover which automatically makes it awesome.
King’s Kaleidoscope – Becoming Who We Are
Spoiler alert: This album is good.
Very good.
Like, really really good.
Harbor & Home- Dark Days
A review on the latest release from Harbor & Home.