Owl City
An email interview with Adam Young, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist of Owl City.
Not Without Aim – 2011 EP
Don’t let the low score fool you: there is plenty of potential with this release. You just have to sift through a bit to find it.
Dominic Balli – American Dream
Dominic Balli’s unique brand of “CaliRockReggae,” as he puts it, will draw fans from many walks of life, offering heavy bass lines, feel-good melodies, and uplifting lyrics.
Jonathan Jones – Community Group
With his second full-length solo release, the lead singer of Waking Ashland and We Shot the Moon delivers more of those signature melodies while finally letting loose, somehow getting deeper and having more fun at the same time.
A Past Unknown – To Those Perishing
Check out A Past Unknown debut record “To Those Perishing” off of Red Cord Records.
Phinehas – thegodmachine
Check out Phinehas’s debut record “thegodmachine” off of Red Cord Records. Metalcore fans, this is an album you need to check out!
Deas Vail
Wes from Deas Vail talks about the new drummer, new album, and how the band continues to exceed his expectations!
Sleeping Giant – Kingdom Days In An Evil Age
Sorry, I can’t help but give this a high score! ;P
The Social Threat – Protest Songs
The Social Threat, a 3-piece punk band from Canada releases their 13-song debut Protest Songs. For fans of Pennywise, Dogwood, Good Riddance…
Debtor – Bloodseeds
I have a feeling this will be one of my last 10’s for a while, but rest-assured: it’s well-deserving of the double-digit score.
Blindside – With Shivering Hearts We Wait
Call me crazy, but I like the thrill of a challenge, and WSHWW seemed like a good place to start as a newbie. Turned out to be more intimidating than I thought, but hey…go big or go home!
Altars – Opposition
Altars (formerly Monuments) just signed with Strike First Records, their debut Opposition is a blast of positive metallic hardcore for fans of Venia / The Ghost Inside / Hundredth
Grave Robber – Exhumed
Check out Grave Robber’s third full length release “Exhumed”, which is actually a collection of new and old songs.
Ed Kowalczyk – Alive
I remember being in high school and rocking out to Live’s albums Throwing Copper and the Secret Samahdi. Still great albums today. Some of the songs were just so infectious that getting them stuck in your head on a near daily basis was simply inevitable. If you’re familiar with the band I’m sure you can relate.
Cornerstone Festival 2011 – Part 1
A brief description of the events of Tuesday and Wednesday at Cornerstone Festival 2011
Gasoline Heart
Louis DeFabrizio shares the story of how he got kicked off stage at this year’s Cornerstone.
Addison – Gas Money EP
Addison is a pop-punk / alternative band reminiscent of Blink-182 / Millencolin. Check out their 3-song EP called Gas Money.
Falling Up – Your Sparkling Death Cometh
Falling Up is back with their newest release Your Sparkling Death Cometh. See how it compares to the bands past albums.
My Epic – Broken Voice
I hate excerpts, but I love My Epic, and I love this album, especially their rendition of “Doxology.” Review after the jump.
Ursa Robotica – The Memory Trigger
A truly heartfelt Electronica project from a fellow IVM staff member.
Hands – Give Me Rest
2011 Album Of The Year?
Call To Preserve – Validation
Call To Preserve release their last recording, a 4-song EP called Validation, and its passionate hardcore that everyone should get into
Thousand Foot Krutch – Live At the Masquerade
A very good “Live” release
Carrying the Fire – Passed On
Now this is the kind of band I enjoy getting in my inbox for review.
Sovereign Strength
Interview with up-and-coming Mediaskare band, Sovereign Strength. “The Prophecy” is due July 19th.
These Hearts – Forever Ended Yesterday
I can’t find a suitable excerpt to write. Let’s just say I know I will be making some people mad, but I am not going to retract anything I have said.
Why They Came – Don't Eat from the Candy Tree
Why They Came have a lot of tricks up their sleeve this time around. From more thought-provoking lyrics to more captivating melodies, the songwriting is just all around better, smarter, and more entertaining.
Josh Garrels – Love & War & The Sea In Between
Portland folk musician Josh Garrels has released a long, beautiful poetic album. Oh, yeah, and it’s free!
Kiros
An email interview with Barry MacKichan, singer/bass player of Kiros.
NoLoveLost – Without Beginning, Without End
Checkout NoLoveLost’s debut “Without Beginning, Without End” off of Red Cord Records.