Life on Repeat – Struggle + Sleep
Life on Repeat release their Equal Visions Records debut titled “Struggle + Sleep” for fans of The Higher, The Suit, A Day To Remember…
Lauren Shera – Once I Was a Bird
Once I Was a Bird is a great collection of songs that are very chill and perfect for an early morning drive or some late night pondering.
August Burns Red – Leveler
August Burns Red releases one of the years most anticipated heavy albums of the year with Leveler. And the question is does it live up to expectations?
Hello Kelly – EASYFORYOUTOSAY
I got my first listen of Hello Kelly by pure chance. I was walking through the store and came across the self titled album sitting on the shelf and for some reason or other went to the computer and sampled it and liked what I heard. That was about 3 years ago. 3 years later, we’re about to see the release of the band’s follow up album, EASYFORYOUTOSAY and it will not by any means disappoint. Let me break it down for you…
Texas in July
In the aftermath of the Take Action Tour, we caught up with Texas in July for a brief email interview.
Tedashii – Blacklight
Tedashii brings it with his third album Blacklight, a collection of gospel style Christian rap tunes with style somewhat like Lecrae’s Rehab.
Jawbone – Loss of Innocence
Jawbone bring it with their Blood & Ink debut Loss Of Innocence, their relentless hardcore sound channeling Advent and Converge.
Since Forever
Before their set on Family Force’s Five “Tourantula” concert in Philadelphia, PA, photographer Chrissy Dumire and I met up with…
Baretta May – Signals Vol. 1
Baretta May’s experimental blend of post-hardcore, indie rock, and jam band sounds is highly impressive and well worth checking out for anyone bored with run-of-the-mill rock bands and wanting something fresh and different.
City of Snow – True Reason
City of Snow offer smart guitar work in this modern rock EP full of songs with a positive and hopeful message.
August Burns Red
An email interview with August Burns Red’s drummer Matt Greiner. Read on to learn more about their forthcoming Leveler.
Desert Neighbor – I Haven't Always Been Like This
Check out indie/rock band Desert Neighbor’s 6 track EP I Haven’t Always Been Like This.
Dynasty – Truer Living With A Youthful Vengeance
The debut of Dynasty, an energetic hardcore band in the vein of Venia, Messengers, Madball, Terror and more.
Bigfoot Wallace – Malleable
An impressive debut from the guitarist of Bearhug, filled with spacey atmosphere, sweet vocals and unexpected twists and turns.
Love Begotten – Ugly, Dirty, Poor
My first review in a while, and most definitly a great album to start back with.
St. Bagu
Check out St. Bagu an awesome, eclectic hip hop group coming out of Chicago. Head over to their website to…
Tourantula Show Review
Tourantula. Who would expect a less extravagant name for a Family Force 5 tour? Fortunately, no hairy, long-legged arachnids showed…
Great Awakening – Songs in Secret
Intimate worship for behind closed doors from a mainstay Come&Live! artist
Hyland – Weights & Measures
Tooth & Nail’s latest band offers straightforward pop-rock with openly Christian lyrics. But does Hyland live up to all the hype?
Playdough – Hotdoggin
Playdough brings us Hotdoggin, easily the best hip hop album of 2011 so far.
Texas In July – One Reality
Texas in July know how to bring it HEAVY
Sheridan – Of Which We Fall
Denver’s post-hardcore band Sheridan release a solid 5-track EP called Of Which We Fall, check it out!
Denison Witmer – The Ones Who Wait
The Ones Who Wait is filled with love and longing, anxiety and hope. It is Denison Witmer at his most brooding and pensive without losing his calm and uplifting spirit.
Great Awakening – Songs in Secret
As the name suggests, Songs in Secret are personal and intimate expressions of love towards God. Great Awakening’s “adult alternative” sound will click well with fans of anything from Coldplay to The Glorious Unseen, bringing music that is both enjoyable and uplifting.
Not One Is Upright – God Is Not A Watchmaker And The World Is Not Ticking
Check out Not One Is Upright’s heavy debut “God Is Not A Watchmaker and The World Is Not Ticking” off of Red Cord Records.
Matt Wertz – Weights & Wings
Matt Wertz releases his 4th full-length and this one is excellent. Matt gets back to basics; solid, honest, and raw songwriting.
Glen Galaxy – Thank You
The leader of the experimental hip hop outfit Soul Junk branches out for a “solo” worship album, producing some lo-fi indie rock that takes seriously the call the make a “joyful noise” to the Lord.
The Somewhat – All Things New
The Somewhat play an edgy, alternative rock similar to As Cities Burn, while singing openly of sin and grace.
Milano – Gloria EP
Fans of edgy, artsy indie rock will want to give Milano a listen. Hailing from Chicago, this six-piece plays a mix of Modest Mouse, Gogol Bordello, and Calibretto 13.
Hillsong United – Aftermath
Hillsong United goes back to the studio for a new worship album full of deep layers and intensity.