Model Engine song unearthed from the archives
Brilliant alternative rock band Model Engine (formerly Black Eyed Sceva) have posted a ‘new’ song recently. “Soapbox” was recorded in…
Tag: Alternative Rock
The Rumors Are True celebrate 100 episodes with guest Jeff Schroeder
Our friends over at The Rumors Are True podcast have reached an amazing marker of 100 episodes! To celebrate the…
Song of the Day: Puller – Last One Out (R.I.P. Geoff Riley)
The Christian indie scene suffered a great loss last week, losing notable drummer Geoff Riley, known best for his immaculate…
Song of the Day: Abandoned Pools – Sublime Currency
Most know Tommy Walter aka Abandoned Pools from the Tooth & Nail release. However, he released lots of music beforehand…
Song of the Day: Say-So – Mercy Me
Alternative/folk/pop duo Say-So comprised married couple Jim and Kim Thomas. They had actually been making music together for over a…
Song of the Day: Bon Voyage – I Just Wanna Be With You
Indie pop duo Bon Voyage was a collaboration of Jason Martin (Starflyer 59, and about a dozen others) and his…
Starflyer 59’s Jason Martin Looks to the Future but Waxes Nostalgic
I’ve been a fan of Starflyer 59 since the affectionately titled “Silver” (officially self-titled) released in 1994. So when offered…
John J. Thompson releasing new book, requesting crowdfunding support
One of the elders of the Christian indie scene, John J. Thompson, has written a new book. Ballad of the…
Song of the Day: The Living – Hideaway
One of the funnest and most interesting aspects of the Christian indie/punk/metal/whatever scene is that no matter how long you’ve…
‘New’ Francis track 20 years later!
Kevin & Anita Robinson (Viva Voce, Blue Giant) had a short-lived funk/soul project called Francis, that released a split release…
Song of the Day: U2 – Pride (In the Name of Love)
Let’s get this out of the way. Some of you hate U2 for one reason or another–the ‘pompous’ nature of…
Song of the Day: E.D.L. (Every Day Life) – Endurance
Every Day Life, commonly known as E.D.L., was an early innovator in the rap-core scene, fusing hip-hop and hardcore into…
Song of the Day: Johnny Q. Public – Body Be
Welcome to the 1990s, the decade of alternative rock, grunge, flannel, and a time when MTV still played music videos….
Daniel Markham Releases Third Video from New Album
Daniel Markham has just released a third video from his brand spankin’ new album Just Like a Dream. The Denton,…
Minor Rockstar Releases New Song “Rise”
March 18, 2024, Santa Cruz, California. Minor Rockstar has released its new track “Rise” that builds off its recently released…
Song of the Day: Michael Knott – Jail
As you’ve undoubtedly already read elsewhere, and seen all over the chrindie corner of the internet, Michael Knott died earlier…
Daniel Markham Releasing New Album and Video
Texas-based indie rocker Daniel Markham is set to release a new full-length on April 5th, entitled Just Like a Dream….
Song of the Day: World Theatre – Water Spill
World Theatre released only one album, the brilliant eponymous full-length, for Frontline-imprint Graceland Records in 1989. But the band’s credentials…
Song of the Day: Tonio K. – Without Love
Tonio K. was one of those hard-to-classify artists. He employed elements of rock, alternative, new wave, singer-songwriter, and more. He…
Song of the Day: Viva Voce – God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
My favorite Christmas songs tend to be the traditional carols. Sure, I love a good cheesy secular holiday tune every…
Song of the Day: Over the Rhine – Etcetera Whatever
This band has been around since the 90s, maybe even the late 80s, making brilliant folk/pop/rock/blues/adult alternative/whatever type music. They’re…
Song of the Day: Poor Old Lu – All Pretty for the TV
Poor Old Lu are/were one of the most celebrated alternative rock bands in the Christian scene. They hit at the…
Rusty Shipp Soliciting Crowd Support for New Album
Nautical-themed indie rock band Rusty Shipp are working on a new album. The band will be releasing Volume II of…
Song of the Day: Steve Scott – Heaven Hears the Heart That Breaks
British-born poet/artist/performer Steve Scott has been involved in or connected with Christian alternative music since 1983, having emerged from Croydon…
Puddleglum – Where the Wondering Got Us
This album came out last October, but I was only recently made aware of it when guitarist/vocalist Craig Phillips reached…
The Empty North release new single!
The Empty North is a new rock band that focuses on a sound straight out of the 1990s–grunge/alternative rock with…
Song of the Day: My Friend Stephanie – Flavor of the Month
I was listening to my old Live at the Strand CD recently. It’s a compilation of artists who played at…
Minor Rockstar release new digital EP through Thumper Punk Records
California band Minor Rockstar just released a five song Wasted EP today through Thumper Punk Records. The band feature a…
Sally Grayson – The Darkness in Me
While I was first introduced to Sally Grayson formally in 2020, during the covid-quarantine era, it turns out that I…
Switchfoot Announce The Beautiful Letdown 20th Anniversary Tour and Celebration
World renown San Diego, CA. based rock band – Switchfoot, will embark on a 20th Anniversary Tour celebrating a much…