REVIEW : The Noise Revival Orchestra - Songs of Forgiveness
Light-hearted and elaborate indie rock that is somehow reminiscent of Rusted Root, Steel Train, Bright Eyes, and Paul Simon all at the same time.
Tag: alternative
August 15, 2011
August 2, 2011
REVIEW : The Make - This Box EP
Number One Gun's Jeff Schneeweis and Trevor Sellers are back together, adding Sarah Ann from See You Soon to create a new, catchy indie rock sound that is equally mature, fun, and emotional.
July 29, 2011
REVIEW : River James - EP
Friends of Mae (and their old drummer) come together for light indie rock with personal lyrics and melodies like a babbling brook.
July 15, 2011
INTERVIEW : Jonathan Jones
An email interview with Jonathan Jones, lead singer of We Shot the Moon and Waking Ashland, discussing his new solo album, Community Group.… Continued →
July 13, 2011
REVIEW : 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.
July 8, 2011
INTERVIEW : Gasoline Heart
Louis DeFabrizio shares the story of how he got kicked off stage at this year's Cornerstone.
REVIEW : 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.
June 22, 2011
REVIEW : 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.
May 26, 2011
REVIEW : 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.
May 17, 2011
REVIEW : Bigfoot Wallace - Malleable
An impressive debut from the guitarist of Bearhug, filled with spacey atmosphere, sweet vocals and unexpected twists and turns.
May 4, 2011
REVIEW : Great Awakening - Songs in Secret
Intimate worship for behind closed doors from a mainstay Come&Live! artist
April 30, 2011
REVIEW : 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.
April 20, 2011
REVIEW : The Somewhat - All Things New
The Somewhat play an edgy, alternative rock similar to As Cities Burn, while singing openly of sin and grace.
April 18, 2011
REVIEW : 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.
April 7, 2011
REVIEW : Sun Darling - To Japan, With Love (Charity EP)
Electronic folk music with all proceeds going to the Red Cross.
March 30, 2011
REVIEW : Bare Branches - Haunts
Formerly known as Hand Drawn Mountains, Bare Branches offer slow and somber indie rock with elements of 80s alternative and modern shoegaze.
REVIEW : Danielson - Best of Gloucester County
For their seventh studio release, Danielson put together their most accessible and most rock and roll record to date.
March 29, 2011
INTERVIEW : He is We
He is We recently finished a stint on the road with The Scene Aesthetic, Carter Hulsey and Plugin Stereo. When they played Wilmington, DE a friend and I met up with Trevor Kelly, half of the boy/girl duo. Their performance was great. While most of the audience members were not familiar with the band’s songs, more than half were singing along as vocalist Rachel Taylor taught the crowd a chorus or two. After their set we met up with Trevor outside the venue, amidst multiple fans and even parents who wanted his attention.… Continued →
March 28, 2011
REVIEW : Emery - We Do What We Want
We Do What We Want is full of a raw intensity that makes this record not only Emery’s heaviest but also their least polished, cracking at the seams with power and energy.
March 20, 2011
INTERVIEW : John Ball
E-mail interview with John Ball on his solo career & The Sleep Design. Head over to John’s website to download his new album, Found Among The Broken.… Continued →
March 9, 2011
REVIEW : Eisley - The Valley
Leaning more on guitars than the piano this time around, Eisley’s latest is an open window to the hurt of broken relationships and the nervous joy of a potentially brighter future.
March 8, 2011
REVIEW : Marksmen - Sister of Mine
It's Manchester Orchestra meets husband&wife with a heavy dose of Pedro the Lion, full of clever hooks, personal lyrics, and honest conversations with God.
REVIEW : Surrogate - Diamonds and Pearls EP
This album is terrifying. It is heart-breaking and spirit-crushing. Yeah, it's that good.
March 6, 2011
INTERVIEW : Careo
E-mail interview with Justin Reynolds, vocalist & guitarist of Careo. Get to know the band below & check out a free download of the title track from their last album Liars here.… Continued →
February 25, 2011
REVIEW : Future Ghosts - Oh Great City EP
Heavy-hitting alternative rock in the vein of Stavesacre, Crash Rickshaw or Head Automatica.
February 24, 2011
INTERVIEW : Mosquito Fleet
An email interview that goes very in-depth on the band's faith journey and current aspirations as musicians.
February 23, 2011
INTERVIEW : Oceana
An email interview with Oceana, covering their new sound as heard on the Clean Head EP and what to expect from their next full-length.… Continued →
February 20, 2011
INTERVIEW : Eisley
Eisley played the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia on February 17. I caught up with the three DuPree sisters before the show to talk about switching labels, their new album, and what it’s like to be married to another touring musician.
February 12, 2011
INTERVIEW : Relient K
Read an interview with Matt Thiessen, frontman of Relient K below.… Continued →
October 2, 2010
INTERVIEW : Joey Mathews (Red Cord Records)
Joey Mathews of Red Cord Records takes some time to tell us about his label.