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Holding Onto Hope Release Alternate Version of Self Titled Album

Post Hardcore band, Holding Onto Hope, have just reemerged from the shadows to drop an alternate version of their 2011 “Self Titled” full length over on bandcamp right here for download. Listen below. How many of you would like to see more music from this project?… Continued →

REVIEW : My Epic - Ultraviolet

By Casey Gallenberger in Reviews | 4 Comments

"Ultraviolet" tackles big questions of faith head on with a wall of reverb, lyrical poeticism, and a fair share of experimentation.

Black Pages' "Back Down" is a Refreshing Wave of Experimental Art Pop

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We haven’t heard much from James McCurley’s solo project, Black Pages, for several years. His first EP was a promising mix of ambient, pop, and singer/songwriter, but his new single, Back Down, takes things up a few notches. Much like his previous tracks, Back Down is largely subdued and a bit pensive, though it feels a bit more stream-of-consciousness as well.… Continued →

CHPTRS Release New Ep Titled "Chapter Two"

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

CHPTRS which features Josh Auer of Pax217, Avner, and recently The OC Supertones (2010-2017), has a new group called CHPTRS that is an ambient, experimental, indie rock duo. They released Chapter One back in fall of 2017 and now Chapter Two has been made available.… Continued →

REVIEW : Author - Is It Far Or Is It Close

By Casey Gallenberger in Reviews | 2 Comments

Author's sophomore release takes the best of "Of Brighter Days" and tops it off with synths and 80s influence for an album that's full of energy and technicality.

Best of 2017: Casey Gallenberger

By Casey Gallenberger in Best of Lists 2017 | 12 Comments

Here is my “deluxe” review list for 2017 – 20 great albums paired with 17 EPs you shouldn’t overlook. This year, we saw strong releases from veteran acts and new groups alike, and they certainly weren’t confined to one genre. Hopefully you can find a new artist through the list below – and please let me know your opinions in the comments!… Continued →

Author Set to Release Sophomore Album on 1/1

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“Is It Far // Or Is It Close” Due 1/1/18 Minneapolis-based indie act Author has announced their first new album in just about three years. “Is It Far // Or Is It Close” is due 1/1, but the band has set up pre-orders and has three tracks up for preview.… Continued →

Disgyblaeth Releases "Revelation"

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A new ambient/unblack metal band Disgyblaeth has released an EP, titled Revelation. The band released the EP through Vision of God Records’ subsidiary, Christian Metal Underground. Yet another project of Thomas Eversoul, of the projects Grim and Orationem, he’s no stranger to the unblack metal scene.… Continued →

REVIEW : Hotel Books - Equivalency

By Casey Gallenberger in Reviews | 2 Comments

Hotel Books' latest release manages to hit me where it hurts the most.

REVIEW : Salt of the Sound - In Prayer EP

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"In Prayer" is a soothing and succinct release from the husband-wife duo Salt of the Sound that expands on their signature elements.

REVIEW : Little Image - Musings

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Dallas indie rock outfit Little Image emerges with a vibrant and dynamic debut that blends influences of From Indian Lakes with elements of ambient and traditional emo.

Support Seeker & Servant in their New Album Campaign

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Seeker & Servant are almost there to the $6000 goal they’ve set for their new album. The group now has a deal where if you donate $25 or more to their GoFundMe campaign, you’ll get a vinyl copy of the new album.… Continued →

Introducing: The Mountainous (Experimental Post-Rock)

By Brandon J. in News, Streams | No Comments

K. Gautier now has an experimental instrumental post rock project under the name “The Mountainous“. The music is a post-rock ambient dreamscape. They just released “Here is Repose” Ep that you can listen/purchase below. It is also up on all digital networks including Spotify.… Continued →

Timothy Mann (ex Gdansk) Releases "Beatitudes" EP

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It has been a couple lengthy years since indie-pop outfit Gdansk released any new music. However, singer/multi-instrumentalist Timothy Mann is back with a new EP that diverges from the airy, electronic pop sound of Gdansk, favoring a brooding, weighty post-rock/drone ambience.… Continued →

Medic Returns With Ethereal New Single "Smoke"

By Casey Gallenberger in Music Videos | 2 Comments

Medic has unveiled “Smoke”, a hazy indie pop track, that you can check out below. For fans of Copeland, Author, Polyenso, and The Weeknd.

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Little Image Debut Single, Announce Album

By Casey Gallenberger in News | 2 Comments

In preparation of their upcoming album “Musings”, Dallas ambient indie quintet Little Image have debuted a new single, Cardboard Box Spaceship, available now on all major streaming outlets. Recommended for fans of SONS, The Rocketboys, Least of These, My Epic, and Come Wind.… Continued →

REVIEW : Cool Hand Luke - Cora

By Casey Gallenberger in Reviews | 5 Comments

Cool Hand Luke emerges from the dead with an amazing blend of alternative, ambient, and indie that may serve as their strongest album to date.

REVIEW : Least of These - Wolves

By Casey Gallenberger in Reviews | 4 Comments

Least of These' Wolves EP is a progressive powerhouse, showcasing a variety of new musical elements and thought-provoking lyrics.

Monarch Unleashes Dreamy 80s Vibes on New Single

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Dream-pop outfit Monarch has released Sea & Sky, an ethereal electronic ballad that certainly builds anticipation for their upcoming album

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K. Gautier Releases Epic New Song, "Bound"

By Brandon J. in News, Streams | No Comments

Solo post-rock/experimental/worship artist, K. Gautier, just released his epic new song titled “Bound” that you can listen to below. Prepared to be blown away by the sonic ambiance of a spiritual awakening and be transported to another spectrum of musical contentment.… Continued →

Tiger Drive (ex OceanSpeak) Release Debut Single

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It has been a few years since OceanSpeak’s eponymous EP, sea the same. It was certainly a great step forward for gritty progressive indie, but the band unfortunately didn’t last too long. Tiger Drive stands as the rebellious stepchild of OceanSpeak.… Continued →

REVIEW : Bjéar - Bjéar

By Casey Gallenberger in Reviews | 2 Comments

You don't need to know how to pronounce Bjéar to enjoy their atmospheric folk debut. For fans of Bon Iver and The National.

This Armistice - New Breath + New Heartbeat = Change

Throwback Review 2: (New Breath + New Heartbeat) = Change - This Armistice

By Casey Gallenberger in Articles | 1 Comment

Hey everyone. In case you missed last week’s introductory review (about Good Luck Varsity, which you should definitely read), I’m doing a throwback review series – mostly pertaining to bands who new made it into the spotlight before breaking up but who I think deserve a listen.… Continued →

REVIEW : You Remain - Foreverlin

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Foreverlin proves some risks are meant to be taken with an EP showcasing their renditions of some of the biggest songs in worship.

Author Teases New Music

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Ambient-indie outfit Author has been teasing new music on Facebook. While it’s unclear whether this will be a single, EP, of full album, it surely serve as a nice follow up to 2015’s Of Brighter Days, which you can check out below.… Continued →

Introducing: The Eagle and Child

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

A fellow reader alerted me to this talented independent post-rock band called The Eagle and Child. I checked out their 2016 album and just had to introduce them to all of you. Make sure you give this new release titled “All Moments” a listen, below.… Continued →