Tag: mainstream

Kurt Kirton has been an acquaintance of mine (Timo) for several years. I interviewed him back while I was attending college circa 2011 over the airwaves. IVM: Good afternoon. This written interview has been a long time coming so thanks for talking to us here at Indie Vision Music. Your music has been in my playlist rotation since circa 2000 when your Eurodance influenced band People in a Box came out with Digital Ignition. “Abandon” is such a great song. KK: Haha, thanks; I love “Abandon” too.… Continued →

So this band reminds me of Memphis May Fire. Yeah, I saw them around, but never listened as they never landed on anything Christian related that I saw. Until maybe 10 years ago for both bands. Thrice is very well known obviously so I started to listen to their back discogs. They got some great stuff & this is my face from them, but please check out their other stuff. And yes, their songs are in the mainstream. Also, Check out their vocalists Dustin’s solo stuff   … Continued →

This is a band whom I have seen live twice now & they put on an impressive show. And of course the P.O.D./Bad Brains influence isn’t a bad thing either! This is just the type of music I am glad to have permeated the mainstream airwaves. Coconut Dracula put them on the map & as of today, April 1st, they have released It’s Not Easy Being Human. … Continued →

This review is in response to one of my fave metalcore bands that I just noticed having reached enough popularity to find themselves on Radio & Records Mainstream Rock chart. Other bands who have started in the Christian arena & found their way on the same chart are Underoath, Beartooth, Wolves At The Gate, Love & Death, Chevelle & Skillet to name a few. There are many valid arguments on Christian vs mainstream routes, but my take & honest opinion is that I like the exposure.… Continued →