Tag: modern rock
September 6, 2023
This song goes out to all those like myself who have thought life is hopeless sometimes. I think we all feel that way sometimes. Remember to lift your head & talk to the God who created us. He is just a prayer away. I totally want that dude’s dreads also! Also, check out prior drummer Patrick Madsen’s solo stuff. Goes by his creative last name reversed Nesdam! He’s also married to Zahna who is awesome live.
I know the truth, It’s not hard to deny, But somewhere, My heart got lost in the lies, My faith, Is dying to see like you see, I’m on a one-way ticket, To the dark side of me.… Continued →
September 2, 2023
Song of the Day: Collision of Innocense - Took My Place vs In Between
Modern rock band CoI has its roots in Myrtle Beach, SC where I used to hang out a lot back in the day. They have released a slew of singles over the past few years & I keep anticipating a full-length, but have yet to seen one arise. From what I gather the band history branched from 2 different artists: Hands of Elohim which released the awesome song Never Alone & Voices at Midnight (you can read my review of their song Open Wounds on this site also).… Continued →
June 3, 2023
Song of the Day: Worth Dying For - Savior
This modern rock worship band made waves with their Love Riot album. To me they were kinda like Sonic Flood but, with a rockier twist & half female vocals. They changed their named to FearlessBND later.
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May 13, 2023
Song of the Day: Love Like Gravity - Dig
This ministry modern rock band has released many singles that have charted well over the past few years. Their song Adrenaline was even the inspiration for a film of the same name. Their records producers are none other than Petra’s Jim Cooper & Guardian’s Tony Palacios. Check out their latest album Break the Silence.
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April 4, 2023
Song of the Day: Safe Haven - Chasing The Sun
These 3 brothers & a friend band from California burst onto the scene in 2003. I had seen them on compilations, but when this SOTD came out, I immediately thought this is very catchy. It later appeared on one of the God’s Not Dead movies. Check out the album review on this site that posted September 14, 2012.
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March 6, 2023
Song of the Day: Eowyn - Beautiful Ashes
Yep, Eowyn is part of her real name. I almost had the chance to interview her back in my college days (I did speak with her husband, but ended up graduating before I could schedule it.) She has a very unique voice which can be compared as a cross between Amy Lee & Lacey Sturm & maybe even Tiffany Arbuckle. Anyways, check these lyrics out & her whole catalog. Here’s to hoping we hear more from her.
You’re beautiful
Though you’re ashes you’ll not waste away
So beautiful
Let your eyes see life with scars not decay
When the darkness overwhelms you
And you feel like no one cares
Do not fear
There is a god who loves you
And he is taking your hands
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December 14, 2022
Song of the Day: Kingsdown - In Elegance and Rescue
This Arkansas band was a fave of mine when their The Scenario We Know So Well EP released. Prior songs from their Moments to Monuments were on my radar but this EP blew me away. They reeased a S/T LP that tbh I didn’t really care for which is I am guessing they went from the emoish modern rock sound to a rock n roll band. Anyways hope y’all like it & here are some lyrics.
I was lost at sea
And your gentle touch rescued me
You said you would stay but I was walking away
I heard your voice say come to me
It’s Our Time
I feel so free tonight
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December 5, 2022
Song of the Day: Hammertown - Reborn
This SOTD is unfortunately a memorial to the vocalist from this band. He was sadly killed by a drunk driver. This song Reborn was featured on some Christian radio stations back in the day. The band’s name came from a lake in their hometown. If you want to know more about them, follow the following link.
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December 3, 2022
Song of the Day: EveReady - Live Completely
I apologize in advance, but here is a very obscure band that I found through an old Christian online radio station playlist. Wish I had more, but from what I gather their only other song was called For What’s It’s Worth. This song is pretty catchy imho. Maybe someone someday reading this will know more about them than I do. I don’t even know if their name is spelled right.
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November 28, 2022
Song of the Day: Tenderfoot - Paid in Full
This band formed from the ashes of early emo band Dear Ephesus. The musical aspects dive into more modern rock. Appears they reformed under Tenderfoot to fulfill their contract with their record label & to reach a more versatile market outside the “Christian” industry. Anyways, also check out #1 & Low Road to Heaven also.
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November 26, 2022
Song of the Day: Rock N Worship Circus - Gift of Cool
This band formed from a church worship band. They were one of the first modern rock worship bands I think. They had a tight modern rock sound & had songs on Christian edgier radio stations including Ride, Undiscovered. They have since changed their name to The Listening. Gabe Wilson has worked with many musical endeavors over the years also.
These lyrics are awesome!
I remember the day
When the love of God landed in our town
He took all the silent and broken hearts
And fixed them up and gave them a sound
He had almost every different kind of kid
From every different kind of social background
Taking all the cool they had and praising God
As He spun them around, it’s when God came to town
And the people in our churches, they were constantly amazed
At the kids kneeling at the altar with their different fashion flavors
You had squares and preps and skater punks, Goths and techno-ravers
And the tattooed kids with the colored hair
And they were all getting saved
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November 21, 2022
Song of the Day: Forever Moon - Refined
Forever Moon was a modern rock band that released an EP & full length before disbanding from what I gather. I bought the EP, but now it runs for around $100 from what I’ve seen. They were reminiscent of the early 2000s era that “Christian” rock stations played on edgier stations with rock shows. Win You Over was their other main song.
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November 9, 2022
Song of the Day: Beth Hall - Send Down The Fire vs Fuel4Soul - Keep The Faith
Beth Hall has branched out from her band Fuel4Soul for this song. It has a modern rock vibe & the lyrics are chock full of worship energy . The song has hit Christian rock radio this past week so check it out. Also check out Fuel4Soul’s song Keep The Faith.
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July 30, 2022
Introducing: The Rocky Valentines (Ft. C. Martin of Starflyer 59)
I am going to take a moment and introduce you all to a brand new band featuring C. Martin who is the son of Jason Martin (and also a current member) of Starflyer 59. The new band is called “The Rocky Valentines”. The debut single “Off & On” will debut on August 19th via Velvet Blue Music with the full Self Titled EP out on September 2nd 2022. From the sounds of the preview video below, it is both classic and modern, alluring and full of melodies and sounds that his father I’m sure must be super proud of.… Continued →
July 27, 2022
Song of the Day: Icon For Hire - Cynics vs Critics Vs Get Well
Icon has been on the scene for a few years now. Their first LP released on T&N. I heard of them as I had worked at a TV station in Decatur, IL where they are from. I know they have moved away from their Christian scene, but these songs are still really good. Also check out their latest song Ready For Combat which has landed on mainstream radio.
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July 13, 2022
Song of the Day: Emery - Walls
So Emery has got some new stuff coming out as we have seen. Seen them live a few time snow & they actually started out in this town I used to live in called Rock Hill, SC, but had moved on unfortunately before I arrived. They have a lot going on but this was their first video & song that brough them to our attention.
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July 11, 2022
Song of the Day: Spoken - This Path vs Through It All
This one goes out to one of my fave bands of all time. Matt Baird is a man ov God. I literally just saw them live yet again 2 days ago & bought some merch off his oldest son! Anyways their LP Echoes is still in my top 20 albums of all time. The other SOTD showcases the cleaner production sound that they became known for. They are still releasing new music so BOLO for new stuff that they played.
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July 10, 2022
Song of the Day: Earthsuit - Schizophreniac
Earthsuit was another one of those bands that didn’t seem to have any counterparts in the Christian music industry. Some of the band members went on to form MuteMath. But hey, great song title right?! Think it’s a play on our sin nature. Maybe someone knows different?
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June 4, 2022
Song of the Day: Don't Wake Aislin vs Veridia -Clear Skies are Hard to Find vs Furious Love
Both bands are modern rock & do a mighty fine job if I might say. Clear Skies used to have a music video but it was pulled before Veridia came to be. I saw Veridia at a Winter Jam at one point. Hope you like the 2 songs as much as I have.
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June 1, 2022
Song of the Day: Simple Mystery - On my Own
Simple Mystery is a band that is from my hometown Normal, Illinois. The 4 piece comprised of Jason, Eric, Jimmy & Chris. Chris you may have heard of from his later band The Frantics & his work with Miss Angie & pop rock/worship group Goodbye Audio. Anyways my buddy Kelly Kerfoot let me borrow the cassette tape & I had looked for this song for many years since my cassette tape bit the dust maybe 20 years ago!
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May 6, 2022
Song of the Day: The New Presidents - Arabian Nights
This obscure little band, while relatively unknown, has ties to some more connected acts. They only released one 4-song 12″ EP before breaking up and/or morphing into other acts. The most well-known member was Robert Vaughn, previously of RV and the Hubcaps, and who went on to play with Gloryhouse, Southside Blades of Eden (Broken Records), and most notably Robert Vaughn and the Shadows.
RV and the Shadows was essentially the New Presidents line-up with a different name and slightly more mainstream style. Where The New Presidents dabbled in new wave and post-punk, The Shadows went full into power pop.… Continued →
May 2, 2022
Song of the Day: Ignescent - Calling Out To You Vs Remnants
Ignescent is a female fronted modern rock band from Chi-town. Their first album was produced by Wyrick in 2008 who had headed up Rugged Records back in the day & released a couple of sweet industrial tinged LPs. Since then, the band has released a bunch more stuff including Remnants which just found its way onto mainstream radio as of 3/31 the day I am writing this. They remind me of older Fireflight. It’s nice to see bands we saw in the Christian market to reach mainstream success imho.… Continued →
March 14, 2022
Song of the Day: Manic Drive - Aimlessly
Manic Drive began as One Cross. Hailing from Canada, they have branched a few genres including modern rock, power pop & dance. They have several good songs & have even toured with Winter Jam. This SOTD has always been my fave & its lyrics elude to how sin has taken a part of him & he wants to be back with Jesus.
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February 23, 2022
Song of the Day: The Letter Black - Believe
The Letter Black is a modern female fronted rock band from Pennsylvania. Originally known as Breaking the Silence, they have released a few LPS at this stage of their career with the latest being on Seventh Day Slumber’s Joseph Rojas’ Rockfest records. Anyways, hope you like this symphonic esque rock song about believing in Jesus even though we cannot see Him.
Sometimes I feel like I’m alone
Hoping, praying You hear me
Screaming inside to ease the pain
Save me, keep me alive
I’m not afraid anymore
Of what I don’t know
Believe, in the unknown (I put my faith, in the unknown)
Believe, in God alone (I put my hope, in God alone)
Have faith in what you don’t know
Sometimes I feel like I have to cry
Until my emotions have run dry
I’m breaking inside to hide the pain
Save me, keep me alive
I know you’re here
I can feel you now
I know your love embraces me
Give up all your sorrow
Have faith in what you don’t know
In God alone
Have faith in what you don’t know
You don’t know
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December 18, 2021
Song of the Day: Harvest Bloom - The Narcissist
Harvest Bloom is a Christian modern rock band that I interviewed during my college days. I love this song & a few others including Devil’s Poison & hope you do also.
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October 30, 2021
Song of the Day: Nine Lashes - Anthem of the Lonely
Nine Lashes is a modern rock band from Alabama that always seemed to be a band (at least in their first few releases) that should have been huge in the mainstream. Check out this catchy song, but also the ballad Surrender. And yes, they are still going having released a single in 2021.
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September 20, 2021
Song of the Day: Beekin - Traditional Thorn
Beekin was a rap/modern rock hybrid that hailed from Tennessee. They released one full length 2009’s All That’s Left Behind which sported the single Take Everything, but also has a decent cover of Mister Mister’s Broken Wings.
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August 28, 2021
Song of the Day: Eight28 - Franchise
Eight28 is the band that formed after the modern rock Human disbanded. From what I understand, their original singer Randy sang vocals on many of the songs that would become the full length Systems Down released on Cul De Sac Records in 2001, but left the band shortly thereafter. Another singer whom I have spoken to a few times on social media, Marshall Mcluhan, ended up singing for a short time & the N.A.G song is on his 2017 album. It also seemed appropriate to run this SOTD on August 28 (catch my drift lol)!… Continued →
March 22, 2021
Song of the Day: Kiros: Broken State
Kiros (Greek for a moment of divine time) was a Canadian punk influenced modern rock band that had an 11 year career ending in 2013. It also appears a review was made on their release prior to today’s SOTD on this very website! Today’s SOTD is extremely catchy so check out these lyrics & hilarious video!
Careful living
Is reckless at the core
You trade in sell out
Is this what I’ve waited for
It’s so inviting
Pursuing empty dreams
With hearts left behind
But I can’t resort to settling
When I just want some clarity
Cause these blurred lines are all I see
Illuminate
I can’t afford the price you’ve paid to
Recreate
But I can’t take this broken state of me
These shallow things
Don’t help me feel okay
It’s wasting my time
Instead of walking on the waves
I’ve been so resigned
To life in black and white
But I have this time
To add some colour to the sky
There’s a conviction, there’s a reason that I’m reaching for
Cause in this fading place I can’t help thinking that there so much more
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February 12, 2021
Song of the Day: Seventy Sevens - Don't This Way
I’m really hesitant to do this, but I’m gonna lay it on you. I’ve been a fan of music for well over 40 years. Narrowing down a favorite anything is really difficult. My list of favorite songs probably numbers near 1,000, and that’s just favorites, not all the songs I ‘just like.’ But, most days, if you ask me my favorite song of all time, it’s this one.
The Seventy Sevens have had an extremely long career, with roots going as back as the late 70s/early 80s in a Sacramento church-based band called the Scratch Band.… Continued →