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April 2, 2024
Thumper Punk presents Breakaway's long awaited "Warrior" EP now available for digital download and limited CD order!
March 29, 2024
Song of the Day: Paradigm Shift - Grip
Paradigm Shift was an electronica duo based in the Dallas, TX metroplex. They released one full-length album (for N-Soul/Velocity) and a 4-song CD EP. Unfortunately, very little is known about the group despite lengthy web searches. And the common group name doesn’t help!
The one and only full-length album was self-titled and featured some of the most creative electronica the Christian scene ever produced. In contrast to the over-saturated techno/rave scene as well as the popular praise-house genre (that often tended towards the generic), Paradigm Shift featured a creative take on house/breaks that featured both funky retro and forward-leaning/futuristic sounds.… Continued →
March 21, 2024
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, TX-based multi-instrumentalist has crafted a powerful dreamscape that blends elements of power pop, classic rock, and alternative music straight out of the 90s. The album was recorded and mixed by acclaimed producer David Barbe (Drive-By Truckers, Son Volt, Deerhunter) at Chase Park Transduction in Athens, Georgia, in May 2022, and features Kris Killingsworth on the drums and Kyle Harris on the bass. It is his tenth (!)… Continued →
March 17, 2024
RIP Ezekiel Vade of Stryken
It’s been a rough week for Christian rock fans. Not only did we lose Michael Knott, but also Ezekiel Vade, bassist for glam metal band Stryken. Ezekiel died on Monday, March 11th. He had been the bassist for the Paul Q-Pek Band (pre-One Bad Pig), Stryken, and later The Cry (not to be confused with Canadian band The Kry), known for their two songs featured on Light from the Underground Volume Two, on Ocean Records.… Continued →
February 29, 2024
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. It will be released independently of a record label, as is his standard fare. The new material will add a heavy dose of power pop to his twangy alternative rock sound. He’s also released a super-fun new video for the lead single “Big Star,” a title which is surely a nod to the power pop greats themselves.… Continued →
December 9, 2023
Song of the Day: WideAwake - Everyday Rockstar
This Christian modern rock band started in Washington state & relocated to Texas. They created 4 LPs & got their start on True Tunes record label. Here is also a live recording of the same SOTD, but also check out the title track to Bigger Than Ourselves & Misfits from their Thread album.
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November 25, 2023
Song of the Day: Hearken - Filthy Rags
I do these song of the days to hopefully spread the Christian music that I like & have accumulated out into this big world. Some of this music has almost been buried into obscurity as such as this band Hearken. They are a Texan death metal band.
Here’s the Bible passage where the lyrics come from.
Isaiah 64:6-7 KJV
But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.… Continued →
November 10, 2023
Song of the Day: M.C.R.G. - The Lord's House
Early Christian rap is a thing of beauty. Similarly to mainstream rap, early examples–though they give insight to the development of the genre–often suffer from simplistic lyrics, weak production, and/or rapping styles that are now outdated and sound lazy by today’s standards. However, we must remember that the genre took decades to develop. In fact, the early 90s were a tough era for the style. It had started to become mainstream and risked disappearing into a subgenre of pop music until it was rescued by gangsta rap and alternative rap a few years later, pushing the genre to new styles and heights, though not without controversy.… Continued →
August 9, 2023
Song of the Day: Lecrae - Jesus Muzik
So Lecrae is a decent gospel rapper that has done pretty well in the industry. I saw him live & talked to him in Chicago a few years back where he autographed a book I bought that was about his story. I like tons of rap genres & artists, but all of them have come from the Christian industry. That’s just my choice & I think it’s a good thing for Christians to be crossover artists as many people can relate & an artist’s dream is then a ministry.… Continued →
August 5, 2023
New Sivion LP--a collaboration with Malex
Dallas rapper Sivion has a new record coming out in September, this time a collaboration with Malex. The LP version comes on a beautiful translucent red vinyl, and digital versions will be available too. Pre-orders for both are live now, as well as 3 songs ready for listening.
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May 31, 2023
Song of the Day: Deitiphobia - TV
I’ve listened to this industrial band for many years now. You may also know them by their other band Massivivid. I have always liked songs that include preaching & this SOTD is off a remix album & combines their songs Red Society & World From an Altar.
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March 24, 2023
Thumper Punk Records signs new artist!
Thumper Punk Records signs new artist! Can you guess who?!
January 25, 2023
Song of the Day: Farrell and Farrell - People in a Box
Today is my birthday (when this will run) & so I decided to let y’all hear the song that I asked for on the CCM local radio station to play every year for like 3-4 years of when I was a kid (circa the early 80s). Anyways, check out the song that originated a lot of the Christian dance music that became a scene.
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January 14, 2023
Song of the Day: Prodigal Sons - Prosperity Tweakers (Home School Reject Mix)
Prodigal Sons were a rave/techno trio that produced some great tunes back int he late 90s/early 2000s era. Greg Hobgood still makes music which you can find on Bandcamp. I always liked this one due to the music & the whole home school in the remix name. I was homeschooled most of my childhood.
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January 11, 2023
Song of the Day: Bloodlines - Spiritual Warfare
Texan Bloodlines is a cross between metalcore/deathcore/djent. They have even tapped into the Mainstream with Colder. Anyways, my son & I like this song & it was my ringtone for about 6 months. Also check out the lyrics.
I’m giving in, giving in once again
Cause I can’t keep up
I’m caving in to my sins and I feel like I’ve lost all hope
I keep on fighting this war
Thatdoesn’t seem to end
And now I’m broken inside
I think I’ve lost my mind
When does it end, when does it end?… Continued →
November 23, 2022
Have you heard of Ripped Up?
Ripped Up are a new up and coming Christian punk band out of Fort Worth, Texas. FFO: Anti-World System, The MOPIC, and Luther's Hammer
November 18, 2022
Song of the Day: The Awful Truth - Ghost of Heaven
The Awful Truth–the best band that (almost) never was! In the late 80s I was huge into King’s X and what would soon become known as the “Houston sound.” It was part progressive metal, part groove, part rock, and lots of harmonies thrown in. I’d started hearing about this new band (at the time) called The Awful Truth, who had recorded their debut album for mainstream Metal Blade Records, and sadly broke up before it even came out. In fact, by the time the album was released, two thirds of The Awful Truth had formed a new band with two other members, the now-legendary Galactic Cowboys, increasing that groovy-metallic Houston Sound to yet another band.… Continued →
October 1, 2022
Song of the Day: Naos Project - Transcend
Naos Project aka Naos was a nu-metal band in the mid 2000s. They are pretty obscure & I have very few songs from them. This song came from a CDR album & was also listed on the old mp3.com site. They have another song called You that’s really good also. From what I have gathered over the years is that they changed their name to The Heroine & dropped the nu-metal vibe. for a more southern rock tone. I did come across a San Antonio Herald article on a very brief history of the band, but not including due to the language included.… Continued →
August 27, 2022
Song of the Day: Jeremiah Dirt - Blunted Edge vs Feel The Break
IMHO my bro Dirt is the best rapper of all time. He has collaborated with other musicians over the years including P.O.D.’s jam Breathe Babylon. I see him at this festival i go to as much as I can & hang. Week ago I was treated to him preaching finally. Check his stuff out. I dare you. And check out his Word Digging stuff his YouTube channel.
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August 22, 2022
Song of the Day: Nailed Promise - Stand Tall
Nailed Promise hung out on a thin line between modern rock & hardcore. This song has a great Godly message also. And their singer Nathan can really make crazy cool noises with his geetar can’t he lol! Also check out their tune Traveler from their Mindrage split EP. You won’t be disappointed
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July 6, 2022
Breakaway's "Sword and Shield" drops tomorrow!
Texas' Spirit Filled Street Punk band, Breakaway, will be releasing their long awaited album "Sword and Shield" 7/07/2022. FFO: The Deal, Unshackled, The Havoc, Officer Negative, and The Hanover Saints.
June 17, 2022
Song of the Day: Travail - Weakling
Hailing from the fertile heavy music scene of the greater DFW region, and specifically Ft. Worth, Travail mixed heavy rap-core and nu metal riffs with dark tones and lyrics about the Christian struggle. Heavier than most in the genre, the band was sometimes referred to as “gothic rap-core” due to the darker tones and minor keys. Yet the lyrics pointed to higher things:
I’ve failed you I’ve lied to you
Yet you forgive and let me live
Oh God help my weakness
Oh give me your strength
Father help me
I’ll go to any length
On my face, on my chest, on my knees
God help me please
My spirit is willing but my flesh is weak
The band released a split EP with Luti-Kriss (who, of course, eventually became Norma Jean), and two full-length albums: Anchor of My Soul for the secular Pluto Records and Beautiful Loneliness for Metrovox, a sub-label Metro One.… Continued →
June 6, 2022
Song of the Day: The Prettybads - My Molecules
The Prettybads are a 2 piece whose members just happen to be married to each other! I saw them at the show below.
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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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May 28, 2022
Song of the Day: The American Culture Experiments - Talk
The American Culture Experiments were a punk band from Texas. Their first LP I bought off Accidental Sirens records which is the label from Scaterd Few’s/Men As Trees Walking Allen Aguirre whom I had the pleasure to interview back in my college days. Humans Being was also featured as a single on Christian indie rock shows back in the early 2000s. Lloyd wrote a SOTD on another song from theirs here: https://www.indievisionmusic.com/news/song-of-the-day-the-american-culture-experiments-freedom-in-part/ This one has Laraine on vocals & bass.
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April 22, 2022
Song of the Day: Sixpence None the Richer - Love, Salvation, the Fear of Death
I first heard Sixpence None the Richer while listening to a cassette demo in the Christian bookstore in 1993. They had me from the opening acoustic guitar riffs on “Field of Flowers,” the opening track from The Fatherless and the Widow. That album was fantastic, but even so, it was only a foretaste of what was to come.
While the band are largely known for their romantic pop radio hit, “Kiss Me,” from their self-titled third album, many fans and critics alike are drawn to their sophomore album, This Beautiful Mess.… Continued →
April 4, 2022
Song of the Day: Shmunks for You - You Don't Need a Death Certificate To Die
Shmunks For You were a post punk hxc band from Texas. Apparently this specific album was inspired by George Orwell’s 1984. Also check out The Known Is Ended.
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February 21, 2022
Song of the Day: Playdough - 1 Day
Playdough aka Krum is an awesome rapper originally from Texas. He was half the duo known as Ill Harmonics which I loved back in the day with their album An Octave Above the Original. I have most everything he has done in his career & is one of my 3 faves besides Propaganda & NF. This SOTD is a humorous reference of what would you do if you knew you only had one day left on this earth.
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February 13, 2022
Breakaway announce new merch and near completion of full length.
Christ centered street punk band, Breakaway, announce limited merch release and full length update. FFO: The Havoc, Officer Negative, Unshackled, The Deal, The Hanover Saints
November 17, 2021
Song of the Day: Galactic Cowboys - The Struggle
Galactic Cowboys, along with King’s X & Atomic Opera, are bands that should have gone mainstream, but were unable to do so more than they did. GC is one of the best 90s bands imho & have so many great ones. Chose this one as has some great lyrics that mean a lot to me & I can also play the bass line & drums to it. Few of the members are Facebook friends & I see several people bring up this band in groups that I am in.… Continued →