June 3, 2025

Song of the Day: Red Sea - Hellbound Train

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I used to have this one on cassette tape back in the day. Red Sea was a hard rock/bluesy band that included Die Happy’s vocalist & Fear Not’s guitarist. It was released on Rugged Records which also featured artists such as Reflescent Tide & Disciple. I remember 3 singles from this one & this SOTD was the first. Roxx remastered & released the LP in 2021. And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my pre-recorded radio show on Ripper Radio aired on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.… Continued →

June 1, 2025

New Song From B is Bridgie, Vote for This Song to Be Featured

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B is Bridgie has just dropped a really fun punk rock with pop flair to it. Imagine Yeah Yeah Yeahs meets Letters to Cleo meets Sixpence None The Richer meets Pat Benatar and Joan Jett. The guitars are great and have a certain crunch to them mixed with Kim’s otherworldly and gentle sounding vocals but delivering enough punch to keep it all interesting. Please head to their site here to vote for them to get featured at The Punk Rock Museum. Voting ends tomorrow. Listen to the song below (or at the link).… Continued →

May 30, 2025

Song of the Day: Rivulets and Violets - Paperchain Stories

By Loyd Harp in News, Song of The Day | 2 Comments

Rivulets and Violets was a short-lived project spearheaded by Masaki Liu. Liu is a producer and engineer whose name appears in literally dozens (actually over a hundred!) of albums from Christian alternative and metal bands, especially in the 90s. He also owns his own studio, and has been a member of post-punks The Lonely Now and roots rockers Dimestore Prophets. But R&V was a unique project. Their first album was released in 1993, and featured mostly instrumental songs. While there were no lyrics, there were occasional vocal parts, mostly in the form of la’s and other non-verbal vocal sounds.… Continued →

May 27, 2025

Song of the Day: Coretex - Lay Your Wings Around Me

By Timo Cuoco in Song of The Day | 1 Comment

Jonathan Emanuel Gremyr aka Jonathan Vrålstad under the moniker Coretex is an early Christian EDM trance artist from Sweden. This SOTD was featured on a couple compilations from N Soul & 3 Cell. He released a lot more music just like many EDM artists so check him out. And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my pre-recorded radio show on Ripper Radio aired on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.

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May 26, 2025

Sower Releases 'I WANT TO SEE CLEARLY' LP

By Casey Gallenberger in Articles | 1 Comment

I’ve been a big fan of Eric Tuffendsam’s Sower project since connecting inadvertently last year over Instagram. Our initial conversations were around around the theological distress of the so-called Christian music industry and the need for greater clarity Gospel; in retrospect, I shouldn’t be surprised that all of these conversations were building toward Sower’s most complete work to date. Before we get into the details of the music, I feel it necessary to explain this truly is a one-man show. Tuffendsam not only played all instruments and did all vocals (apart from a few noted guests, including the likes of No Treaty), but he also did all production, mixing, AND mastering.… Continued →

May 23, 2025

Song of the Day: Zion - Who Pulls the Strings

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Zion was a melodic/glam heavy metal band from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. After releasing a pair of self-released cassette demos in 1982 (Roll the Rock/Less of Me) and 1984 (Rock for Eternity), they signed with Image Records out of New York. The band’s full-length debut Thunder from the Mountain seemed to be a huge success for the label, getting rave reviews from critics and fans alike. “It It a Crime?” spent several weeks on Christian rock radio charts. For my money, Thunder is a top-5 album in the glam metal genre, a list that also includes Angelica’s self-titled debut, Holy Soldier’s self-titled debut, Guardian’s Fire and Love, and just about any album from Stryper’s early years.… Continued →

May 20, 2025

Song of the Day- Onceblind - See the Lies

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This is an early nu metal/metalcore/screamo band that released one full length on Rescue records and some other songs on compilations. Unfortunately, I don’t have much insight on the band itself or where they were from. And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my pre-recorded radio show on Ripper Radio aired on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.

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May 18, 2025

New Releases: May 16, 2025

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Rock & Metal

• Confessions of a Traitor – This Pain Will Serve You
• Seventh Day Slumber – Fractured Paradise: Garden of Shadows

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New Releases: May 9, 2025

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Rock & Metal

• Disciple – Skeleton Psalms (Deluxe Edition)

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May 16, 2025

Crash Rickshaw return!

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Oh my! After a 20-year hiatus, post-punk/hardcore darlings Crash Rickshaw are back! The band, comprised of members of Project 86, Innermeans, Rainy Days, Starflyer 59, and more, will release a brand-new EP, entitled Big Sir. The new project will release via Velvet Blue Music on August 1st, and will be the label’s 250th release! In addition to digital downloads, physical media will include blue & yellow haze vinyl, and compact disc. Pre-orders are now live at Velvet Blue Music… Continued →

Song of the Day: True Liberty - Lost

By Loyd Harp in News, Song of The Day | 2 Comments

True Liberty is a true-school punk rock band from Richmond, VA. The band was active for roughly 10 years, from the mid-2000s through the mid-2010s. In that period, they released an impressive collection of four full-length albums, all in the old school punk rock style. “Lost” is the opening track from their sophomore album Brotherhood, released in 2008 via Raging Storm Records. The band also released albums through Wounded Records and Thumper Punk Records. They also contributed tracks to several different Christian punk compilations via labels like Indie Vision Music, Rottweiler Records, Caustic Fallout, SkyBurnsBlack Records, in addition to the aforementioned Thumper Punk.… Continued →

May 13, 2025

Song of the Day: Beloved - Only Our Faces Hide

By Timo Cuoco in Song of The Day | 2 Comments

This North Carolina band formed in 1999 & released a couple albums before going dormant. They ended up releasing more music in 2021. One of the original band members Joe Musten has been in a few bands including drumming for The Almost, and was the vocalist for Torn & The Advent which I saw live a few years back. They play what is called post hardcore. Check out this catchy song out. And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my pre-recorded radio show on Ripper Radio aired on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.… Continued →

May 9, 2025

Song of the Day: Denison Witmer - Los Angeles

By Loyd Harp in News, Song of The Day | 1 Comment

Denison Witmer is a guitarist and vocalist. A classic singer-songwriter in the indie folk style. Witmer grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania attending Lancaster Mennonite School, representing the faith tradition in which he was raised. At some point during his youth, Witmer began taking guitar lessons from Don Peris (The Innocence Mission), and recorded his first album while he was in high school. The project was not marketed to the public, so his true debut came a few years later in 1998, in the form of Safe Away.… Continued →

May 7, 2025

INTERVIEW : The Julies: From Delusions of Grandeur to Current Bamboozlement

By Loyd Harp in Interviews | 1 Comment

The Julies was a barely-known indie pop band from Pennsylvania who released one highly-regarded EP for Flying Tart Records in 1996 and then disappeared for roughly 27 years. I caught up with the band recently to discuss their origins, their revival, and their connection to the Christian indie scene. IVM: I’ve been a huge fan since Lovelife. It’s one of my favorite EPs. You guys had some clear influences, but at the same time didn’t sound like anyone in particular. You must have been pretty young when you recorded that.… Continued →

May 6, 2025

Song of the Day: Emerson Day - Get Behind Me

By Timo Cuoco in Music Videos, Song of The Day | No Comments

Here is a catchy southern rock song that is currently running through Christian radio. Emerson had her first stint on Christian radio when she sung on Micah Tyler’s People Like Me. Her background is a lacrosse player and a degree in Homeland Security per the New Release Today bio on her. She reminds me of a singer whom I worked her mech booth a year ago now called Anne Wilson. And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my pre-recorded radio show on Ripper Radio aired on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.… Continued →

May 4, 2025

Noise Ratchet Return With "Who We Are"

By Brandon J. in News | 1 Comment

In completely unexpected news, Noise Ratchet have returned with a NEW (demo) song called “Who We Are” and it sounds darn near perfect song wise for 2025 but also rides on that classic 00’s emo/pop-punk train alongside other classic bands like Saosin, Thrice, Story of the Year, The Used, and Letter Kills. I hope more music like this is on the way soon. Welcome back! Listen to the song below.… Continued →

Demon Hunter Release New Song + Music Video

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Long running metal band DEMON HUNTER, surprises the world with the perfect new song for summer titled “I’m Done”. This song from the legendary head bangers is classic Demon Hunter in action and just sounds incredible. Check out the music video below here on our website. Put those love sign hands up and bang those heads to the metal goodness.… Continued →

May 3, 2025

New Releases: May 2, 2025

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Rock & Metal 

• Various Artists – Ted Bond Benefit Comp

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INTERVIEW : Fine China: Sophisticated Pop Music and the Art of Being a Non-Perfectionist

By Loyd Harp in Interviews | No Comments

I recently had the chance to video chat with Rob Withem, of indie pop outfit Fine China. The band has been active since the late 90s, and recently released the beautiful, sophisticated, elaborate I Felt Called (available on Double LP and CD, as well as digital formats via www.velvetbluemusic.com. IVM: Let’s start on a light note. Cloud has informed me that you’re an aficionado of dad jokes . . . RW: You know, that’s funny. I think he’s making that up to be funny, because I don’t think I’ve ever told a dad joke in my like.… Continued →

May 2, 2025

Song of the Day: The Alarm - Rescue Me (RIP Mike Peters)

By Loyd Harp in News, Song of The Day | 2 Comments

The music community lost a great one this week. Sadly for us, Mike Peters of The Alarm has passed from this life and into the next. The Welsh singer/guitarist was 66. Peters had first been diagnosed with cancer in 1995, and fought throughout the better part of 10 years before being diagnosed with yet another form of cancer in 2005. All throughout this time, Peters continued to perform, sometimes with The Alarm, sometimes solo, and at other times collaborating with others. He briefly fronted a version of Big Country, and also collaborated with Billy Duffy of The Cult in a project called Colorsound.… Continued →

April 29, 2025

Song of the Day: Ilija James - Jessika Raine

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I do not know much about this artist, but saw the song on a “Christian” publication of some sort online a few years back. My research has found it came out in 2013 and was a solo artist whose name was Maxwell Lee who also played shows with Blues Traveler. I added it to Youtube as the only version I could find was a live version. There are Bible verses listed on the artists’ Facebook page as well. And no, the Jessika spelling is deliberate as I have seen it listed as with the k and the c.… Continued →

April 27, 2025

New Releases: April 2025

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Rock & Metal

• Fire from Heaven – I Meditate War
• His Kingdom Suffers – Lord Have Mercy
• Lee Bozeman – Collectionism
• Primary Insight – Reparations
• Ravenhill – MIDNIGHT GOLD
• Reform The Resistance – Reform The Resistance [EP]
• Sam Hauge – EXIT 9B [EP]

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April 26, 2025

The Prayer Chain Announce Reunion Shows and Launch Kickstarter

By Brandon J. in News | 1 Comment

Beloved Southern California indie rock legends – The Prayer Chain, have announced 3 reunion shows along with a kickstarter to fund a re-release of the original “Mercury” recording which will be titled “Communion”. This is the 30th anniversary of that ground breaking final album they released all the way back in 1995. They will also be filming these live shows along with the bands playing it like Mortal and Poor Old Lu. Tons of great options so check out that kickstarter here… Continued →

Song of the Day: Sam Hauge - Teach Me To Be Wise

By Timo Cuoco in Music Videos, Song of The Day | No Comments

I totally think this pop punk artist is one of the best artists of the past 10 years. His music is so catchy and he plays all the instruments. Every video showcases his musical talent and his lyrics are as real as they get. Be sure to check out his latest EP Exit 9B which released yesterday. And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my pre-recorded radio show on Ripper Radio aired on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.

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April 25, 2025

Adam Nigh (Too Bad Eugene & Craig's Brother) Releases First Solo Songs

By Brandon J. in News | 1 Comment

Adam Nigh who is the lead front-man/bassist/songwriter for Too Bad Eugene and a current (and past) member of Craig’s Brother, has been releasing a steady stream of new acoustic “solo” songs with plenty of guest contributors. Not only are there some new songs but also new acoustic versions of classic (and newer) Too Bad Eugene tracks. These are all available via Bandcamp here and also on your favorite digital networks! What’s the old adage about (music) aging like fine wine? Well, give it a listen and you’ll agree.… Continued →

Shepherd Bridge Release "Daylight"

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

Shepherd Bridge is a project I found last year sometime through Instagram while browsing and it just struck me, the music and message that is. They just released a brand new song today titled “Daylight”. Like the first single “Armor” which dropped late last year, the music takes you on a ride with its driving guitars, raw but soaring vocals that crescendo all at once with a steady blast of melody and unfiltered emotion. Give this track and “Armor” a listen today. New single can be found below or on your favorite digital networks.… Continued →

David Di Maria - Sunnyside Up

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

A local Southern California singer-songwriter with an incredible & eclectic sound, recently dropped a new single which is a hit in the making, titled “Sunnyside Up”. I’ve known David Di Maria a long time and his music continues to get better and his artistry grows with each subsequent release. Give the song a listen, below.… Continued →

Sower Announces Vinyl Preorder and Early Download

By Casey Gallenberger in News | No Comments

I WANT TO SEE CLEARLY may not release publicly for about another month, but Sower is providing several opportunities to engage with the album. For people simply looking to hear the album, you can get the digital download here for $10. If you’re considering vinyl or want to support Sower in a larger capacity, subscribing for the $25/mo tier will net you a copy of the vinyl with no additional charges (including shipping). Patreon is non-committal and you can cancel at any time if need be.… Continued →

Song of the Day: Fat and Frantic - Last Night My Wife Hoovered My Head

By Loyd Harp in News, Song of The Day | No Comments

Fat and Frantic was a delightfully quirky indie band from England, active from the mid-80s and into the early 90s. While the band was made up of Christians (at least one of whom later entered full-time ministry in the Church of England, and another who has a decorated career as a choir director), they managed to stay out of the ‘Christian ghetto’ and had lots of mainstream exposure, at least in their home country. When I lived in England, I would come across people who had no connection to the church but had fond memories of seeing Fat and Frantic live.… Continued →

April 20, 2025

Dogwood "Good Ol' Daze" Gets the Re-release Treatment (Vinyl/CD)

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

Happy Easter, everyone! He is Risen indeed! To keep the Easter Sunday celebrations going I thought I’d drop news that People of Punk Rock Records are re-releasing the debut Dogwood album “Good Ol’ Daze” from good ol 1996. The album will be available on Vinyl and CD. Preorder here with shipping in June.… Continued →

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