Author: Graham Wall

Miss Angie has launched an Indiegogo campaign for Desert Flags, an EP slated for release in 2020. She will be working alongside producer Gabriel Wilson, who has worked with Bethel Music, John Mark McMillen, and Lindy Conant. Miss Angie released two albums in the 90s on the much acclaimed Myrrh Records and her last EP was released in 2013. Check out the video below and visit the Indiegogo page for more details.… Continued →

You might be familiar with a couple of Andy Hunter’s songs. “Go” and “The Wonders of You” have been featured in video games and movies like SSX 3, Need for Speed Underground, and The Italian Job. However, 2002s Exodus is far from a one-hit wonder; every song on the album is brilliant. Today I’d like to share a personal favourite, “Radiate”. While the song clocks in at over eight minutes, it does not drag on at all. Ultimately, it’s an encouraging meditation on Christ’s life which lives in us and through us.… Continued →

“A Song for Amy” is a sobering song which focuses on issues of sexual assault and the problem of evil. “Why do bad things have to happen to good people?” is the oft-repeated question. Bobby Bishop, who is not only a musician but also a social worker, included this incredible song on his 2003 album The Hip-Hop Alternative (Community’s Call).… Continued →

Emo is not limited to rock; it can be hip-hop, too. Here is a song from an album that has remained far under the radar – even for underground hip-hop – since its release in 2006. Smoke is a member of Oldominion, a Northwest collective with over 20 members. While Oldominion are outside the margins of Christian music, Smoke’s solo release Bleed is more Christocentric in its lyrics. “Saylavee” focuses around those difficult thoughts and feelings that are inevitable in human life; the lyrics are dense and the sound is wistful.… Continued →

It’s been awhile since we’ve heard from NF. Thankfully, he just released a new song, “The Search,” taken from his forthcoming album of the same title. The Search will be available on July 26.… Continued →

Rel McCoy (formerly known as Relic the Oddity, or simply RELIC) has signed with Illect Recordings. Hailing from Toronto, he is not only an emcee, but a producer, singer, songwriter, engineer, and DJ as well. Some of you might remember his name from songs by other Canadian hip-hop artists like Manafest and RationaL. You can learn more about Rel McCoy through this interview published by OK-Tho.… Continued →

Do you enjoy hip-hop mixed with rock? Jacksonville, Florida band Scarlet Letter Society have released a music video for “No,” featuring live drums, energetic guitars, and inspiring rhymes. Lyrically, the song revolves around questions about faith and the hope of the gospel. “No” is available on all digital outlets and you can watch the music video below.… Continued →

A music video has been released for James Gardin’s 2017 single “Right Now,” produced by Terem. It is available on all streaming platforms and you can download it for free on Bandcamp.… Continued →

Chris Bernstorf is the poetic equivalent to a bowl of jelly beans. Well, unless you study those jelly bean guides, but that’s beside the point. Opening track “Swing” lives up to its name, offering a dizzying array of topics from water parks, to The Mentalist, to online classes, all pointing to the theme of overcoming personal vices. That probably sounds random – which it is – but that’s precisely what works for It’s All Joy: the negative “without rhyme or reason” is turned into a positive.… Continued →

Come&Live! band No Longer Music just released a music video for “A Filtered Lie.” If you like what you hear, you can also stream it on Spotify or buy on iTunes.… Continued →

Ruslan just released a music video for his Intro from the forthcoming Indie Jones III, which will be releasing on May 31. If you like what you hear, you can pre-save the album on Spotify. Pre-orders are available at the Kings Dream store, as well as iTunes.… Continued →

I’ve enjoyed listening to music much longer than I’ve enjoyed reading books. Reading has only been an interest of mine for the past five years, especially subjects like philosophy, religion, and sociology. What I’ve found through reading books, though, is that it complements listening to music. The relation between books and music in terms of their content, especially lyrically, is undeniable. Even musically, there seems to be room for reading to influence listening, with pictures derived from words being transformed into pictures derived from sound. We end up with snapshots of the sublime and we meditate on them time and time again.… Continued →

Brinson just released a music video for “You’re So Good,” directed by Will Thomas. His new album, Reversing Tomorrow, will be available this Friday.… Continued →

Hip-hop/R&B artist, Jon Keith, has a new song and music video. His latest album, Honeyblonde, was released last year on Kings Dream Entertainment.… Continued →

On Friday, April 26, Brinson will be releasing his new album Reversing Tomorrow. No stranger to the hip-hop scene, this will be his 9th solo project; his first album, Escaping Me, was released in 2008. The press release includes some more information about the sound and lyrics: The song “Aqua Drip” taps into both the author’s affinity for comic book culture and the superhero mythology of the Marine Marvel. Its trap-heavy track blends an ocean’s worth of water references into a believer’s anthem about the confidence the Holy Spirit brings to one’s identity.… Continued →

Deeplife Records artist, Jason DeRoche, just released an EP entitled Get Up & Feel It. If you have a taste for house, it might just suit your fancy. You can check out the songs in the Spotify player below, and it’s also available at Beatport, Apple Music, and SoundCloud.… Continued →

Rawsrvnt just released a video for “Get Away,” an introspective song that focuses on being discontent with one’s immediate surroundings. The press release reads: The lyrics to “Get Away” find the singer (who is currently in the process of a divorce) speaking directly to his former spouse, his heavenly father, and himself. The words express disappointment, bewilderment, dependence, and still… hope. “It was important that my videographer Joel Davis (aka Geek formally of the group Surf Gvng) captured some smiles amidst the sadness,” Rawsrvnt said. “It’s been a difficult season for sure, but I know my Savior is still right by my side.”… Continued →

Be Clean Again feels like a Sunday. The weather is somber, you’re feeling introspective, and everything just seems rather slow. Very little of Heath McNease’s latest effort (save for “Believe”) could be deemed upbeat from a musical or lyrical standpoint. This album is 54 minutes of slow hip-hop meets folk, never lacking in sincerity or seriousness. While McNease is most proficient at handling this task – being the guitar playing and singing, yet thought provoking rapper, that he is – Be Clean Again made my eyes (and heart) feel a shade heavy.… Continued →

Recently, K I D S have been hinting on Facebook that they’ll be releasing some new music come Spring, following up 2017s Side A. In their most recent post, they shared a demo sample which you can check out below. If you haven’t heard Side A yet, it’s available on CD Baby and is slated to be available on other digital platforms very soon. … Continued →

James Gardin will be releasing a new EP on Friday – so make sure to sport your floral shirt if you have one! Sweet Jesus will be available on all digital retailers, but on Illect’s bandcamp the instrumentals are also included. It’s looking to be a grand ol’ time with Gardin and his posse. Here’s some more information from the press release: Sweet Jesus! By no means is that anyone taking the Lord’s name in vain. Think of it as more of a proclamation of excitement and expectation of the brand new EP by Illect’s James Gardin.… Continued →

I’ll Always Be the Same is a tiring listen. For an album that focuses on negative thoughts and emotions, the lyrics really accentuate the music. Human psychology is paradoxical in the sense that even when emotions and thoughts seem to repeat themselves, they can never actually be the same qualitatively, since they occur at different points in time. The music of The Drowned God is an effigy of consciousness, for the song structures are entirely unpredictable, even when there is repetition at either the lyrical or musical level.… Continued →

You think you’re fresh; but are you “Funky Funky Fresh?” Check out the new James Gardin collaboration with Ozay Moore to find out. Oh, and don’t forget your dancing shoes. … Continued →

It’s been nearly five years since Mind the Rap Volume 3 came out, but Illect is back with a new compilation and it’s “name your price” on bandcamp. The album features 19 tracks from the likes of James Gardin, Sivion, and Armond Wakeup, among others. Check it out in the music player below. I might also recommend hearing Die-Rek’s recent single, “I’m So Potential,” if you enjoy what you hear. … Continued →

This post is for the LOLs. Comedy hip-hop group, Free Daps, released some musical treats earlier this month. “White Tank Top Christmas” was even featured on Right This Minute. If you like that song, be sure to check out “Ugly Sweater Party” too. Let’s cap off 2018 with some good laughs. Hip-hop hooray?… Continued →

Mr. Del recently released his new album, Black. “On God” gives a southern hip-hop taste and you can stream the song below. Black is available on Apple Music, Spotify, and other digital retailers.… Continued →

Sivion has a new music video for “Darkness,” one of the singles from Dark Side of the Cocoon which released last year. Featuring vintage visuals courtesy of Dust Sieber, the song calls attention to the importance of finding oneness with Christ, instead of anything that is apart from Him.… Continued →

James Gardin has a new video for “Joy,” his mellow and catchy single which released in October. You can check out the music video below, and if you like what you hear, consider supporting on bandcamp or other digital outlets.… Continued →

Toronto-based hip-hop artist, Die-Rek, has signed with Illect Recordings. He has been a staple in Canada’s underground scene, so be sure to check out his past work on bandcamp. The emcee and producer had the following to say about the signing: There’s a lot of legacy on this label. Tunnel Rats, L.A. Symphony, Scribbling Idiots, Lojique, Phat K.A.T.S. and Deepspace 5. These are household names that will live on in the culture, and that’s the aspiration.  It sets a standard for me and puts a confirmation in my heart that I’m in the right place.… Continued →

Azusa just released a video for their new single “Heavy Yoke.” Their forthcoming album of the same name releases November 16 on Solid State Records.… Continued →

Far-Less posted a short rehearsal video on Facebook earlier today. The band will be joining 10 Years, To Whom it May, and State of Illusion on December 30th at The Masquerade in Atlanta, Georgia. You can see the event details right here.… Continued →