Author: Graham Wall

Andy Hunter will soon be following up his 2016 album, Presence, with volume 2 releasing this Friday. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, as he is hosting a live stream on Facebook.… Continued →

NF has released a music video for his single “Let You Down,” taken from Perception. You can watch the emotional video below. … Continued →

After a long period of silence, Deepspace5 return with “FROWN,” taken from their forthcoming project entitled 5:55. The crew’s last album, The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be, was released in 2010 and they are celebrating 20 years as a group. 5:55 will be releasing this Friday on bandcamp, but in the mean time, you can check out the music video for “FROWN” below. … Continued →

“Originality, I give up” screams Dawson Scholz on “The Print.” After two years since their last album, all band members leaving except for him, The Ongoing Concept returns with new members (Andy Crateau – guitar, vocals; Cody Rhodes – drums; Ian Nelson – bass) and their third full-length. I have an unpopular opinion to confess: I didn’t like Handmade all that much. Sure, it was beyond impressive that the band made their own instruments, and songs like “Amends” and “Unwanted” are very catchy, but I don’t find myself returning to the majority of songs. … Continued →

In just a few days (October 6), The Ongoing Concept will release their new album, Places. In the mean time, they are premiering “Punisher” on SoundCloud. You can take a listen to the song below. … Continued →

Deepspace5 representative, Sivion, will be releasing Dark Side of the Cocoon on October 6 via Illect Recordings. Known for his tasteful blend of jazz and hip-hop, the Dallas emcee has teamed up with producer Sebastian Hochstein of Scribbling Idiots. Instrumentals are included with the album and a few of the songs can be streamed on bandcamp. Pre-orders can be found on the same page and are available for digital, CD, and vinyl.… Continued →

Krum (formerly known as Playdough) released “Take Yours” today, a bluesy hip-hop single. It is his latest work since Blue Eyed Devil, which released in February of this year. You can download the song for free on bandcamp.… Continued →

The Ongoing Concept has just released their second single “You Will Go,” taken from their upcoming album Places which will be available October 6th. The music video, directed by lead vocalist and guitarist Dawson Scholz, can be watched below. … Continued →

NF has released another single from Perception, which will be available October 6th. You can stream “Let You Down” below and it is available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon. … Continued →

Oceanside artist and activist, Nomis, has released a handful of singles over the past few months. The latest of these is “AGAPE,” a chill hip-hop track with a groovy live bass line. The song focuses on the virtue of compassion, especially when understanding for the other’s situation is fragmented. You can stream and purchase “AGAPE” on bandcamp. … Continued →

Illect Recordings is selling 100 copies of Grime-N & Starfunkle’s Sushi Breaks for $10 to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. This DJ scratch vinyl is sure to appeal to those who have a penchant for instrumental hip-hop and can be purchased here. All proceeds will go to the Houston Food Bank and Samaritan’s Purse.… Continued →

The Ongoing Concept will release their third album, “Places,” October 6th on Solid State Records. Preorders are available here and you can check out one of the singles, “The Print,” on the free Starter Pack sampler.… Continued →

The Ongoing Concept is premiering their latest song, “The Print,” on the new Solid State sampler entitled The Starter Pack. The compilation includes eight other songs from the label’s staple bands, and you can download it for free on Noisetrade.… Continued →

Though the article was first published in late February of 2016, Rapzilla linked to it yesterday on Facebook, asking followers the same question. The response from both staff and followers has been pretty diverse and fun to read, and so, I thought it would be apt to continue the conversation here. Share the 10 Christian Hip-Hop albums that have had an impact on you in the comments below.… Continued →

NF released a video for his new song “Outro” today. A release date for the upcoming album has not been announced just yet, but fans can enjoy this song on the meantime. The video can be watched below. … Continued →

Theory Hazit released a new song and video on Twitter earlier today. If you enjoy soulful hip-hop and creative visuals, be sure to check this one out.   #NewMusicVideo “fear not” by Theory Hazit #NewMusic #SaturdayMorning pic.twitter.com/d3bWsXB84w — Thr3e Headed Emcee. (@th3oryhazit) July 29, 2017… Continued →

Canadian post-hardcore heroes, Secret and Whisper, recently shared this photo on their Facebook page. While there is only speculation at this point, the posting seems notable as the possibility of a future album and tour was mentioned in this note published six years ago. Secret and Whisper’s last album, Teenage Fantasy, was released in 2010 on Tooth & Nail Records.… Continued →

Last Friday, Shai Linne released his new album Still Jesus, which kicks off with the track “Random Thoughts 3.” The song addresses, in part, some of Shai’s concerns with Christian hip-hop, especially from the Reach Records collective. Ruslan, formerly of theBREAX and Dream Junkies, has made a response song entitled “Random Thoughts 4 (Shai Linne).” You can stream both of the songs below. … Continued →

Sho Baraka has released a follow up EP to The Narrative, which was only released late last year. Pianos & Politics includes four new songs and two remixes and is available both on the Humble Beast website and iTunes. You can stream the EP in the Spotify player below. … Continued →

Let me start off by admitting that I wasn’t exactly looking forward to this album. Now, that’s not to say I didn’t think I’d like it at all, because that’s certainly not the case. First of all, I’d describe myself as someone who enjoys the occasional Propaganda song, but like so many other artists, I simply have difficulty enjoying an entire album. Secondly, I was getting the impression through the song titles and reviews that Crooked was going to be political in its lyrics. As someone who only has a minor interest in politics, and some general disdain for the discussions and attitudes that seem to directly stem from political topics/activities, I was worried that some of the lyrics here might add to my frustration.… Continued →

It’s been nearly seven years since GRITS released Quarantine, but thankfully, the duo has exited the kitchen and are ready to serve up their Saints & Sinners EP. If you would like to learn more about the project, check out Rapzilla’s track by track break down that was published yesterday. The EP is available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon and you can stream it down below. … Continued →

It’s been awhile since we’ve heard anything from Grits, their last single “Skin Deep” being released in February of last year. Thankfully, the hip-hop duo have released a new song today entitled “Saints & Sinners.” You can stream it below and purchase it on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon. … Continued →

JesusFreakHideout announced earlier today that Bleach will be performing an acoustic benefit show at the Williamson County Performing Arts Theater in Franklin, TN on May 23rd. Admittance costs $20 and proceeds will be going to guitarist Milam Byers and his family, as they are seeking $40,000 so that they may adopt a child. MercyMe, Plumb, and Rhett Walker will also be performing at the show/auction. If you would like to learn more about the Byers’ story, please watch the video below. … Continued →

“Son, I Loved You At Your Darkest,” the classic post-hardcore album from As Cities Burn, has been reissued on vinyl. You can get it in red, white, and coke bottle clear at either the Solid State or the Tooth & Nail online store.… Continued →

South Dakota metal act, Earth Groans, have signed with Solid State Records. Be sure to watch the video below where they discuss the signing and Solid State’s role in shaping their own music. … Continued →

Solid State Records posted a video on Facebook indicating that they will be signing another band this week! Take a look at the video below and write your guess in the comments section. … Continued →

Heath McNease teams up with JGivens and Propaganda to bring you a video for his latest song, “Believe.” Check out the video below, and if you enjoy it, you can purchase the track on iTunes.… Continued →

One of Flicker Records’ most beloved alumni bands have decided to not only get out of the way, but moreover, they have risen from the ashes like a phoenix (with a heartache) after nearly ten years since their last album was released. Never quite having one particular sound but always succeeding in the style they adopted, this band has done emo, punk, post-hardcore, and straight on rock n’ roll. Kids in the Way have become K I D S and Side A shows the band both evolving and maintaining some of their roots.… Continued →

The Apprentice have announced on Facebook that they will be playing a show sometime in June at the Sunday Market in Evansville, IN. The full band will be there and it is their first show in three years. If you have yet to hear the passionate acoustic/folk that The Apprentice do so well, you can listen to and buy their albums on Bandcamp.… Continued →

Heath McNease has released a video for his new song “Rapper” featuring Keyes (otherwise known as Heir Jordan). The press release reads: “In the lead up to his new EP featuring Propaganda, J Givens, Derek Minor and more, Heath McNease partnered with Keyes (aka Heir Jordan) to drop a loosie that takes a satirical look at what it is to be a rapper Over a gritty beat from producer Wonderlust, both rappers dole out stern warnings about the dangers of getting to know an emcee. The video was shot and directed by Heath, Jordan and Chris Pochiba.”… Continued →