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Interviews

September 29, 2013

Dustin Kensrue

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Our writer, Keith Settles, recently did a phone interview with Dustin Kensrue (of Thrice) about his upcoming solo worship album, “The Water & The Blood”. Check out the AUDIO interview via our soundcloud link below. Make sure you buy Dustin’s brand new solo album “The Water & The Blood” when it goes on sale.… Continued →

September 23, 2013

Andy Zipf

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I was fortunate enough to be able to have a lengthy interview with Andy Zipf over email. We discuss everything from why he has changed his name to The Cowards Choir and his song writing process to whether or not Deckard from Blade Runner is a replicant. We had a great conversation, I hope you enjoy it.

September 11, 2013

Soulfire Revolution

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Colombian worship movement, Soulfire Revolution, released their debut album in mid-August. I had the pleasure at interviewing lead singer Lorena Castellanos via email, discussing about the thoughts behind the album and what she and the band long for listeners to gain from hearing the project.

September 4, 2013

Close Your Eyes

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This week, we get the chance to chat with hardcore favorites Close Your Eyes about their upcoming album "Line in the Sand", new lead singer Sam Robinson (Blessed by a Broken Heart), Shane's departure, and what God is doing in their lives right now. Did your question get asked? Read on to find out.

September 2, 2013

The Sonflowerz

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Releasing their EP 'Love Walked In' on September 10th; independent worship duo The Sonflowerz were able to undertake an email interview with myself not that long ago. Here are the questions and answers, as what was discussed ranged from their successful kickstarter campaign (funding the EP, new book and fall tour), to what they wanted the EP to portray to those who listen to it.

August 26, 2013

Hotel Books

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Recently I got to interview Cam Smith of Hotel books through Facebook Instant Messenger. Find out what it is like to tour as a spoken word artist, Who he has enjoyed playing shows with, and the meaning behind his words and songs.

August 20, 2013

Seth Condrey

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Signed to North Point Music, Seth Condrey releases his second English studio album 'Keeps on Changing' on August 27th, featuring his hit song 'Speechless'. Here is the email interview I had with Seth, with the interview divulging his thoughts on the album and about what he longs to accomplish in Costa Rica.

Lexi Elisha

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Releasing her second EP next week (August 27th), independent artist Lexi Elisha took some time out to do an email interview, discussing about the EP and the meaning behind it. Check out the interview below.

August 16, 2013

The Ongoing Concept

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The Ongoing Concept, releasing their debut album “Saloon” via Solid State Records, gave me the opportunity to interview them in light of their album release.  Check them out of Facebook for latest news regarding their album, tours, etc.
Keith: With “Saloon” about to come out, what are somethings that are going to set this album apart from the others that have been released in 2013?
Dawson: I am in no way exaggerating when I say I have  listened to this album at least 2000 times in total.
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August 15, 2013

The Digital Age

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With four out the six members of DC*B forming 'The Digital Age', here is the email interview I had with Mark Waldrop, one of the lead singers of the band. Check out the interview below, and be sure to take a squiz at the album available right now.

Love & The Outcome

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One of the most anticipated new artists to release albums in 2013 (alongside 1 Girl Nation, Tim Timmons, City Harbor and Finding Favour); Love and the Outcome release their debut album at the end of August. Here is the interview with Jodi, one half of the duo. Here with discuss the themes behind the album and the process of becoming Love and the Outcome and what God has been teaching the band throughout the last few years.

July 30, 2013

Tammy Trent

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Known for her music in both the 1990s and the 2000s, veteran Christian CCM artist Tammy Trent is back with a new album 'Sunny Days', releasing August 6th, featuring hit singles 'Don't Let Him Be The Last To Know' and 'I'm Running'. Here is the email interview I undertook with her, where she talks about her motivation behind 'Sunny Days' and her advice to listeners of her music in their daily walk with Christ.

July 27, 2013

Hawk Nelson

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Daniel from Hawk Nelson and I chat about life with a new lead singer, how Mercy Me changed their band's course, fans with multiple belly buttons, and so much more.

July 26, 2013

Silent Planet

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An interview with Garrett Russell from Silent Planet. Check out their new song "Darkstrand (Hibakusha)" on YouTube and his guest vocals on "Dyson Sphere" from the latest Phinehas album "The Last Words are Yours to Speak."

July 22, 2013

July 12, 2013

Shine Bright Baby

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Shine Bright Baby release their debut album next week (23rd July), featuring the hit single 'Beautiful Love'. Here is the interview I undertook via email where we discussed about the album and its influences, as well as what the band has learnt from the album recording process that could be applied to their own lives as well.

Philippa Hanna

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British CCM/folk artist Philippa Hanna recently released her brand new 2013 album 'Through the Woods' in early July. Check out the recent email interview I undertook with her where she talks about her favourite songs on the album, the inspiration behind it, and her experience touring with Lionel Ritchie in 2012.

July 10, 2013

The Chariot

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Josh Scoggin from The Chariot and I chat about "One Wing”, his side project, the current state of the music industry, and so much more.

June 27, 2013

Skillet

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John Cooper from Skillet and I chat about the new hit album "Rise," why Ben left, if they feel the need to always have female drummers now, and so much more.

June 25, 2013

Righteous Vendetta

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Righteous Vendetta talk to us about changing their sound, Celine Dion, and how Christ shapes their life as a band. Read on.

April 26, 2013

Hannah Rose

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New artist Hannah Rose releases their first self-titled album in the first week of May (5/7). Check out this interview I undertook via email where I chat about her first single 'Sea of Love', her musical inspirations for the album, as well as her hopes for the rest of 2013.

April 9, 2013

This City Awaits

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This City Awaits is set to release their new album "...said the liar" on April 23rd. We sit down with the band and ask them about the concept behind the new album, their upcoming tour with Fight the Fade, and how Batman played into their bassist's marriage.

March 13, 2013

Aquile (The Voice)

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Last year on NBC's "The Voice," the world was introduced to the smooth sounds of Aquile. We recently chatted about life since the show, what's next, and whether he'll be working with Adam Levine in the near future rather than his coach, Christina Aguilera.

March 12, 2013

March 10, 2013

Kingdom Band

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Kingdom releases their first self-titled album next week (3/12). Check out this interview I performed via email where I chat about the two singles 'God of Fire' and 'At the Sound', the album's central themes, as well as their musical influences when creating this album.

February 17, 2013

RED

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RED chats with IVM about the new album. Want to know why it's called "Release the Panic" and not "Glass House?" Care to find out if Jasen Rauch is really the gift to music Matt Baird said he is? Notice the album cover is BLUE this time around? Read on to find out.

February 12, 2013

Tiffany Arbuckle Lee (Plumb)

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Plumb releases her new album 'Need You Now' at the end of February. Check out this new interview I performed via email where I chat about the meaning behind the album, its central themes and the possibility of Plumb recording a worship album in the near future.

February 6, 2013

Southbound Fearing

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Brady from Southbound Fearing and I recently chatted about how the fan response has been to their latest album Bad Dreams and Melodies, what this year holds for touring, and what we can expect in the future.

February 3, 2013

Matt Baird (Spoken)

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Spoken is set to unleash their glorious return to the music world this month, so we chat with frontman Matt Baird about the new album, new band members, new label, and whether or not demons try to influence our lives. Be sure to keep checking back over the next couple weeks as we kick off "Spoken week" soon.