Reviews
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April 8, 2014
New CCM/pop artist Chayah Miranda releases her debut album 'No Other Way' on April 15th, featuring singles like 'Let Go', 'He Loves Me' and 'Higher'. Check out the review.
Watchers and Hunters - Cruel World
After a bit of an upheaval in 2010, California metalcore band, Watchers and Hunters are reformed and have released their new full length record "Cruel World." Read the review here.
April 6, 2014
Gardienne - Walking Trees EP
Kansas City indie-pop singer Gardienne's Walking Trees EP is polished in the best way, balancing performative pop with indie artistry.
Michael McCully - Pangram
Pangram is an instrumental concept album which lives up to its namesake, borrowing pieces from a plethora of genres. Read on for the full review.
Merise - Reflection of You
Australian artist Merise has released her newest album, 'Reflection of You'. Here is the review.
April 4, 2014
Coopertheband - Kings
With a debut as strong as “Kings”, everything to come is extremely promising.
A Feast For Kings - Hell On Earth
"AFFK certainly is not a retread of UnderOath or other worn sounds. They blaze their own trail. In many ways, they are what August Burns Red recently laid down the gauntlet for bands to be; they are unique, passionate, heavy, and something entirely their own. If Hell on Earth is a taste of things to come, fans will certainly be left craving more."
April 2, 2014
MercyMe - Welcome To The New
MercyMe release their brand new studio album 'Welcome To The New' on April 8th, featuring their hit song 'Shake', and other standouts like 'Flawless', 'Greater', 'Wishful Thinking' and 'Finish What He Started'. Check out the review.
April 1, 2014
Kye Kye- Fantasize
Read my review of the sophomoric effort that most bands can only dream of
Mikeschair - All Or Nothing
CCM/pop quintet Mikeschair have released their new album 'All or Nothing' on April 1st, featuring hit songs 'People Like Me', 'All I Can Do' and 'This is Our Moment'. Check out the review.
Nazarene - Heart & Mind
A review of Nazarene's debut EP, Heart & Mind.
March 31, 2014
Green River Ordinance- Kicking Up Dust Tour
Have you ever raved about a band’s live performance to a friend?
Then the band comes to town and you and your friend get tickets to go and you get a little panicky because you are no longer certain that the band is as fantastic as you remember?
No? Really? Just me, huh?
The first time I saw Green River Ordinance was years ago when they opened for NEEDTOBREATHE. Their 20 minute set impressed me enough to buy the EP and tell a bunch of my friends about this band from Texas.… Continued →
Son Lux - Lanterns
One of the most overlooked records of 2013 is Lanterns by producer/composer Son Lux. It is beautiful, haunting, and thrilling in ways most music cannot be.
March 30, 2014
Jonny Diaz - Let It Fly
Jonny Diaz releases his first album on Centricity Music on April 8th, featuring his hit song 'Scars'. Check out the review.
March 27, 2014
Jillian Edwards - Daydream
Wife of Will Franklin Chapman and daughter in law of Steven Curtis Chapman, Jillian Edwards has released her new album, Daydream. Here is the review.
Endeavor / Servants - Split
Simply put, If you don’t know these two bands and are into hardcore, you NEED to be. Both bands have a very real passion and an uncanny talent that are sure to lead them to truly special places.
Loud Harp - Asaph
This is already one of the most solid releases I've heard thus far for 2014.
Of Eyes That See - Empty Shadows EP
Of Eyes That See is a young hard rock band from So Cal that makes female fronted heavy rock that would please fans of Evanescence, Flyleaf, and Skillet. Read the review for their debut EP, Empty Shadows.
March 26, 2014
Torn - Demo
Torn is here. Nothing will be the same
March 25, 2014
King's Kaleidoscope - Live in Color
King’s Kaleidoscope delivers passionate worship with artistic integrity in this latest release,and though they have an occasional misstep, I think Live in Color is going to resonate with quite a few people.
Unspoken - Unspoken
Unspoken, the latest band to be under the label of Centricity Music, release their full length album next week (April 1st) after 2 successful EP's. Check out the review.
March 24, 2014
Beware the Neverending - Times of War
Hardcore band Beware The Neverending has released their second album through Red Cord Records, "Times of War." The group brings an aggressive, hard-pounding style that is sure to get the blood flowing, check out the review here.
March 23, 2014
The Royal Royal - Return of the King
The Royal Royal have released their second album 'The Return of the King' in early March 2014. Check out the review.
March 20, 2014
Michael Boggs - More Like A Lion
Michael Boggs, previously of fame for the guitarist for FFH, releases his first full-length album 'More Like a Lion' on March 25th. Check out the review.
March 18, 2014
Rend Collective - The Art Of Celebration
Rend Collective, signed to Integrity Music, have released their 3rd album 'The Art of Celebration', featuring the hit song 'My Lighthouse' and potential single 'Joy'. Check out the review.
Future of Forestry - The Piano & Strings Sessions
Future of Forestry are known to have grandiose tendencies, but this EP gives Eric Owyoung the chance to show off his great abilities as a vocalist.
March 15, 2014
Satellites and Sirens - One Noise
Satellites and Sirens, the most recent signings to DREAM Records, release their new album 'One Noise' next week. Check out the review.
March 13, 2014
Big Daddy Weave - Love Come To Life: Redeemed Edition
Big Daddy Weave have released the expanded edition of 'Love Come to Life' on the 11th March. Check out the review.
Demon Hunter - Extremist
Demon Hunter returns with their best album in years (and perhaps of all time?)! Check out what makes "Extremist" such a powerhouse here, and be sure to check back all next week as we unveil our exclusive Demon Hunter Week!
March 12, 2014
LIV - Be the Change
Check out the review for the debut record, "Be the Change" from California punk hardcore band LIV.