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February 8, 2014

John Waller - Life Is A Gift

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Independent CCM/pop artist John Waller has released his new album 'Life is A Gift', featuring the powerful song 'Orphan', as well as other personal favourites like the title track, 'Epic' and 'Crazy Faith'. Check out the review.

February 7, 2014

Mayfly - Vereor Deus, Non Dogma

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Progressive ("recycled") Nu-metal act Mayfly will release their new EP "Vereor Deus, Non Dogma" next week through Voluminous Records. With a sound that blends the Deftones and Staple with some more modern touches, this is a band that is set to stand out by default in a sea of "more of the same" heavy music.

Kutless - Glory

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Rock/worship band Kutless release their new album 'Glory' on Tuesday February 11th, featuring their hit song 'You Alone', and other standouts like 'In the City', 'Rest' and 'We Lift You Up'. Here is the review.

February 4, 2014

February 3, 2014

Akissforjersey - New Bodies

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Well, it's been nearly six years since we've heard a peep from post-hardcore outfit Akissforjersey. Now with their new 2014 release "New Bodies", will this band from North Carolina deliver a standout effort after a long breakup, or will it simply fade into the background of a crowded genre?

February 2, 2014

For Today - Fight the Silence

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For Today is back with their signature passion and boldness, and this time with an even more specific cause. However, is "Fight the Silence" too similar to their past albums? Read on to find out.

February 1, 2014

Shauna Marie - He Heals the Broken

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Independent pop/worship artist Shauna Marie has released her debut EP, 'He Heals the Broken', featuring the powerful title track, and other personal standouts like 'Stay' and 'Everything You Are'. Check out the review.

January 31, 2014

City Harbor - City Harbor

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City Harbor, the newest Christian duo to make music, release their debut album on February 4th, featuring their hit songs, 'Come However You Are' and 'Somebody Tell Them'. Check out the review.

Andy Mineo - Never Land

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Andy Mineo is back just nine months after his Reach Records debut with his new album Never Land, an EP that is both fun and serious, but always catchy. Check out the review.

January 29, 2014

Jamie Grace - Ready To Fly

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Jamie Grace's second album 'Ready to Fly' released on Tuesday 28th January, featuring her hit song 'Beautiful Day' and other standouts like 'Fighter', 'To Love You Back' and 'Do Life Big'. Check out the review.

January 28, 2014

Polyvalent - Want

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I realize this review has been a long time coming, however the music presented on “Want” is still very much relevant and deserves the utmost attention from fans of indie music

January 26, 2014

Coia - The Friction

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Independent worship artist Mike Coia released his first EP in 2013, with standout songs like 'Burn' and 'Home'. With vocal similarities to Starfield and Charlie Hall, here is the review.

January 24, 2014

Orion Walsh - The Tale of a Broken Compass

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I’m very sorry to not have heard The Tale of a Broken Compass in 2013, because I want all the more time to digest what I’ve heard, and it would have undoubtedly made it on my Best Of list.

Casting Crowns - Thrive

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Casting Crowns release their long-awaited new album 'Thrive' this coming Tuesday, featuring the hit song 'All You've Ever Wanted' and other standouts like 'Thrive', 'This is Now' and 'Broken Together'. Their most musically diverse album to date, check out the review.

January 22, 2014

January 21, 2014

Josh White - Absolution

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It’s deceptively simple, both musically and lyrically, but the closer you listen, you hear more layers underscoring it, until you finally decide to surrender and let yourself be caught up in it, caught off guard by the beauty of simplicity.

January 20, 2014

Falling Up - Hours

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Falling Up's 2nd half of the Machine de Ella Project - Hours is a fantastic album.

David Thulin - Reconstruction 2.1

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David Thulin, EDM and remix artist, has released his latest EP, Reconstruction 2.1, featuring remixes of songs by Jonathan Thulin, Shine Bright Baby, Rapture Ruckus, Natalie Grant, Press Play, and a new song featuring Nicole Croteau. Check out the review.

January 19, 2014

Solamors - Depravity's Demise

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Jason Wisdom and Alex Kinas (formerly) of Becoming the Archetype team up with Travis Turner (Aletheian) to bring a new album that blends the combined member's past work with a hopeful new future. But, can "Depravity's Demise" get out from the shadow of the often similar "Celestial Completion"? Read on to find out.

January 17, 2014

Agonal - A Suffering Complete

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Check out Agonal and their third record that came out last year called A Suffering Complete which was released by Sanctus Gladius Records. The gothic doom metal awaits you.

Evan Wickham - Make Us One

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Brother of Phil Wickham, Evan Wickham has released his latest worship album, 'Make Us One'. One of my favourite worship albums to be released in 2013 (and one of the albums that I missed out in listening in 2013), here is the review.

January 15, 2014

January 13, 2014

Saving Grace - The Urgency

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As Facedown's first release of the new year, Saving Grace brings a solid hardcore album that will not disappoint longtime fans. Still, is "The Urgency" worthy to follow after such a powerful landslide of great albums from their label? Read on to find out.