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It’s hard to believe that 19 years have passed since a young 24 year old Brandon connected with a band of youngsters that nobody outside of our very small small population of Orange/San Diego counties had heard. I remember eating some tasty tex-mex food at Chevy’s (remember that place?) here in Laguna Niguel, CA. back in early 2003 and through the talking noise of fellow patrons with full bellies of perfectly formed machine made tortillas, I discussed the future of IVM and a band, Dismissed. It changed my life, quite literally.… Continued →

You might recall a couple posts over the past few months about the return of Watashi Wa and I’m excited to finally share the fruits of their (reunion) labor. The band is back and have just released 2 new singles through Tooth & Nail Records with a full length “People Like People” due this spring/summer through the label. The two new singles feature some mighty guest spots (and I hear the album will have even more!). First single is “Let Me Prepare You” and features Gasoline Heart.… Continued →

One of the most beloved and respected bands in the traditional heavy metal scene, Apostle was a slight anomaly in that they never released an album on a record label. Formed in 1983 in Jacksonville, FL, the band released a total of 5 independent full-length albums (not to mention EPs and compilations) all while remaining an unsigned band. Apostle opened for Christian metal stalwarts Whitecross on a national tour, and also had a song featured on East Coast Metal for Regency Records, in 1988, where I first heard the band.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• The Jericho Harlot – Scary Movie

Pop & CCM

• Matthew Parker – Dragonfly (Deluxe)

Electronic & EDM

• Hype – Let Me Go

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• The Gray Havens – Blue Flower Instrumentals
• Justin Schumacher – Childish Ways

Hip Hop & R&B

• Akil Hamilton – Progress
• Cephas – America Shall Be Saved
• Coop – if it were the 90’s (EP)
• Hunterdrinkswater – Born in Sin, Born Again
• Jordan May – No Pressure
• JWOODZ – BARELY STARTED (EP)
• Kaleb Mitchell – BE SAFE (EP)
• Kylen – Be Transformed
• Marcus Leon – Forming (EP)
• Phathom – Kingdom Culture
• Spencer Kane – TAKE A CHANCE

Worship & Gospel

• Citipointe Worship – Behold Collection 2 (Live)
• Honor & Glory – Honor & Glory
• Jon Reddick – God, Turn It Around
• Lovkn – Home Called Heaven
• Mannahouse Worship – Moments Of Praise (EP)
• Mike Marshall – Come On In (Live)
• Nathan Drake – Hymns Of The Son (Reawaken Hymns)

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Zao is a metalcore band that formed from the spirit filled hxc scene back in the 90s. Seen them a few times & hung out with them back in the day. When they were in Myrtle Beach, I yelled & they ended up playing my song Lies of Serpents River of Tears & then the crowd wanted Skin Like Winter. A good video to watch is their documentary The Lesser Lights of Heaven. Anyways, if I had a daughter I wanted to name her Savannah. The song, though, eludes to sin & its devastating effects that can lead to suicide.… Continued →

Over the Rhine has been around for a long time since 1989. Hailing from Ohio, their genre consists of mostly folk, but back in the day they were considered “alternative” by the standards we had back then. They reminded of a softer Fleming & John. It’s crazy, but they have even shared the stage with Bob Dylan! I have always liked this SOTD along w/ Jacksie.  … Continued →

You may have heard about this special documentary film called “The Case For Heaven” which is based off the book of the same title by the great Lee Strobel. If you haven’t heard about the film, check out the trailer below. It is playing in theaters nationwide beginning on April 4th, 5th, and 6th and tickets are on sale now. This special film was directed by Mani Sandoval and Executive Produced by his brother, Gil Sandoval. If those names don’t ring a bell, well you may have blinked and missed one of the great up and coming indie bands, Safe Haven, that both of those gentlemen were a part of.… Continued →

Relent have just put out an extremely powerful, truthful, and eye-popping music video that is revealing as much as it is a sad revelation of what goes on in the darkest places of humanity. The video centers around the horrors of sex trafficking and the evil desires of mankind’s perversion. Lust kills and destroys the spirit of so many but there is hope. Watch with the mindset to share and make changes.… Continued →

It’s quite Clear that 10 Years and Separating States are not enough of a Fleeting moment to Look at Watashi Wa, a band who has very much been missed. They may have lost a few battles but they’re certainly gonna win that war. Don’t count a good band out and they aren’t the wrong kind even in the slightest. It’ll take all of me but I’ll be cheering loudly for this band’s return to form. Look for a new album very soon (in 2022). It’ll be fun and exciting, kinda like the air I breathe.… Continued →

You want a return? Well watch the video below and prepare for The Ongoing Concept. They’re back!… Continued →

In what many would consider an absolute miracle, Dallas Taylor and the boys in Maylene & The Sons of Disaster, are coming out of what some had called – “a permanent retirement” to play one of the biggest underground festivals of the year. Don’t ever count a good band out and certainly don’t discount God’s mighty hands on someone’s life. Witness this mighty rebirth at Furnace Fest this year and get ready to rock out with one of the best bands around. A miracle indeed.… Continued →

Empty Atlas just released their brand new song titled “Matador”, through all digital networks and streaming sites. Be sure to check it out or stream in our latest Spotify playlist here. This is a great song and many of you will nod your heads in agreement.… Continued →

Learn about life, growing up, and grasping at fading youth while still embracing that punk rock spirit through the California pop-punk four-piece outfit, Light The Way. If you haven’t given their newest song “Goofball” a listen yet, well then I wish you the best and enjoy your cold corner of the room while the rest of us embrace the next big thing. Seriously, this is a great song not just in the pop-punk realm of things but as an extremely relevant and current piece of music that’ll get you singing along and nodding your head in agreement.… Continued →

As announced on social media, FAIR are returning soon with a new single. What is your favorite FAIR release so far? Follow: @fairisaband on insta.… Continued →

Slow Coming Day are coming out of a long hiatus and dropping their brand new single plus a release called, “The Lost Tapes”, this summer on Fair Vaux Recordings. Stay tuned for more news on this exciting new music.… Continued →

Curbsquirrels were a band whose first release was on a 3 song EP w/ fellow pop punkers Last Tuesday. This SOTD has 2 different versions, one where he doesn’t & when he does get the girl! Have fun! … Continued →

There is an absolute plethora of underground black metal bands in the Christian scene. While this is a fact to be celebrated, at times it is difficult to judge the quality of releases, when there are so many. Antivenom actually managed to escape my attention until recently. This band, like many in the scene, is fairly mysterious. I don’t know where they are from, although one member (whose name will be recognized by Christian bm aficionados) is Armath Sargon (Armath Sargon, Elgibbor, Katumus, Light to Dead, others), who is from Finland.… Continued →

Speck is a fun band whose lyrics are most definitely of the “not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ” type. Which is a very good thing imho. They were signed to Gray Dot Records which is the same label that brought us Third Day & a few punk rawk bands. This SOTD is just good clean fun. What cha think? Leave your comments … Continued →

Nate Parrish will be conducting one enormous punk rock surgical procedure on the soul and it takes place April 8th 2022 in front of a LIVE studio audience! Ok, that last part was made up but Nate is dropping his 2nd full length record called “Soul Surgery” on April 8th. It will be jam packed with musically addictive, spiritually challenging, and emotionally convicting music that will win fans over across the world if they’ll just wade into the Nate Parrish punk rock pond! That kinda sounded weird didn’t it?… Continued →

Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh which is affectionately known as “GFM“, has signed with up and coming label – Rockfest Records, which is owned and run by Joseph Rojas of the band Seventh Day Slumber. The band now joins the ranks of such bands on the label as Relent, Fireflight, The Protest, The Letter Black, Amongst The Giants, and more. The band will release a new EP soon which will have some well known names behind it in the production and mastering department. How many of you are GFM fans and who is looking forward to new music from this trio of hard rock sisters?… Continued →

Saint Didacus which features Josh Kemble and Danny Montoya of Dogwood, along with Joe Nixon of Slick Shoes on Drums, and Mike Wright on Guitars, just released a brand new song for 2022 titled “This Was All.”. You can take a listen to the track over on their bandcamp page here. Every purchase of this song via bandcamp will go toward a couple local charities of their choosing to help those locally in their communities. More music on the way soon.… Continued →

Sacramento, California melodic punk superstars (well I consider them that) – LIGHT THE WAY, are dropping the 2nd song, “Goofball”, from their upcoming album titled “Long Story Short”. You can listen to the new song via YouTube this Friday! The band are readying their brand new full length which will be the first NEW music since 2019. The new album titled “Long Story Short” will drop April 1st through Small Step Records.… Continued →

Manic Drive began as One Cross. Hailing from Canada, they have branched a few genres including modern rock, power pop & dance. They have several good songs & have even toured with Winter Jam. This SOTD has always been my fave & its lyrics elude to how sin has taken a part of him & he wants to be back with Jesus.   … Continued →

Names Without Numbers return with their first NEW song of 2022. The song is titled “You Do The Talking” and it deals with issues of self doubt, social anxiety, and maintaining confidence while attempting to stay strong and dealing through the emotions. It’s a powerful track not just for subject matter but also because the music is some of the best out there. This is without a doubt one of the band’s strongest songs on record and one of my personal favorites. Check out “You Do The Talking” below.… Continued →

The Blamed just re-recorded their 1994 classic song – “Separation” off the album “21” and have posted it on soundcloud for your listening pleasure. Personally, I think this song blows away past material. It’s so well done yet classic at the same time. If 1994 was 2022, this is what “Separation” would most definitely sound like. Kudos to Bryan, Jim, and the rest of the gang for paying tribute to your roots while at the same time embracing the future. I can’t wait to hear what comes next!… Continued →

Protect Your Heart is back with their best song yet and it’s titled “Fireproof”. A really well done, super professional and creatively inspiring music video, can be found below. This is super good stuff and shows how an independent band can get it done! The band’s sound is more on the heavier end of the pop-punk spectrum and a refreshing change of scenery.… Continued →

That classic punk band – Undercover, will be reuniting just for this festival appearance at Audiofeed on July 1st. You can get your tickets and find further lineup info right here. Who is excited to see Undercover again? [Facebook Event Page here]… Continued →

All you Furnace Fest 2022 attendees have extra reason to be stoked! Blindside (Sweden) have just been added to the lineup. Rumor has it that they are playing “Silence” in it’s entireity. This is the 20th anniversary of that legendary, classic album. Get stoked! Link here for tickets and more info.… Continued →

Deep Valleys have made a surprise comeback with a new song titled “You Found Me In The Universe”. The band hadn’t released anything new for a year and before that was their last album, “Goldhaven” (2019). Check out the song below and follow the band on facebook here.… Continued →

Whales Bones released a brand new and might I add – AWESOME new song titled “Right Track”. Take a listen to the song in music video form, below. “Right Track” is now available on your favorite digital network. For more info on Whale Bones, click here.… Continued →