Tag: alternative

You can now officially pre-order the new album from Devin Shelton (Emery) titled “Sensation”. Check out the video and new song “Sensation”, below. Sounds very different from prior work and for that I commend him. Really great music. … Continued →

As I begin this review, I should probably note that I’ve been a Switchfoot fan since I first heard “Meant to Live” on the radio all the way back in 2003. I was 11 years old and just beginning to get into music at the time. Switchfoot quickly became one of my favorite bands – a place that they still hold 13 years later. I remember often lying in my bed late at night and waiting for one of their songs like “Stars” or “Dare You To Move” to come on the radio.… Continued →

I am excited to announce that Anberlin will release a limited “whiteout” repress of their “Help Yourself” Vinyl bundle. The bundle goes on sale in just a few hours (9am PST/12pm EST) right here in the band’s merch store. More info on this limited repress can be found below.… Continued →

Independent alternative worship group Seeker & Servant, has released a brand new ep titled “Sojourner” that is available for purchase on all digital networks and bandcamp here (or from NoiseTrade at the link below). Check out the lyric video for their new song “Make it Known”, below. … Continued →

Who here loves the band Mae? In addition to the awesome news of “The Everglow” getting pressed to vinyl again is word that the band themselves are getting back together and not only playing shows in early 2017, but also NEW MUSIC! … Continued →

David Curtis (Run Kid Run/Ex-Side Walk Slam) has released his debut full length worship record titled “One Voice”. The album is available for purchase from either iTunes or Bandcamp. Listen to the album below. … Continued →

San Diego, CA. alt-blues act Little Hurricane, have signed with Mascot Label Group. The label along with the band’s own imprint, Death Valley Records will release the band’s new album in early 2017. This will be the band’s 3rd full length effort following both “Homewrecker” and “Gold Fever”. Little Hurricane features Anthony “Tone” Catalano (Lead vocals,guitar) and Celeste “CC” Spina (Drums, BGV). I worked with Anthony a bit last decade in the early 00’s when his former band Next in Line was signed to Indie Vision Music.… Continued →

Anberlin which broke up in 2014, has stayed relatively busy behind the scenes with producing an incredible (that I wished I owned) Vinyl box set featuring all 7 full length releases along with a coffee table book. As was expected, the vinyl box set sold out a few months after going on sale, all 1000 copies sold out. Sellers across third party sites are marking these things up double and triple from what they originally went on sale at. It’s crazy. I waited too late personally and due to unforeseen circumstances wasn’t able to purchase when it was on sale.… Continued →

for KING & COUNTRY just released “Into the Silent Night” featuring the original “Glorious” as well some new takes on Christmas classics. Buy here on iTunes. Local So Cal fans can catch the band on December 16th at the Honda Center with Lauren Daigle… Continued →

Switchfoot and Relient K are currently on the “Looking For America Tour” currently and the band has just announced 5 more West Coast dates including a stop here in Orange County, CA. in January. View the poster/dates below. Ticket pre-sale info here. Plus, the band has also announced “Looking For Canada Tour” for our friends from up north.… Continued →

Raleigh's Cold Comfort presents a refreshing take on grunge on their 2015 release, Join or Die.

Brian McSweeney, former lead vocalist and songwriter for the alternative band Seven Day Jesus, has released a new “solo” record titled “As The Bluebird” which you can find over on NoiseTrade below. This collection of songs borders on the experimental and yet entices you into a somber relaxation. A definite “kick-back and watch the winter weather roll in type of record”. Definitely an enjoyable listen. Imagine Brian Wilson collaborating with Starflyer 59, Gotye and Radiohead then you might have an idea for the sounds. [Facebook] … Continued →

Check out the music of SafeKept. Featuring singer-songwriter Miah Wagner (Formerly of The Great Transparency). The band has several releases available on their bandcamp page along with two “demos” of upcoming songs which can be heard below. Their new album “Modern Mortals” will be released early next year.… Continued →

Post-hardcore band Hopesfall have signed with Graphic Nature/Equal Vision Records. The band is reissuing their last 3 full length releases (The Satellite Years, A Types, Magnetic North) on Vinyl and a new album in 2017. Do we have any Hopesfall fans here?… Continued →

Skyward just released a brand new self titled full length (available wherever fine digital music is sold) and this is the music video for the track “Animal”. You can also stream the album via spotify, below. [Thanks Luke R.] … Continued →

An album I’ve been enjoying since it was released back in August is by the band Islander. The album is called “Power Under Control” and it has that Blindside meets POD meets Deftones meets Papa Roach vibe. The album was released by Victory Records back on August 5th (stream on spotify below) and this is a video for the track “Bad Buy” off the album. Enjoy! … Continued →

Check out Strategic, a pop-punk project from the cold north!

After not updating their Facebook page for nearly four years, Kids in the Way (K I D S.) started posting again in April of this year. As it turns out, original members Dave Pelsue, Nathan Hughes, and Austin Cobb have reunited and will be releasing two EPs in 2017. K I D S. announced on October 4th that the first EP will be released in March while the second will be released in October. You can stay up to date with K I D S. by visiting their Facebook page.… Continued →

New group, TRAMPS, have released their brand new music video for the track “Nashville” off their debut ep due out on November 18th. … Continued →

Check out this excellent live recorded video of Thrice performing “Stay With Me” off their latest full length “To Be Everywhere is to Be Nowhere”. Buy official Thrice merch here. View the other “Sessions” videos below. … Continued →

Wolves At The Gate have released their brand new full length titled “Types & Shadows” through Solid State Records. Listen to a stream of the album via Spotify below. This honestly sounds like the best thing the band has ever put out. It sounds as if two of my favorite bands Thrice and Saosin joined forces. This amazing combination of sounds is the perfect anthem to the winter season. Enjoy!… Continued →

Aaron Sprinkle and his brother Jesse Sprinkle have started a new band called “Blank Books” and have recorded a new full length that will be released in 2017. I’ve heard a song and it’s everything you expect it to be and so much more. Very high quality stuff and Aaron’s voice sounds top notch. We will reveal more right here as soon as details are ready.… Continued →

Introducing the sounds of pop-punk/altrock act Kept On Hold. They released their album “Promises” back in 2015 which you can take a listen to below. They have that classic early to mid 00’s pop-punk sound that is all the rage now. The group is on tour with Eaves right now. Recommended for fans of Academy Is, Something Corporate, Yellowcard, New Found Glory, Anberlin.… Continued →

One of the much adored and respected long running alt-rock act, The Choir, have announced a tour and reissue for their 1989 album “Wide-Eyed Wonder”. For information on this reissue and to get booking info, read below.… Continued →

Veridia have been announced as direct support for the Evanescence tour this fall. View the dates and info below. Veridia just recently released a new single titled “Still Breathing” that many of you will appreciate and I have posted that below as well.… Continued →

Mike Stand and Steve Pannier of Altar Boys did a little facebook talk that included question/answer time and some classic songs done acoustic. This is all for the Kickstarter campaign to fund the DVD release of the 2005 Broken Reunion Show. It has been 30 years since the release of the band’s defining album “Gut Level Music” and next year will be the 30th for “Against the Grain”. Speaking of legacies, this band definitely has a bright one. Speaking of “Gut Level Music” if you want it on vinyl, it’s hard to pass up $6.00 for an LP!… Continued →

Dustin Kensrue has revealed the new music video for his song "Gallows". He released that song on his record Carry the Fire earlier this year.

Memphis May Fire have released their new music video for the track “Stay the Course” off the deluxe edition of “Unconditional” available now from Rise Records. [Originally appeared on MemphisMayFire.com] … Continued →

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