Tag: EDM

Tony Silcock is the brainchild behind the EDM Psalmistry. He leads a British organization called Youth Initiative. I miss the 90s & this musical genre is one of the reasons why. Bands such as the World Wide Message Tribe & Joy Electric were getting airplay & films featured EDM & industrial soundtracks. I would compare this band to mainstream The Chemical Brothers. Listening to this now, the productions seems dated, but is still worth a listen to periodically. There are 4 albums, but check out Armchair Rebellion.… Continued →

This Netherlands EDM artist is still making music today. I have a few of his older stuff that is very hard to find & have uploaded what I have to YouTube.   … Continued →

Clonek aka Cleiton Ferreira is an EDM artist from Brazil. Check out this catchy dance track. … Continued →

This track is off the Osmotic Fusion compilation released by LowRoof Records. I have always had a special place in my heart for dance music and have accumulated tons of it over the years. This artist is from the Netherlands and released a 2005 LP Influence. “My Savior my Healer My Friend”   … Continued →

Ambient Theology was an (wait for it . . . ) ambient side-project from the people behind Virus and The Bubblebaby Experience. It wasn’t ambient in the Brian Eno elevator music sense–having a much more rhythmic feel to it–but it was ambient electronica nonetheless, perhaps more akin to the “ambient techno” genre. This project only released one self-titled album in 1995, although there were at least 5 other full-length albums released via the various other projects. Ambient Theology was an interesting concept. Since electronica is more often than not dominated by instrumental music (sans vocals), the ‘theology’ portion came in the form of well-written, deeply thought out devotionals.… Continued →

I love trance music. There are so many awesome EDM artists out there. Jhonny aka DJ Jhonny Vergel hails from Columbia & has released tons of music so check him out if you dig this SOTD. I always like the extended mixes.   … Continued →

This EDM artist hails from North Carolina & his songs can be found on several EDM stations around the globe.  This my fave of his. Appears he also just released a new one so go check him out. … Continued →

Andy has been involved w/ a few projects over the years along w/ multiple remixes & his music can be heard in both video games & move trailers. Most recently he has done several Presence albums that work with an app & involves spending time w/ God (kinda like a devotional). Anyways, this has been my fave song from him for years.    … Continued →

Dr. Onionskin has a long and somewhat interesting history. Born Shane Ries, he had a brief career in the 80s in mod and power pop bands (a fact I only recently discovered), but first came into CCM prominence with the oddly effective project Hymn Jim’s Gospel Gems (1995), which fused traditional hymns with dance music. He re-branded a year later as Dr. Onionskin and changed styles to acid jazz, releasing the quirky, instrumental and semi-brilliant Split Pea Soup. Then in 1996 he changed styles again, though still building on jazz-electronica fusions, and emerged with Bully and oh my gosh, what a record!… Continued →

Gerwin Koudijs aka Tresice is an EDM artist from the Netherlands. I have been following his career for many years & one can even find him on Twitter! I played this song under the moniker of DJ Whosoever when used to DJ live with Nuklier Productions. His music is starting to be a rarity as he generated a lot through the old mp3.com platform … Continued →

Incredible news just dropped concerning two classic acts that existed throughout the 90’s, are back! MorZan which is the combination of Mortal and Fold Zandura and featuring the same 2 songwriters/composers/singers/musicians (Jyro and Jerome) that were behind all those now classic albums from both groups. If you know these two groups then you are in the club and you’ll appreciate this news drop. Follow MorZan on social media here (and Instagram) or their official website here. More news coming soon.… Continued →

For a brief moment in the early 1990s, it looked like electronica (or techno, or rave as it was being called at the time) was going to take over popular music. It had a huge following in Christian alternative music for a good two years. Although the synthesizer-driven genre had little to do with the guitar-dominated alt-rock, grunge, and hardcore punk of the era, what it did have in common with those genres was simply being an oddball style of music with which to glorify God.… Continued →

Eric Dunne aka Prophetica made some of the best trance I’ve ever heard. I’ve been looking for one of his songs Denim for years, but this stuff was made back in the old mp3.com days. This is a worship song … Continued →

I’d like to introduce HeavyMind to all of you. It’s a kickback indie pop type duo featuring Teddy Boldt (Teddy At Night) and Mark Campbell. They released a debut song titled “Hold Me” on all digital networks back at the end of May and I guess I somehow missed posting about it. To me at least it sounds like mixing up The Weeknd, Chris Isaac, NYVES, TwentyOnePilots, Cool Hand Luke, and Gotye. It sounds like a weird combo of RIYL artists but that’s my train of thought and what I’m hearing.… Continued →

Instrumental music and Christianity have always shared a wonderfully curious relationship, adding a twist to the age old question, “what makes music Christian (or not)?” While attempting to answer that questions is always interesting, and dare I say, fruitful, it would take up much more time and space than what we are afforded here. Nonetheless, it seems appropriate to quote Johann Sebastian Bach: “The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.”… Continued →

While metallic industrial became the dominant form of industrial music in the mid 90s and beyond, it was the dancier stuff that held my attention better. I liked the heavier stuff too (Circle of Dust, Mortal, Generation) because it gave a new spin on metal, but after the while the genre seemed to blend into one. Industrial-dance, or electro as it’s sometimes called (not to be confused with the hip-hop/funk genre from the 1980s) combined harsh vocals and samples with danceable beats into something altogether different.… Continued →

We Are Leo are back with their new indie-pop offering titled “IWKY” featuring the talents of Elizabeth Grace. This is the band’s latest single and you can listen to it below this message.… Continued →

We Are Leo are back with a brand new song titled “Eyes On U” featuring Ryan Ellis via Dream Records. Song is available now wherever you download/stream music. Check out the track below.… Continued →

A-Duff just released a music video for “God is Real,” taken from his new album One Life. The music is set to visuals from the short film The Robotanist, directed by Matt Whittington. In case you missed it, you can also read my review of One Life here.… Continued →

Check out the brand new song from We Are Leo titled “Your Voice”, below. This is pop/dance at it’s absolute finest.… Continued →

A-Duff is no Calvin Harris; and coming from me, that’s quite a compliment. Well, at least my perception of Calvin Harris – I’ve never really given him a fair listen. In any case, there’s enough cheese-ball EDM in the world to go around. Some of A-Duff’s material could be on the radio (e.g. “God is Real”), but he clearly values creativity. Opening track “Don’t Stop Believing” kicks things off with an optimistic mood and some groovy brass, while “Block Rocking Flammable” reminds me of playing SSX 3 on PS2.… Continued →

We are introducing you all to a young new group known as Idle Achiever. I’d like to thank Joel Holycross for sharing this group with me. They have a unique style, mixing up indie rock with hip-hop, and EDM, into one delightful package of music. Listen to the music, absorb the lyrics, and check out all that Idle Achiever has to offer. This is just the beginning for the young group and the potential is definitely there to perfect their craft on into the future.… Continued →

Check out this new song titled “Never Let This Go” from PURGE featuring the artist known now as “Deiv” (formerly Davii). It’s a powerful song and video.… Continued →

One of my favorite electronic artists – Bryson Price, is back with a new track featuring the artist Jacob Castro. Bryson Price has been creating quality EDM jams for several years now and has mostly slipped under everyone’s radars. Give the new track a solid listen and follow him on facebook here.… Continued →

Check out this new electronic-pop group from Abbotsford, Canada called “Sons and Kings“. This is their lyric video for the song “I Lost My Way”, which you can find below. Great lyrics and a solid melody with uplifting lyrics. Thanks to Jason LaVergne for the recommendation. Make sure to follow the group on Facebook here.… Continued →

Appearing out of nowhere is a new indie pop/edm project from Aaron Sprinkle and Jessie Villa called “Luna Wave”. They just released the 5 song self titled debut ep through digital networks. Get a sample of it via Spotify below. This well produced and composed little ep features 5 songs that bridge the divide between indie pop, edm, and what remains of alternative rock. If you enjoyed some of the sounds on the last Aaron Sprinkle album “Real Life”, he takes it a step further into pop territory and you’re going to be a fan.… Continued →

Everyone is talking about Spotify today because of their initial public offering. So I thought I’d take a minute to share a few of my favorite Spotify playlists with you. 1) New Music Friday Christian by Spotify New Music Friday Christian is just one of Spotify’s many, many, curated playlists. What’s great about this playlist though is every Friday Spotify completely updates it with freshly released new songs. Sometimes that’s a good thing–I mean who doesn’t want to be the first to discover the next big hit?… Continued →

We Are Leo just released the hot brand new track titled “Light Up My World” and it can be heard below. This modern pop/dance song appears on the “God’s Not Dead: A Light In The Darkness” soundtrack which is available now from Dream Label Group. I know this is super pop oriented but there is a certain endearing quality about this song. Great lyrics and fits well with Easter. Stream the song and compilation below.… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• ROLEMODEL – Fortunes [Single]
• Sucré – Inside [Single]
• Switchfoot – Live It Well (Live At The Palladium) [Single]

Pop & CCM

• Built By Titan – Broken Love (feat. Starxs) [Single]
• Emma Mullings – Here and Now [Single]
• FF5 – Fire On The Highway [Single]
• Jordan Feliz – Witness: The Remixes [EP]
• Mass Anthem – Through People Like Me
• Mat Kearney – Kings & Queens [Single]
• Leanna Crawford – Crazy Beautiful You (Deluxe) [EP]
• The Rock Music – One More Time [Single]
• The Young Escape – Good Life (Loud Luxury Remix) [Single]

Electronic & EDM

• Gui Brazil – Yhwh [Single]
• Levi Whalen – The Rough Edge EP
• Oh Snap It’s Luke! 

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Alternative & Rock

• Phangs – Eyes Off You [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Brenton Brown –  You Will Not Fail Us [Single]
• Hawk Nelson – He Still Does (Miracles) [Single]

Dance & Electronic

• Bryson Price – Unashamed [Single]
• GAWVI – BROS [Single]
• GAWVI – HIT THE LOTTO [Single[
• GAWVI – MOMENTS [Single]
• GAWVI – THRILLS [Single]

Hard Rock & Metal

• For All Eternity – The Will to Rebuild
• Safemode – This Is Now [Single]

Hip Hop & Rap

• Davis Absolute – Run This City [Single]
• J-Phish – New Kings
• Kaleb Mitchell – Keep Up [Single]
• Lathan Warlick – Done Witchu Yet [Single]
• Rapture Ruckus – Fictional [Single]
• Social Club Misfits –  Lucky [Single]
• Ty Brasel – Praying Hands [Single]

Praise & Worship

• Bethany Worship – When You Move (Live)
• Chris Renzema – Son of God [Single]
• Corey Russell – Inheritance [EP]
• Crossing Worship – This Is Life
• Equippers Revolution – Senses [Single]
• ICF Worship – God With Me (Emmanuel) [Single]
• Island Youth Worship – IYW [EP]
• Jeremy James Whitaker – Trust [Single]
• Wildwood Music – Planted in Praise: Live Worship

Christmas

• Awaken Worship – Advent Song (Our God Has Come) [Single]
• Hyper Fenton – Sleigh Bells [Single]
• Southside Worship – O Holy Night [Single]

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