Tag: Independent
September 20, 2014
Veteran hard rockers Disciple return with their newest album, "Attack." Functionally their first independent album since "Back Again," and bringing a sound that combines that album with their later works, "Attack" is an assault from start to finish. But, does this album live up to its massively successful kickstarter campaign? Read on to find out.
May 27, 2014
REVIEW : Naturalist - Naturalist EP
Naturalist debuts their Self-titled EP, providing us with a thought provoking post hardcore effort, that brings a lot of emotion and musical promise. Check out the review here.
April 23, 2014
REVIEW : Let//Go - Let//Go EP
Hardcore band Let//Go have released their debut, self titled, independent EP. Released late last year, let's take a look at what the guys from Minnesota have to offer. Check out the review here.
February 9, 2014
REVIEW : Eyes of Eli - Ignite EP
Eyes of Eli are set to release one of the best heavy albums of 2014. Though it is just five tracks "Ignite EP" packs enough punch to outshine similar albums that are twice as long. Read on to find out why.
January 19, 2014
REVIEW : Solamors - Depravity's Demise
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 6, 2014
REVIEW : Lauren Hicks - When Everything Fades
Independent pop/worship artist Lauren Hicks has released her debut project, 'When Everything Fades', featuring the hit single 'Hero'. Check out the review.
October 9, 2013
REVIEW : Kilo- Kilo EP
The Rocket Summer meets Paper Route meets Mod Sun. A review of the latest release from Kilo.
October 3, 2013
REVIEW : Gayle Skidmore - Sleeping Bear
As I am sure you know, art can be expressed in many different forms. Artists can be defined as musicians, actors, painters, baristas, costume designers, carpenters, beat poets, and many more titles. In theatre, there are certain talented actors that can be identified as “Triple Threats” (possessing the skills of singing, acting and dancing). While singer-songwriters are quite common in the music industry, Gayle Skidmore can be identified as far more than that.
September 19, 2013
Gayle Skidmore - Little Bird
The latest music video from the San Diego native...
September 16, 2013
Jars of Clay - Fall Asleep
Gray Matters artists Jars of Clay have released their music video for their song, ‘Fall Asleep’, from their most recent album Inland. Check out the music video below, and be sure to take a look at their newest record on Spotify, or any other streaming digital outlet. What do you think of the band’s first music video since ‘Two Hands’ in 2009?… Continued →
September 15, 2013
REVIEW : Marthe De La Torre - Preludes
Independent artist, Norwegian worship leader Marthe De La Torre releases her debut album 'Preludes' on September 20th, featuring the hit singles 'Only You Are Holy' and 'Hallelujah'. Check out the review.
September 14, 2013
REVIEW : Keila Garza - Keila Garza EP
Independent Latin American/pop artist Keila Garza has released her debut EP, even featuring a Spanish version of Kari Jobe's 'Steady My Heart'. Check out the review.
September 3, 2013
REVIEW : The Sonflowerz - Love Walked In EP
Independent worship band The Sonflowerz release their brand new 2013 EP, 'Love Walked In', on September 10th, featuring the title track and other standouts like 'Speechless', 'Little Lies' and 'My Adoration'. Check out the review.
September 2, 2013
INTERVIEW : The Sonflowerz
Releasing their EP 'Love Walked In' on September 10th; independent worship duo The Sonflowerz were able to undertake an email interview with myself not that long ago. Here are the questions and answers, as what was discussed ranged from their successful kickstarter campaign (funding the EP, new book and fall tour), to what they wanted the EP to portray to those who listen to it.
June 23, 2013
Rethinking "Wait For the Siren"
As a reviewer I admit that I’ve likely given too many “4’s.” A month or two after writing up a review, I’ll look at the score with a little perspective and think “that was really more a 3” (and even an occasional 3 that should have been a 2). Though this is certainly not common, it does happen. However, I have come to pride myself that I save the big one (a perfect 5) for only the best of the best albums around.
To date, I have given two perfect scores.… Continued →
March 3, 2013
REVIEW : Come & Rest - Royal Blood
Come & Rest bring an energizing post hardcore journey into expressive territory.
February 22, 2013
Damon Golden - Good Morning
Indianapolis Hip-Hop artist Damon Golden brings a diverse and transparent sound.
January 28, 2013
REVIEW : Declaration AD - Voices
New Zealand punk infused metal makes its way to the world stage with Declaration AD's newest EP "Voices."
August 6, 2012
REVIEW : I Built The Cross - Banish The Disconnect
Check out this review of the newest release from I Built The Cross.
June 5, 2012
REVIEW : Seeker - The Antagonist
It's breakdowns—FOR BREAKFAST! Check out the review of Seeker's new EP.
February 17, 2011
REVIEW : An Epic, No Less - We Are the Echo of Love
Promising electronic worship music in the vein of Paper Route, Postal Service, or Owl City.