Tag: Independent

September 20, 2014

REVIEW : Disciple - Attack

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

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

October 9, 2013

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

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

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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 →

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