Tag: Kickstarter

One of the elders of the Christian indie scene, John J. Thompson, has written a new book. Ballad of the Lost Dogs of East Nashville will be the third title from the author, and his first as a novel. Thompson had this to say about the book: This story is about how music brings a diverse community of characters together – after some profound personal and community tragedies – to accomplish something miraculous when they least expect it. It’s based upon people I have known and pieces of stories I have heard, and is set right here in the community I have called home for over 17 years.… Continued →

Poor Old Lu have just announced that they are starting a kickstarter in mid-July, on the 15th to be exact, for the vinyl pressing of their classic album “Straight Six”. The album has been completely remastered and will be available on vinyl for the very first time EVER! They will have a couple “stretch goals” with some pretty amazing bonuses so you’ll want to check all that out. For now, follow their accounts on Facebook and Instagram for continuing updates. atPoorOldLu on instagram and Poor Old Lu Official on Facebook.… Continued →

An alternative pop-rock band by the name of “Caedmon’s Call” that got their start in the 90’s has returned for this special kickstarter campaign to fund the re-recording of their “Self Titled” debut record, make a film about it, and play a special show in Nashville. There are several stretch goals that have already been met and the final one at $300k will be to add a 3rd show on the West Coast (2nd one will be in Texas). They are already well past their goal which they reached within a week of it going live.… Continued →

Melodic Punk super band, Too Bad Eugene, have reached beyond their goal on Kickstarter and have begun work on their 3rd full length album! So no more EP, just an awesome full length set of songs. There is still time to support the band and help them record more songs, cover the studio costs, and maybe even more merch. Heck, let’s get them some epic special guests. Why not, right? Grab your vinyl, tapes, cds, merch and more right here on Kickstarter.… Continued →

L.S. Underground (AKA LSU, L.S.U. LifeSavers Underground, Lifesavers, Lifesavors) have been doing alternative music in various forms since the early 80s. “The Grape Prophet,” originally released on Blonde Vinyl in 1992 was a concept album full of nuance and metaphor representing a young man’s journey looking into what was deemed a potentially dangerous Christian cult. Dark and brooding, the album has often been hailed as the band’s magnum opus. The original release is tremendously difficult to obtain, in large part because a vast shipment of units got somehow lost in transit.… Continued →

The Classic Crime have launched a new Kickstarter crowd funding campaign for their 6th full length record as a band. Go check it out here (or below). Maybe not as many **** and **** etc this time around? 😉 (PS- Album was funded in 5 hours!)… Continued →

That’s right friends, the much loved and critically adored long running legends of a band – MxPx, are back and with a new album. They are here to prove that 26 years later it isn’t the end but rather a step in the next phase of this band’s legendary career. It’s hard to believe that seeing them in some sweaty Church basement here in Orange County, CA. back in 1995 with all of us (band included) being youths, that their music would endure through the years attracting new fans each step of the way.… Continued →

20 plus years into their storied career, Project 86 return with another crowd-funded heavy-hitting album that not only gives the listener something to chew on, but challenges them to examine the very teeth they use - lest they be fangs.

All you Eleventyseven fans let’s unite and check out the (rad) new track “New Rock Bottom”! If this doesn’t convince you to support their new kickstarter campaign then I don’t know what will. This is seriously good stuff and great pop-punk. Song below.… Continued →

Scott Brownson, worship leader and former singer of Pivitplex, is working on a new album inspired by summer camp and for the next 11 days you can help him out by donating through Kickstarter. This project has been years in the making. It came from my life changing experiences on the mountain tops in Montana. The experiences that inspired me to begin writing songs 20 years ago. Those songs took me around the country and overseas playing for thousands of incredible people, but they were all rooted in what it felt like to be in the majestic beauty and unbelievable camaraderie of camp.… Continued →

Manafest has launched a Kickstarter for his upcoming rock album “Stones”.… Continued →

The Coopertheband is back with a Kickstarter campaign to fund a new album! The album will be titled “Kingdoms” and is the follow-up to their last EP “Kings” (which you can download for free from IVM by the way). Kingdoms will pick up where the loosely based concept album Kings left, offering a conclusion to King David’s life of heartaches, joys, triumphs, and failures. Check out the live performance of the song “Invisible Man” below and consider funding the album on Kickstarter.… 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 →

Levi the Poet is like Edgar Allen Poe minus the mustache, raven, and overall grimness. Basically, they both write poems. Here is a review of Levi's latest spoken word/music mashup.

A review of The Classic Crime's bookmark acoustic record. It has a tipping (or levitating?) chair on the cover which automatically makes it awesome.

A review of the major label debut release from indie rock band Hearts Like Lions

Guardian have released the video for their new song “The Real Me”! The song is the first single off of their upcoming album Almost Home, which is set to release in early 2014. The new single will be available on iTunes on December 13th. … Continued →

Five Iron Frenzy returns after ten years "in the grave," but is this the comeback album fans are hoping for? Read on to find out.

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.

Despite some pacing issues, The Corners make a splash with their debut full length album, "Born At Last"

Check out a new interview with Tommy Chesebro, vocalist & guitar player of indie folk outfit ElisaRay below. The band is currently raising funds via Kickstarter to do a physical release of their new album, All Creatures, & you can help get them to their goal (they need $400 currently). While you’re here don’t forget to check out the free download of the title track, “All Creatures”.… Continued →