Tag: rock
March 29, 2011
He is We recently finished a stint on the road with The Scene Aesthetic, Carter Hulsey and Plugin Stereo. When they played Wilmington, DE a friend and I met up with Trevor Kelly, half of the boy/girl duo. Their performance was great. While most of the audience members were not familiar with the band’s songs, more than half were singing along as vocalist Rachel Taylor taught the crowd a chorus or two. After their set we met up with Trevor outside the venue, amidst multiple fans and even parents who wanted his attention.… Continued →
March 28, 2011
REVIEW : Emery - We Do What We Want
We Do What We Want is full of a raw intensity that makes this record not only Emery’s heaviest but also their least polished, cracking at the seams with power and energy.
March 25, 2011
INTERVIEW : Abandon Kansas
An email interview with guitarist Brad Foster who explains the thoughts and actions that went into making Abandon Kansas's latest record, Ad Astra Per Aspera.
REVIEW : Shattered Pain - Shattered Pain EP
Shattered Pain is a Christian rock outfit from Nashville, Tennessee. Their debut EP is being released on Red Cord Records, it features six tracks of faith-based hard rock
March 9, 2011
REVIEW : Abandon Kansas - Ad Astra Per Aspera
If Abandon Kansas began to find their niche with 2009’s We’re All Going Somewhere, then Ad Astra Per Aspera is the band fully coming into its own unique style.
March 2, 2011
REVIEW : Do What You Want Tour
Emery is headlining a new tour with support from To Speak of Wolves and Hawkboy. Read on for a show recap and photos.
INTERVIEW : Emery
I met up with Emery’s lead vocalist, Toby Morrell, on the first night of their We Do What We Want Tour in Towson, MD. We discussed the loss of the band’s other lead vocalist, Devin Shelton, hypocrisy in the Church, plans for an acoustic album, and Toby’s love of old hymns and Mexican food.… Continued →
February 28, 2011
INTERVIEW : Aaron Gillespie
Check out an interview with Aaron Gillespie, where he discusses his solo-debut, Anthem Song, and latest with his band The Almost…… Continued →
February 25, 2011
REVIEW : Future Ghosts - Oh Great City EP
Heavy-hitting alternative rock in the vein of Stavesacre, Crash Rickshaw or Head Automatica.
February 24, 2011
INTERVIEW : Mosquito Fleet
An email interview that goes very in-depth on the band's faith journey and current aspirations as musicians.
February 23, 2011
INTERVIEW : Oceana
An email interview with Oceana, covering their new sound as heard on the Clean Head EP and what to expect from their next full-length.… Continued →
February 12, 2011
INTERVIEW : Relient K
Read an interview with Matt Thiessen, frontman of Relient K below.… Continued →
INTERVIEW : Forever The Sickest Kids
Check out an interview with Jonathan Cook (vocals) & Austin Bello (guitar/vocals) of Forever The Sickest Kids!… Continued →
February 10, 2011
INTERVIEW : Wolves At The Gate
Check out an e-mail interview with Steve Cobucci (guitar & clean vocals) of Wolves At The Gate. Get to know this up-and-coming band below!… Continued →
January 31, 2011
REVIEW : RED - Until We Have Faces
Check out RED's 3rd studio release Until We Have Faces.
January 24, 2011
REVIEW : Mosquito Fleet - Swings & Cloves EP
With signs of influences like Delirious, Jars of Clay, and Husband&wife, the four songs on Swings & Cloves come across with massive feeling, pleading vocals, and musical arrangements that are big but focused. The music and lyrics work together perfectly for an intensely moving experience.
December 28, 2010
REVIEW : Chapter 14 - Like Trees In November
Former Destroy the Runner members, Chad and Tanner, put out a very good EP
November 30, 2010
REVIEW : The Canvas Waiting - Chasing Color
The Canvas Waiting's third release... is the third time the charm?
REVIEW : Careo - Liars
East coast alt-rock that offers a journey into the human condition.
November 18, 2010
REVIEW : Rocky Loves Emily - American Dream
Looking for something to stir you up a bit? Then let me introduce you to six guys outta the Motor City that are poised to do just that.
November 8, 2010
REVIEW : Josiah James - Oceans
The middle release in a trilogy of conceptual EPs. Intriguing? You haven't heard the half of it yet...
REVIEW : Embers In Ashes - Sorrow Scars EP
Progressive melodic rock straight out of the heartland... and straight into the heart.
October 20, 2010
REVIEW : Failingravity - Tainted
As close as you'll probably ever get to a Jeremy Camp hard rock CD...
October 6, 2010
REVIEW : Disciple - Horseshoes & Handgrenades
An excellent album by Disciple
October 2, 2010
INTERVIEW : Joey Mathews (Red Cord Records)
Joey Mathews of Red Cord Records takes some time to tell us about his label.
September 17, 2010
REVIEW : Esterlyn - Call Out
Are you sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin. Our story starts with a beautiful little girl by the name of Esther...
September 16, 2010
REVIEW : Southbound Fearing - The Arduous Task EP
Good alt/rock.
September 9, 2010
REVIEW : Runaway City - Armored Heart
Good modern rock
July 20, 2010
REVIEW : Raining And OK - Living Like A Ghost
Not that Raining and OK's past releases where slouches... but the third time is definitely a charm.
April 13, 2010
REVIEW : Thera - If This Is The End...
This CD pulled me away from the new Sent By Ravens... and that's no small feat. If you like rock, you'll love this.