Tag: spoken word

British-born poet/artist/performer Steve Scott has been involved in or connected with Christian alternative music since 1983, having emerged from Croydon (South London) via the Bowery (New York City) before winding up in Sacramento, CA with the Exit Records scene there (Seventy Sevens, Charlie Peacock, etc.) where his debut album Love in the Western World was produced by Steven Soles (of Alpha Band fame). His solo work was a gleefully artistic take on new wave and/or post-punk with literate lyrics that pointed to his art school upbringing.… Continued →

Propaganda is my favorite rapper whom I have officially seen & hung with twice. I’ve been listening to him since his days with Tunnel Rats & have every one of his albums if that tells you anything. You can also check out my other faves NF & Dirt. He is steadily going still & I am currently reading his Terraform book. This thought provoking SOTD is my fave & you can read the lyrics below. Once I heard this Middle Eastern carpenter say, “You know, the healthy don’t need doctors.” … Continued →

An incredibly talented band by the name of Yours For Mine (which we covered back in December of last year) are dropping their brand new album titled “How Dark The Night” on Friday, their first new music in 10 years. The independent band brings to mind some of that abrasive meets melodic, spoken word meets screaming over layer after layer of melodic emo tinged rock songs. It’s a perfect, spirited combo of music that’ll please fans of La Dispute, mewithoutYou, Thrice, Attalus, DENS, and even newer bands like Idle Threat, Meadows, and Eaves.… Continued →

Dreaded Dale have just posted their brand new song in lyric video form that you can view below. The song is titled “Psalm” and it takes on a sort of Progressive Post-Hardcore meets Spoken Word like feel. It’s a great little track and I think many of you will enjoy it. Song is available now on all digital platforms and streaming sites.… Continued →

Introducing the talents of spoken word poet, Micah Kimber. Head over to his bandcamp right here to download a 7 track release titled “Create”. You can also listen to it below this post.… Continued →

InVogue Records will release the new album from Hotel Books on November 1st. The album is titled “Equivalency II: Everything We Left Out” and will feature a fair mix of both spoken word and that Hotel Books sound. Read the press release below and pre-order now right here.… Continued →

Chris Bernstorf is the poetic equivalent to a bowl of jelly beans. Well, unless you study those jelly bean guides, but that’s beside the point. Opening track “Swing” lives up to its name, offering a dizzying array of topics from water parks, to The Mentalist, to online classes, all pointing to the theme of overcoming personal vices. That probably sounds random – which it is – but that’s precisely what works for It’s All Joy: the negative “without rhyme or reason” is turned into a positive.… Continued →

Minneapolis alt rock/emo band Weathered and Chris Bernstorf are heading out on a two week tour of the eastern United States. Flyer posted below. Check out Weathered on Bandcamp here and Chris Bernstorf here. Definitely check out the music of alt-rock/emo band Weathered and poet Christ Bernstorf.… Continued →

Acoustic/spoken word/rock project Wind Words has released his debut album, Digging Up Earth, produced by Mark Nicks of Cool Hand Luke. … Continued →

Hotel Books' latest release manages to hit me where it hurts the most.

Check out the brand new Chris Bernstorf poem titled “Unfold”, below. Check out all of Chris’s cool merch offerings right here including some lathe cut vinyl and other custom items.… Continued →

autumnboy has crafted a strong melodic hardcore EP, featuring a strong guest feature from Chris Bernstorf.

Gaffer Project's first full-length is a promising emotional hardcore release that touches on elements of Attalus, Hotel Books, and Rival Choir but ultimately feels disjointed musically.

Press Release: Spoken word poet Chris Bernstorf has released a short-film, titled 152.42, which is centered around his poem of the same name. To coincide with the film’s release, Bernstorf has launched a handful of limited edition merch items, including books, lathe-cut vinyl and posters. … Continued →

You all have to check out the spoken word artistry of Chris Bernstorf. Chris is heading out on tour in two weeks with indie punk/emo band Vagabonds for what I’m sure is going to be a good time. They will be touring the Midwest and East Coast. For dates, check out the tour flyer below. Chris Bernstorf on Facebook, Vagabonds on Facebook.… Continued →

Check out the spoken word inspired alt rock of The Giant & The Tailor with their brand new track “SYNTHETIC” of which you can hear below. I’m getting a Coheed and Cambria meets mewithoutYou meets Mae vibe here. Good stuff. … Continued →

Ospreyshire, the moniker of Illinoisan artist Curtis M., is a project that involves spoken word vocals, abstract soundscapes, and postminimalist aesthetics. His debut EP Verses Vs. Anhedonia is a brief seven poem journey. The urgency and brevity in these tracks lend itself to our attention deficit and sound byte culture. Verses Vs. Anhedonia is a mini-concept EP that revolves around the brief psychological journey of someone who is losing interest in the meaning of life before slowly becoming aware that there’s some semblance of hope in this otherwise dark world.… Continued →

Here is a brand new music video from indie rock/spoken word group Hotel Books. This song, “Constant Conclusions”, can be found on their upcoming album Run Wild, Young Beauty on April 7th, 2015. … 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.

Propaganda has released a music video for “Make” which you can watch below. The song appears on his latest album titled Crimson Cord which you can download for free below, or help support by purchasing from iTunes or Humble Beast (physical).… Continued →

Hotel Books released a video for the track “Nicole” and you can watch below. The song appears on the band’s latest double EP, titled I’m Almost Happy Here, But I Never Feel At Home,… Continued →

Hotel Books have released a new music video for the track “Cult Leader”. Check it out below. The band will be releasing their double EP, titled I’m Almost Happy Here But I Never Feel At Home, on July 1, 2014 via InVogue Records. Pre-order here.… Continued →

Mike Young!, a spoken word poet, has teamed up with One Voice Family to release his debut album. The album, titled Canvases, featuring his poetry backed by original instrumention from OVF. Check out a lyric video for the title track & also download another single from Noisetrade below.… Continued →

One of those rare beasts where it's more than beats and more than clever wordplay; you listen to it like an old radio play, sitting quietly in the dark, waiting for the next lines of the story to come.

Recently I got to interview Cam Smith of Hotel books through Facebook Instant Messenger. Find out what it is like to tour as a spoken word artist, Who he has enjoyed playing shows with, and the meaning behind his words and songs.

Check out the latest review of Chris Bernstorf's Move

Levi The Poet releases "Monologues EP" November 22nd.

Propaganda & Odd Thomas put together a striking collection of intense, challenging songs, a mix of spoken word and hip hop, and it's FREE