Matt Durlin

I grew up with a deep love and passion for the Christian grunge and alternative rock scene in the 1990s. That passion for music continued as a DJ for multiple college radio stations, including at Messiah College in Pennsylvania. I've had the honour to talk Trevor McNevan (Thousand Foot Krutch), Kevin Max (dc Talk) and Mark Lee (Third Day). Before joining the Rock On Purpose team, I wrote for New Release Today as Rock News Writer. I'm excited to share this love of great, deeply powerful music with the rock and roll community.

MxPx Delivers Sequel Quarantine Tune With “Fever Dream”

on July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 By Matt Durlin 1 Comment

Mike Herrera and his bandmates in staple punk rockers MxPx continue to deliver tongue-in-cheek yet on point messages with singles during this season without live music.

The Grave Denial Unleashes Heavy Single “Take The Pain”

on July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 By Matt Durlin

Summer days are made for heavy music, mosh pits and headbanging. So a metal thrasher by The Grave Denial is a welcome addition to the summer of 2020.

Buried Above Launches “The Front Lines” Themed Merchandise

on July 22, 2020September 10, 2020 By Matt Durlin

The hard rock band founded by Colton Reed in 2017, Buried Above, is launching a new line of merchandise themed to the 2019 single "The Front Lines."

The Protest Lead Singer Josh Bramlett Offering Solo Acoustic Dates

on July 3, 2020September 10, 2020 By Matt Durlin

Although there are a few summer festivals set to return, like Kingdom Come Fest and Chains Unchained in July, live music and large crowds are still largely missing from 2020. The Protest lead vocalist Josh Bramlett will be playing some solo acoustic shows this summer to fill that gap.

City Rockfest Artists Booking Freedom to Rock Tour

on July 3, 2020September 10, 2020 By Matt Durlin

The Rockfest family is excited to bring three bands together on The Freedom to Rock Tour, now booking 20 dates, according to a post on social media.

Lacey Sturm Delivers Stunning Lyric Video For “The Decree”

on June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 By Matt Durlin

Lacey Sturm is well known for her screams, and perhaps equally well known for the way her and Josh Sturm carefully craft and deliver everything they do. So it should come as no surprise that the lyric video for her latest single, "The Decree," is a visually brilliant work of art.