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A Hooky And Soul-Searching Debut: ‘Birthrights’ by Belle And The Dragon

on January 19, 2020September 10, 2020 By Matt Durlin

If Jars of Clay circa If I Left The Zoo era collaborated with PFR and sprinkled in a touch of Twenty One Pilots, the result would sound something like what former Flyleaf guitarist Sameer Bhattacharya is creating with his collaborative side project Belle And The Dragon.

Rising Up: “The Front Lines” by Buried Above

on January 16, 2020January 16, 2020 By Sam Segar 1 Comment

“The Front Lines” immediately calls for attention with a mesmerizing riff perfectly accented by a few quick drum beats.

The Veer Union Covers Flyleaf on ‘Covers Collections, Vol. 1’

on January 16, 2020September 10, 2020 By Matt Durlin

Along with covering mainstream acts like Halsey, Tool, and Soundgarden, The Veer Union included an amped up version of "I'm So Sick" by Flyleaf.

An Eclectic Musical Experience: ‘Transcend’ by Matt Sassano

on January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 By Sharayah Franklin

Matt Sassano released his first full-length album, Transcend, in July of 2019. Once you start the album you realize that you are in for an eclectic musical experience. All of the tracks include a combination of pop, electronic/EDM, and a bit of rock thrown in there for good measure.

GFM Kicks Off 2020 With ‘I Don’t Need Your Fantasy’

on January 11, 2020September 10, 2020 By Matt Durlin 1 Comment

Gold Frankincense & Myrrh is kicking off 2020 with "I Don't Need Your Fantasy," a banger of a song that continues the momentum they built by releasing multiple singles, videos, an acoustic album, and a rock EP last year.

The Albums That Defined 2019

on January 8, 2020September 10, 2020 By Mary Nikkel 1 Comment

Many years over the past decade, it has been a struggle to find enough albums to round out a satisfying end-of-year list. 2019 bucked that trend in a powerful way, offering up a wide range of outstanding albums in every sub-genre of rock and metal.

Mawcore Releases New Single ‘Breath’

on January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 By Mary Nikkel

Independent rock band Mawcore has released a new single titled "Breath," going for ads at radio as of January 7. The song features chugging, heavy guitars behind clean vocal tones. "Breath" builds a dark musical atmosphere to buoy up the lyrical theme of valuing every breath we're given.

Overcoming Past Pain And Finding Future Hope: ‘This Is Not the End’ By Manafest

on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019 By Matt Durlin 1 Comment

This Is Not the End is on-brand for Manafest, uniquely bringing elements of many different genres together to create an unrivaled listening experience.

Disciple Guitarist Andrew Stanton Releases Instrumental Project

on December 17, 2019September 10, 2020 By Matt Durlin

Disciple studio guitarist Andrew Stanton released his debut instrumental rock album via Soundstripe Music on December 13, according to a post on Facebook.

Relent Bursts Onto Scene With Debut ‘Heart Attack’

on December 11, 2019September 10, 2020 By Matt Durlin 3 Comments

This band brings it with gritty and heavy rock guitars, elements of rap and hip-hop, and passionate, edgy vocals. The album is aptly titled because the energy explosion will leave listeners with hearts racing from the adrenaline rush.

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