Reviews – Page 26 – Rock On Purpose

Courageous Rock: “My Declaration” by Bayless

on January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 By Mary Nikkel

If you're looking for hope for where rock might be headed in 2019, "My Declaration" by Bayless is a good start.

Indie Artist Recommendation: Mirratal

on January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 By Matt Durlin

Rarely does a metal band blend so perfectly the use of strings, horns and nontraditional percussion with the familiar guitar riffs and frenetic tempo of heavy metal. That is precisely what Mirratal has been doing since forming in 2013. The band is based out of Kiev, Ukraine and is getting ready to release their first [...]

Coming Home: ‘Native Tongue’ by Switchfoot

on January 18, 2019February 5, 2019 By Mary Nikkel

Certain bands, certain songs, have the ability to capture something transcendent: a spiritual language that takes listeners past themselves into something shared, something that anchors us in the eternal. Few bands possess the ability to invite listeners into that place quite like Switchfoot. Their history includes offering us sing along hits like "Meant to Live," [...]

Top Rock Releases of 2018

on January 1, 2019January 1, 2019 By Mary Nikkel

As one of the strongest years for rock in recent memory draws to a close, here are Rock On Purpose we're reflecting on the best 2018 had to offer.

Amongst The Giants: Moving Past The ‘Obscene’

on November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 By Matt Durlin 4 Comments

Themes throughout Obscene are directly in line with Amongst the Giant's mission to inspire and give hope, while connecting with people on deeply personal level along the way.

P.O.D. Comes Home With ‘Circles’

on November 16, 2018November 16, 2018 By Matt Durlin

Circles is a fun and high-energy album that touches on themes of overcoming addictions, anxiety and loneliness. Longtime fans will appreciate that P.O.D. returns to their latin and SoCal influences as they reflect on the magnitude of what it means to have successfully been a band for a quarter century.