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Hard and Heavy: ‘Still Breathing’ by Fight the Fury

on October 26, 2018October 26, 2018 By Matt Durlin 4 Comments
Fight the Fury Still Breathing

Fight the Fury has staked a claim as one of the best heavy projects to be released this year. Still Breathing will satisfy Panheads looking for a return to the louder side of Skillet.

Indie Artist Recommendation: ‘Fearless’ by Ignescent

on October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 By Matt Durlin 2 Comments
Ignescent

Ignescent is a six member hard rock band from the windy city of Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2008 by lead vocalist Jennifer Benson.  The band has shared the stage with acts like Lacey Sturm, Stryper, Memphis May Fire, The Devil Wears Prada and more.

‘Native Tongue’ by Switchfoot

on October 22, 2018November 16, 2018 By Mary Nikkel 3 Comments
Native Tongue Switchfoot

Switchfoot has finally broken a year of silence with "Native Tongue," a thundering anthem of a song that reminds us who Switchfoot is-- and maybe who we are too in the process.

Horizons of Hope: ‘Burn the Ships’ by for KING & COUNTRY

on October 5, 2018October 5, 2018 By Mary Nikkel
for KING & COUNTRY Burn the Ships Cover

Burn the Ships marks the places of our pain and then calls us towards the wide open horizon of hope, setting our heartache alight behind us-- ultimately soundtracking the only journey worth taking.

Fierce Courage: ‘Hope for the Broken’ by Convictions

on October 5, 2018October 5, 2018 By Matt Durlin 1 Comment

Convictions' Hope for the Broken is an emotionally intense experience for those suffering from anxiety and heartache, songs which will bring a sense of spiritual peace, rest and hope.

Soul-Quenching Energy: Planetboom Youth ‘LEMME TELLYA’

on October 2, 2018October 2, 2018 By Matt Durlin

lanetboom, the multi-cultural youth ministry of Planetshakers Church, released its fourth single in a year on August 10, 2018. “LEMME TELLYA” is a powerful and worshipful declaration of Jesus.

The Full Range: ‘Disease’ by Beartooth

on September 29, 2018September 29, 2018 By Mary Nikkel 3 Comments

Leave it to Beartooth to have you plumbing the depths of your worst impulses one moment and celebrating the exhilarating momentum of rock and roll the next. This method of painting with the full palette of emotional experience is exactly what we want from Beartooth, and they deliver it on Disease with their most fine-tuned musical venture yet.

Reflecting Unity and Peace: ‘Palms’ by Thrice

on September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 By Matt Durlin 2 Comments

Epitaph Records post-hardcore band Thrice is back with their tenth studio album, Palms— their second project since returning from a four-year hiatus in 2015. Musically, Palms has something for everyone, ranging in style from soft and folksy to their trademark heavier brand of alternative rock.  The album is perhaps the most diverse the band has released since [...]

Strength in Conviction: ‘Strong + Brave’ by Adelaide

on September 19, 2018September 19, 2018 By Mary Nikkel

Adelaide has been steadily gaining steam on Christian rock charts and stages nationwide, and with good reason. The band's steady centering on a guitar-based sound paired with singer Adelaide's compelling alto create a combination rarely heard on recent release calendars. But more than their sound, Adelaide is focused on their mission. That much is clear [...]

Alter Bridge Live Featuring Parallax Orchestra Inspires Soul-Searching

on September 19, 2018September 19, 2018 By Matt Durlin 1 Comment

There is nothing as exhilarating as experiencing a rock and roll arena show live: the roar of the crowd as the speakers blare the sounds of everyone's favorite tunes, the lights, the curtain calls. One of the most difficult challenges bands face is how to capture that energy in a live album. That's precisely what [...]

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