Paramore has been making quite a splash on the pop-punk scene, and with good reason. The spirit and charisma that Hayley Williams brings is hard to ignore. And no doubt their popularity is due not just to great songwriting, but also to the fact that this is one act that does not suffer from having [...]

Church Music is by far the best album of 2009. Now, with that out of the way, we can move on with a proper review. I do not lightly proclaim greatness, but in this case it is more than due. Remedy was, frankly, a disappointment. David Crowder is without a doubt one of the most [...]

If you want to know what the future of music holds, look at Future of Forestry. This innovative west coast foursome manages to successfully blend styles that seem to be influenced by everything from Fleet Foxes and The Shins to Thrice and Coldplay. And if that combination seems to be too varied, I encourage you [...]

At first, I was interested to see what Desperation Band would do with a full DVD of content. Their live albums have been considered by some to be a less-impressive American version of Hillsong, an understandable comparison to make. This DVD is slightly different than those released by their Australian competition, in that it is [...]

With Shallow Seas, Emery has returned to something that resembles the original sound featured on The Weak’s End. The overall effect is much better though, most likely as a result of the not-quite-hardcore period of The Question, and I’m Only a Man. Personally, I like the interim sound more than bookend sound of screaming vocals [...]

Remember tap water? There once was a time when the masses drank simple water from a pipe. It didn’t cost a lot, and it didn’t claim to be from a magical land where flaming knights slay shiny dragons (or is the other way around?). But everyone drank it. And you know what, we loved it. [...]

It’s hard not to compare Chicago’s So Elated to Simon & Garfunkel, so I will give in to the temptation. The music is simple, the vocal harmonies are tight, and the rhythm is fluid & steady. This album is a definite departure from what is normal nowadays, and the general sound is timeless. Although the [...]

If you are not already aware of this young worship leader, it is time to emerge from under the rocks. Kristian Stanfill is undoubtedly one of the brightest rising stars, not just amongst worship or Christian industries, but music in general. His affiliations with Northpoint Community Church, Passion, Big Stuf, Young Life and Scott Dawson [...]

It is unclear how The Access has eluded the radar, (and maybe my ignorance is catching up with me) but I am surprised to review a “new” band that is obviously ready for radio. That’s right, I brought in the R word, and by doing so have immediately polarized my audience. I would guess that [...]