Posted by ian On April - 30 - 2009
Several weeks ago One21 Music posed fifteen questions to a number of music artists in the Christian music scene, ranging from the light-hearted to the deeply spiritual. We received many responses, some very helpful, and some…. not so much. Some of the answers were short and sweet, some were extensive and eloquent. Many expressed frustrations with the current landscape of the music industry, while others were hopeful for a future of uncertainty. We heard from guys who had been performing for years, and bands that are just now starting to get their names heard. From indie rock to hip-hop, from hardcore to worship, the Christian music scene spoke back to us. Realize that these answers are by the people making the… Continue reading | 4 Comments
Posted by ian On April - 30 - 2009
Ok, so here we are with the headlines of the last few days. I hope you enjoy the links, Come back at 7pm for Voices Of The Underground PT.8.
Danielson has broken the silence and finally posted an update including two new “music videos”. Read Danielson update.
The Devil Wears Prada was interviewed over at The Headbangers Blog. Watch The Devil Wears Prada interview.
KSU Radio did an interview with indie band Anchors. Listen to Anchors interview.
FM Static’s new CD, Dear Diary, was reviewed over on CCM.com. Read FM Static review.
Fiction Family was featured in Relevant Magazine this month. Read Fiction Family article.
Impending Doom had to cancel their Mexico tour due to the Swine Flu.
Posted by chuck On April - 29 - 2009
Tonight will be a sad night. Nobody deserves to go home. The American Idol Season 8 Rat Pack show was phenomenal (see our Rat Pack Performance Review.) The performances were great, the judges were great, Jamie Foxx was great, the fashions were great. Everything worked.
Former American Idol winner Taylor Hicks will be performing his new single and this week’s most excellent mentor Jamie Foxx will perform with Natalie Cole.
We are covering the Christian music performers on American Idol Season 8. Of the 10 Christian music artists who made it into the Top 36, six made it to the finals, all six made it the American Idol 2009 Tour and three are in the Top 5. Danny Gokey, Kris Allen
Posted by ian On April - 29 - 2009
ApathyEdge is a powerpop band. When I say that they are powerpop, I mean these guys are the definition of the genre. Robotic vocals, lots of dancey drum stuff, and a healthy mixture of rock and electronica mixed together.
The guys over at Indie Vision Music reviewed this EP a while back, you can read the review, but here is a good highlight to get what this album is like:
“Standout tracks for me where “Wake Up, Restart” and “To The End” which are both just super catchy tunes filled with hooks that’ll stick with you. Kinda like the cilantro and onions in those carne asada tacos… but in good way. ApathyEdge has crafted some nice techno-powerpop that… Continue reading | 2 Comments
Posted by chuck On April - 28 - 2009
Using the Microsoft Word thesaurus I found 17 synonyms for the word brilliant and it’s synonyms. I may use them all in this post. I am an American Idol neophyte, but this was as spectacular an American Idol show as I have seen.
The five American Idol performers took 50 year old songs, performed them magnificently and made them current without destroying the melody of the songs. Danny Gokey and Matt Giraud delivered their best performance of American Idol Season 8. Kris Allen and Adam Lambert rivaled their best performances. Allison Iraheta showed us unanticipated versatility in mastering a style that should cause her to stumble.
In addition to the stunning performances here are five things about tonight’s American Idol Season 8… Continue reading | 4 Comments
Posted by chuck On April - 28 - 2009
Welcome to Vegas!. Light up enough cigarettes to smoke up the room and make some martinis because American Idol is presenting the songs of The Rat Pack. American Idol Season 8 performers will be singing songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr and Dean Martin. This was a time of great exuberance and confidence in America. See in my Rat Pack Songs Review that I think this could be a difficult night on American Idol because these songs really represent an innocence and bravado that was permanently broken in the 60’s and 70’s. We just don’t see the world in the same way anymore.
If you read my Top 5 Power Rankings you know that I believe we are… Continue reading | 8 Comments
Posted by ian On April - 28 - 2009
Posted by chuck On April - 28 - 2009
The judges say “you could sing the phone book” all the time so I guess they are trying to prove a point this week. The American Idol Season 8 theme for the Top 5 is “songs made famous by The Rat Pack”. What’s next “songs of 19th century composers?”. Don’t get me wrong, these are great songs that are built for singers. They are just the furthest thing from contemporary you can pick.
The songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. represent the most optimistic, self confident music in American music history. The Rat Pack singers gained popularity in the 40’s and 50’s. This was the height of America’s power and respect in the world. The USA had just… Continue reading | 4 Comments
Posted by chuck On April - 27 - 2009
If you hope to understand the movement and the fashion that is To Write Love On Her Arms, you must understand the story. For some this is a story about depression, addiction and recovery. For some it is the story of the fastest growing charitable organization ever. For some it is the story of a clothing brand that exploded into the marketplace. For some it is the story of how the underground Christian music scene fueled a social phenomenon. It is all of those things but it is none of those things.
This is the story of a girl who was finally willing to accept love and found life. This is the story of a man… Continue reading | 2 Comments
Posted by ian On April - 27 - 2009
