Pat Barrett — “Pat Barrett” Album Review
The first lines of Pat Barrett’s new self-titled album are quiet and contemplative, but they hit like a ton of bricks, “I’ve never been good at change/ If I’m honest, it’s always scared me.”
NEEDTOBREATHE — “Forever On Your Side” Album Review
Forever On Your Side, a small but mighty EP from NEEDTOBREATHE, finds the beloved South Carolina band up to what they do best: crafting catchy pop-rock songs packed with honest emotions and wrapped up in an ever-evolving yet reliable sound.
Planetshakers – “Heaven on Earth Part Two” Album Review
The second Heaven on Earth installment from the worship collective Planetshakers was recorded live in Melbourne at Hisense Arena—home of the famed Australian Open tennis tournament.
Kevin Max – ‘AWOL’ Album Review
Ever since DC Talk took an intermission, Kevin Max flirted with many styles spanning straight up pop, electronic, traditional gospel, poetry and tons in between, but he’s rarely sounded closer to the ideal bullseye than he does throughout Awol.
Son of Laughter — “No Story is Over” Album Review
Son of Laughter No Story is Over (Independent) As Chris Slaten sings, “You’re killing me with categories” on “Flesh and Bone,” it’s not only a timely cultural description of our divided states. It’s also true of the music. Son of Laughter’s (Slaten’s musical moniker) is impossible to pin down, a rich tapestry of orchestration surrounding Read More
Owl City — “Cinematic” Album Review
Owl City Cinematic (Independent) Owl City has grown considerably since Adam Young first hit the top of the charts with “Fireflies” nearly a decade ago. Cinematic is the brand new and expansive release, weighing in at 15 effervescent songs that each feel like the accompaniment to credits rolling after a motion picture. If you’re already Read More
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