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Author Archives: Matt Crosslin

Randy and Matthias Layton: Continuing the Alternative Records Tradition of Greatness
14 May 2024

Randy and Matthias Layton: Continuing the Alternative Records Tradition of Greatness

by Matt Crosslin | posted in: October 2024, Online Exclusives | 0

Randy Layton is a legend… to those of us that know good music. Which is not often what you hear about label owners (and not always a good thing when you do), but Randy in many ways transcended the typical … Continued

Alternative Records, Randy Layton, Robert Vaughn, Steve Scott, The 77s, Two Pound Planet
The Vinyl Re-Issue Industry Exposed!
30 Dec 2019

The Vinyl Re-Issue Industry Exposed!

by Matt Crosslin | posted in: Articles, December 2019 | 0

Unless you live under a rock (and no judgment if you do), you have probably noticed there are more and more albums being re-issued on vinyl these days. The trend that looked like a fad a few years ago has … Continued

Vinyl Re-Issues
I Survived the Satanic Panic: Ritual Abuse and the Occult
20 Oct 2018

I Survived the Satanic Panic: Ritual Abuse and the Occult

by Matt Crosslin | posted in: Articles, October 2018 | 0

It’s true. I made it out of the Satanic Panic mostly unscathed. What is the Satanic Panic you ask? You see, there were times in the ancient history of the United States where leaders and even law enforcement were convinced … Continued

Satanic Panic, Satanic Ritual Abuse
Glower: Pulling the 90s into 2015, Kicking and Screaming
27 Aug 2015

Glower: Pulling the 90s into 2015, Kicking and Screaming

by Matt Crosslin | posted in: Articles, August 2015 | 0

For those who aren’t familiar with your band, can you give us a run-down of the history? Well, the first seeds of Glower were planted in 2011 when my other band Hands was beginning work on our album for Facedown Records … Continued

Glower
Deni Gauthier
14 Feb 2015

Deni Gauthier

by Matt Crosslin | posted in: Articles, February 2015 | 0

So this interview has been “in the can” for at least 10 months… it was actually the first one completed for this issue. My apologies to Deni for the extreme delay, but the information in this interview is relevant and … Continued

Deni Gauthier
Dime Store Zombies: What Happens When Your Band is Eaten by the Undead?
1 Apr 2014

Dime Store Zombies: What Happens When Your Band is Eaten by the Undead?

by Matt Crosslin | posted in: Articles, March 2014 | 0

You guys look a little familiar. Haven’t I seen you in another band or something? We have been telling our followers that SLIDE was eaten by zombies. Following the aftermath, we arose from the dead as Dime Store Zombies. But … Continued

Dime Store Zombies, Sincerely Paul, SLIDE
The Predators: Coming Roundabout After a 20 Year Break
25 Jul 2012

The Predators: Coming Roundabout After a 20 Year Break

by Matt Crosslin | posted in: Articles, July 2012 | 2

The Predators were a ground breaking Christian rock band that started in the late 1970’s in England. After several releases, they called it a day in 1989. Mike Rimmer has a great historical piece about the band on the Cross … Continued

The Predators
Catching Up With SLIDE
25 Jul 2012

Catching Up With SLIDE

by Matt Crosslin | posted in: Articles, July 2012 | 0

A lot has happened in the SLIDE camp since we last interviewed them in Issue #3. Not only do they now have an album out, but also new band members and some live shows to top it all off. Oh, … Continued

SLIDE
Jerry Wilson: Shining a Spotlight on the First and Forgotten
3 Nov 2010

Jerry Wilson: Shining a Spotlight on the First and Forgotten

by Matt Crosslin | posted in: Articles, October 2010 | 0

If you read this magazine, then you need to get a copy of Jerry Wilson’s book God is Not Dead (and Neither Are We).  It is essential reading for people that like to remember the music that we cover.  The … Continued

Jerry Wilson
4-4-1: The 80’s Were a Lifetime Ago for All of Us…
13 Aug 2010

4-4-1: The 80’s Were a Lifetime Ago for All of Us…

by Matt Crosslin | posted in: Articles, July 2010 | 1

I can’t claim to have been a huge 441 fans since their first album. They were pretty much gone from the whole music scene when I was first discovering “Christian” music.  When I did get a chance to hear them … Continued

4-4-1

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