Most of us have guilty pleasures. I am going to come clean with one of mine: Christian Rap. I have this insane affection for that subgenre. Early Christian rap was inspired by popular acts like Grandmaster Flash, Fat Boys, and … Continued
If you’re familiar with Luxury, you’ve most likely heard them described as Morrissey backed by Fugazi, which is a cool description. After watching the new documentary, Parallel Love: The Story of a Band Called Luxury, I would go as far … Continued
Once in awhile, you hear something and you know you have just heard some of the best of the best in that style. That is how I feel when I listen to My Silent Wake. Let me back up in … Continued
Lo Tom is indie rock made in a time when pop music is giving rock the throw down. Lo Tom has enough geek-factor in its musical compositions to be both cool and pleasantly complicated. Nowadays, the Christian indie rock scene … Continued
Frank Schaffer is a name I grew up with. I knew of his reputation mostly from being Francis Schaeffer’s zealous son, who carried on the evangelical tradition with books and films such as “How Should We Then Live?” Even from … Continued
Hardcore punk in the 80s was a big deal. Bands like Minor Threat, Youth of Today, and Gorilla Biscuits were touring like crazy and had more loyalty in their following than any music genre could ever hope for. Hardcore punk’s … Continued
In the midst of a full and busy life, Joe Taylor aka Ojo graciously took time to ponder some questions and offer thoughtful observations/reflections. Having grown up with Undercover’s catalogue, I was stretched in healthy ways with the latter discography. … Continued
Henry David Thoreau observed “if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” That quote from Thoreau has little … Continued
To attempt to introduce someone as prolific as Bill Mallonee is a tall order. This treasure to the soul-tested amongst us is but an inspiration. He churns out depth-filled albums faster than most of us can change the toilet paper … Continued
Doug Peterson: Dan, you were a founding member of Subterranean Café? Can you tell us about that band? Dan Zimmerman: The band arose out of an idea. I wanted to form a group that witnessed for Christ by going UNDER … Continued