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If you are a fan of Switchfoot, you probably don't need much convincing to check this remix album out. It keeps the classic Switchfoot feel with the powerful lyrics, but also doesn't stay with the comfortable.
18 years after its release, Silence still holds as much tangible emotion and spirit within its 13 tracks as it did in 2002.
If Jars of Clay circa If I Left The Zoo era collaborated with PFR and sprinkled in a touch of Twenty One Pilots, the result would sound something like what former Flyleaf guitarist Sameer Bhattacharya is creating with his collaborative side project Belle And The Dragon.
“The Front Lines” immediately calls for attention with a mesmerizing riff perfectly accented by a few quick drum beats.
Along with covering mainstream acts like Halsey, Tool, and Soundgarden, The Veer Union included an amped up version of "I'm So Sick" by Flyleaf.
Matt Sassano released his first full-length album, Transcend, in July of 2019. Once you start the album you realize that you are in for an eclectic musical experience. All of the tracks include a combination of pop, electronic/EDM, and a bit of rock thrown in there for good measure.
Gold Frankincense & Myrrh is kicking off 2020 with "I Don't Need Your Fantasy," a banger of a song that continues the momentum they built by releasing multiple singles, videos, an acoustic album, and a rock EP last year.
Many years over the past decade, it has been a struggle to find enough albums to round out a satisfying end-of-year list. 2019 bucked that trend in a powerful way, offering up a wide range of outstanding albums in every sub-genre of rock and metal.
Independent rock band Mawcore has released a new single titled "Breath," going for ads at radio as of January 7. The song features chugging, heavy guitars behind clean vocal tones. "Breath" builds a dark musical atmosphere to buoy up the lyrical theme of valuing every breath we're given.
This Is Not the End is on-brand for Manafest, uniquely bringing elements of many different genres together to create an unrivaled listening experience.