Sean Huncherick

Sean Huncherick

Flyleaf version 2014

Featuring Flyleaf

Flyleaf kicks off a new era with a new singer and high expectations

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Hotel Books

I'm Almost Happy Here But I Never Feel at Home

With 25,000+ likes on Facebook in just three years, it’s clear that spoken-word artist Hotel Books (Cam Smith) has found his niche audience. His lyrical blend of heartache and...

HMTV 12 Sep 14 Merriment

WATCH: Behind-the-scenes video with Merriment, band to release new LP

Redemption and Repentance

Featuring Seventh Day Slumber

Fighting suicide, depression and the struggles of youth with a head-on attack, making full use of their 18-year career to fulfill their mission

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Southbound Fearing

Undefeated

Further Seems Forever and Bleach held the Christian alternative rock throne in the early 2000s, Classic Crime and Anberlin held it in the later part of the decade. While...

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Apparitions

Part 2: The Inferno

Apparitions’ new EP, Part 2: The Inferno — a “put together” EP of B-sides and “other” songs — falls somewhere between metalcore and modern post-hardcore (think Saosin, not Hot...

The Overseer's Will and Way

Featuring The Overseer

The band's discipline paves their path, despite full-time jobs, member changes and the closeness of death

Brave New Water

Finnish quintet New Waters is pioneering hardcore in a land of metal

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Keyoung

Left Handed Son

If someone mentioned spoken-word music in 2004, thoughts would have jumped to Bradley Hathaway; if they mentioned spoken-word music in 2010, it’d be Listener. But now? Now, it should...

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Various Artists

Thrashmageddon, Vol. 1

When you download a compilation album, it’s generally safe to assume you’ll receive one or two songs from heavy-hitters, three songs from new bands worth paying attention to, a...

Sleep Now

... or forever hold your peace

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Versus Angels

We're Only Human

Versus Angels debut EP came out almost a year ago, but is just now gaining momentum through their single, “Just Alright.” The band was brought together by He is...

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The Disconnect

Currents

The Disconnect’s debut album, Currents, could be the one that takes the five-piece into the world of alternative rock. On the record, the group blends post-hardcore, rock and third-wave...

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Cloverton

Patterns

Independent newcomer Cloverton has had a convenient start to its career. After winning Camp Electric’s “Rock the Camp” contest in 2011, the band has been able to build a...

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War Generation

Start Somewhere Never Surrender

If you’re tired of modern rock, Start Somewhere Never Surrender is the album that will make you fall in love with the genre again. In a world where Nickelback,...

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Derek Webb

I Was Wrong, I'm Sorry & I Love You

After 20 years in the music industry, it’s time for Derek Webb to step back and reflect on his career with his most personal album to date. I should...

O'Brother's Path to Disillusionment

Wherein HM spends some time learning their ways

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Thirtyseven

This is What I Want

One of my favorite things about music is how well it can capture the sounds of popular culture. When you listen to a song with extreme falsettos, screeching guitar...

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Lessons

Five Points

Question: What does a metalcore band with members from Children 18:3, Planet Earth and Take Cover sound like? Answer: Like any other metalcore band. It’s always interesting to see...

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King James

Maximus

King James is now joining what I like to call the New Wave of Reunited Heavy Metal. With their first album in over 15 years, the band is back...

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AngeLight

Prisoner

Crunchy guitars? Check. Occasional piano or strings? Check. Grungy vocals with an average of two screamed lyrics a song? Check. At least one member with dreadlocks and eyeliner? Check....

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Maranatha

Spiritless

If you look up “Maranatha” on Facebook, you’ll mostly find three things: my favorite brand of almond butter, about 50 different churches, a Christian college and one of the...

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My Heart to Fear

Algorithm

Just when I thought I wouldn’t be impressed with a new metalcore band, My Heart to Fear comes along and gives the genre a breath of fresh air. The...

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Conditions

Full of War

Remember in the late ’00s when we saw a new wave of alternative rock with exciting hooks, catchy choruses and mildly angsty vocals? That’s exactly where Conditions’ album Full...

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