“Grace Notes” Articles

This time around, we’ll be looking at alterna-pop legends, the greatest post-punk band of all time, and the return of post-rock’s mightiest.

Marvin Gaye, OutKast, and Sugar are just a few of the really solid releases on sale this month at Amazon.

David Eugene Edwards is arguably one of the most unique artists in Christendom.

Depeche Mode, Arcade Fire, and M83 are just a few of the really solid releases on sale this month at Amazon MP3.

Four albums that will help you make it through this oppressively hot summer.

Japan’s Mono brings the post-apocalyptic noise; Brother Sun, Sister Moon wraps you in nostalgia; and Damien Jurado’s trademark folk gets a shot of psychedelia.

The Blue Nile have developed a loyal following precisely because they are as un-rock n’ roll as you can get.

M83’s super-powered kids reunite, Infinity Shred ventures into deep space.

Radiohead gets chiptuned, Cam Butler crafts soundtracks for mental movies, and Richard Hawley gets unabashedly romantic.

“Few bands can claim to have altered the musical landscape, much less charted out an entirely new landscape.”

The death of Adam “MCA” Yauch represents the end of an era in hip-hop and popular music.

“For this edition of ‘Grace Notes’, I’m going to focus on a few gems that, if it weren’t for Bandcamp, I never would’ve heard.”

“One of my favorite musical ‘genres’ in recent months has been video game soundtracks.”

“They’ve created two of the most singular and recognizable aesthetics in independent music, Christian or otherwise.”

“This time, I’m digging even deeper and spotlighting some rather obscure Christian artists that hold unique places in the history of Christian music.”

A trip down Christian music Nostalgia Lane, featuring Lifesavers Underground, Mortal, and The Scaterd Few.