Down The Line Magazine http://downthelinezine.com Classic Music Never Gets Old Sat, 18 May 2013 15:28:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 DownTheLineMagazinehttp://feedburner.google.com Dime Store Zombies Announce New Album http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DownTheLineMagazine/~3/Es3jp5Owj5w/ http://downthelinezine.com/blog/2013/05/18/dime-store-zombies-announce-new-album/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 15:28:47 +0000 Matt Crosslin http://downthelinezine.com/?p=1065 Good news for Dime Store Zombie (aka “The band formerly known as SLIDE) fans: a new album is coming soon. The band recently Tweeted: “Dime Store Zombies to release self titled debut release October 2013. That’s about 5 short months away . Yay!” Be sure to follow the band on Twitter for links to previews of upcoming songs – so far the new stuff sounds like they are going to the next level.

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After releasing 2 EP’s, respectively Hymns of Punk Rock Praise, and the I Refuse EP, Threat is a poke in the eyeball of this comfortable, complacent American society. With musical influences as dynamic and unique as the members themselves, False Idle has crafted a collection of songs touching on societal issues like greed, the corruption of politics and media, and even much more personal and poignant issues in family. But there’s nothing like unity, brotherhood, and ineffable hope to balance out the ugliness in the world. Front-man Sef Idle digs deep on his 15+ years of punk rock, delivering an in-your-face challenge to live for more. Sef has teamed up again with fellow uniSEF bandmate and guitarist, Tyler Lewis, as well as veteran drummer, Phil Harris, and bassist, Seth Warren to experiment and push the boundaries both musically and thematically of mainstream punk rock.

False Idle has been steadily asking more of themselves, and it shows in the music and the song writing. Wholeheartedly abandoning the monotony of typical 1-4-5 punk with songs like “On Tomorrow”, “A Tension”, and “Façade”, False Idle keeps the listener on their toes. With unexpected chord structures and purposefully erratic rhythms, Threat is already receiving attention. Indie Vision Music, Jesus Freak Hideout, and even HM Magazine have taken notice of False Idle’s previous releases. With plans for a summer/fall tour of the West Coast, as well as many local shows, False Idle has honed their live shows into an experience that doesn’t disappoint.

To sum it up, Threat is an album that will leave you demanding more than the status quo, knowing that we’re not alone in this fight. We stand together in the face of the “acceptable” and draw a line in the sand against the American norm. It’s time to fight for what we all believe!!

“Threat is a stampede of punk rock assault, that oozes buckets of spiky hair, studded jackets, Doc Marten-wearing punk rock. It sets the bar very high, and certainly puts it as a strong contender for Christian punk album of the year.” Donovan de Necker (JCHC Slam and Dance Show).

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]]> http://downthelinezine.com/blog/2013/05/08/cush-releases-spirituals-ep-3-sp3-as-free-download/feed/ 2 http://downthelinezine.com/blog/2013/05/08/cush-releases-spirituals-ep-3-sp3-as-free-download/ A Common Goal releases new album “Blessings and Battles” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DownTheLineMagazine/~3/tNL-0DOwWJ8/ http://downthelinezine.com/blog/2013/05/02/a-common-goal-releases-new-album-blessings-and-battles/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 01:20:00 +0000 Matt Crosslin http://downthelinezine.com/?p=1053 Boston’s A COMMON GOAL officially releases its full length album “Blessings and Battles.”  Full throttle, blue collar punk that head-on addresses the hardship, struggles and triumphs of working class life, with a message of hope and redemption.   Surging guitars, driving bass, thunderous drums, with a vocal quality similar to Mike Ness if he had grown up near Boston’s hardscrabble docks.  A Common Goal is Mike May (Guitar/Lead Vox), Scott Grenon (Guitar/ Vox), Brett D. Ennis (Bass/Vox), and Jason Autrey (Drums/Vox).
“A Common Goal has hit it out of the park with this release.”  “I will guarantee you that there is at least one song on this CD that everyone can relate to and that will make you sit back and wonder if ACG was sitting in your head while writing the song.”  Said Punks for a Princess.
1.  ACG
2.  Frame of Mind
3.  Blessings and Battles
4.  Hope
5.  When We Were Young
6.  Never Gonna Be
7.  Problems
8.  Nothing Left
9.  Blue Collar
10.  Tortured Saint
“Blessings and Battles” CDs are available from the TPR web store: http://thumperpunkrecords.storenvy.com/products/1327903-a-common-goal-blessings-and-battles)
The first single from that album is the song “Blessings and Battles” can be viewed here:
You can learn more information about the band at:
Thumper Punk Records (www.thumperpunkrecords.com) helps artists record, produce and distribute music that reflects a positive, Christ-centered message.
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]]> http://downthelinezine.com/blog/2013/04/29/king-never-returns-with-new-ep/feed/ 2 http://downthelinezine.com/blog/2013/04/29/king-never-returns-with-new-ep/ Mike Indest Releases New EP http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DownTheLineMagazine/~3/cnRlQq2q16k/ http://downthelinezine.com/blog/2013/04/29/mike-indest-releases-new-ep/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:46:44 +0000 Matt Crosslin http://downthelinezine.com/?p=1047 The voice behind the Basement Tapes has released his first new tunes since 2008. Mike Indest’s new ep, The Trouble Is… contains two songs that were basically recorded live with Eddie Parrino and Monty LeBlanc and then added to in studio for the product you can hear now. Download for free – trust me, you will like it.

]]> http://downthelinezine.com/blog/2013/04/29/mike-indest-releases-new-ep/feed/ 0 http://downthelinezine.com/blog/2013/04/29/mike-indest-releases-new-ep/ Hippos of Doom Release Free EP of Punk Rock http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DownTheLineMagazine/~3/HdLNilXXWE4/ http://downthelinezine.com/blog/2013/04/24/hippos-of-doom-release-free-ep-of-punk-rock/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:04:32 +0000 Matt Crosslin http://downthelinezine.com/?p=1044 Courtesy of Indie Vision Music: “We are excited to bring you a FREE Ep download from punk band, Hippos of Doom, right here on Indie Vision Music. The title of the ep is “Road Trip” and we’ll think you’ll like it. For fans of Nofx, Millencolin, Mxpx, Rufio, Lagwagon, Me First and the Gimmie Gimmies. Released courtesy of Veritas Vinyl and Thumper Punk Records.” See http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2013/04/23/hippos-of-doom-road-trip-ep/

]]> http://downthelinezine.com/blog/2013/04/24/hippos-of-doom-release-free-ep-of-punk-rock/feed/ 0 http://downthelinezine.com/blog/2013/04/24/hippos-of-doom-release-free-ep-of-punk-rock/ Upside Down Room Recording New Tunes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DownTheLineMagazine/~3/wc7XdH1861o/ http://downthelinezine.com/blog/2013/04/24/upside-down-room-recording-new-tunes/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:48:03 +0000 Matt Crosslin http://downthelinezine.com/?p=1041 According to their Facebook page, old school punk rockers Upside Down Room are still around and recording new music. No other details, but we keep you updated. For those that don’t remember, Upside Down Room was signed to Tooth & Nail records for a pair of releases in 90s and also have several indie releases outside of that. Their latest EPs have been released through Pop.Vox.Music.

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The CD is a wallet style (picture a mini gatefold LP) with an 8 page booklet and contains ALL the studio recordings the band ever did. The CD includes a free digital download of the Live album “Live at Denny’s” and the digital copy contains all the studio recordings as well as the live tracks.

Whichever format you choose you will get 39 tracks of CLASSIC CHRISTIAN HARDCORE!

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