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Building 429 “We Won’t Be Shaken” Album Preview TODAY ONLY 4/29

Alex — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:42:25 +0000

Well, I’m really liking this album! It’s like it’s going back to their rock sound they had on their first couple albums! You have to take a chance to listen to this because You aren’t gonna have another chance until June 4th, when it releases! They are doing this because today is 4/29! Haha a little play on dates they did! All I have to say is now, go listen before midnight tonight!

Light for the Lost Boy

Matt — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:27:27 +0000

In his song “Day By Day”, Andrew Peterson described Christians as “children of eternity, on the run from entropy” — a simple phrase that captures the tension of living as redeemed children of God in a world of brokenness; of the state of being already and not yet home. It’s the letting go and and finding new of growing up, and it’s the hunger for a world we’ve only caught whispers of.

That’s the struggle Peterson addresses with both seriousness and hope throughout his latest album, Light for the Lost Boy. He does a marvelous job through out, and proves himself again as one of Christian music’s best songwriters, as he deals with mystery and time, offering light for the lost and found. I think it’s safe to say the best song of the bunch is the album’s exceptional closer, the epic “Don’t You Want to Thank Someone” – a song that captures the paradox of brokenness and beauty that life is composed of.

You can pick up a free sampler from the album on NoiseTrade that includes 5 album tracks (including “Don’t You Want to Thank Someone”), 5 songs from the acoustic Lost Boy Demos, and a Paul Simon-influenced b-side called “Break It All the Way”. Light for the Lost Boy was debatably the best Christian album to be released last year, and this is a great introduction to it, and to the rest of Andrew Peterson’s exceptional catalog. Grab the sampler here, and get ready to experience a genuinely poetic, beautiful collection of songs.

Noisetrade Update

Alex — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:33:10 +0000

Well, must I say, Noisetrade has so many good albums right now, that I can’t fit em all on my ipod! They have both mainstream artists and Christian artists with albums! Some notable bands/artists with free music, are NEEDTOBREATHE, Josh Garrels (With 5 albums for free), Jars of Clay, JJ Heller, and Jenny and Tyler. I’ve downloaded all of these and I am so happy right now! I just know that I’m satisfied with my music library right now!

NEEDTOBREATHE – Cercas Blancas EP

Josh Garrels – 5 FREE ALBUMS! (FOR ONLY 2 WEEKS)

Jars of Clay – Gather & Build

JJ Heller – New Album Preview

Mike Mains & The Branches – Home + New Song “Noises”

Chris August – Unreleased

Starfield – The Kingdom EP

Propaganda – 2 FREE ALBUMS!

Andy Mineo – Formerly Known

Remedy Drive – Rip Open The Skies

Derek Webb – 8 ALBUMS/SAMPLERS!

B. Reith – How The Story Continues

Jenny & Tyler – Open Your Doors + 3 New Love Songs

New Free Music From Fiction Family!

Alex — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:23:00 +0000

Well, I’m happy now that I came across this! Amazon MP3 is offering Fiction Family’s song “Up Against The Wall” for free! It’s from their latest album “Fiction Family Reunion.” For those of you who don’t know, Fiction Family is the Folk/Singer-Songwriter side-project of Switchfoot’s lead singer/rhythm guitarist Jon Foreman’s side project. You can get the song here.

Red – “Hold Me Now”

Daniel N. — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 01:43:36 +0000

Jesus Freak Hideout has kindly posted Red’s ballad “Hold Me Now,” a highlight track off of the new record Release the Panic, for a free download. Nothing surprising here – just a simple, straightforward ballad from one of Christian rock’s biggest bands.

Lamps and Voids – Noise

Daniel N. — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:22:49 +0000

Lamps and Voids (formally under the name One38) has been steadily cementing its name in the indie rock/worship scene since its inception, playing with standouts like Seabird and Mosteller and even landing a slot at Ichthus 2012.

Now, with a new recording in the making, the band has already revealed “Bellwether Sessions,” a live performance of three, original tracks that will (hopefully) be featured on an official release. “Noise,” the first track from Bellwether Sessions, can now be downloaded for free on Lamps & Voids’ very own bandcamp. I suggest everyone take advantage of the offer… you’ll enjoy it, I promise.

Brett Detar – Bird in the Tangle

Daniel N. — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 06:17:06 +0000

Formerly of metal outfit Zao and the rock side project The Juliana Theory, Brett Detar takes a major leap in genres with his solo release Bird in the Tangle.

Filled with incessant banjo strumming and upright bass plucking, the alt-country, bluegrassy record by Brett Detar features roots at an incredibly impressive level. Despite Detar’s genre shift, Bird in the Tangle is proof this musician knows what he’s doing. Thankfully, with a free download of the album through Noisetrade, you’ll be able to listen for yourself.

Sines of the Times Vol. 1

Daniel N. — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 03:33:45 +0000

You may not know much about electronic music in the Christian arena (I certainly don’t), but it is there. Introducing several of the artists within the genre is Indie Vision Music’s Sines of the Times Vol. 1, a free, electronic/pop compilation by Chris Works. The 14-song download is a great way to become more acquainted with a unique yet largely ignored sector of Christian music.

Sam Billen – Headphones and Cellphones

Daniel N. — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 03:32:29 +0000

There’s been a recent buzz within the blogosphere on Sam Billen and his new(ish) record Places, a dreamy, indie-pop record brimming with “earnestness, intimacy, and sugar-powdered notes.

“While a digital download of Placeswill require forking over (a well justified) $7, Billen’s equally eccentric and enjoyable album Headphones and Cellphones can be picked up free of charge on Noisetrade.

Additionally and as shown in the image, the download includes a bonus track from Pieces, which, interestingly enough, earned a spot on Christ and Pop Culture’s top 10 list for 2012.

With waves of lighthearted indie amongst pockets of tenebrosity, Headphones and Cellphones is an incredibly diverse record – and surely one well worth the acclamation given.

Free Lecrae Remix “EP”

Alex — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:35:26 +0000

Well, for one thing, as big as a Lecrae fan I am, I had absolutely no idea he released a remix “ep” on Christmas Eve. Sorry to inform you guys so late, but it is true! It’s actually more of a remix album! It’s all but three tracks from his September 2011 release, Gravity, for free! This is the second piece of music that Lecrae has given us for free in the last year! If you remember, back in May, he gave away the 18 track mixtape Church Clothes for free. And according to what I just saw on datpiff’s site, it’s still available! You can read the post and find the link to download it here! Now, I’m sure most of you are asking, what about the Remix album? Well, before you download it, here is the track listing first:

The Drop (Intro) – Remix by Alex Medina
Free From It All ft Mathai – Remix by Black Knight
Fallin’ Down ft Trip Lee & Swoope – Remix by Black Knight
Fakin’ ft Thisl – Remix by DJ Official
Violence – Remix by Alex Medina
Mayday ft Big Krit & Ashthon Jones – Remix by Big Juice
Confe$$ions – Remix by Gawvi (FKA G-Styles)
Buttons – Remix by D-Flow
Power Trip ft Derek Minor, Sho Baraka, & Andy Mineo – Remix by Alex Medina
Power Trip ft Derek Minor, Sho Baraka, & Andy Mineo – Remix by Gawvi (FKA G-Styles)
Lord Have Mercy ft Tedashii – Remix by DJ Official
I Know – Remix by DJ Official
Tell The World ft Mali Music – Remix by Tyshane

And that’s the track list! I have previewed a few of the songs and it sounds pretty legit, if you’re a HUGE Lecrae fan like me, you are probably very happy right now and can’t wait to get it on your iPod! You can get the remix album here. Happy Listening!

Until Next Time, Alex (: