Below is the latest music video from Facedown Record hardcore ministry band, For Today, for their track “Saul Of Tarsus (The Messenger)”. Minus the curtains, I think this is one of the best interpretations of what For Today’s live show would ACTUALLY be like. I have seen them twice now, and it has been bananas the whole time. ENJOY!!

Untouchable
Before Their Eyes
Rise Records
Pop Rock
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That Was Then This Is Now
Chasen
Sony Records
Pop Rock
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The World Is A Thorn
Demon Hunter
Solid State Records
Hard Rock/Metal
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The World Is A Thorn Deluxe Edition
Demon Hunter
Solid State Records
Hard Rock/Metal
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I Will Sing
Gordon Mote
Spring Hill Music
Contemporary Country
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Here I Am
Marvin Sapp
Verity Records
R&B/Gospel
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Everything Is Different Now
Stellar Kart
Sony Records
Pop Rock
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The underground hip-hop supergroup known as Deepspace5 (members include: manCHILD and Dust of Mars Ill fame, Playdough, Sev Statik, Beat Rabbi, Freddie Bruno, Sivion, sintax.the.terrific, Manwell?, and Listener) announced recently that they would be releasing a new album, The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be through Mega Royal Records, April 27th, 2010. They also made the first single off that album “From The Outside” into a really cool music video, which you can see below. ENJOY!!

1. Katelyn Epperly has delivered two great performances.  For some reason the judges have not recognized the artistry she has brought to “Oh, Darling” and “The Scientist”.  First of all, she has not hit a single sour note.  Her vocal dynamics and phrasing have been inspired. Wednesday night, Katelyn Epperly delivered a show stopping performance of ColdPlay’s “The Scientist”.  I don’t know if the song has some hidden meeting for her but her facial expressions and body language were heart breaking.  And they way she interacted with the camera, was inspired.  If you don’t believe me watch it again:

2. Katelyn Epperly has made two great song choices.  She has already demonstrated her skills as a musician by playing both the guitar and piano so far this season.  She is the creative force behind two indie/experimental bands.  She is studying to be a sound engineer.  All this causes me to expect a series of inspired arrangements in the vein of Kris Allen and David Cook.  I have already started assembling my Katleyn Epperly American Idol Season 9 CD, I suggest you do the same.
3. She has the look.  Tall, blonde, fresh faced with a great smile, young men all over America have fallen in love with Katelyn Epperly.  She is young and unaffected enough connect with the teenage girls and mothers that make up the largest American Idol voting block.  We have already seen enough variation in her look that the sarcastic hipsters may not write her off as “packaged”.  She looks for all the world to me like an indie rock/folk Carrie Underwood.

With all respect for Crystal Bowersox, Michael Lynche and Andrew Garcia, we are ready to project Katelyn Epperly as the winner of American Idol Season 9.

Below is the latest music video from KJ-52 with his track “Swagged Out With Tags Out” Remix ft. Viktory. Like I mentioned , it is a video for a remix, so you may feel like you have seen this before, but the Viktory verse combined with some heavier hitting elements makes it worth another view….ENJOY!!!

Music website Rock Eyes recently posted their interview with horror punk band Grave Robber. The interview is pretty interesting, they talk about how the idea for the band band started and how their frontman became the way he is….all in all worth a read for sure

Read interview with Grave Robbers

The last two night we saw 20 American Idol Season 9 performances.  For the most part everyone improved, but, not everyone was great.   Three performances really stood out for me.  Crystal Bowersox’s gospel cover of the Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Long As I Can See The Light” was amazing.  Her singing was powerful and the arrangement was a revelation.  That was one of those moments that propel an artist far into the American Idol Season 9 finals.  Katelyn Epperly’s take on “The Scientist ” (Coldplay) was beautiful, stirring and heartfelt.  Coming in third for the week is Christian music artist Michael Lynche.  He updated James Brown’s “Its A Man’s World”, made it feel modern and sang it perfectly.

Unfortunately, I think some of our Christian music artists are in trouble.  Tim Urban has yet to prove he is up to the task of winning American Idol Season 9. It feels like he needs another year of heavy performing to be ready for this stage.  Making it even more treacherous for Tim that he is part of a “teen throb” triumvirate that could split votes (Tim Urban, Alex Lambert, Aaron Kelly).  Christian music artist Jermaine Sellers could be in trouble.  His two live performances have been a bit strange and his interactions with the judges are uncomfortable.  But, Jermaine, make sure you get Simon to church! I am also afraid that Christian music artist Lacey Brown is in serious trouble tonight.  I love her voice but she has not yet shown that she can package that voice in a compelling way.  I hope I am wrong on all accounts.

I think Lacey Brown, Haeley Vaughn, John Park and Jermaine Sellers will go home tonight.  If so, we will be down to four Christian music artists left in the American Idol Season 9 Top 16.

Tonight, in addition to finding out who goes home, we get to see Danny Gokey perform a song from his new album.  27 million votes.  The Idols are doing Black Eyed Peas, “I Got A Feeling”.  Thing is, none of them believe the lyric “Tonight’s gonna be a good night”, a few smiles please.

We are back to send someone home.  Let’s start with the guys.  Christian music artist Tim Urban up first and he is safe.  Joyful surprise, the girls love them some Tim Urban! Christian music artist Michael Lynche is safe as is Toddrick Hall.  John Park goes home.  He just did not assert his personality. The rest of the guys hang through the commercial.

Who else goes home right now.  Up first is Lee Dewyze who, of course, is safe.  Aaron Kelly sang “My Girl”, which I liked, and he is safe.  Alex Lambert looks like he is going to faint but he is safe also.  It is down to Jermaine Sellers and Andy Garcia.  Looks like Jermaine is home.  Christian music artist Jermaine Sellers goes home.  Unfortunately, my predictions have come true.  I am really surprised Jermaine did not do better on American Idol Season 9.  He has been touring since he was 14.  I thought he would sail through the early weeks.  Was he too confident?  He is singing his farewell and as is often the case we ask ourselves, why didn’t he do that last night?

It is Danny Gokey time.  I am interested to hear his new stuff.  This is a good song for him.  The guy is singing about getting old?  What is he 28?  He sounds really good.  I would like to hear him sing a little more soulful music and I look forward to his worship cd.  That was country?  I guess, living in Texas, I don’t know what country music is.  This song is Number 5 on iTunes.  I love Danny Gokey.  All of you haters shut your mouth.

Girls on a hot seat!  Will Lacey Brown survive?  We hope so.  Of course Lilly Scott comes back nest week.  Paige Miles is safe. Katie Stevens is safe.   Didi Benami and Michelle Delamor are left.  We are going to lose another Christian music artist.  I disagree with this no matter who it is.  We lose Michelle Delamor.  I am shocked. She is crushed.

Now it is time for the final cut of the night.  Will it be Lacey Brown, Haeley Vaughn or another surprise.  Katelyn Epperly and Crystal Bowersox are safe.  Siobhan Magnus is safe so it is down to Lacey and Haeley.  Lacey Brown is safe!  Haeley Vaughn is going home.

I am shocked that we lost Michelle Delamor tonight.  We are down to four Christian music artists in the final 16.  Join us next Tuesday night.

Below is a video of Paramore performing an acoustic version of their latest single, “The Only Exception”. All stripped down to a voice and acoustic guitar really gives this song a different flavor, I think you guys will really enjoy it.

1. Extinction Intro
2. Lion’s Anthem
3. Famous ft. Erica Cumbo
4. Shut Us Down ft. Lecrae, After Edmund
5. We Can Be More ft. J.R.
6. Mercy On Me ft. Chinua Hawk
7. I’m Black (A word from Tom Ason)
8. My Life (Nice Aim) ft. PRo
9. Me, Myself and I
10. Liar’s Anthem
11. BOYS!!! (A word from Propaganda)
12. Revolutionary Died ft. Trip Lee
13. Oh Well
14. The Rising ft. Trip Lee, Erica Cumbo
15. I.T.W.N.O.I. ft. Tedashii, R-Swift, Benjah, Honey LaRochelle
16. Half of Me ft. McKendree Augustas, Muche
17. 4ever Is 2morrow ft. JAMM
Bonus:
18. Word
19. Kobe Bryant On ‘Em ft. K-Drama
20. Feel So Alone ft. BenJah, Miss LuLu, Conviction
21. I See The Lord (Remix) ft. Quiana Fields

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