Many artists have the name MATTHEW: 1. MATTHEW is an alternative rock band from Chicago, featuring members of the bands Lacklustre & Seven Day Jesus. They released one full length on Rykodisc and an independent 7" vinyl before being dropped from the label in 2003. They have been promising and talking about a recorded sophomore album for the last three years. The lead singer, Brian McSweeney is currently recording his debut solo album.
A Plea For Purging is a five piece christian metalcore band from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The band mixes elements of heavy metal, and traditional hardcore, and blends them with positive lyrics. The band was recently signed to Facedown Records and is currently touring. http://www.myspace.com/apleaforpurging
Switchfoot is an alternative rock band from San Diego, California, United States. The band was formed in 1996 with the brothers Jon Foreman (lead singer/guitarist) and Tim Foreman (bass). Long-time friend Chad Butler (drums) joined soon after. Eventually the band evolved to what it is today with the addition of members Jerome Fontamillas (key/guitar/electronics - formerly of Mortal and Fold Zandura) and Drew Shirley (guitar - formerly of All Together Separate).
Distal is a DJ and producer from Atlanta, Georgia. He's founder of the label Embassy Recordings, producing a wide variety of bass music. His debut vinyl release was on soul jazz records alongside Mala, Coki and Ramadanman, and followed up with a release on SureFireSound. Distal plays in a variety of international scenes including the juke/footwork community, dubstep as well as the house scene. Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/distal
Embassy Recordings: http://embassyrecordings.com/
Casting Crowns is a Christian band that employs a soft rock music style. The band was created by youth pastor Mark Hall who also serves as a lead vocalist. The band previously served and performed in a youth group in Atlanta. Discovered by, among others, contemporary Christian music legend Steven Curtis Chapman, Casting Crowns got a recording contract and vaulted to popularity in 2003 with songs such as If We Are The Body and Who Am I.
Kevin Max is one of the three members of dc Talk and began his solo career in 2001 with the album "Stereotype Be". The record was marketed towards christian music listeners by default, but was not a Christian album, and flopped as a result of the CCM industry "blacklisting" both the album and the artist. However, after a few years the album became a cult success with Christians and non-Christians alike.
1. The Gentlemen (UK) The Gentlemen have been performing in and around the North of England for nearly three years, having built up an active following and playing alongside such acts as Palladium, The Motorettes and We Are Scientists at The Leadmill in Sheffield. The Gentlemen’s last sell out show in their hometown was at the Plug and their next show in Sheffield will include a live video shoot for their forth coming single scheduled for release early 2009.
ZUM is an Argentinian-Japanese guitar trio, specialized in the use of steel String acoustic guitars tuned to the so-called New Standard Tuning, which gives their characteristic sound a much wider sonic range. ZUM's main driving force may very well be rooted in the Argentinian tradition of the Tango, however, their diverse musical escapades serve as examples of their versatility and virtuosity. Typically, one may hear Piazzola side by side with Bartók, The Beatles or Stevie Wonder, this without losing the inner coherence and distinct identity of the group.
Roland Stephen Taylor (born December 9, 1957) is an American singer, songwriter, and director born in Brawley, California, and reared in Denver, Colorado. Taylor's life took an unusual turn in 1979 when he was first of the 100 chosen, from 20,000 applicants, to spend the summer at John Davidson's summer camp. At the camp, Taylor spent time learning from singers like Tony Orlando, Florence Henderson, and John Davidson. Also that year, Taylor heard one of his biggest influences, The Clash's London Calling. "It saved my life, musically," said Taylor.
Norwegian avant-garde technical black metal, self-described as "Bunker Metal".
Drottnar is bizarre; orthodox bedlam skillfully crafted through cutting- edge unorthodoxy. The totality of the concept compels beyond what trends or external preferences will ever decide. Conceived through a series of deeply vested intentions and ideals, Drottnar was proudly established in 1997. The bandmembers' previous relationship to death metal evolved in patterns of fierceness, slightly changing into a more extreme taste.