Tag Archives: Alternative CCM

Formed within the wake of grunge music breaking in to the mainstream, the Nashville-based strap Bleach were able to discover commercial and critical success by mixing its Christian note having a sound that match very well with alternative pop functions of the time. Consisting of business lead vocalist Davy Baysinger, …

Chicago pop/punk clothing Showoff released 1 album on Maverick and recorded (but by no means issued) another before three-fourths of its members (everyone however the singer) made a decision to pack their bags in 2002. Those three consequently started the Collapse together, and even though that preliminary lineup didn’t last, …

After gaining a foothold within the contemporary Christian music scene, Switchfoot went mainstream with 2003’s THE STUNNING Letdown, a double-platinum album that straddled the line between sacred and secular rock and roll music. Years before Switchfoot’s industrial discovery, though, the group battled to produce a dent within the San Diego …

Nashville-based choice CCM group Sonicflood comprised singer Jeff Deyo, guitarists Dwayne Larring, and Dana Weaver, bassist Rick Heil, keyboardist Jason Halbert, and drummer Aaron Blanton. Uncovered following a March 1998 membership time by Gotee Information leader Joey Elwood, Sonicflood released their self-titled LP afterwards that calendar year, topping the CHR …

Combining a note of faith with components of alternative and pop music, the South African quintet the Benjamin Gate discovered success quickly after dedicating their concentrate on their job. Consisting of business lead vocalist Adrienne Liesching, guitarists Tag Paultz and Chris Poisat, bassist Costa Balamatsias, and drummer Nick Volsteedt, the …

An extremely respected songwriter within the Christian music community, Andrew Peterson’s profession began within the mid-’90s along with his first independent launch, an eight-song EP called Walk. While touring the united states with wife, Jamie, Peterson captured his 1st break when well-known CCM music group Caedmon’s Call asked him on …

The Denver-based punk group the Smiley Children play aggressive but melodic skate punk such as Five Iron Frenzy and Switchfoot, both of whom the music group toured with over the Pants Across America Tour. They released their debut record ,Don’t Get Weary, in 1999.

Alternative Religious rockers Silage shaped in Lawn Valley, California, comprising singer/guitarist Damian Horne, guitarist Lance Dark, his bassist sibling Shane and drummer Chuck Cummings. Debuting in 1993 using the limited release cassette Water Spatula, Silage released some subsequent independent produces before signing towards the Sub*Lime label in 1997 for the …

Christian punkers Part Walk Slam include vocalist/guitarist Marcuss Hall, bassist David Curtis, and drummer Matthew Jackson. Affected by melodic, SoCal-style punk both secular (All, Descendents) and religious (MxPx, Ghoti Hook), the group began like a cover music group and quickly started performing Hall’s unique materials. They secured a cope with …

The choice CCM group Smalltown Poets was formed in Tifton, GA. by vocalist/guitarist Michael Johnston, keyboardist Danny Stephens and drummer Byron Goggin, senior high school pals who’d performed in bands collectively throughout their formative years (including Villanelle, which released an independent-label recording entitled Pinwheels and Orange Peels in 1996). Within …