Abba - by belair.

Just found this the other night; interesting but compelling video, & amazing song.
belair. is based out of Magnolia, AR.  The 4-piece band originally began as In Spite of Catastrophe; but following some sort of actual catastrophe within each of their lives, they strengthened & reformed into belair.; "a follow-up & a retaliation to the catastrophe that has held onto Wesley, Austin, Tyler & Jameson... the band is based on 1 Corinthians 13:13"*^.  belair.'s appropriately titled "Goodbye Catastrophe" [ind.] was released on Aug. 24th, 2010; & in July 2011, they released another EP, this one called "MOVE".  This song is from "Goodbye Catastrophe".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9FdGZHS2Hc

* - http://www.purevolume.com/belairlove

^ - 1 Corinthians 13:13 [NIV] - And now these three remain: Faith, Hope, & Love. But the greatest of these is Love.

Hoth - by Deraj

I was in a rap mood today.  This came up.
Deraj is based out of Orlando, FL.  Originally, however, his journey began after a move to Richmond, VA in 2002, where he "discovered the light of Jesus Christ that would illuminate his life"*.  Subsequently, he became a member of Nfluential Music Ministries (other members include Nfluence, Taliah, & a few more).  His debut solo project "Honesty Of The Heart" came to in 2009, & along with his music, he has also received a B.S. in Digital Arts & Design from Full Sail University (Winter Park, FL).  This song is from "Honesty Of The Heart".

http://noisetrade.com/derajmusic  <-- you can download his album "Honesty Of The Heart" for free on NoiseTrade

* - http://www.derajmusic.com/about/

Lovesick Zombie - by House of Heroes

Hehe; halloween must be getting closer.
(& yes, I know I posted another song by them just the other week; but I wanted to share this now, & seeing as I've still some work & reading to do...)
So: just some quick info: House of Heroes is from Hilliard, OH.  Their debut as House of Heroes was in 2003, called "What You Want is Now" released through Vanishing Point.  4 more LP's have since surfaced, plus a couple EP's.  This song was premiered just today on Alternative Press' website.  Enjoy.  :)
http://www.altpress.com/aptv/video/premiere_house_of_heroes_lovesick_zombie_lyric_video

quick note:

Hey; so, if you haven't already heard, Apple's founding & former CEO Steve Jobs has passed away at age 56 after battling pancreatic cancer.  If it weren't for his & his company's initiatives, it's quite possible the music industry wouldn't be in the same place it's in now - seeing as my college music program is entirely Mac based...
Rather sad news; but I just wanted to send my prayers out to his family.

RIP Steve Jobs - 1955 - 2011
http://www.apple.com/ca/
http://www.apple.com/ca/stevejobs/

Don't Grieve For Me, For Now I Am Free - by Holding Onto Hope

Love it.
Holding Onto Hope is from San Luis Obispo, CA.  Forming in Aug. 2008, they've since done extensive touring; & have self-produced & released their LP "Of the Sea" [Come&Live] in the summer of 2009.  Since that album, they've undergone a lineup switch-up involving the introduction of bassist Gabe Davis (formerly of Ascend the Hill; also a Come&Live Records band) & vocalist Anton Kellner.  In 2010, they started & received enough funding to complete a KickStarter campaign; since then, they've recorded - finishing in Dec. 2010 - a brand new album.  The self-titled full length was released today, Oct. 4th, 2011.  This song is from that album.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx2Ype4xGK0

Go download the album for FREE (if you wish - you can donate, too) from Come&Live Records here.

Enjoy.

NEWS FLASH!!! CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER

This Beautiful Republic is offering their "Covers EP" for FREE, but only for TWO HOURS starting 15 minutes ago!  I may have just had Christmas in October.

http://www.thisbeautifulrepublic.com/free/coversep.html

Because I won't be on later...

Just as yet another reminder, Holding Onto Hope / Holding Onto Hope (on Come&Live) is releasing their self-titled album in 2 days, on Oct. 4th, 2011.  As mentioned previously, they're still with Come&Live Records, which means you'll be able to get it here for FREE.

Two more days!

Also, if you haven't heard: Barry Blaze/Code of Ethics/Code is releasing their album that day as well.

That's right, get excited for Tuesday.