Earlier this evening, I hosted Becca Music‘s first-ever Blog the Beat, a music and events media night for BMI’s friends from traditional and nontraditional media. I enjoyed myself immensely as I got to meet several bloggers, including: Jer and Vianca of LoudnRaw Music Ph. I spoke to him about his indie band Faultt; I spoke to her about how she spoke Bicolano. Jay and Ade of Think Like A Beginner. He’s an accountant;...

Contemporary Christian pop-rock group and 2010 Grammy Award winner Switchfoot is returning to Manila, collaborating with Becca Music Inc. for a live concert for April 30 at the PhilSports Arena (formerly ULTRA) in San Juan. The Hello Hurricane Tour is Switchfoot’s second Manila visit; Jon Foreman (lead vocals and guitar), Tim Foreman (bass and background vocals), Drew Shirley (guitars and and background vocals), Chad Butler (drums and...

Contemporary Christian alternative rock band I Am Empire has released the decidedly hard-edged Hammers And Anvils to Christian CHR radio, lifting the single off its new Kings CD (Tooth & Nail Records) to critical and radio acclaim. Now one of the impacting songs at CHR radio, Hammers and Anvils is a unique quality track that shouldn’t have a problem making fans for the San Jose-based quintet. Having toured with artists like Flyleaf,...

Contemporary Christian superstar Chris Tomlin has released a new single from his And If Our God Is For Us CD; I Lift My Hands is now being serviced to Christian AC and Soft AC/Inspo, where it is now starting to build up steam towards what will undoubtedly be another Top 3 hit for the Christian journeyman. The runaway success of Our God notwithstanding, I personally felt I Will Follow was a melodically weak follow-up, but I Lift My Hands should...

Debuting Contemporary Christian rock band Hyland released its carrier single, “Jumping the Gun,” to Christian rock radio last year, but it’s really picking up now. Tooth and Nail Records is pushing “Jumping the Gun,” an absolute killer track, and airplay is building up for the Minneapolis Christian rockers. Quotients, the band’s independent EP, was produced by Skillet’s Ben Kasica and Acceptance’s...