Grassroots Music :: Grassroots Magazine Feature: "At first glance, Skillet might seem like just another in-your-face hard rock group in black leather pants. But a conversation with frontman John Cooper following the foursome's recent jaunt to Europe reveals a multi-dimensional collision of talents and personas. Not only is there a surprising sensitive side to Skillet, there's also a humorous side, a theological side, a parental side, and a musical side in constant pursuit of reinvention...
Kierstin Berry: Was this your first time to tour in Europe?
John Cooper: It was our second time actually. Our first we did in 1998. And it doesn't go that well. I mean, it's fun, but nobody knows us so it's weird.
KB: Here in the US at least, Skillet is known for creating a distinct sound with each new album. Do you go into every record knowing how you want your sound to evolve? "
Monday, February 02, 2004
Skillet, 01/04 - Interviews - Christian Music Today: "Collision Course
by Michael Herman
posted 01/26/04
As their band name implies, Skillet is always cooking up something new. They experimented with a variety of sounds on their first five albums until, most recently, they landed on hard rock, the dominant sound on their latest CD, Collide (Ardent..."
by Michael Herman
posted 01/26/04
As their band name implies, Skillet is always cooking up something new. They experimented with a variety of sounds on their first five albums until, most recently, they landed on hard rock, the dominant sound on their latest CD, Collide (Ardent..."
Tuesday, January 27, 2004
Boston.com / A&E / Music / Switchfoot steps toward stardom: "ROCK NOTES
Switchfoot steps toward stardom
By Steve Morse, Globe Staff, 1/9/2004
Rock 'n' roll frontmen can be a notoriously self-centered, me-first breed, so it's a welcome change to talk to Switchfoot singer Jon Foreman. His band is soaring with the modern-rock hit 'Meant to Live,' one of the more thought-provoking tunes on the radio."
Switchfoot steps toward stardom
By Steve Morse, Globe Staff, 1/9/2004
Rock 'n' roll frontmen can be a notoriously self-centered, me-first breed, so it's a welcome change to talk to Switchfoot singer Jon Foreman. His band is soaring with the modern-rock hit 'Meant to Live,' one of the more thought-provoking tunes on the radio."
Thursday, November 20, 2003
Rockers Creed P.O.D. Evanescence Move to the Mainstream and bring MercyMe and other Christian acts with them -- Beliefnet.com: "Out of the Christian Ghetto
Christian rockers and mainstream music executives increasingly ignore the divide between faith rock and 'real' rock.
By Mark Joseph
In 1969, Larry Norman's band, People, sent Capitol Records the master tapes for its new album, along with the cover art--a painting of Jesus standing with the band in the studio. The title was a stunner: 'We Need A Whole Lot More Of Jesus And A Lot Less Of Rock & Roll.'
Norman was the leader of what would come to be called the Jesus Rock movement. But secularists who loathed the very idea of rock music being infused with traditional spiritual messages had other names for Norman and other early pioneers of the movement who didn't adhere to the doctrine of separation of rock and faith: Jesus Creeps."
Christian rockers and mainstream music executives increasingly ignore the divide between faith rock and 'real' rock.
By Mark Joseph
In 1969, Larry Norman's band, People, sent Capitol Records the master tapes for its new album, along with the cover art--a painting of Jesus standing with the band in the studio. The title was a stunner: 'We Need A Whole Lot More Of Jesus And A Lot Less Of Rock & Roll.'
Norman was the leader of what would come to be called the Jesus Rock movement. But secularists who loathed the very idea of rock music being infused with traditional spiritual messages had other names for Norman and other early pioneers of the movement who didn't adhere to the doctrine of separation of rock and faith: Jesus Creeps."
Features - CMCentral.com: "Back In the Day...
11/10/03
by Michael Janke
Sometimes it's nice to sit back and remember.
Being a Christian music fan in 2003 is certainly not a bad thing. Christian bands are receiving more exposure today than ever before, there has been a renewal of the passion to worship, and new talent seems to constantly be rising to the fore. Rocketown has put its entire catalogue online for easy download and purchase. 'I Can Only Imagine' is one of the best breakout success stories of the year on mainstream adult radio. Projects like !Hero are breaking new ground and impacting lives in new ways. No, the here and now has plenty to be happy about. But it's still nice to recall the past. To think about how it was, back-in-the-day. Everyone's back-in-the-day is different, since we all experience different things in life and grow up at different times. Newer music fans will not share a lot of the recollections that I have, and older fans might want to go back further. But all of that understood, I would still like to pause this week and remember... "
11/10/03
by Michael Janke
Sometimes it's nice to sit back and remember.
Being a Christian music fan in 2003 is certainly not a bad thing. Christian bands are receiving more exposure today than ever before, there has been a renewal of the passion to worship, and new talent seems to constantly be rising to the fore. Rocketown has put its entire catalogue online for easy download and purchase. 'I Can Only Imagine' is one of the best breakout success stories of the year on mainstream adult radio. Projects like !Hero are breaking new ground and impacting lives in new ways. No, the here and now has plenty to be happy about. But it's still nice to recall the past. To think about how it was, back-in-the-day. Everyone's back-in-the-day is different, since we all experience different things in life and grow up at different times. Newer music fans will not share a lot of the recollections that I have, and older fans might want to go back further. But all of that understood, I would still like to pause this week and remember... "
Interviews - CMCentral.com: "Skillet interview
11/19/03
by Robin Parrish
Robin: Collide is album number six. Can you believe it?
John Cooper: No, that sounds like I've been doing this for a really long time. (Laughs.)
And there have been a lot of changes along the way.
That's for sure.
The biggest news about this album is that once again, you've switched to a different style of music. Why?
Well, we like to redefine ourselves. And I think it was just time to do that again. Probably for a lot of different reasons... One of them being that we're changing, too. The kind of music that I like and am influenced by has that affect on me, that before you know it, you're like, 'Yeah, I want to try something new.' Also, in the market that we're in, I think it's important to redefine and change and keep people guessing. It keeps things fresh for you, too. If we were to do another electronic/industrial record, I kind of feel that we'd probably be on our way out of the market. We've done that on two or three records now -- depending on how you look at it -- so we're just ready to explore some other things."
11/19/03
by Robin Parrish
Robin: Collide is album number six. Can you believe it?
John Cooper: No, that sounds like I've been doing this for a really long time. (Laughs.)
And there have been a lot of changes along the way.
That's for sure.
The biggest news about this album is that once again, you've switched to a different style of music. Why?
Well, we like to redefine ourselves. And I think it was just time to do that again. Probably for a lot of different reasons... One of them being that we're changing, too. The kind of music that I like and am influenced by has that affect on me, that before you know it, you're like, 'Yeah, I want to try something new.' Also, in the market that we're in, I think it's important to redefine and change and keep people guessing. It keeps things fresh for you, too. If we were to do another electronic/industrial record, I kind of feel that we'd probably be on our way out of the market. We've done that on two or three records now -- depending on how you look at it -- so we're just ready to explore some other things."
Friday, October 24, 2003
Sparrow Records News: "Billboard Magazine Highlights Christian Music Crossover
Billboard magazine features an in-depth article on the rising popularity of Christian music.
Friday, October 24, 2003
On news stands now, the current issue of Billboard magazine features an in-depth article on the rising popularity of Christian music at mainstream radio stations, including hits from Steven Curtis Chapman ('How Do I Love Her'), Mercy Me ('I Can Only Imagine'), and Stacie Orrico.
'Tapping a hunger for positive messages in difficult times,' the story says, 'Christian artists are appealing to a growing number of people outside of their traditional audience. The trend is reflected in an important barometer, mainstream radio, which closely follows the tastes of its listeners.'
Likewise, rock acts are part of the momentous movement as well, from Switchfoot and P.O.D. to Relient K and Pillar. Now is a great time to share the hope found in Christian music with people from all walks of life; catch the excitement in the October 25th edition of Billboard magazine"
Billboard magazine features an in-depth article on the rising popularity of Christian music.
Friday, October 24, 2003
On news stands now, the current issue of Billboard magazine features an in-depth article on the rising popularity of Christian music at mainstream radio stations, including hits from Steven Curtis Chapman ('How Do I Love Her'), Mercy Me ('I Can Only Imagine'), and Stacie Orrico.
'Tapping a hunger for positive messages in difficult times,' the story says, 'Christian artists are appealing to a growing number of people outside of their traditional audience. The trend is reflected in an important barometer, mainstream radio, which closely follows the tastes of its listeners.'
Likewise, rock acts are part of the momentous movement as well, from Switchfoot and P.O.D. to Relient K and Pillar. Now is a great time to share the hope found in Christian music with people from all walks of life; catch the excitement in the October 25th edition of Billboard magazine"
Heaven minds - The Washington Times: Culture, etc. The impact of MercyMe's song: "Heaven minds
By Jen Waters
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Bart Millard has often wondered what it will be like to meet God in heaven. Questions about eternity were especially important to him after his father died of cancer in 1991.
As lead singer of the band MercyMe, he chose to express his struggles through songwriting. Until 1999, when he wrote the hit single 'I Can Only Imagine,' he constantly wrote the title phrase on everything possible, such as scraps of paper and random objects"
By Jen Waters
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Bart Millard has often wondered what it will be like to meet God in heaven. Questions about eternity were especially important to him after his father died of cancer in 1991.
As lead singer of the band MercyMe, he chose to express his struggles through songwriting. Until 1999, when he wrote the hit single 'I Can Only Imagine,' he constantly wrote the title phrase on everything possible, such as scraps of paper and random objects"
TIME.com: Christian Clubbing: Thou Shalt Rock -- Oct. 20, 2003: "Christian Clubbing: Thou Shalt Rock
By SARAH STURMON DALE
Monday, Oct. 20, 2003
Club Three Degrees in Minneapolis, Minn., boasts all the night-life staples, like pool tables, DJs and live bands. But a few things are missing, like alcohol, cigarette smoke and music with racy lyrics. That's because the club, scheduled to open this week, is the city's first downtown Christian nightclub. "
By SARAH STURMON DALE
Monday, Oct. 20, 2003
Club Three Degrees in Minneapolis, Minn., boasts all the night-life staples, like pool tables, DJs and live bands. But a few things are missing, like alcohol, cigarette smoke and music with racy lyrics. That's because the club, scheduled to open this week, is the city's first downtown Christian nightclub. "
Sunday, September 14, 2003
Friday, August 22, 2003
Underground Hip-Hop Music & the Hip-Hop Culture, Providing the Underground with an Online Community.Read all about the thriving ATF- Hip Hop culturez! What? There is such a thing? You betcha!
CCMMagazine.com - - Par For the Course: Paul Colman Trio Par For the Course
By Christa Farris
A Man With A Plan
Unlike the "American Idol" phenomenon or the boy-band era, where artists became media hype in a matter of weeks, PC3’s road to a record deal wasn’t exactly an easy one. This less-traveled journey for the group began in 1998 with Colman, a successful solo act at the time with two critically acclaimed projects to his credit. But after one independent solo tour of the United States as well as some shows with Gaudion, Colman decided to forgo his one-man show for a three-piece band that included Gaudion and Norsworthy.
After solidifying the lineup, the band began touring relentlessly, playing for crowds in every kind of venue imaginable, including its first gig for ...
By Christa Farris
A Man With A Plan
Unlike the "American Idol" phenomenon or the boy-band era, where artists became media hype in a matter of weeks, PC3’s road to a record deal wasn’t exactly an easy one. This less-traveled journey for the group began in 1998 with Colman, a successful solo act at the time with two critically acclaimed projects to his credit. But after one independent solo tour of the United States as well as some shows with Gaudion, Colman decided to forgo his one-man show for a three-piece band that included Gaudion and Norsworthy.
After solidifying the lineup, the band began touring relentlessly, playing for crowds in every kind of venue imaginable, including its first gig for ...
Avalon * 02/Avalon Remixed>>>Avalon * 02/Avalon Remixed
Artist: Avalon/Title: 02/ Avalon Remixed/Label: Sparrow Records/Genre: Dance
Track Listing:
My Oxygen (Red Decibel Mix)
Testify to Love (New Birth Mix) feat. ZOEgirl
Wonder Why (Larring Mix)
The Best Thing (Euro Stack Mix)
In Not Of (Soul 2am Mix)
Can’t Live a Day (DJ Tiësto Mix)
A Maze of Grace (Ghost Mix) feat. The Katinas
Speed of Light (Mint Royale Mix)
Undeniably You (Jeff Savage Mix)
Make it Last Forever (Millinneyum Mix) feat. Out of Eden
Wonder Why (Roswell Mix)
A Maze of Grace (J. Edgar Hoover Mix)
Click the link for the review....
Artist: Avalon/Title: 02/ Avalon Remixed/Label: Sparrow Records/Genre: Dance
Track Listing:
My Oxygen (Red Decibel Mix)
Testify to Love (New Birth Mix) feat. ZOEgirl
Wonder Why (Larring Mix)
The Best Thing (Euro Stack Mix)
In Not Of (Soul 2am Mix)
Can’t Live a Day (DJ Tiësto Mix)
A Maze of Grace (Ghost Mix) feat. The Katinas
Speed of Light (Mint Royale Mix)
Undeniably You (Jeff Savage Mix)
Make it Last Forever (Millinneyum Mix) feat. Out of Eden
Wonder Why (Roswell Mix)
A Maze of Grace (J. Edgar Hoover Mix)
Click the link for the review....
CCMMagazine.com - - 25 Christian CDs You Need to Own From the '00's See what CCM Magazine thinks is the BEST collection of music this century!
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