I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father but by me. ~Jesus

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Christian To Secular Music Comparison List

Ok, so I finally broke down and did it. After all this time of basically deceiving myself that Christian music is so unique that it doesn't sound similar to ANYONE, I decided to put out a comparison list because the basic fact is, it does. With that said, these comparisons, by no means mean that these Christian bands sound EXACTLY like the secular bands listed. Many of these Christian artists sound very unique and some only remotely similar to what's listed. But by listening, you will clearly see the influences. We all have a testimony, and as music lovers, we probably loved the music of the world first before we finally surrendered our lives to Christ and started integrating more Christian music into our lives. At least I did. Here is a list of some that I have found to be similar.












Friday, December 2, 2011

Record Labels


Demo Submissions and Record Labels

My only admonition when you pursue a label is to carefully pray about it. Being a touring musician means that you will encounter numerous temptations out on the road; I have seen many a band member start to recede back into the world system. My only advice is to stay plugged into the Word daily and have an accountability partner back home that you call every day. And if you blow it, still call.

My personal advice is to start your own label and if possible give all your music away free or use all the money you make towards propagating the Gospel. But, I understand that some touring bands need the cash to live and provide for their families. 


  • Absolute Records     Franklin, TN

          absoluterecords.com








  • Ardent Records - accepting demo submissions

          Memphis, TN
          Genre - Christian
          ardentrecords.com










  • Bar-None Records - accepting demo submissions (please read demo policy)

          Based in NJ
          Genre - American Indie Rock
          bar-none.com















  • Epitaph Records - Gladly accepts demos

          Based in LA, USA
          Genres - Punk, Rock, etc...
          epitaph.com












  • Veedee Records - They listen to EVERY demo they receive.

          Genres - anything BUT hardcore, hip-hop or metal
          veedeerecords.com









  • Lamon Records - always has open-door policy for demo submission (please read demo policy)

          lamonrecords.com










  • TVT Records - Please read demo policy

          tvtrecords.com

















  • Holocene Music! - Happily accepts demo submissions

          holocenemusic.com












  • Morphius Records - Read demo info on the contact us page

          Genres - Rock, punk, hip-hop, etc.
          morphius.com










  • Facedown Records - accepting demo submissions (please read policy info on website)

Genres - metal, hardcore, christian
 facedownrecords.com


NOTE:  Facedown also has Strike First Records & Dreamt Music which cover different genres.






















  • Thumper Punk Records - demos accepted HERE


Genres - Punk


























  • Rottweiler Records     -    Accepting Demos! Read demo info on the contact us page

Genres - Punk, Metal, Hardcore and anything different



















  • Sancrosanct Records            




Genre  -  Metal
sancrosanctrecords.com
















  • Raging Storm Records






Genre  -  Metal
ragingstormrecords.com
























  • Roxx Records


Genre  -  Metal/Hard Rock
roxxproductions.com
Submit demos to:
Roxx Productions
PO Box 2153
Irwindale, CA 91706


*Only accepts CD or CDR - No Downloads
*If you take the time to put a nice package together, then they will take you more serious.

















  • Repent Records 
  
Genre  -  Gospel/Rap/Hip Hop
For Demo Submission Contact Us At:
repentrecords.com




















  • Grace and Peace Records
Genre  -  Hip Hop/R&B/Gospel
For More Information Go To:
graceandpeacerecords.com































  • Grrr Records 
 
Genre  -  Variety
For More Information Go To: