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I Don't Want To Dance (Loftland Album)
''I Don't Want to Dance'' is the first major label studio album from Loftland. Dream Records released the album on February 18, 2014. Critical reception Awarding the album four stars from ''HM Magazine'', Sarah Arendas Roberts writes, "With a dash of '80s pop energy, playful rock and straightforward lyrics, Loftland's album I Don’t Want To Dance offers uplifting, upbeat dance rock." Mary Nikkel, giving the album three and a half stars for New Release Tuesday, states, "Loftland brings some impressively compelling electronic pop rock songs with an infectious optimism and enthusiasm that easily draw the listener into their slick sonic landscape." Rating the album two and a half stars at from Jesus Freak Hideout, Roger Gelwicks says, "''I Don't Want to Dance'', at the end of the day, lacks anything that would enhance an otherwise standard pop record." Stephen Luff, rating the album a nine out of ten at Cross Rhythms Cross Rhythms is a Christian media organisation based i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loftland
Loftland was an American contemporary Christian music and electronic dance music band from Madison, Wisconsin, and they were formed in 2009. Members included vocalist Dominic Gibbs, keyboardist and backing vocalist Madeline "Maddie" Gibbs (''née'', Macco), and guitarist Tanner Gibbs. Their debut studio album, ''I Don't Want to Dance'', was released through Dream Records in 2014. Background The CCM and EDM band formed in Madison, Wisconsin, in 2009, with the brothers Dominic and Tanner Gibbs, and bassist Steven Priske as the core of the group. Drummer Alex Klingenberg was also an early part of the band. The band released two Alternative Rock EPs, ''Shh... Just Listen'' in 2009, and ''A Whole New Direction'' in 2010. Ben Pepin also joined the band in 2011 (guitars, keys, backing vocals). Shortly after this, Klingenberg left the band and was replaced by Zach Wilke, and the band followed up their previous EP with 2013's ''Let's Make it Loud'' with a noticeably more pop induced fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Contemporary Christian Music
Contemporary Christian music, also known as CCM, Christian pop, and occasionally inspirational music is a genre of modern popular music, and an aspect of Christian media, which is lyrically focused on matters related to the Christian faith and stylistically rooted in Christian music. It was formed by those affected by the 1960s Jesus movement revival who began to express themselves in other styles of popular music, beyond the church music of hymns, gospel and Southern gospel music that was prevalent in the church at the time. Initially referred to as Jesus music, today, the term is typically used to refer to pop, but also includes rock, alternative rock, hip hop, metal, contemporary worship, punk, hardcore punk, latin, EDM, R&B-influenced gospel and country styles. It has representation on several music charts including '' Billboard''s Christian Albums, Christian Songs, Hot Christian AC (Adult Contemporary), Christian CHR, Soft AC/Inspirational and Christian Digital Songs as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dance-pop
Dance-pop is a popular music subgenre that originated in the late 1970s to early 1980s. It is generally uptempo music intended for nightclubs with the intention of being danceable but also suitable for contemporary hit radio. Developing from a combination of dance and pop with influences of disco, post-discoSmay, David & Cooper, Kim (2001). ''Bubblegum Music Is the Naked Truth: The Dark History of Prepubescent Pop, from the Banana Splits to Britney Spears'': "... think about Stock-Aitken-Waterman and Kylie Minogue. Dance pop, that's what they call it now — Post-Disco, post-new wave and incorporating elements of both." Feral House: Publisher, p. 327. . and synth-pop, it is generally characterised by strong beats with easy, uncomplicated song structures which are generally more similar to pop music than the more free-form dance genre, with an emphasis on melody as well as catchy tunes. The genre, on the whole, tends to be producer-driven, despite some notable exceptions. Da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cross Rhythms
Cross Rhythms is a Christian media organisation based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. It operates an FM and online radio station, produces radio shows sent internationally, and its website has resources about contemporary Christian music. History 1983–2002 In 1983, Chris Cole started a 30-minute weekly Christian music radio show on Plymouth Sound FM, an Independent Local Radio station in Plymouth. Originally titled ''The Solid Rock of Jesus Christ'', the programme aired on Sunday evenings. It grew into a one-hour programme, and became one of the most listened to programmes in its time slot in South Devon. The show continued until 1996. In May 1990, music journalist Tony Cummings founded the magazine '' Cross Rhythms''. In 1991, publication of the magazine was taken over by Cole's publishing company, Cornerstone House. That same year, Cross Rhythms took over the organisation and management, of what had previously been the Umberleigh Rock Gospel Festival. The event was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HM (magazine)
''HM Magazine'' is a monthly, digital and print on demand publication focusing on hard music and alternative culture of interest to Christians. It is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The magazine states that its goal is to "honestly and accurately cover the current state of hard music and alternative culture from a faith-based perspective." It is known for being one of the first magazines dedicated to covering Christian metal. The magazine's content includes features; news; album, live show and book reviews; culture coverage and columns. HM's occasional "So and So Says" feature is known for getting into artists' deeper thoughts on Jesus Christ, spirituality, and politics. History In 1985, Doug Van Pelt started ''Heaven's Metal'' as a fanzine. It was Van Pelt's friend who would later place a classified ad in the 100th issue of ''Kerrang!,'' a British magazine focused on covering rock musicians and bands. During that time, Christian Metal as a genre began to gain more attention ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
