Maryann
Artist:Hello Industry
Label;: 2008 Munition Records
http://www.helloindustry.com
 
Hello Industry is a smart pop alternative band. I hear elements of the Beatles, Coldplay, U2, Muse, and a pop rock sensibility. A nice mix of keyboard and guitar make for an enjoyable listen. I use the words nice and enjoyable because Nathan Peterson’s vocals are just that. At a couple of points, he reminds me very much of Neal Morse (“Make Believe”). I sense a “worship” band under the surface, but I could be mistaken.
 
Strong tracks are “Supposition,” my favorite “You,” and the ballad/slow rocker “Here Comes The Sun.” Overall, this disc deserves radio airplay and repeated listens.
 
They are on the list vying for the New Band Showcase for Cornerstone 2008. If for no other reason than the complete package, they should be given a chance to play there some place. Not bad for a debut.
 
thecannyshark
May 2008

Bradley Snyder (thecannyshark) co-authors and writes for www.PneumaticTire.US, a web-zine chronicling the ongoing history of the Christian underground and independent rock scene.