Tag: Rich Mullins

November 25, 2023

November 5, 2023

Mainframe "Good Hearts" Dropping November 24th

Mainframe are back with their first new collection of songs since 2019. This new album is titled “Good Hearts” and it will see a release on 11/24/23 through bandcamp and all digital networks. The first single, the title track, goes live this coming Friday! Go pre-order the new album right here via Bandcamp in digital format. You get 2 instant songs with preorder. This digital release also includes a cover of “While The Nations Rage” by the late great musician and artist, Rich Mullins. Just a heads up, the song that is on “Fighting From The Ground Up 3” is not a Rich Mullins cover song.… Continued →

June 23, 2023

Song of the Day: This Train - Screen Door

One of the few rockabilly bands in the Christian rock scene, This Train was even more rare in that they focused on more traditional rockabilly sounds, as opposed to its faster, punked-up cousin psychobilly, which was better represented in our scene (The Calicoes, Ruby Joe, Prophecy, Blaster the Rocketman). I’ve always found it curious how certain subgenres really catch on in faith circles (metalcore, metallic industrial, emo), while others go largely untouched (EBM, post-rock, folk-punk, etc.) Maybe someone could analyze that and write a PhD dissertation on it!… Continued →

March 29, 2021

Song of the Day: A Week Away Film, Awesome God Medley

So our family discovered this cute little Netflix film called “A Week Away”, which conveys a strong, hopeful message, and plenty of sing-a-long moments (think The Greatest Showman meets High School Musical meets Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist). The film takes cues from familiar Christian stories and uplifting films without getting too overly cheesy. Yes, it’s a family sing-a-long film but kids can stay connected to the story regardless of age(s) and find something meaningful to absorb. I found the film not only brings families together but can also be a great teaching tool for sharing Faith with those that are maybe seeking out greater meaning in this chaotic life we share.… Continued →

December 24, 2020

Song of the Day: Five Iron Frenzy - You Gotta Get Up

When Happy Christmas Vol. 1 hit my ears, I was pleasantly and delightfully impressed. It had some of my favorite bands at the time doing their best versions of Christmas classics. One of those songs was “You Gotta Get Up” by Five Iron Frenzy which was originally composed by Rich Mullins (RIP). The song is a playful tune with a bouncy rhythm and plenty of holiday cheer, perfect for the Christmas season. Well placed horn section and Reese’s unforgettable voice, I mean that in the most sincere way.… Continued →