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New Ledger Song - "Completely"

Last year, Jen Ledger (drummer for Skillet) released her debut solo EP, “Ledger” (see my review HERE). At that time, she really seemed to be right on the fence of electronic/pop and rock. Just yesterday, she released a new song titled “Completely” and to me, this one sounds like she’s really moved over to the CCM/poppy side of things.… Continued →

Christmas Songs

By Marco Leal in Articles | 3 Comments

For those of you who braved the crowds on Black Friday, you probably heard Christmas songs playing on the PA overhead. I put together a Spotify playlist of Christmas songs that my wife and I enjoy this time of year to share with all of you.

MacKenzie Phillips - Completely Incomplete

By Noah Hardwick in News | No Comments

I know CCM isn’t standard IVM fare but I’d like to take a minute to share a song from a young and upcoming teenage artist named MacKenzie Phillips. “Completely Incomplete” is an enjoyable surprising strong pop single from the thirteen-year-old singer/songwriter.… Continued →

New Releases: February 23, 2018

By Noah Hardwick in News | 12 Comments

Alternative & Rock

Fine China – Not Thrilled
Household – Everything a River Should Be
We Were Once – Phoenix [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

Abigail Duhon – Rebound (From “God’s Not Dead: A Light In Darkness” Soundtrack) [Single]
Alisa Turner – Safe [Single]
Dae-Lee – Closer [Single]
Hawk Nelson – Parachute [Single]
I AM THEY – The Water (Meant for Me) [feat.

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New Releases: February 16, 2018

By Noah Hardwick in News | 46 Comments

Alternative & Rock

Facing Fire – Facing Fire [EP]
Lael & Luna, Luna – Maybe [Single]
Lowercase Noises – I’m Afraid Anymore [Single]
My Epic – Of Wilderness – Single [Single]
Nine Lashes – Breaking Out [Single]
Off Road Minivan – Spiral Gaze [EP]
Phangs – Happy Season [EP]
The Prettybads – My Molecules [Single]
Relentless Flood – Away from Me [Single]
This Patch of Sky – Pale Lights (The Echelon Effect Remix) [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

Brenton Brown – Heart of Heaven [Single]
Curt Anderson – Love Like You Love (Radio Mix) [Single]
Facing West – Weirdo [Single]
I AM THEY – No Impossible with You [Single]
Joshua Ali & Jaron Nurse – Closer [Single]
Michael W.

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New Music: February 9, 2018

By Noah Hardwick in News | 4 Comments

Alternative & Rock

Chasing Victory – Friends Vol. 1 [EP]
Dens – Will You Keep Out All the Sadness? [Single]
Eager Seas – Always on Your Side [Single]
Fireflight – I Won’t Look Back [Single]
Sleeping At Last – Atlas: Three [Single]
Stryper – Take It to the Cross [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

Calee Reed – Believer
The Color – First Day of My Life [EP]
Dave Barnes – Who Knew It Would Be so Hard to Be Myself
I AM THEY – Scars [Single]
Jonny Diaz – Define Me [Single]

Dance & Electronic

Tim Light – Rewind [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

Andrew Peterson – Resurrection Letters: Prologue [EP]
The Oh Hellos – Eurus [EP]

Hip Hop & Urban

AC.jR & BradyJames – How Could You Sleep [Single]
Charlie Washington – Hip Hop Worship Music [EP]
Chris Cobbins – No Beauty [Single]
Dre Murray & J.

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New Music: January 26, 2018

By Noah Hardwick in News | 2 Comments

Alternative & Rock

Aid & Effect – Making Things New [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

Cameron Moore – Alpenglow
JJ Weeks Band – Fool’s Gold [Single]
LoveCollide – I Don’t Want It [Single]
Nineclub – Keep On [Single]
Ryan Stevenson – No Matter What (feat.

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New Music: January 19, 2018

By Noah Hardwick in News | 10 Comments

Alternative & Rock

ROLEMODEL – Fortunes [Single]
Sucré – Inside [Single]
Switchfoot – Live It Well (Live At The Palladium) [Single]

Pop & CCM

Built By Titan – Broken Love (feat. Starxs) [Single]
Emma Mullings – Here and Now [Single]
FF5 – Fire On The Highway [Single]
Jordan Feliz – Witness: The Remixes [EP]
Mass Anthem – Through People Like Me
Mat Kearney – Kings & Queens [Single]
Leanna Crawford – Crazy Beautiful You (Deluxe) [EP]
The Rock Music – One More Time [Single]
The Young Escape – Good Life (Loud Luxury Remix) [Single]

Electronic & EDM

Gui Brazil – Yhwh [Single]
Levi Whalen – The Rough Edge EP
Oh Snap It’s Luke!

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New Music: January 12, 2018

By Noah Hardwick in News | 6 Comments

Alternative & Rock

Fight The Fade – Bullet [EP]
Odds of an Afterthought – Fading Fast [Single]
Remedy Drive – The North Star

Contemporary & Pop

Keron Ramsey – Antidote [Single]
Newsong – Down [Single]
Medisin – Sunshine [Single]
Nicole C.

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Hawk Nelson - He Still Does Miracles (Lyric Video)

By Brandon J. in Lyric Videos, News | 2 Comments

This former pop-punk band Hawk Nelson which in the past few years has morphed into some sort of worship centered pop-rock band, has just released a brand new song titled “He Still Does Miracles”. Check out the new single below and pick it up wherever you purchase/stream fine digital music.… Continued →

New Music: December 1, 2017

By Noah Hardwick in News | 3 Comments

Alternative & Rock

Dust to Dust – Circle of Dust [Single]
Scarlet White – Worthy [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

Chad Graham – Hills and Valleys [Single]
Chris Howland – Simply Vanity [Single]
David Dunn – Overwhelming [Single]
Jordan Feliz – Faith [Single]
LoveCollide – I Don’t Want It [Single]
Owl City – Reel 1 [EP]

Dance & Electronic

High Note – GAWVI [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

Aaron Gillespie – Young, Loved & Dumb [Single]
Narrow Skies – Seasons: in Hibernation [EP]
Josh Gauton – The Squalor and the Saviour [Single]
Paul McClure – Baby That’s You [Single]
PawnShop kings – Give Love, Vol.

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Righteous King - Isaiah Barker

By Ian Zandi in Music Videos | Comments closed

Here is another Los Angeles local singer-songwriter to check out. Isaiah Barker is a worship artist from Redemption Hill Church in Whittier, CA. He released his album Righteous King earlier this year. You can view the title track’s music video below and download the song + chord charts for free here.… Continued →

Sold Out - Hawk Nelson

By Ian Zandi in Lyric Videos | Comments closed

Pop band Hawk Nelson has released a brand new lyric music video for their song "Sold Out". The song comes from their recent album Diamonds. Listen to the song in the video below. Or don't. I'm not the boss of you.

MercyMe - Flawless

By Ian Zandi in Music Videos | Comments closed

MercyMe has released a video for their single “Flawless”. The song comes from their latest album Welcome to the New which is now available.

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INTERVIEW : Ellie Holcomb

By Ian Zandi in Interviews | Comments closed

This is a transcript of a phone interview I had over digital coffee today with CCM singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb. The 30 minute conversation includes topics such as her album As Sure as the Sun, her involvement with Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, potential collaboration with Jon Foreman, touring plans, a relatively-unknown side project, and her thoughts on streaming services.

REVIEW : Chris Tomlin - Love Ran Red

By Ian Zandi in Reviews | Comments closed

Chris Tomlin's latest praise album Love Ran Red reaches a level of self-parody. Read on for the full review

About A Mile - Satisfied

By JoshIVM in Music Videos | Comments closed

About A Mile have released a music video for the single “Satisfied”. Head to iTunes pre-order the band’s self-titled new album that releases on July 15th. Check out the video, album cover, & track listing below.

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Leeland - Refresh Me

By JoshIVM in Lyric Videos | Comments closed

Leeland have released a lyric video for the track “Refresh Me” which you can watch below. The band’s new live album, titled Christ Be All Around Me, is available now (iTunes).

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Newsboys - That Home (A Tribute To Moms)

By Jonathan Andre in Lyric Videos | Comments closed

Newsboys have released their latest single ‘That Home’ just in time for Mother’s Day. Check out the lyric video of the song below.

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David Dunn - Today is Beautiful

By Jonathan Andre in Lyric Videos | Comments closed

Newest signing to BEC Recordings, David Dunn has released the new lyric video of ‘Today is Beautiful’, the first radio single from his label debut Crystal Clear in July 2014. Check out the video below.

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Fellowship Creative - Glory in the Highest

By Jonathan Andre in Music Videos | Comments closed

Recent signing to Fair Trade Services, worship movement Fellowship Creative have unveiled their new music video for ‘Glory In the Highest’, current single from their debut label album Running to Follow hitting stores on May 13th. Check out the video below.… Continued →

Brandon Heath - Paul Brown Petty

By Jonathan Andre in Music Videos | Comments closed

Brandon Heath has released his new music video for ‘Paul Brown Petty’ from his 2012 album Blue Mountain. Check out the video below, and be sure to check out his latest album on iTunes.

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Newsboys - That's How You Change The World

By Jonathan Andre in Music Videos | Comments closed

Newsboys have released their brand new music video for ‘That’s How You Change the World’, the first track from their most recent album Restart. Check out the video below.

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REVIEW : All Sons and Daughters - All Sons and Daughters

By Jonathan Andre in Reviews | Comments closed

All Sons and Daughters have released their self titled album on May 6th, featuring standout songs like 'God With Us', 'Christ Be All Around Me' and 'Tonight'. Here is the review.

Sidewalk Prophets - Keep Making Me

By Jonathan Andre in Music Videos | Comments closed

CCM/pop group Sidewalk Prophets have released their new music video for current radio single ‘Keep Making Me’. Check out the video below.

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REVIEW : Michael W. Smith - Sovereign

By Jonathan Andre in Reviews | Comments closed

Michael W. Smith, making a label change from Provident to Capitol, releases his new album 'Sovereign' next week (13th May). Check out the review.

Francesca Battistelli - When The Crazy Kicks In

By Jonathan Andre in Music Videos | Comments closed

Fervent Records pop/CCM artist Francesca Battistelli has released her music video for ‘When the Crazy Kicks In’ from her most recent album If We’re Honest. Check out the video below.

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Royal Tailor - Ready, Set, Go (feat. Capital Kings)

By Jonathan Andre in Music Videos | Comments closed

Pop/CCM quartet Royal Tailor have debuted their new music video for current single ‘Ready Set Go’ on On Air With Ryan Seacrest. You can check out the video over on Ryan’s website, or below.

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REVIEW : The Museum - What We Stand For

By Jonathan Andre in Reviews | Comments closed

The Museum release their new album 'What We Stand For' on May 6th, featuring the single 'Saved My Soul' and standout covers like 'Your Love Never Fails', 'Give Me Faith' and 'Stronger'. Here is the review.

REVIEW : Bethel Live - You Make Me Brave

By Jonathan Andre in Reviews | Comments closed

Bethel Music have released their latest album, 'You Make Me Brave', featuring hit songs like 'Forever' and 'Come to Me' and other standouts like the title track, 'Shepherd' and 'I Belong to You'. Check out the review.