Tag: gospel

For the remaining weeks of February, I’ll be focusing on African-American contributions to independent Christian music, in celebration of Black History Month. Both rock and roll in general, and Christian rock/indie/whatever music owe a huge debt to the African-American experience. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to overstate this. Andrae Crouch is one of the most influential Gospel artists of all time. In fact, he has often been known as the “father of modern gospel music.” And while the connection between traditional Gospel music and Christian indie/punk rock might not be obvious, it’s not as distinct as one might think.… Continued →

I had fully intended to cover something punk today, when I began listening to some old traditional Gospel for a project at work (I’m an associate pastor at a diverse, inner-city church). I was reminded of a Gospel song I first heard in the early 1990s when I was a member of a Gospel choir at my college. Yes, little ol’ white boy me, metalhead/punk rocker. In fact at one point in time I had a 4-inch mohawk while I was in this Gospel choir, but I digress.… Continued →

Seeker and Servant are back with a new 4 song Ep that takes on a unique and fresh approach to “worship”. I have loved this band for quite a few years and each new release is like a step into a bright, new beautiful world. This is a group without gimmicks, no hidden agendas other than sharing the beauty of the Gospel message and putting music to hope that we all need. I highly recommend the “Leaving Shadowland” Ep which you can check out below or download on bandcamp here.… Continued →

Husband and wife duo Seth and Nirva (Nirva's from TobyMac's Diverse City Band) have released their first EP, I Need You, featuring collaborations with Shonlock, TobyMac, Bryan 'Mr Talkbox' Chambers and GabeReal. Check out the review.

Gospel singer Jason Crabb has released his new album 'Love is Stronger' with a hint of CCM and some great collaborations with Kari Jobe and songwriter Ed Cash. Check out the review.

Sean Michel delivers a soul stirring album sure to raise the hairs on the back of your neck. Check out Electric Delta.

Israel Houghton, beloved worship leader and songwriter of chart-topping hits like 'Friend of God', 'The Power of One' and 'Yahweh (The Lifter)'; has released his latest live album with The New Breed 'Jesus at the Center', his first live record since 'A Deeper Level'. Check out the review.

“Free” is the debut single from Guvna B‘s sophomore album “Odd One Out” which will be released later this year. Check out the video below. … Continued →

SoCal's The Rugged Spud put together a 9-track God-glorifying album of HXC/metal tunes. For fans of Sleeping Giant / xLooking Forwardx / Piteous Vendetta

Tedashii brings it with his third album Blacklight, a collection of gospel style Christian rap tunes with style somewhat like Lecrae's Rehab.