Tag: worship

Aaron of My Epic recounts the rarely-heard past, present, and future of the band, walking through each former release and briefly covering TWO upcoming EPs. Listen here.… Continued →

One of my favorite new bands DENS, have joined the ministry Come & Live. The band have released their brand new music video for “Hopebringer” which you can view below. You an purchase their debut release “From Small Seeds Come Giant Trees” wherever fine digital music is sold (or from the band direct here). … Continued →

This past September, David Curtis (ex Run Kid Run) released his most recent album, One Voice. I’m only about halfway through it right now, but it is one great worship album, and David has rather generously made it a free download for a limited time on his bandcamp page, where you can also find his other releases as well. I have to recommend downloading this, it really sounds great. Get some at his bandcamp and post your thoughts!… Continued →

The really great indie worship band Seeker & Servant are indeed about to record their brand new full length. Watch the video below and contribute to their campaign here. This is one of the greatest independent worship bands I’ve ever heard and my expectations are high for whatever they create next. … Continued →

Scott Brownson, worship leader and former singer of Pivitplex, is working on a new album inspired by summer camp and for the next 11 days you can help him out by donating through Kickstarter. This project has been years in the making. It came from my life changing experiences on the mountain tops in Montana. The experiences that inspired me to begin writing songs 20 years ago. Those songs took me around the country and overseas playing for thousands of incredible people, but they were all rooted in what it felt like to be in the majestic beauty and unbelievable camaraderie of camp.… Continued →

Foreverlin proves some risks are meant to be taken with an EP showcasing their renditions of some of the biggest songs in worship.

Worship music has always held a troubled place in my heart and my music collection. Looking at the genre from a spiritual level, I know that I, as a believer, should have an affinity to music created to glorify God. The reality is that I find the majority worship music to be contrived, repetitive, and failing to deliver any degree of originality. Now that my wrath has been vented I can carry on to admit that there are a limited number of artists who seek to break the stifled norms and produce quality worship songs.… Continued →

Evergreen, a worship project featuring former Attalus bassist John Amos, is nearing the final stretch on their Indiegogo Campaign which you can find here. The campaign perks are limited to digital and physical copies of the album, but don’t let that stop you from considering donating. You can also check out the band on Facebook.… Continued →

A fellow reader alerted me to this talented independent post-rock band called The Eagle and Child. I checked out their 2016 album and just had to introduce them to all of you. Make sure you give this new release titled “All Moments” a listen, below. It is available for purchase here or on all digital networks. Fans of My Epic, Citizens & Saints, Brand New, Watashi Wa/Eager Seas, Anathallo, and Attalus will find something to enjoy here.… Continued →

Aaron Strumpel has announced his new album, Fresh Cut Flowers which will feature a mixture of redone hymns and a number of original songs inspired by those hymns. Check out the campaign here. Rewards range from standard items like CDs and shirts to having Aaron play trumpet on a song for you and a copy of a Christmas duo project, Heck Ya the Halls. Check out a song from the Christmas project, as well as one of Aaron’s older songs below. … Continued →

Stephen Christian (Ex-Anberlin/Anchor & Braille) has begun recording his debut “solo” record for BEC Recordings with a release date planned in 1st quarter 2017. I have been listening to Anberlin this past week and realized what a truly great band they once were. I weep when I realize Anberlin is no longer with us as a band but at least we have their recorded music to remember them by. The band also began shipping their retrospective discography on vinyl last week.… Continued →

Indie worship band Rivers & Robots returns with a new chillwave-influenced album.

The Brilliance will release their new album “All Is Not Lost” on January 27th, 2017 on Integrity Music. Pre-order on iTunes here.… Continued →

Future of Forestry will release a new album titled “Awakened to the Sound” on November 10th. More info on facebook here.… Continued →

The hauntingly beautiful worship group Seeker & Servant, have released their best collection of music yet in the form of an ep titled “Sojourner”. Listen/stream/download below.… Continued →

In addition to the news of a surprise album that I brought earlier, Gungor is streaming a lyric video for their new song “Us For Them”.… Continued →

Husband and wife John Mark and Sarah McMilan have released a joint-track together ahead of their upcoming worship EP. “Heart Won’t Stop” is available as an instant download when You Are The Avalanche is pre-ordered. Their EP will be available for purchase on 6/23/15 via Lionhawk Records. … Continued →

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. The album is now available for purchase on iTunes.  … Continued →

Sarah Brusco is an amazing female artist who demonstrates to us what raw, genuine and heartfelt worship truly is.

Below you can view the lyric video for Daniel Bashta’s new song “Seas of Crimson”. Pre-orders are now up for his For Every Curse EP. It will be available on April 21st. Seas of Crimson lyric video by Daniel Bashta from Daniel Bashta on Vimeo.… Continued →

I like vanilla ice cream. I really do. It's simple, sweet, and to the point. No quirks, nuts, or slime to get in the way of what really matters. On the other hand, vanilla ice cream can get old really fast. Who would want to eat the same-ol same-ol "normal" vanilla ice cream 24/7? Nobody, that's who. CCM worship music is exactly like ice cream (in fact, I sometimes confuse them and put sonicflood albums in my freezer). Vanilla ice cream/CCM is great for pleasing large amounts of people in gatherings such as churches or ice cream socials (or ice cream socials at church). However, in my own time, I like to have a little bit of cookie dough in my ice cream to chew on. David Gungor and John Arndt are my cookie dough ice cream.

A phone interview of Aaron Gillespie conducted by Ian Zandi for IVM on 1.27.15. Topics include his new worship album, touring plans, his time with Paramore, Breaking Bad, streaming music, and vinyl purchases.

Misty Edwards has been going to IHOP in Kansas City, KS for over 15 years now. No, not the pancake restaurant (though maybe she has, I don’t follow worship leader’s eating habits). This is the review for Misty's latest album, 'Little Bird'

Caves, a worship duo out of Toronto area, have released a lyric video for “A Reason To Hide”, one of the tracks from their upcoming debut album. This is the 2nd song to be released, coming almost a full month after the release of “My God”.… Continued →

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

Gospel Rock band Third Day announced their next single “Soul On Fire” alongside a new lyric video. Their new worship album, Lead Us Back, will release on March 3rd, 2015. … Continued →

Spoiler alert: This album is good. Very good. Like, really really good.

The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear.

Bellarive's latest album, "Before There Was," is an intriguing blend of innovation and mainstream worship, which ultimately disappoints.

Matty Mullins has released the official music video for “99% Soul”. Watch below. The song appears on his self-titled solo debut that released this Tuesday on Rise Records.… Continued →