About Mike Laxton

Mike is a seasoned media professional and passionate advocate for faith-based entertainment, serving as a key member of the leadership team at Today's Christian Entertainment (TCE) and Kingdom Builder TV. Mike brings a wealth of experience to his reviews of Christian music, films, and books, alongside exclusive artist interviews and event coverage. He previously served as Managing Editor for Jam The Hype, a premier platform for Christian hip hop and culture, and as Executive Producer of Rawk 'N Review, a radio show that spotlighted Christian rock and independent artists. Through these roles, Mike built connections with Grammy-winning talent and collaborated with influential industry figures like Chris Chicago. His dedication to expanding the reach of faith-centered media fuels his mission to produce engaging, spiritually enriching content for TCE readers.

Music News: Grammy-Nominated Rock Veterans Disciple Announce The New Single “Resurrecting Reasons” (feat. Decyfer Down) – Out 3/28/25

Grammy-Nominated Rock Veterans Disciple Announce The New Single "Resurrecting Reasons" (feat. Decyfer Down) - Out 3/28/25 New York, NY – (March 14, 2025) – In their acclaimed career spanning nearly three decades, veteran hard rockers Disciple have recorded 13 studio albums, earned 18  #1 singles, and sold hundreds of thousands of records. [...]

Music News: New Song ‘Turn’ By Joel Vaughn Now Available

New Song ‘Turn’ By Joel Vaughn Now Available Los Angeles, CA (March 14th, 2025) — Nashville artist, Joel Vaughn releases his new song “Turn” today on all digital platforms via DREAM Records. Gearing up for what is a busy season of shows and releases, “Turn” is the next step’s vision that will [...]

Jordan Feliz & Friends Deliver a Powerful Night of Worship

Concert Review: Jordan Feliz Presents Praise God For That Tour With Special Guest Riley Clemmons, Featuring Jon New Port Richey, FL - March 8, 2025 4.9/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (March 9, 2025) Some concerts are entertaining. Others are uplifting. And then there are those rare shows where you can [...]

Music News: TOBYMAC Releases 9th Studio Album, ‘Heaven On My Mind’

7X GRAMMY-WINNER TOBYMAC RELEASES 9TH STUDIO ALBUM, HEAVEN ON MY MIND "Determination and a refusal to lose hope pulsate through" "vibrant and uplifting listening experience" on album where he "redicovers joy" Features in BILLBOARD & PEOPLE Profile the Singer and the Stories that Shaped the Project Hits Deep 2025 Rolls Through End of [...]

Music News: Phil King Offers Hope Amidst Loss With Poignant “Miscarriages”

Phil King Offers Hope Amidst Loss With Poignant "Miscarriages" NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Unveiling one of his most emotive and powerful singles yet, acclaimed singer/songwriter and worship leader Phil King bows “Miscarriages.” Written and produced by King with children’s choir and string arrangements by Tyler Michael Smith, “Miscarriages” aims to bring comfort to grieving parents [...]

Coqui’s Musical Journey and ‘“only Idol”’ Review – A Kingdom Builder TV Exclusive

Coquí - "only Idol" Released: February 21, 2025 (Dream Records) 4.8/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (03/05/2025) In my latest interview on Kingdom Builder TV, I had the privilege of sitting down with Coqui, a rising artist making waves with his unique blend of ethereal 70s rock and [...]

Music News: Brandon Heath Releases ‘The Ache’ Album As American Sign Language Performance Videos On YouTube

Brandon Heath Releases The Ache Album As American Sign Language Performance Videos On YouTube Heath Became One of the First Artists to Release ASL Videos for Entire Album Deaf are an Unreached People Group: Only One Sign Language Bible Translation Is Available Five-time GRAMMY®-nominated, eight-time GMA Dove Award recipient and Platinum®-selling singer / [...]

Book News: Grammy-Nominated Musician & Pastor Tauren Wells Announces Debut Book, Joy Bomb

Grammy-Nominated Musician & Pastor Tauren Wells Announces Debut Book, Joy Bomb GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, March 5, 2025 — Platinum-selling recording artist, songwriter and pastor Tauren Wells announced his debut book, Joy Bomb: Unleash Jesus’s Explosive Joy for an Extraordinary Life, will release May 20, 2025, from Zondervan Books. The highly anticipated new [...]

Southland’s ‘Like the World Has Never Seen:’ A Worshipful Experience and a Call for Revival

Southland Like The World Has Never Seen (Live) Released: February 21, 2025 4.8/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (03/04/2025) I’ve definitely been in a very worshipful mood lately, and it just speaks to my current faith walk. That’s why when I heard about Southland and their debut album [...]

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