Written by: Mike Laxton (July 8, 2025) In Herald Reflections, singer-songwriter, poet, and visual artist Kim Gentry Meyer invites readers into a richly layered devotional experience that intertwines music, art, scripture, and the heart of a messenger. As someone who regularly writes devotionals inspired by music, I approached this book with a [...]
Kutless - The Seventh Seal Released: June 27, 2025 (BEC Recordings) 4/5 Written by: Lori Lebel Markwas (June 27, 2025) Kutless’s new 6-song EP, The Seventh Seal, marks a powerful return to the band’s heavier rock roots, blending hard-hitting anthems with moments of emotional honesty. Across the album, [...]
4.8 / 5.0 Written by: Mike Laxton (June 9, 2025) For those who love the original animated film, this live-action retelling of How To Train Your Dragon does not disappoint — it elevates the story with breathtaking realism, emotional depth, and cinematic beauty. From the stunning visuals of Berk [...]
CCV Music’s Hollow (Deluxe Edition): A Resurrection Anthem That’s Anything But Hollow Released: June 6, 2025 (Harmony Group) 4.9/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (June 6, 2025) Until recently, I hadn’t heard of CCV Music—the worship collective from Christ’s Church of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona—but after diving [...]
Hope Harding - "Healing" Released: May 9, 2025 (Pure Mosaic Services) 4.7/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (May 16, 2025) In an era where faith and mental health are finally sharing the same conversation space, Hope Harding’s new single “Healing” lands with a poignant and powerful resonance. This track [...]
🎧 Mike’s Weekly Fresh 4 – May 9, 2025 🎧 Mental Health Awareness Month EditionThis week’s picks highlight powerful themes of healing, surrender, identity, and praise—perfect for Mental Health Awareness Month. It wasn’t easy narrowing it down with so much great music out this week, but here are four standout tracks that moved [...]
Forrest Frank - Child of God II Released: May 9, 2025 (River House Records) 4.7/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (May 9, 2025) Forrest Frank’s highly anticipated Child of God II is more than just a follow-up to his GRAMMY-nominated Child of God—it’s a bold, spirit-filled continuation of [...]
Melody Noel - Back To Praise EP Released: May 2, 2025 (Influence Music) 4.6/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (May 6, 2025) After eight years of shaping the sonic and spiritual identity of Influence Music from behind the scenes, Melody Noel steps boldly into the spotlight with her debut [...]
🎧 Mike’s Weekly Fresh 4 – May 3, 2025 Each week, I spotlight four standout Christian songs that caught my attention—whether for their message, production, vocals, or heart. It’s never an easy list to make with so much good music out there, but these four rose to the top for me this week. [...]
🎧 Mike’s Weekly Fresh 4 – April 26, 2025 Welcome back, family! It’s time once again to dive into the tracks that are making the biggest impact in Christian music this week. Whether you're looking for a pop anthem, heartfelt worship, bold testimony, or an emotional faith reminder—you’ll find it here in this [...]
