Written by: Laura Chambers (6/2/2016) If the best songs are those drawn from personal experience, the best themed albums are those which follow the artist’s footsteps through the valley. Reading like a diary of hopes, dreams, and prayers, these albums resonate with us on a deeply personal level. When they [...]
Written by: Abby Barasckai-Thigpen (5/31/2016) Confession time here. When I first got into RED, it was when they were about to release their newest album at the time, Release the Panic, and I only had their first album End of Silence at the time. I had no idea there [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (5/27/2016) There are many reasons – some would say “excuses” - to stay indoors. As a Canadian, I’m rather familiar with bad weather; thunderstorms, blizzards, and oppressive heat have all conspired on occasion to keep me indoors (I’m not complaining if I’ve got tea, something baked [...]
Written by: Kelly Meade (5/23/2016) Cana's Voice brings together former member of the award-winning group Avalon Jody McBrayer, powerhouse vocalist TaRanda Greene & one of the founding members of Gospel group Signature Sound, Doug Anderson. With the release of This Changes Everything, their harmonies blend together with Southern and traditional [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (5/26/2016) Recently, I’ve come to the conclusion that I can’t please everyone. It’s actually freeing, knowing that I don’t have to be the wishbone in the middle being pulled on by everyone who wants me to be a certain way. That’s not to say that trying [...]
Written by: Kelly Meade (5/26/2016) With the release of their full-length debut, Never Alone, husband and wife duo Seth & Nirva bring together a collection of music that speaks to the hearts of listeners. Their unique style captures your attention as soon as you push play while their passion for [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (6/16/2016) Confession time: I love kiddy cartoon shows. Seriously. Some of my favorites include The Magic School Bus (evolution-based worldview aside; I like the humor), Arthur, Godzilla (the spin-off from the 1998 movie), and Peep and the Big Wide World. Yes, they can be sappy at [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (5/13/2016) Inspiration can be elusive. Nobody knows this better than songwriters. You can try singing nearly any combination of words and see how they sound; one minute it’s awesome, the next you’re shaking your head and wondering, “what was I thinking?” So you flip through a [...]
Written by: Kelly Meade (5/12/2016) When tragedy strikes a pastor's family, they face a struggle to understand how such a devastating loss could happen to them and why God would allow it. Where can they even begin to forgive? Adapted from the novel Discovering Grace written by David Temple, the [...]
Written by: Kelly Meade (5/10/2016) Atlanta, Georgia native Jason Fowler’s life journey has been one filled with the highest of highs and lowest of lows. Having overcome a battle with addiction, experiencing homelessness and hopelessness, his inspiring road to recovery and strengthened relationship with Christ is reflected in every song [...]
