Written by: Laura Chambers (October 15, 2017) The effectiveness of a resource depends greatly upon how it is used and by whom. The sharp blade of a knife, for instance, can be an instrument of healing in the hands of a skilled surgeon, whereas a criminal has the power [...]
Written by: Kelly Meade (11/11/17) When Skillet released Unleashed in August of 2016, it served as a launching pad enabling the band’s music to reach an even broader audience than previous albums. While some die-hard Panheads may have made comments on how the new music was too “mainstream” or [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (November 11, 2017) To celebrate the season of redemption’s promise and hope’s birth, Paul Baloche releases For Unto Us: Christmas Worship Live. Several of the tracks pair Christmas carols with worship songs for all seasons. “Hark The Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven” has a rousing [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (November 9, 2017) At no time of the year is the saying “everything old is new again” more true than Christmas. Whether it’s reviving that classic toy your grandparents wrote to Santa about, or decorating the house Victorian style with popcorn garland, colorful ribbons, and [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (November 9, 2017) Looking for something to bring a little warmth to your holiday? Look no further than MARi. Five zesty Christmas songs make up her new holiday EP, Have Yourself a MARi Little Christmas. Her version of “Feliz Navidad” is carried along on a [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (October 30, 2017) Would you rather be at the top of the mountain, sunshine on your face, raising a banner in triumph, or languishing in the shadows of the valley, wondering if you will ever reach the summit? Dumb question, I know; given a choice, [...]
Written by: Lori Lebel (11/07/2017) Merging contemporary rock with worship, Portland, Oregon-based band Kutless releases their tenth studio album under BEC Records, using a combination of originals and a few well-done covers. AlphaOmega kicks off with a rock-influenced cover of Natalie Grant’s “Your Great Name”, one of the stronger [...]
Written by: Kelly Meade (10/31/17) For the release of Light Of Christmas, tobyMac lends his signature beats & rhymes to a collection of fresh Christmas tracks while enlisting the help of a few friends along the way. “Bring On The Holidays” kicks off the album and ushers in the [...]
Written by: Jay Heilman (10/28/2017) For nearly twelve years, the band RED has set atop the mountain of some of the most well-liked and successful Christian rock bands. When I received a pre-release of the band’s debut record End of Silence in April 2006, there were only a few [...]
Written by: Kelly Meade (10/25/17) Former member of the band Stellar Kart, Adam Agee has served as the lead singer for Audio Adrenaline for the past couple of years. Now he’s releasing his first solo project, the EP Paper Planes. “Going With You” sets the tone for the EP [...]
