Written by: Justin Morden (8/4/2011) While writing songs for the new album, Aaron Shust was going through struggling times in his personal life. His two-year-old son Nicky was diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis, a rare condition that caused Nicky to be unable to take in nutrition. The Shust family was [...]
Written by: Jay Wright (00/00/0000) [Heading 3 Size] After two years since their Ending Is Beginning project, the Canadian pop group Downhere is back with their anticipated Centricity Music record, On The Altar of Love. With this project, Downhere hopes to bring to the listener’s attention the fact that [...]
Written by: Lori Lebel (July 22, 2011) There are plenty of musical influences apparent in Ashes Remain’s debut album titled, What I’ve Become, however have no worries, they bring plenty of their own in each song to the Christian rock table. Seemingly, the theme of this album cries out [...]
Written by: Jay Wright (7/21/2011) I remember the first time I heard Beckah Shae‟s “Here In This Moment” on Air1 Radio. Shortly thereafter, I heard “Life,” and resolved to purchase her LIFE album. Every track was an immediate sensation for me, as I listened to the catchy dance/pop with [...]
Written by: Stacey Papanikos (7/10/2011) My first thought after hearing Dara MaClean's voice was "Wow, this girl can sing!" Dara's vocal pitch and style are very similar to that of, Francesca Battistelli and Kerrie Roberts. With upbeat, catchy lyrics and strumming and picking, Dara is sure to have you [...]
Written by: Lori Lebel (July 1, 2011) After a ten-year dry spell between records, Burlap to Cashmere releases their self-titled sophomore album this July. The Greek/folk-inspired band returns with their signature spicy rhythms and uplifting lyrics. The eleven-track album starts off with two punchy songs, “Don’t Forget”, a perfect [...]
Written by: Jay Heilman (6/20/2011) Danen Kane is a name that until prior to popping the CD in, I had never heard of before. But it turns out that Love Is Waiting is his 5th full length album. After listening through to it the first time, I was quite [...]
Written by: Jay Wright (6/1/2011) Aaron Keyes is back with his second record on Kingsway Records, Dwell. The aptly titled thirteen-track album focuses on fighting the enemy with our praise and waiting on the Lord for deliverance. Aaron’s new project is definitely a must-have worship project of 2011, and [...]
Written by: Jay Wright (7/12/2011) Anthem Lights is not your ordinary pop group. Not only is their music awesomely rooted in Scripture with extremely catchy music, this group is actually a vocal quartet! The amazing vocals from all four talented singers – Kyle, Caleb, Alan, and Chad – will [...]
Written by: Jay Heilman (May 5, 2011) With so many self-help books out there that are designed to help people and/or parents with issues relating to teens, I don’t think there is one particular book that has impressed me as much as Andy Braner’s new book, An Expose [...]
