Reawakening of Rock: Brandon Lake’s Sevens

For those paying attention, something’s been stirring beneath the surface of Christian music—something louder, heavier, and long overdue. Brandon Lake’s new single SEVENS is hinting at a long-dormant m...

The Messenger of Metal: Doug Van Pelt

Creem had Lester Bangs. Rolling Stone had Hunter S. Thompson. But when I think of Christian rock and metal—not just journalism—one name jumps to the top. Doug Van Pelt, the infectiously passionate foun...

Relient K Turns 25

“A song about Marilyn Manson will never, ever be on a CD put out by Gotee Records. Period!” - Toby Mac Those words—delivered with tongue firmly in cheek—slam the brakes at the end of Relient K’s firs...

Tauren Wells Drops a Joy Bomb

If you think Tauren Wells wrote a book just because he’s a pastor now—think again. “A lot of people see like this pastor playbook where it's like, all right, he's going to become a pastor, plant a church...