David Leonard Learns to Sing in the Tension Matt Conner March 12, 2019 David Leonard didn’t necessarily mean to take these next musical steps. In the immediate wake of All Sons & Daughters final album, Poets & Saints, Leonard dove into his creative collective The Creak Music, a new production team and indie label with friends Seth Talley and Brad King.
New Hope Oahu ‘Scripture Songs’ Review Matt Conner March 7, 2019 New Hope Oahu has kept shelves stocked with a brand new worship music release on a nearly annual basis. Now they’ve released their latest, Scripture Songs.... Read more
Meredith Andrews: Finding Her Identity in God’s Calling Matt Conner March 5, 2019 On the verge of the release of her latest album Faith & Wonder (Word), Andrews is calm and collected, a state of mind and spirit she attributes not so much to experience as she does her spiritual identity. She’s learned some things over the years about where to find her calling, her value, her well-being, and it serves her well as she prepares for another album cycle.
7eventh Time Down Experiences a ‘Brand New Day’ Matt Conner February 26, 2019 For 7eventh Time Down, it truly is a Brand New Day. For 7eventh Time Down, the band's new album is aptly titled because everything from the band’s line-up to the musical style to their very mission has been turned upside-down.
Elias Dummer ‘The Work, Vol. 1’ Review Matt Conner February 22, 2019 Elias Dummer’s musical thesis for his brand new album, The Work, Vol. 1 can be found on its title track, a bedroom acoustic turn that admits the difficulties of discipleship. ... Read more
For All Seasons — Longing for A Deeper Conversation Matt Conner February 19, 2019 CCM Magazine recently asked some of the members of For All Seasons to tell us more about their new initiative and how their first year as a signed band has been.
Stars Go Dim: Story Behind the Song ‘You Know Me Better’ Matt Conner February 14, 2019 Better is such an interesting word when you think about it—how specific it can be, or how broad. "I hope to have a better year." "I'm going to a better father." We are all striving for better in one way or another—better days, better finances, better health, better relationships, etc.
Casey J Brings Grassroots Intimacy to Worship Scene Matt Conner February 12, 2019 We recently sat down to ask Casey J about the new album, The Gathering, and what it was like growing up in a house where sermons were replayed over and over (and over) again.
Carvin Winans ‘In The Softest Way’ Review Matt Conner February 11, 2019 The Winans are gospel royalty and any fruit from the family tree is worth your time and attention. However, Carvin Winans’ new album, In The Softest Way, is an especially en-joyable adult R&B release filled with silky smooth grooves a la Maxwell or Eric Benét.... Read more
Best Thing I Heard Today: February 9, 2019 Matt Conner February 9, 2019 The newest EP from Jason Barrows is out and it’s loaded with great straightforward melodies, especially the opening track “Edge of My Heart.”