Iron Bell Music ‘Glory to Glory’ Album Review CCM Magazine Staff September 27, 2018 Iron Bell Music is rooted in Louisville, Kentucky, and two things become clear when you listen to their music: the collective’s Southern rock roots and their passionate love for Jesus. ... Read more
Rivers & Robots ‘Discovery’ Album Review Matt Conner September 26, 2018 The illusory pop/rock of Rivers & Robots is an intriguing and exciting left turn within the larger worship music genre. As one of the initial artists on Running Club Records, the Manchester-based trio sits comfortably between Mute Math’s slower work and Owl City’s more substantive songs, creating ethereal soundscapes that rethink the typical worship music construct.... Read more
The Church Vessel ‘The Outcome’ Album Review CCM Magazine Staff September 21, 2018 The Church Vessel is exactly what its name implies—a body of musicians and worship leaders that was raised up in a local church. Coming from The Church International in Baton Rouge, LA, The Church Vessel’s new live album, The Outcome, is a stellar collection of original worship songs.... Read more
Inspiration Worship ‘Powerful’ Album Review Layla Velasquez September 20, 2018 Inspiration Worship’s first full-length album, Powerful, features a twelve song line-up ranging from synth pop numbers to melodic ballads. The moving story behind the project comes out of lead vocalist Linda Doane’s battle with cancer, and a subsequent spiritual journey that moved her faith from “religion to relationship.”... Read more
Zach Williams ‘Survivor: Live from Harding Prison’ Album Review Matt Conner September 19, 2018 The correctional setting for Zach Williams new live release, Survivor: Live from Harding Prison, is an inspired yet understandable backdrop. The singer-songwriter has captivated millions with a straightforward series of gospel-centric singles aimed at bringing freedom and hope to those downtrodden or lost in sin’s struggles.... Read more
Vertical Worship ‘Planetarium’ Album Review CCM Magazine Staff September 11, 2018 What do you do when you record songs against the massive backdrop of the Chicago Planetarium, surrounded by images of swirling galaxies and open plains? In Vertical Worship’s case, you go small, and that’s where the magic of Planetarium begins.... Read more
Austin French ‘Wide Open’ Album Review Matt Conner September 11, 2018 Austin French’s vocal ability is the first thing that arrests your attention on his debut ful-length album, Wide Open. You’d surmise as much given that he’s appeared on televised singing competitions like Rising Star and The Voice, but it’s hard to prepare yourself for something so powerful and clean.... Read more
Mosaic MSC ‘Heaven’ Album Review Andrew Greenhalgh September 11, 2018 Helmed by worship pastor Mariah McManus and the eclectic production of Chad Copelin (Kelly Clarkson, Sufjan Stevens), Mosaic MSC seeks to draw listeners into an exploration of the celestial—not only as a destination but as a place here and now—on their latest release, Heaven.... Read more
Nathan Sheridan ‘Broken With You’ Album Review Andrew Greenhalgh September 7, 2018 Informed by a moving testimony of heartbreak and adversity, Broken With You finds Pensacola native Nathan Sheridan making his Burtonwood Records debut.... Read more
Lauren Daigle ‘Look Up Child’ Album Review CCM Magazine Staff September 5, 2018 Lauren Daigle Look Up Child (Centricity Music) Sophomore albums are tricky. The artist who poured a lifetime of songwriting must start over with only months to spare. And when the debut was successful, the...... Read more