Reviews

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’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

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

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’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

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

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 (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

Building 429’s name comes from Ephesians 4:29, and the Dove Award-winning band has made a career out of making songs that build others up. The band’s newest album, Live the Journey, is no exception.... Read more

7Core is at the forefront of independent Christian music in the U.K., and their brand of alternative and ambient music is steadily making its way around the globe. Their new sampler, 7Core Sonics 3, showcases artists with a variety of styles—everything from the contemporary sonic landscapes of The Neon Ambience to the driving rock and roll worship music of Ian Yates.... Read more