Reviews

Formerly of the hard rock band ILIA, Zahna has ventured out with her debut solo album, Red for War, and it’s a great first step. Zahna’s efforts here are focused and well-produced, but she also brings a welcome coarseness to the table.... Read more

Blanca’s had no problem standing tall on her own after stepping away from the dynamic Group 1 Crew. Chart-topping hits like “Who I Am” secured her status as a powerful solo performer and Shattered, her latest LP, will make you forget she was ever part of a group in the first place.... Read more

Prolific worship collective Jesus Culture celebrates two decades together with Living With a Fire, featuring artists like Chris McClarney, Chris Quilala, Kim Walker-Smith, Bryan and Katie Torwalt and Derek Johnson.... Read more

Steven Malcolm continues to mind personal territory on his The Second City EP series, bringing his Jamaican influence to bear on five compelling new tracks anchored in the tension between this life and the hope of the life to come. For only five tracks, there’s an incredible variance in flow. Don’t miss Malcolm’s second installment here.... Read more

If one were to amass a who’s who lineup of production wizards, place their best work with a killer artist on a single album, you’d likely end up with a pop gem just like Caitie Hurst’s debut project, "How Could I Be Silent."... Read more

Jonny Diaz Sweetness and Sorrow (Centricity Music)  Sweetness and Sorrow is the latest project from Jonny Diaz, the chart-topping artist that brought us hits like, “More Beautiful You.” This six-song ...... Read more

The Gray Havens She Waits (Artist Garden Entertainment) The Gray Havens is a band that seeps into your bones. The husband/wife team of Dave and Licia Radford provides equal parts grandeur, poetry, and mode...... Read more

Jason Nelson The Answer (RCA Inspiration) Baltimore’s own Jason Nelson has enjoyed a lasting career in the world of urban gospel and his latest release, The Answer, will only serve to further that longev...... Read more

Don’t get too hung up on where or how to categorize Enterline. They’re a husband-wife team (Drew & Melanie) yet the spotlight is solely on Melanie’s magnificent vocal. Worship (and worshipful) songs abound on Kingdoms yet this feels nothing like your standard worship release. It’s also not radio-ready.... Read more

Riley Clemmons may be new to the pop music scene, but her polished self-titled debut record doesn’t feel like the work of a rookie. Combined with slick production, Clemmons’ radio-friendly messages of positivity are a breath of fresh air. This collection of songs carries the bubble-gum sound of the pop world, but the content is heavy on the grace, love, and hope of Jesus Christ.... Read more