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...

Repaving Tenth Avenue North

When Tenth Avenue North played their final show in 2020, it felt like the closing of a beloved chapter in contemporary Christian music. After two decades of writing, touring, and transforming hearts with wors...

Faith Fused Fashion Makes a Bold Return

In recent years, a new wave of Christian streetwear brands has emerged, blending faith with fashion to create apparel that resonates with younger generations. Brands like Selah, Common Rags, Not Yet Home,...

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...