Music is such a great expression. That is why you’ll find these reviews and articles about songs, albums, EPs, and everything in between worth your time.
Taylor Swift has been repackaging some of her old songs. For this review, I am taking a look at “Message in a Bottle” which was planned to be released on her 2012 RED album but never made it on as a track. It has now become a part of the “Taylor’s Version” of releases. The…
We all remember that fateful day in 2011 when the then-teen singer Rebecca Black broke the internet with her song “Friday.” The song became a joke within pop culture and a fun one to riff on. Jonathan Young and Caleb Hyles bring us a metal version of the song, with Young saying, “I’m deleting my…
Amy Grant is well-known in the Gospel, pop, and country genres of music. She has inspired many listeners with her unique style and talented voice. She charms us once again with her cover of Jackie DeShannon’s hit song “Put a Little Love in Your Heart.” The song pays tribute to Grant’s fans. The music video…
Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the lyrics and the music for “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from the animated film ‘Encanto‘ and is sung by several of the cast members of the movie. Jonathan Young works with Caleb Hyles and Anna Pantsu to bring us a “cursed” version of the hit song with some rock influences mixed…
Contemporary Christian artist Carman, may he rest in peace, dropped his second album in 1983. It was named after the third track titled “Sunday’s On The Way.” It was released via Priority Records and featured eight other tracks. It would be the first of several hits for Carman. With Easter coming around the corner, I…
I perused through some of the names of inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. What startled me more is the name of some of the bands and artists that did not make it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee list. Some of them I had to double-check because I…
Caleb Hyles, aside from his original music, covers some of the greatest musical hits from bands, television, film, and anime. This time, he is taking on Queen’s massive hit song “Bohemian Rhapsody,” well the first part of it anyway. He collaborated with fellow singers Jonathan Young, Anna Pantsu, and CG5 to make this rendition possible.…
Before Sunday brings us the song “Living in London,” written and composed by Nik Basis. It was released with their 2020 album Anticipation from Rockshots Records. With a mix of pop, contemporary rock, funk, and other musical genres, the song had an opportunity to be a huge mess. Instead, the band brings it together to…
Taylor Swift has been revisiting some of her old music. This time, I am taking a look at “Babe” which was originally released on her RED album and now is part of the “Taylor’s Version” of releases. Yes, I know I’m late to the game. The song is written by Swift and Train bandmember Patrick…
Propelling into your headphones or speakers comes “Stand,” the title track of their latest album and a new version featuring Michael Tait’s former bandmate Tobymac. Tait told the Christian Beat, “We tried to write a song that speaks to the very purpose and mission of every human, we finished the song and were like ‘this…
“Standing In The Storm” is a single from the Christian rock band Skillet’s music album ‘Dominion.’ Accompanied with it is a sleek lyric video. Lead singer John Cooper told Sonic Perspectives that the song is ““A defiant song about not giving in to the fear that the world is and has been experiencing. This song…
From Bethel Music comes Jenn Johnson singing “Tremble,” live at Worship School 2021. It was released as part of their ‘Moments’ series of songs. “Your name is a light that the shadows can’t deny,” the song declares and it declares that message of Jesus being the Savior in the world. When it comes to vocal…
Lindsey Stirling returns to her roots with “Lords,” a cover from one of the themes from the Lords mobile game the developer I Got Games. When I say returns to her roots, I mean her early YouTube days of covering songs from movies, television, and video games songs. As much as I love her original…
Skillet is gearing up for their album ‘Dominion’ with the release of the single “Refuge,” which is accompanied by a lyric video. This song is one that reminds us why Skillet has remained at the forefront of Christian rock music. Sure, it may not be as unique as others in their library, but I really…
I have decided to do something a little different as Christmas Day gets closer. It is the Christmas season and since Jesus is the reason for the season, I decided to share a list of my personal favorite Christmas hymns. These are the songs and hymns are ones that my family and church have played…
Originally released on their 2010 album ‘Christmas! A Newsboys Holiday,’ their cover of “The Christmas Song” is revisited with a brand new lyric video. Michael Tait’s vocal talent is not something to underestimate and that goes for this cover. He definitely brings us the iconic feel of the song as it ushers in visuals of…
Anthem Lights singer Caleb Grimm and Kelsey Grimm tag-teamed a husband and wife project in the form of the 2019 ‘Christmas Worship Album.’ This time, the two of them are delivering “Christmas Amazing Grace” which changes the lyrics of the classic hymn to celebrate this holiday. One commenter on the YouTube video said, “A great…
Kathi is a singer and musician who sheds a little joy on the Christmas season with her song “Never Too Old For Christmas,” a single that is also raising money for charity. Now, that is really capturing the spirit of Christmas. I really enjoyed this song. It had a happy feel to it, reminding us…
Zach Williams has delivered some truly remarkable Christian music over the years. This time, he is adapting the old Christmas spiritual “Go Tell It On The Mountain” and he gives it a new vibe. Taking a step back from its hymn days, Williams gives it to us in the version of a funk song. Normally,…
The singing duo Joel David Smallbone and Luke James Smallbone make up the Christian pop-rock band for King & Country. On their Christmas album A Drummer Boy Christmas, they released their version of “Joy To The World.” Soon after, they did an acoustic version for a music video. One of the greatest hymns ever written, the…
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope that you are having a good time celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while enjoying the Happy Holidays. Of course, the Christmas season would not be complete without the music. I mean, where are you without those familiar ditties to usher in the season? Here is…
Marc Martel and Plumb usher in the Christmas season with their rock cover of the Meredith Wilson song “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” Martel’s 2017 ‘The First Noel EP.’ Well, it is that time again. The time of year where we remember that Jesus Christ came to the world. It is a…
So, I fell into a rabbit hole of music on YouTube which is always a delight when I got an alert. Singer Dan Vasc made a song dedicated to the Friday Night Tights livestream that is featured on the Nerdrotic channel. I could not resist playing it and it is a short, but fun thrill…
The ‘Tales of Arise’ is the seventeenth in the “Tales” video game series from Bandai Namco Studios. The game has received acclaim both critically and from the audience. Now, Lindsey Stirling is picking up her violin and dusting off her dancing boots for her rendition of the battle anthem ‘Flame Of Hope.’ Stirling also directed…
“Hallelujah” is probably one of the most overplayed songs on the radio. That is a shame because Leonard Cohen did an amazing job writing and performing it. Now, Caleb Hyles along with collaborators Jonathan Young, Thomas Sanders, Dan Vasc, and Colm McGuinness bring out their version. As covers of the song go, this one is…
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