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.
Kim Walker-Smith is fearless when it comes to how she expresses her love for Jesus Christ. In this live worship service, she sings “You’ll Always Be” from her music album Wild Heart. With her poetic voice, Walker-Smith truly expresses her love for God as she sings about how our Lord brings a peace that passes…
Taylor Swift dropped Folklore, a new album that has been well-received by fans and others who like music. Part of that drop was “cardigan” a song written by Swift and Aaron Dessner. The song is about being young and learning about romance. It is a subject that Swift broaches often and this one did feel…
Caleb Grimm takes a break from singing with his friends over at Anthem Lights and covers one of the most popular songs in the world, The Beatles’ “Here Comes The Sun.” The song was written by George Harrison and was released on their 1969 album Abbey Road. As a cover, Grimm does a good job…
“You’ve got the touch, you got the power! YEAH!” Every Transformers fan remembers Stan Bush’s iconic lyrics blaring over the speakers as Rodimus Prime grabs the Autobot Matrix of Leadership in Transformers: The Movie. This triggers the climax of the film as the protagonist hears the voice of Optimus Prime to arise and to defeat…
From her album Artemis, Lindsey Stirling brings us another enchanting instrumental piece with “Between Twilight,” which illustrates her impressive ability to play the violin. The music itself is a cascade of talent, somber in its melody, but it also tries to inspire the listener with some incredible instrument work from Stirling and the accompanying musicians.…
Gospel singer Zach Williams joins forces with one of Country music’s greatest legends Dolly Parton for a song all about their faith “There Was Jesus” featured on the album of the same name. It is written by Zach Williams, Casey Beathard, and Jonathan Smith. Zach Williams brings some strong encouragement with his music. From “Chainbreaker”…
We are all thinking of summer. Come on, you know you are. With everything going on in the world, nothing sounds better than hitting up the parks, the local restaurants, or a nearby beach. Fortunately, summertime has always been a part of America. Through song, several talented musicians remind us of summertime. In no particular…
The Elements is the latest album from singer, poet, songwriter, and DC Talk alumnus Toby McKeehan aka Tobymac. Today, I am highlighting his song “See The Light” which he co-wrote with Sasha Hamilton, Ryan Edgar, Emma Weisberg, Dave Lubben, and Anthony Pasqualone. The composition is catchy and has that unique style of blending techno, pop,…
Lindsey Stirling has made such beautiful songs like “First Light” and “Artemis.” Her music is always entertaining and shows some incredible talent in both the composition and dance choreography. Her song “Sleepwalking” is accompanied by a new music video. “Sleepwalking” definitely shows off Lindsey Stirling’s incredible talent and attention to detail especially with how well the music…
Beckah Shae and Jack Shocklee write “King,” a new song performed by Shae. It is a single released as a precursor for the album Mighty and has an upbeat sound to it. The song takes inspiration from the Psalms, mixing in Hebrew lyrics and phrases in with English. As a Christian song, it reminds us…
Urban Legends have been a part of our culture since the dawn of civilization. Thrice now, I have put a spotlight on some musical conspiracy theories that are fun to talk about over a beer with friends, but ultimately are untrue. Here is the fourth batch of five big-time bands that developed some interesting Musical…
Jeremy Renner is not just an actor known for his role as Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In fact, he is also a very talented singer and musician. Earlier this year, he released his new EP The Medicine which features the song “Never Sorry.” I will say, Renner is a pretty good singer. He…
Jonathan Young is a YouTube singer who does rock, heavy metal, and upbeat covers of some of your favorite songs and soundtrack numbers. He hits his stride with “Escape From The City’” from the SEGA videogame Sonic Adventure 2. The song is iconic to fans of the blue blur or anyone playing the SEGA Dreamcast…
Zach Williams was inspired when he wrote the songs “Old Church Choir” and “Chainbreaker.” The former is an amazing tribute to the sound of gospel music. The latter is an incredible message about Jesus Christ and the freedom he can give you. With “Empty Grave,” from his new album Rescue Story, he gives a tribute…
“In Christ Alone” is a modern Christian hymn composed in 2001 with music by Keith Getty and music by Stuart Townend. It is one of the widely covered songs in Gospel music today. Celtic Worship pays homage to the song with a rendition of their own. Originally released in 2018, the song was released on…
Anthem Lights delivers another one of their mash-ups with a combined N*SYNC’s “I Want It That Way” and Backstreet Boys’ “Bye Bye Bye.” This time they are joined by Dan Berk. Once again, the guys do a good job of combining two pop music hits. Their voices and music are excellent. They meld really well…
Written by Katie Yeager and Lexi Walker, “Teach Me” is a lovely ballad that discusses unrequited love. This is the first song that I listened from Lexi Walker and I found it enjoyable. “Teach Me” has a ballad feel to it, giving it a soft tone that compliments the lyrics perfectly. Lexi’s voice is impactful…
From pop to disco to contemporary to hard rock to Christian worship, the newsboys have gone through several evolutions as a band. With their new single “Greatness of our God” from their upcoming album United, we see the return of former members Peter Furler (drummer, former lead singer) and Phil Joel (former bassist). As I…
“Sing It From The Shackles” by Rend Collective is the latest in Gareth Gilkeson, Chris Llewellyn, Ali Gilkeson, Patrick Thompson, and Stephen Mitchell all put Northern Ireland’s best foot forward when it comes to worship and praise music to celebrate God’s goodness. You’re my deliverer You tear down the prison walls When my heart needs…
From their album Dive Bar Saints, country music all-vocal band Home Free brings out their talent with “Why Not.” Austin Brown, Rob Lundquist, Adam Rupp, Tim Foust, and Adam Chance are known for their covers of various country and pop songs, but this time, they bring out an original song that has their unique flare.…
Anthem Lights members Caleb Grimm, Chad Graham, Joey Stamper, and Spencer Kane return to their roots of doing musical covers for some of your favorite songs. This time they cover Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud.” Normally, the guys do a soft pop or soft rock version of the song they are covering. This time, Anthem…
Tobymac tells a lot of uplifting stories through his music. He is just that kind of talent. However, with his new song “21,” he tells a very personal story that is one of tragedy, but also of hope. Dedicated to his son Truett, who tragically passed away last year, this song is written with every…
Just in time for Christmas, singer, songwriter, and DCtalk alumni Tobymac partners with DiverseCity and Goatee Records artist Terrian for a new holiday single “All I Need For Christmas.” Tobymac has a gift for making lyrics that are not only entertaining but also moving. He and Terrian sing about coming together for Christmas with “no…
“Christmas Tree Farm” is a new yuletide single from singer and songwriter Taylor Swift. She wrote the lyrics for the song and even co-produced it with Jimmy Naples. The song describes a love for the holiday season. In a signature move, it describes spending time with a loved one, drinking cider, sitting by the fire,…
It is Christmastime, 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. Here is a list of some new songs and covers of some old favorites that…
