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Rock & Metal

• VERIDIA – Pain Reliever (EP)

Pop & CCM

• DOE – Clarity
• Jill Phillips – Deeper Into Love (EP)
• Spencer Kane – The Journey

Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter Hip & R&B

• BKE – Love at First Sight (EP)
• Christ Jr – LetsGetIt
• Deraj – All On Me (EP)
• Elijah McGill – DEAD IN LOVE (EP)
• Evan Ford – CC (EP)
• iNTELLECT – Ephesians Remixes (EP)
• Kelo – Different Route (EP)
• L.U.G.0 – STORM CHRONICLES (EP)
• Mr. 2-17 – 217ATL
• Shiwan – Prepare For The Worst (EP)
• 678NATH – HIS & HERS (EP)

Worship & Gospel

• Andrew Hopkins – Live at Fire & Glory, Vol.

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The Letter Black is a modern female fronted rock band from Pennsylvania. Originally known as Breaking the Silence, they have released a few LPS at this stage of their career with the latest being on Seventh Day Slumber’s Joseph Rojas’ Rockfest records. Anyways, hope you like this symphonic esque rock song about believing in Jesus even though we cannot see Him. Sometimes I feel like I’m alone Hoping, praying You hear me Screaming inside to ease the pain Save me, keep me alive I’m not afraid anymore Of what I don’t know Believe, in the unknown (I put my faith, in the unknown) Believe, in God alone (I put my hope, in God alone) Have faith in what you don’t know Sometimes I feel like I have to cry Until my emotions have run dry I’m breaking inside to hide the pain Save me, keep me alive I know you’re here I can feel you now I know your love embraces me Give up all your sorrow Have faith in what you don’t know In God alone Have faith in what you don’t know You don’t know … Continued →

The Fold just dropped their new single titled “Behind Us Now” which you can listen to below or on your digital network of choice. The band will release a new full length record this spring! Can I just say that this new song is the best thing the band has done up till now? This is really great stuff! Less keyboards, more ROCK.… Continued →

Light The Way just announced their brand new 12 song full length record “Long Story Short”, is due out on April 1st via Small Step Records. This is the first album on the new indie label and first full length since 2018 “False Memory Syndrome”. You absolutely have to put this record on your must have lists and it will without a doubt probably top much of those “Best Of” lists at the end of this calendar year. Pre-Order the album right here.… Continued →

The group – for KING & COUNTRY – are on a roll with their creative media endeavors. The band is world renown for promoting their releases with extensive, professional music videos that accompany songs that just as good. Check out the band’s latest song in music video form for “Love Me Like I Am”, below. The new album “What Are We Waiting For?” is out worldwide on March 11th.… Continued →

Nate Parrish is dropping the next single off his upcoming album, “Soul Surgery”, which is due to release on April 8th 2022. Check out “Life In Dissonance” everywhere this Friday!… Continued →

Playdough aka Krum is an awesome rapper originally from Texas. He was half the duo known as Ill Harmonics which I loved back in the day with their album An Octave Above the Original. I have most everything he has done in his career & is one of my 3 faves besides Propaganda & NF. This SOTD is a humorous reference of what would you do if you knew you only had one day left on this earth. … Continued →

Steve Camp was & is a fave of mine due to his songwriting & pop rock music. This SOTD means a lot to me per its heartfelt lyrics as seen below. BTW, he is also a pastor! Oh Lord, I feel so barren and ashamed of who I am How I often felt I hid it well, it is a lie I cannot defend So I lean upon Your mercy as I confess my sin to You There is no easy way, no saving face, when I finally see the truth So let my life be filled with only You I know someday I will be free The weight of sin shall be released But for now He covers me And though the trials never end I’ve learned to take them as my friend For each day He covers me Sometimes the pressure builds around me and I feel about to break I suffer painfully from wrongs done to me but vengeance isn’t mine to take So let me glory in my weakness till Your strength’s revealed in me It is Your grace alone that helps me carry on to be the man I long to be So let Your life be perfected, Lord in me Until it’s You they see And though heartache surrounds me I know Your love is around me Nothing can separate me from You And I know it’s true … Continued →

Florida-based Wind Words first made it into the public eye due to his connection to Mark Nicks of Cool Hand Luke fame. And while a couple auxiliary releases have surfaced over the years (including a spoken word project on the minor prophets), this split album is the first full-instrumentation effort we’ve seen from Wind Words since his debut LP in 2017. Joining Wind Words is Yearling, an emo/post-rock project from West Virginia. The three Wind Words tracks were recorded by Brandon Shattuck at Parafonic Studio. You may remember Brandon from Polyvalent or Cora, and both he and Mark Nicks lend their talents on these songs.… Continued →

Georgia-turned Kentucky-turned Georgia again songwriter Rob Ray has returned with a new album eventually on the horizon. “Tacky” shows his aptitude for blending humor and levity with the substance of faith. In some ways, it’s counter to the deconstruction movement – Ray acknowledges and embraces some of the kitschy qualities of 90s youth group culture but points listeners past this to something far more substantial. “I found things to make me feel better. They never made me feel better,” he notes. Material and easy solutions are not at the heart of enduring faith Musically, this is one of Ray’s strongest offerings yet – upbeat drums, soothing keys and synths, and buttery bass make this an upbeat indie-whatever song that is primed for coffeehouse playlists.… Continued →

Missed posting this 2 weeks ago. Does this fit here? Anyway, TDWP as they are known (or ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ for short), have just dropped a new music video for the song “Watchtower” and it is heavy (not to mention chaotic). Check out the music video, below.… Continued →

Yes, Teddy did steal your lover but don’t cry, you have some great music to wipe away those tears and wash those blues away. The artist known as Teddy At Night just dropped his brand new song under the title “Stole Your Lover” (see what I did above?) and it is available through all digital networks and streaming sites now. It’s spicy and drenched in sugar pop, enough that it’ll be stuck in your head for hours. Check out the song below.… Continued →

Idle Threat just dropped a really great new music video for the song “No Turning Back” off their new album, “Blurred Visions” which is available now through Tooth & Nail Records, wherever you get your music.… Continued →

This is a slammin’ new lyric video (and song) from that band, Panther City Riots. The band features Matt Shelton who is formerly from The Wedding and Letter Kills. This album was a sleeper hit and most of you probably missed out on it last year. Check out the lyric video for “What Do You Want (From Me)”, below and be sure to stream the entire new album now on your digital network of choice. This slaps!… Continued →

One of my favorite punk/solo artists known as the guy “Sef Idle“, has carved out a truly unique, original, and diy inspired ethic, has a great new song out. This song is titled “Nowhere To Go” and I think many of you will appreciate it. Check out the song below and make sure to stream/listen on your favorite digital network.… Continued →

My friends in Light The Way just dropped their absolutely amazing new song, “Worrywart”, which is available now through all digital networks and streaming sites. “I wish that I could be like the cool kids, ‘Cause all the cool kids, they seem to fit in…” well you heard it from Echosmith so get on it and start listening to Light The Way! Peace out.… Continued →

Brace yourself. The Souls Unrest has one of the more complicated histories in all of Christian metal. The roots of the band lie in old school punk band Spudgun, who released one album on Bulletproof Records (a division of Gray Dot). That band got heavier and darker, changing styles so much that a new name was warranted–World Against World. That version of the band also released one album (an amazing album at that) for Bulletproof, before morphing again. A short-lived project called The Orcrist followed, but released no official recordings.… Continued →

EDL (Everyday Life) is one of my fave bands of all time. I remember hearing this demo CD along with Gryp’s Indecision back in the day & buying them. I was amazed at both & have followed them since those days. I have a few of the band members on social media & have spoken to a couple. This first album by EDL was raw & has always been my favorite. Other songs such as Bystander, Perseverance & Dis are awesome. … Continued →

Eli used to be know as Paul Falzone. He has a great biography on Christian Music Archive if you want to do a deep dive & is a role model for a Christian coming from a negative start. Jesus worked with him & he said “In life it takes a lot of manure to grow a beautiful rosebush. God has the ability to transform our lives and purify us through what happens to us everyday and though it’s rough at times, it’s incredible to feel and notice the change that is taking place in my life.… Continued →

Christ centered street punk band, Breakaway, announce limited merch release and full length update. FFO: The Havoc, Officer Negative, Unshackled, The Deal, The Hanover Saints

Rock & Metal Pop & CCM

• He Is We – Treehouse

Electronic & EDM

• God’s Warrior – BOUND BEYOND

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• A Brother’s Fountain – Made from Scratch
• Make Sure – Ninjutsu (Deluxe Edition)
• Sandra McCracken – Carry Each Other
• Zambroa – By What Standard?

Hip Hop & R&B

• Change The Kids – ROSEGOLD (EP)
• Deane Walden – Brown eye beauty (EP)
• Dee-1 – Finding Balance
• Wilsxn – X

Worship & Gospel

• Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser – The Land I’m Livin’ In — DAYS ONE & TWO (Live)
• Josh Villegas – Reminders for the Heart (EP)
• Maverick City Music – Breathe – EP
• Victory House Worship – You Won It All (Live)
• Zach Smith – Holy Spirit & Fire (EP)

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At the Wayside used to be called Alakrity before they changed their name. I actually worked with a company called Alacrity! They are still current & releasing new music. I saw them do this tune live & it is so darn catchy. … Continued →

This band was the epitome of one of those all-too-common scenarios in 90s Christian music: the frustratingly great one-album wonder. Driver Eight released Watermelon via Tooth and Nail Records in 1996, to high acclaim from fans and critics alike, and then disappeared into the . . . well, that’s just it–we don’t know what happened! The album featured a highly-effective mix of alternative rock styles including Britpop (even though the band was American), quasi-shoegaze, and jangle pop. It seemed that they were channeling equally such disparate influences as Smashing Pumpkins, Catherine Wheel, R.E.M.,… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Heliograph – This is the Movement

Pop & CCM

• Adam Agee – He Is With You
• Fyr Fytr – Two
• Saint Esprit – Eclipse

Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Chris Renzema – Get Out of the Way of Your Own Heart (Deluxe Edition)

Hip Hop & R&B

• Bptheofficial – Healing
• Fonz Carter – Beatz Barz Hookz, Vol. 1 (EP)
• GOSPEL READY – Use Me Lord
• J.Diamond – Sonship (EP)
• K-Drama – V XV XX, Vol. 1 (EP)
• Nu Tone – The Most High (EP)
• Xay Hill – When It Hurts: A Story By Isaiah Hill
• YB – GLASS CEILINGS

Worship & Gospel

• All Peoples Worship – Wholehearted (EP)
• Allswell – Be
• Brice Davis – Already, Not Yet (EP)
• CYA Worship – Never Gets Old With You (Live)
• Flourish Music – Acoustic Sessions, Vol.

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The Dwelling is an incarnation of the band Die To Yourself, another metalcore act. This SOTD is basically a metalcore worship song that seems put of place as track #11. I love this one as it reminds of a spirit filled hxc song maybe akin to Sleeping Giant or Context.   … Continued →

The So Cal underground kings of Pop-Punk fun, are back with a brand new music video for their track – “From Here On Out”. The song is from Heart Like War’s most recent ep release, “Thoughts On This”. Check these guys out and especially front-man David Camarena’s YouTube channel “Today I Grew Up” which is insanely fun as well. You can catch Heart Like War at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, CA. February 20th, supporting the band Crooked Teeth.… Continued →

This beautiful song was released near the end of December by the Eastern European Ska-Rock-Punk band, October Light. The song is titled “It’s Cold”. Yes it is festive and Christmas oriented but don’t let that stop you from enjoying it right here in February. Who else here appreciates the music of October Light? One of my faves.… Continued →

You may have blinked and missed this super special 20th anniversary printing of “The Moon Is Down” by Further Seems Forever on Vinyl (one of the colors is sold out as of this post). It is a beautifully assembled piece of art and includes an 80 page hardcover book with photos, art, and more plus an Oral History of the Band with contributions from every member of FSF who played on this album. Grab one today right here in the T&N store before it too sells out.… Continued →

Nate Parrish is dropping yet another NEW song and this one is titled “Life in Dissonance”. The song drops 2/25/22 through all digital networks and streaming sites. Save the song here. I just have to say that this is the best Nate Parrish song yet of all past material and new material alike. You’re gonna love it! You can also stream Nate’s last song in our 2022 Playlist right here.… Continued →

Joy Electric aka Ronnie Martin is Jason’s brother from Starflyer 59. The 2 brothers have released several albums from their various monikers of The Brothers Martin, The Foxhole Hunt, Dancehouse Children. Ronnie is also a pastor in Ohio. I just happen to like spiders & if you do also, check out the following songs/albums that feature our favorite 8 legged God created creatures! I have 2 tarantulas myself: a Mexican Red-Knee & a Pink Toe. WILDERNESS OF TEKOA-SPIDERS, WHITE COLLAR SIDESHOW-LIKE SPIDERS WEAVE, GO FISH-ITSY BITSY SPIDER, DEAR EPHESUS-DEAR SPIDER, LEPER-SPIDER WEBS, JOE ROMERO-ITSY BITSY SPIDER, WONROWE VISION-RESIDENT SPIDER, ALICE COOPER-ALONG CAME A SPIDER CD, SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE-FLATLAND SPIDER, MELLOWDRAMATIC WALLFLOWERS-SPY DER SPIDER, SHILOHTRANCE-THE SPIDER, MEWITHOUTYOU, BROWNISH, ORANCE, YELLOW SPIDER, TEMPLAR-SKY SPIDER 2, SECRET & WHISPER-SPIDER BESIDER, SEVEN SYSTEM-KILL THE SPIDER, LOVEDRUG-SPIDERS,LIL RASKULL-AMAZING (UNOFFICIAL AMAZING SPIDERMAN THEME), KANSAS-THE SPIDER, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA-SPIDERHEADS, UNTILWEDIE!-MOUTHFUL… Continued →