Tag: Hymns

Seth Davey, a former member of the late great post-hardcore/indie band, Attalus, has returned with another collection of songs under his name, this one titled “Hymns in Hindsight”. He has launched a new kickstarter here and will be donating 1/2 the money rasied on kickstarter to Ashe County, North Carolina relief efforts which has been devastated by Hurricane Helene a few weeks ago and of which he shares a common story with the people and land there. Consider supporting this Kickstarter and you’ll be blessed with not only some amazing and beautiful music I might add but also see some of your money go to a great cause and help people in that part of the country who desperately need our help.… Continued →

I stumbled upon this really unique and different sounding “worship” oriented music, hymnal focused group out of Scotland called, “Celtic Worship“. Don’t let the cliché Scottish name fool you, this is uplifting, inspiring, and played with a strong sense of passion, driven by quality musicianship. The vocals are soaring and the instrumentation is out of this world. I received a press release a few weeks back and like with many I just wrote it off as more of the same. It wasn’t until I heard this new song version of “Come Thou Font” that a certain wind of enthusiasm brushed by me.… Continued →

"Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, let this blest assurance control, that Christ has regarded my helpless estate, and hath shed His own blood for my soul."

"There is power, power, wonder-working power in the blood of the lamb."

"Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in His wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace."

Playlist of Classic Hymns redone by Indie, Punk, Ska, Hardcore, and Metal artists such as False Idle, The Insyderz, Becoming the Archetype, Attalus, and so many more!

Well friends, I am turning a corner (finally) and beginning to heal from a bad illness. I got hit hard with really bad pneumonia, and a sinus infection. I’ve been pretty much confined to my home for 8 days now because I was too ill to do much else. I hate being sick. Anyway, I found this song version of “Amazing Grace” by the much loved indie act – Sleeping At Last, to be a beautiful rendition that deserves much praise and adoration. I know this song has been covered a gazillion times but this classic got a simple, yet carefully composed arrangement centered around a soothing voice and his piano.… Continued →

False Idle have just punked up the old hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” which you can take a listen to below. I love this version and I think it rules! Way to go False Idle! This song appears on the the new “Punk For The Gospel III” compilation released by Thumper Punk Records.… Continued →

Check out the brand new punk rock hymn version of “Blessed Assurance” by legendary punk rockers, False Idle. The song will appear on “Punk For The Gospel III” due to release on Thumper Punk Records October 24th. Check out song below.… Continued →

Aaron Strumpel has announced his new album, Fresh Cut Flowers which will feature a mixture of redone hymns and a number of original songs inspired by those hymns. Check out the campaign here. Rewards range from standard items like CDs and shirts to having Aaron play trumpet on a song for you and a copy of a Christmas duo project, Heck Ya the Halls. Check out a song from the Christmas project, as well as one of Aaron’s older songs below. … Continued →

Michael W. Smith has released his new album after a 4 year hiatus. Check out the review.

Attalus have revealed their new song “Broken Cisterns” off of “Gospel Hymns Vol. 1” that releases on April 19th. Check out the official lyric video below.… Continued →

We are excited to bring you a special lyric video from the band Attalus for their version of “There is a Redeemer”. Check it out below. “Gospel Hymns, Vol. 1” – Releasing April 19th on CD and all digital outlets.… Continued →

Provident Label Group are releasing a compilation full of well loved hymns in a project titled 'Jesus Firm Foundation- Hymns of Worship', featuring some of CCM's most respected artists like Casting Crowns, Newsboys, Nichole Nordeman, Matthew West and Kari Jobe. Here is the review of one of my favourite albums this year so far!

Jadon Lavik, former BEC Recordings artist, has released his second hymns project, 'Roots Run Deeper'. Check out the review.

This EP is a total ear-pleaser for those of you who love remakes of traditional hymns.