Tag: Reunion Records

I remember first hearing Ian Eskelin’s music from his rave outing called Zero. He then went by his Ian Eskelin birth name (which Wikipedia has incorrectly the album listed as his name) and then to just Ian. Then he changed musical direction entirely for this fun quirky alternative rock band called All Star United which released a slew of Christian rock radio friendly singles over the next few years. These 2 songs have always been my faves.     … Continued →

Pulling from my childhood, Gary’s The Light Inside was a constant in my CD player. I know he’s country, but he also rocks w/ Floodgates & other tracks Finally, Sweet Glow of Mercy & album opener Where are the Broken Hearts? are 90s staples. He was formerly married to Amy Grant which was pretty big news back in the day. Check him out as he has done multiple endeavors over the years. And, he is NOT the Gary Chapman who wrote the Five Love Languages. … Continued →

Elim Hall was ahead of their time in so many ways. It’s a real shame that they are just a blip on the radar screen of indie rock nowadays, as their preeminence is hard to over state. One of the earliest alternative rock bands to be signed to a major label in the CCM market, their only label release was snappy, melodic, memorable, and well-produced (somewhat surprisingly by Gary Chapman, along with veteran Jesus rocker Tim Marsh). This Canadian band wrote incredibly catchy, somewhat complex (for pop music) songs that were primarily in the power pop realm, but infused with touches of new wave and at times a punk-like urgency.… Continued →

I have dug this song from when I first heard it when it came out. The 2 piece is a brother & sister duo that primarily did pop rock that explored CCM radio back in the early 2000s. They were in their mid teens when they started. The band resonates with me also as both were homeschooled just like me. Both pursued soloist careers after they released 3 LPs together. Check out these lyrics. & hope y’all have a great safe New Years! It’s a beautiful pain When Your grace shines and touches my face I know Your love I’ve heard it sung a thousand times before But still I cry for more Surrender to my Lord And tonight and the rest of my life I want to live for You Still I cry for You … Continued →

The Awakening was a progressive pop-rock/AOR band from Canada, active in the 1980s–not to be confused with the goth/industrial band from South Africa. This Awakening was poppy enough to be CCM-adjacent (in fact, this is probably the poppiest SOTD I’ve ever featured), but yet had a slight progressive/alternative edge that set them apart from other bands. The band released three albums, culminating in their excellent Into Thy Hands (Reunion Records, 1988). It featured 12 tracks of progressive pop goodness, not too dissimilar to 80s-era Yes. Lyrics were filled with encouraging but never preachy biblical references.… Continued →

So a new friend or acquaintance finds out you’re into music. The inevitable question follows: “what kind of music do you like?” How honest are you? Do you simply say, “I like a little bit of everything?” You know that’s not true. You can’t stand Matchbox 20. Do you try something a little more honest, but still generic, like, “mostly rock stuff.” No, that won’t work either–they might think you mean Lynyrd Skynyrd. Or are you blatantly honest with them, knowing they are unlikely to have a clue what you mean: “my favorite genre is probably shoegaze.”… Continued →

Brandon Heath has released his new music video for ‘Paul Brown Petty’ from his 2012 album Blue Mountain. Check out the video below, and be sure to check out his latest album on iTunes.… Continued →

Moriah Peters is set to release her new album sometime in 2014, titled Brave via Reunion Records. Check out the lyric video for ‘You Carry Me’, her first single from the album.… Continued →

Newly signed to Reunion Records, Austic Adamec has released a lyric video for the title track to his new album. Check it out below. The album, titled My Only Answer, releases on August 19th.… Continued →

Casting Crowns release their long-awaited new album 'Thrive' this coming Tuesday, featuring the hit song 'All You've Ever Wanted' and other standouts like 'Thrive', 'This is Now' and 'Broken Together'. Their most musically diverse album to date, check out the review.

Canadian singer/songwriter Matt Maher has released his latest music video for his current single, ‘All the People Said Amen’, the title track from his half live, half studio album released in 2013. Check out the music video below.… Continued →

CCM/worship veterans Casting Crowns have released their new lyric video for their song, ‘This is Now’, from their new album Thrive releasing at the end of January. Check out the video below, as well as their other videos on their youtube channel. What do you all think of the video?… Continued →

Casting Crowns have released their lyric video for the title track from their upcoming album Thrive, releasing January 28th, 2014. Check out the video below.… Continued →

Brandon Heath, famous for 'Give Me Your Eyes' and 'Your Love', has released his first Christmas album, titled 'Christmas Is Here'. Here is the review.

Veteran singer-songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman is back, with his first studio album full of all new material on Reunion Records, 'The Glorious Unfolding'. From 'Love Take Me Over' to 'Take Another Step' and 'Finish What He Started', here is the review of an album that's a throw-back musically to the days of 'Declaration' and 'Speechless', and a certain standout in CCM in 2013 so far!

CCM/worship veterans Casting Crowns have released their new lyric video for their current radio single, ‘All You’ve Ever Wanted’, from their new album releasing 2014. Check out the video below, as well as their other videos on their youtube channel. What do you all think of the video?… Continued →

CCM/pop quartet Royal Tailor have released their music video for their current radio single, ‘Ready Set Go’, featuring the talents of electronic genre duo Capital Kings. Check out their music video below, and be sure to be on the lookout for their album releasing in October 2013.… Continued →

Contemporary Christian pop quintet 1 Girl Nation have released their new music video for their current radio single, ‘While We’re Young’, the first track from their self titled debut album that released August 20th via Reunion Records. Check out the music video below, and be sure to also look at their music on iTunes, Amazon and other digital retailers.… Continued →

1 Girl Nation, possibly the first Christian band to form via audition, release their debut album next week Tuesday (20th August), featuring their hit song 'While We're Young', and other standout tracks 'Turn Around', 'Love Like Crazy' and 'Count Your Rainbows'. Check out the review of one of my favourite albums to be released in August 2013.

Veteran singer-songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman is back with an album The Glorious Unfolding releasing October 1st. Check out the lyric video of the first radio single from the album, ‘Love Take Me Over’. What do you all think of the song and video?… Continued →

Brandon Heath has released his new music video for his current radio single ‘Love Does’, in partnership with the humanitarian organisation, Food For The Hungry. Check out the video below, and be sure to check out his latest album ‘Blue Mountain’ on iTunes.… Continued →

Worship leader Tim Timmons releases his first label-fronted album 'Cast Your Cares' next week (4th June) via Reunion Records. Check out the review from an artist who continually finds the joy and perspective in a life ridden with a decade living with cancer.

Kerrie Roberts releases her second full-length album 'Time for the Show' on April 2nd 2013, with hit song 'Finally Home' and other standouts 'In Your Sight', 'Masterpiece' and 'What are You Afraid Of?'. Check out the review of one of my favourite albums this year.

Casting Crowns release their first acoustic album on January 22nd, featuring some famous hits like 'Who Am I', 'East to West' and 'Praise You In The Storm', as well as a few brand-new recently recorded tracks especially for the acoustic project. Check out the review.

Tenth Avenue North has released their new EP, 'iTunes Sessions' with hit singles 'Hold My Heart' and 'You are More', as well as a famous cover, 'Stand By Me'. Check out the review.

Steven Curtis Chapman releases his 3rd Christmas album, 'JOY', on Tuesday October 16th, with 6 self-penned Christmas melodies as well as arrangements of favourite Christmas classics to create one of the most ingenious Christmas albums of the year. Check out the review.

Brandon Heath's 4th studio album, Blue Mountain, releases this upcoming Tuesday (October 9th) and is a departure from his trademark CCM sound to incorporate country music within his faith-filled message. Check out the review.

Tenth Avenue North's highly anticipated album 'The Struggle' releases August 21st 2012, with their hit song 'Losing', 'Worn' and 'The Struggle'. Check out the review of one of my favourite albums of 2012!

Anthem Lights have released their second album, Acoustic Sessions EP. Check out the review.

Matt Maher has released his third album, 'The Love In Between'. Here is the review.