The dynamic, multicultural youth ministry of Planetshakers Church, planetboom, releases its full-length album, Sound of Victory, today (May 17). The recording is available from Venture3Media (V3M) at all major digital and streaming outlets globally.

The album features the single “Till The Walls Come Down,” written by worship leaders Noah Walker, Aimee Walker and Shem Napoleon, and planetboom’s youth pastor, songwriter, author and drummer Andy Harrison, as well as the funky R&B single “L O V E.

Sound Of Victory – Planetboom

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Passionate about encountering God, seeking His Presence and bringing positive, God-honoring change to its culture, planetboom has received significant streaming growth.

Over the last year, streams have grown by 80-percent on Spotify alone while monthly listeners have grown to over 171,000 people. Sound of Victory’s lead single, “L O V E,” has not only gathered more than 242,000 Spotify streams, but the studio version of the song featured on the album has also hit No. 7 on the Australian Christian radio chart, TCM Top 30.

Taking the new music on tour, planetboom brings its “The Sound of Victory Tour” to South Africa and Botswana beginning today in Cape Town at Grand Arena as a part of Planetshakers Conference.

The anticipated album from Sarah Kroger, A New Reality (Integrity Music), is out now. Featuring ten honest songs beautifully showcasing her musical talents, including the early single releases of “No Filter” and “Still Yours,” A New Reality is deeply personal, vulnerable, and introspective, basking in awe at God’s mystery and wonder while wrestling with big questions.

It is through her new songs that Kroger reaches the silent struggles, the closet doubters, and anyone who has felt alone in their spiritual battles. She shares, “I hope that through listening to A New Reality, people feel encouraged to bring their imperfect, questioning, doubting selves to God. I want people to be reminded of the beauty of His presence in the world. He’s more real than we can comprehend.”

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It is also Kroger’s hope to ignite the need for conversation around faith and doubt within the Church. It is her mission to assure the listeners that their doubts do not disqualify them from pursuing closeness with God, that it’s ok to question, to doubt, to pull on the string, and enable the unraveling to happen, knowing there is One who is gently mending the tangled threads back together into a beautiful, reconstructed tapestry.

With A New Reality, Sarah Kroger is at her most vulnerable while standing firm in her belief. The result is a lush, prayerful, and ultimately uplifting collection of songs for anyone who’s ever felt less than perfect. She is sharing more in-depth stories about her new songs with outlets such as Catholic Faith Network’s CFN Live, Worship Leader, and on an upcoming episode of the Jesus Calling Podcast, among others.

Today, GRAMMY nominated recording artist, Jeremy Camp releases his 13-track album, ‘Deeper Waters’ via Capitol CMG. ‘Deeper Waters’ is a pop-fused reflection of the past two-plus decades of his life in the spotlight, as well as the appreciation for the moment of the now. For someone who recently had to push back some of his tour and shows to have emergency heart surgery, Camp knows a thing or two about the importance of living in the moment.

“This record was written out of one of the most difficult yet profoundly beautiful seasons of my life,” shares Camp. “Going through and expressing everything that God has unfolded over the years, including the challenges, joys, and pains that have led me into such a deeper connection with Him.”

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Fused with Camp’s personal experiences, steadfast faith, and innate gift of storytelling, ‘Deeper Waters’ takes the listeners on a captivating musical journey of exploration and surrender.

Camp is currently top 2 at Christian radio with “These Days.” He has already amassed 43 No. 1 singles and is expected to notch 44 in the coming weeks. Additionally, he is performing at fairs and festivals across the US this Summer, and he will take part in the 2024 K-Love Fan Awards weekend at the end of the month. Camp will perform on Fox & Friends tomorrow, Sat., May 18 (check local listings).

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Today (May 10), Manitoba native, 2023 Juno Award recipient in an Album of the Year category, and 16-time GMA Covenant Award winner Jordan St. Cyr releases “My Foundation.” This is the title track for St. Cyr’s upcoming project due next month (Jun 14) in full.

My Foundation isn’t just the title of an album or a song though, it’s a revelation of St. Cyr’s way of life. “This album comes on the heels of a challenging season centered around my daughter Emery’s health,” says the 41-year-old husband to Heather and father of four: Aidan (13), Liam (11), Willa (9) and Emery (5).

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“As a family we had to root down and lean into faith – our foundation,” he continues. “Emery was diagnosed with Sturge-Weber Syndrome at birth (Nov. 2018) which developed into regular seizures as she continued to grow. When she was 4 years old, we moved to Nashville and connected with excellent doctors at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, and our now-5-year-old baby girl has been seizure-free for over a year.”

A construction worker by trade, St. Cyr expressed his family’s journey of gratitude and faith through song, with the Biblical parable of the wise and foolish builders (found in Matthew) at the core of the album. “The fact my faith parallels my also being a builder; the song and album title were obvious choices.

Thinking back now, I recall my wife and I staying up night after night for weeks praying for Emery; I now rejoice for all the gifts He gave us through the process. This record is quite literally a statement of faith declaring not ‘what,’ but ‘Who’ my and my family’s lives are built upon.”

Multi-platinum rock band STRYPER has announced the upcoming release of their first- ever acoustic “unplugged” album, To Hell with the Amps on the Stryper Recording label distributed worldwide by Flatiron Recordings.

The first STRYPER album to be available in Dolby Atmos, To Hell with the Amps will be released digitally on May 10, 2024, with physical editions (including Blu-ray, CD, DVD, cassette and vinyl formats) to follow in June. The Blu-ray and DVD editions will feature a full live performance video of the album.

A track from the album, “Amazing Grace,” will be released as a digital single on Tuesday, May 7 with the full album to follow on all digital services on Friday, May 10. Apple Music listeners will experience the single and album in immersive Dolby Atmos audio. Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology developed by Dolby Laboratories allowing sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects with neither horizontal nor vertical limitations.

The 11-track collection features stripped-down versions of STRYPER classics – ranging from energized tracks “Loud & Clear” and “Soldiers Under Command” to power ballad “Honestly” – plus a never-before-released version of the enduring hymn, “Amazing Grace.”

“This record has been in the works for over seven years and it’s an absolute honor to be able to finally say, ‘it’s here!’” says lead vocalist, guitarist and primary songwriter Michael Sweet. “So many of these songs were actually written on an acoustic guitar and to be able to release it and showcase different interpretations of these classic STRYPER songs is something that we’ve wanted to do for a very long time.”

The band will also embark on their first-ever acoustic tour this month, playing the entirety of the acoustic project during each performance. STRYPER’s To Hell with the Amps – The Unplugged Tour will hit 18 cities nationwide between May 30-June 23, before plugging back in for a 40th anniversary world tour that kicks off in the fall.

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“We’re excited to show people a totally different translation of these songs,” says Sweet of the upcoming tour. “Most of the acoustic shows will be set in smaller, more intimate venues, and the set is naturally more toned down. It will feel like a family affair, like everyone is sitting in our living room listening to us play.”

To Hell with the Amps was produced by Michael Sweet and recorded and engineered by Danny Bernini at Spirithouse Studios. The Dolby Atmos mixes were done at Iguana Studios.

To Hell with the Amps – The Unplugged Tour

• May 30 – MadLife Stage & Studios – Woodstock, GA
• May 31 – Amos’ Southend – Charlotte, NC
• June 1 – The Orange Peel – Asheville, NC
• June 3 – Phantom Power – Millersville, PA
• June 4 – City Winery Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA
• June 6 – Narrows Center For The Arts – Fall River, MA
• June 7 – Tupelo Music Hall – Derry, NH
• June 8 – Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY
• June 10 – Rome Capitol Theatre – Rome, NY
• June 11 – Cohoes Music Hall – Cohoes, NY
• June 14 – Diesel Concert Lounge – Chesterfield, MI
• June 15 – J.D. Legends – Franklin, OH
• June 16 – The Vogue – Indianapolis, IN
• June 18 – Mercury Ballroom – Louisville, KY
• June 20 – Warner Vineyards – Paw Paw, MI
• June 21 – The Hobart Art Theater – Hobart, IN
• June 22 – Danenberger Family Vineyards – New Berlin, IL
• June 23 – Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin – Franklin, TN

Today (May 3), Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist Crowder releases “Even in Exile” from his upcoming project. The EXILE is due later this month (May 31) via sixstepsrecords/Capitol Christian Music Group. Incredibly perceptive and timely, the twelve tracks make up the second album in a three-part trilogy that started with ‘Milk & Honey’ (March 2022).

The Texas native headlined Winter Jam this year, and he is set to cap the bill at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in August. He also will be touring with MercyMe as part of the “Together Again… Again Tour” this Fall, and Crowder will headline the “Air1 Tour” in November.

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Prepare to embark on a journey with ICF Worship’s latest EP, accurately titled “Undeserving“. This collection of heartfelt songs is made for the season we find ourselves in – a time when the desire to proclaim the power of Jesus and experience more of His presence burns within us.

Each track serves as a reminder of authenticity and faith, resonating with the longing of our hearts to worship unreservedly and declare Jesus as our Rock and the Keeper of our promises. From the vibrant energy of “You Got Me – Live” to the powerful declaration of “Power In Your Name,” each song encapsulates a fervent desire to encounter God in a deeper way.

As you listen, you’ll find yourself swept up in melodies that reflect the goodness of God and the transforming nature of His presence. “Undeserving (Ready For You)” serves as a poignant reminder of our unworthiness, yet our readiness to receive all that God has for us, while “One Thing” anchors us in the unparalleled pursuit of worshipping God above all else.

This EP isn’t just a collection of songs; it’s a journey of faith. So whether you’re singing along in church or letting these melodies fill your home, let Undeserving be the soundtrack to your worship experience. For in His name and presence, all things change.

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V1 Worship drops their new song “Your House” (DREAM Worship) today on all streaming service providers.  Following the release of their last EP, The Domino Revival, this hopeful dynamic and powerful song was produced by Aaron Kraniak and written by Stephanie Haas.

“Every September we dive into a series called ‘I Love My Church’ where we learn about the function and importance of gathering as the body of Christ. We wrote this song to amplify what God speaks to our church through our pastors during that season, as we worship as one house with many rooms.”  – Stephanie Haas, V1 Church

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If there is one thing the Gospel music industry can count on from Marvin Sapp, it’s consistency. With seven consecutive #1 albums released between 2007 and 2022 (15 albums released in total) Sapp is preparing to record his next magnum opus.

On May 31^st, Marvin Sapp will record his 16^th album live at Valley Kingdom Ministries.  

“Chicago has always been a great market for me. It’s been a while since I’ve been there, so when I decided to record this album live, I thought it was the perfect time to return,” says Sapp. 

Marvin Sapp is known for delivering rich live recording experiences that translate into musical masterpieces. His platinum-selling album Thirsty was recorded live, in addition to Here I Am (2010), You Shall Live (2015), and Chosen Vessel (2020).   

“Live recordings are a unique experience because you get to feed off of the energy in the building,” says Sapp. “Sometimes a song will take on a life of its own because of how it shifts the atmosphere and how people respond to it. Recording live is very special and I’m excited about what will happen on May 31^st.”  

Expected to be released early fall, this album will be the follow up to Substance, which yielded two #1 singles. 

Pam Ross’s debut album, “When Therapy Fails,” is a stirring journey through the landscapes of rock, Americana, and country, weaving together a tapestry of raw emotion and musical prowess. Released after an impressive series of singles that stormed the international iTunes charts, this album solidifies Ross as a significant new voice in the genre.

The album kicks off with “Fire In the Hole,” a rousing track that sets a high energy tone with its gritty guitar riffs and Ross’s dynamic vocal delivery. It’s a song that promises an album not just of musical
exploration but of deep emotional resonance. Following this, “My Kinda Ride” and “No One Around” continue to build on the album’s thematic core of personal struggle and self-discovery, with the former track showcasing Ross’s ability to blend upbeat rhythms with somber lyrical content.

One of the album’s highlights, “Falling off the Merry Go Round,” encapsulates the essence of the album’s title. Here, Ross delves into more introspective territory, reflecting on cycles of hope and disillusionment, supported by a melodic, lingering guitar that complements her soulful voice perfectly.

It was a song written in response to the Nashville school shootings of last year.  “Two Shots of Tequila” shifts the mood, offering a more lighthearted take on dealing with life’s lows through its catchy chorus and vibrant instrumentation.

“You Don’t Know My Name” and “Cornflakes and Beer” stand out for their storytelling prowess, painting vivid pictures of life’s often overlooked moments. The former is particularly compelling, weaving a narrative of anonymity and longing within the bustling world, while the latter uses humor and an unconventional pairing of everyday items to touch on themes of unconventional comfort.

“Better Than a Good Thing,” the album’s chart-topping single, is an anthem of triumphant love and resilience. It’s easy to see why this song resonated with so many, with its infectious chorus and the genuine warmth in Ross’s voice, making it a staple track that will likely be remembered as one of her signature songs.

The album closes with “In Your Smile,” a tender, heartfelt ballad that beautifully showcases Ross’s ability to convey deep emotional truths, wrapping up the album on a note of hopeful melancholy.

Overall, “When Therapy Fails” is a robust debut that offers a blend of energetic tracks and reflective ballads, all tied together by Ross’s powerful vocal delivery and sharp songwriting. This album not only
captures the essence of Pam Ross’s unique musical style but also makes a strong statement about her potential longevity in the music industry.

For fans of heartfelt narratives and rich, genre-blending music, “When Therapy Fails” is a must-listen. For a cult classic album recommendation, dive into “Southeastern” by Jason Isbell. This album is a profound exploration of personal demons and redemption, crafted with stunning lyrical honesty and beautiful musicianship, much like the themes in Pam Ross’s work.