After releasing NINE new singles in 2022 from their upcoming album — officially titled “Cosmic Innuendo, Vol. 1: Dark Side of the Ocean” — which includes the radio hits “Bottom of the Barrel” and “What’s Kraken?”, Rusty Shipp have finally released the long-anticipated, full-length concept album to the public on digital streaming and retail platforms.

The album stands as an artistic landmark for the band, being their first full-length concept album to be included in a larger, successive story arc, titled “Cosmic Innuendo.” Aside from occasional nods to the famous Pink Floyd album, the album conceptually emphasizes the balance between dark and light, descent and ascent, men and angels. The first half of the album (21 ½ minutes) called “DESCENT” follows the descent of a drowned sailor sinking past undiscovered creatures and mysteries to the bottom of the ocean where his soul is intercepted by a group of sea angels and taken to their underwater kingdom. The second half of the album (21 ½ minutes) is called “ASCENT” and explores this angelic kingdom, ruled by “Poseidon” the Ocean’s King Archangel. After debating the danger involved, the angels decide to ascend and see why men’s souls are sinking so often from the ocean’s surface, feeling a duty to help these men in the world above the waves, which the angels ironically call “Heaven.”

Following this theme of balance, the songs create a diverse tapestry of eclectic genres (grunge, surf, punk, ska, reggae, metal, acoustic, etc) and innovative artistry, while each song also stands on its own as single-worthy with catchy riffs and melodic hooks that give each a pop commerciality. Beneath the surface of the artistic imagery of sea angels, the philosophical messages in each song reflect the angst and conflict that can clearly be traced back to the climate of 2020, in which the lyrics were written. Yet while confronting the issues of 2020 that tore the world apart, the songs carefully shift the perspective of the listener to the things that will bring us all together again, the real hope that is available to every soul on the planet

Listen HERE: http://www.bit.ly/rs-dsoto

It’s that time of year again….the birth of our savior.  As we get into the final two months of 2022, DREAM Label Group has just released their seventh installment in the DREAM Christmas series. 

This year, All Creatures, Futures, Joel Vaughn and 29:11 Worship contribute originals to bring in the holiday season.

“We’re excited to bring everybody a new DREAM Christmas project this year.   Christmas is a great time for us here at DREAM to reflect on the year and on what God has done in our lives. 

The birth of his son is a reminder that God truly loves us and will never give up on us.  We hope these songs will serve as a reminder of that and that they bring you joy this time of year.” – Lance Brown, DREAM Label Group

Various Artists – DREAM Christmas Vol. 7 track listing:

1. All Creatures – “God Be With Us”
2. Futures – “This Christmas”
3. 29:11 Worship – “Prepare Him Room”
4. Joel Vaughn – “Love Has Come”
5. Futures – “JOY”

All the songs were recently sent to Christian radio.

Zauntee just released his brand new album The Stonebrook Project. The full tracklisting is below. The Stonebrook Project is available now.

“The truest version of my current self as an artist.  I believe that we did our very best to hear from God on the vision for this record, and created it with excellence.  My prayer is that when people hear it, they see themselves in each song.” -Zauntee

With over 2-million streams as well as appearances on Good Morning America, That Sounds Fun podcast with Annie F. Downs, and I Am Second, MŌRIAH (Smallbone) releases a new EP entitled Curtain Call today (Oct 28).

In time for Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), this studio recording of her hit EP Live from the Quarry showcased elevated sound and vocals from the chart-topping Latin-American recording artist. MŌRIAH self-produced each studio rendition under her independent creative services company, Sanctuary Studios. Her focus with this release was to show singers and songwriters how to see their “indie artist” season as an opportunity to incubate the skills of engineering, distributing, and marketing their own music.

The American Idol alum, who is co-host and producer of K-LOVE/AccessMore’s Hit Podcast BECOMING:us shares, “For many years, I was looking for permission to express the sounds I was hearing in my head. It wasn’t until I decided to produce by myself that I was able to uncover my own healing.”

MŌRIAH describes the production process this way: “Maybe you’ve heard these lyrics before. But not like this. Every rhythm element, synth sound, texture, bass line, and guitar strum came from my fingers. It’s imperfect, it’s messy, it’s experimental and it’s from my heart. To yours. Each song has come back for its ‘Curtain Call.’ To say thank you, in its most honest form, for your love, your friendship, and your honesty. You are known, seen, and loved.”

Anne Wilson shares Christmas music with My Manger. The EP includes four original tracks and two Christmas classics. Wilson wrote the title track (sung with Josh Turner), alongside Matthew West and Jeff Pardo.

The Manager is available now.

Christian Rap artist Dee Black returns with a new project titled “The Gospel According To”.  The seven track E.P. takes you on a roller coaster of emotions including: dealing with doubt, self esteem, faith and purpose.

Dee Black and Anthony Daughtry look to establish HISstory Music Group by forming a partnership with Intercept Distribution and Universal Music Group. They are actively searching for artists and producers and will be announcing roster additions soon.

The Gospel According To track listing
1. Intro (ft. Jordan Richmond x Emily Mohler)
2. Get Lost / More
3. Only What I Hear (ft. Norman Michael)
4. Still I Choose (ft. Jordan Richmond)
5. Perfect Imperfection
6. Everything New (ft. T-Strike x Sam Rainer)
7. Long Walk

Produced by C-Life

“The Gospel According To” is available now.

TRIBL Records announces Restoration Worship’s new EP WHERE I’LL BE FOUND. WHERE I’LL BE FOUND is a powerful musical experience that ushers listeners into an intimate worship space where God is the focus, and all distractions are eliminated. The project is available today, Friday, October 28th.

WHERE I’LL BE FOUND is a wonderfully crafted and unrefined worship album. Listeners will feel as if they are physically and spiritually in a live recording. Performed with worshippers from Restoration Church, “Where I’ll Be Found” is a fully transparent spiritual moment. The album features collaborations with Samantha Mccabe, Sam Mccabe, Ariana Swafford, and Abbie Johnson.

“Testimony (I am Free)” is one of the most compelling tracks on the album. The song is an upbeat testament to God’s ability to uplift people regardless of where they are in life. The lyrics, “When I heard your voice, I danced out of the grave” fully express the song’s theme. Even in the darkest moments, God is a light that uplifts, empowers, and restores. The instruments impressively help deliver powerful lyrics. Even though the drums are always prominent, they never become overwhelming or distracting.

With WHERE I’LL BE FOUND, Restoration Music creates an experience that is often only captured during in-person religious services. Powerful and impactful, WHERE I’LL BE FOUND is life-changing.

Restoration Worship is a new artist out of Montgomery, TX. Sam and Samantha Mccabe are the leaders of the group and also writers for Bethel Music (Sam recently wrote on Chris Tomlin’s new album). The songs on the 5 track EP entitled “Where I’ll Be Found” were written and resonate with their local church. Restoration Worship is very excited to share its heart with a larger audience. Sam McCabe, the lead man for Restoration Worship, also writes professionally in the Christian music world, signing with Bethel music in 2021 as a staff writer. His songs credits include, “Precious Love” (Chris Tomlin), as well as “Simple”, the title track of Bethel Music’s latest album.

Where I’ll Be Found is available now.

One of Europe’s best-known Christian bands, Trinity releases its Christmas EP, Let Love Be The Gift, globally today (Oct. 28) from The Fuel Music to digital and streaming outlets everywhere via https://slinky.to/letlovebethegift.

The six-song EP includes the title track that was co-written and produced with GRAMMY-nominated, multiple Dove Award-winning producer Ian Eskelin. Based on the prophecy in Isaiah: 9:2, the song is an epic-sounding EP-opener that combines Nashville’s Christian music influence with the famous Celtic Riverdance and hints from the box office hit musical drama The Greatest Showman.

“Baby Jesus, this mysterious child, becomes a shepherd-king,” reflects Trinity lead singer Elbert Smelt on the inspiration behind “Let Love Be The Gift.” “Through the centuries, He leads His people through glory and hardship from the Kingdom that he started back then, and is still shaping today. It is a joy to be a part of this worldwide movement of love, peace and forgiveness.”

Along with the title track, Trinity also records for the first time its crowd favorite and Christmas classic, “Little Drummerboy,” for the new EP. The band has performed the song live for years, even having its rendition featured on national TV in the Netherlands last year. See the NPO1 (Dutch BBC1) video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhayNRxSloA.

“This song is very dear to me,” says Niek Smelt, the band’s drummer and producer. “The first CD I received when I was young – from my brothers / bandmates actually! – was the Drummer Boy EP from Jars of Clay. It has always reminded me that the Christmas Child deserves to be our first and most important audience.”

Taking the new music and fan favorites on tour, the band will host its fourth Christmas festival for thousands of people in 10 well-known horse-riding-stables across Europe. For those not able to attend live in-person, the band is providing a worldwide video stream of this festival through Veeps Dec. 23.

Eclectic, award-winning world-pop group and the Netherlands-based band Trinity always showcases an Irish twist in their sound and lyrics. The band’s fun-loving, acoustic approach and party-making craftsmanship is something they are known for around the world.

Anointed Music Minstrel & Worship Leader, Blessings Ng shares a soul-lifting “Spontaneous Worship” session recorded live at “Fulfilments” with Blessings”.

The Spontaneous Worship has a medley of Blessings Ng’s original songs, “Ogini, Chimobimo and I’m So Grateful” with other powerful songs by different Music ministers.

It’s worth updating your worship playlist with, as the worship medley has simple and easy-to-sing-along songs.

Watch Video Below;

Spontaneous Worship – Blessings Ng

Philippa Hanna releases her awaited acoustic EP ‘Live From The Old Chapel’, the first release since her debut worship album in 2020. After the pandemic and becoming a mother, the UK singer-songwriter is gearing up to a new season of music starting by revisiting some of her most significant worship songs to date.

Philippa Hanna’s new project was recorded live at The Old Chapel Studios in England and features an eclectic musical backdrop of grand piano, double bass, mandolin, acoustic guitar, hammered dulcimer, and ambient drums which carry the singer’s voice beautifully.

“I’m really enjoying exploring the way instrumentation can elevate our expressions of worship,” Philippa says. The heart of ‘Live From The Old Chapel’ is a celebration of music; one of God’s greatest gifts to us. “Taking these songs to a different space creatively has been my way of giving thanks for them,” she concludes. Philippa Hanna keeps proving that she crafts songs that ooze with honesty, authenticity, and vocals that are as powerful as they are heartfelt.

Live From The Old Chapel – Philippa Hanna is available now.