CAIN releases a cover of a Christmas classic. Their rendition of “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” featuring Ben Fuller is now available to stream/download and can be heard below.
Also today, CAIN announced their first headlining tour. Learn more about the Live and In Color Tour with special guests Katy Nichole and David Leonard HERE.
Reach Records releases the live performance video for “Silent Night (HUSH) Remix” featuring Crystal Nicole & Q Parker. The project, which dropped in 2019, is available now.
Christian hip-hop artist KB shares the official acoustic video for “Graves” feat. solo recording artist and member of the GRAMMY-winning collective Maverick City Music, Brandon Lake. “Graves,” which dropped earlier this year, is available now.
KB says of the song, “Graves celebrates the God who does more than make bad good but He makes the dead live. What it means to follow Jesus, is to believe in a resurrected existence that can spring forth out of the most difficult & desperate situations. God loves to bring gardens from graves and life from death.”
“Graves” feat. Brandon Lake is written by KB (Kevin Burgess), Wesley Smith, Quinten Coblentz, and the “Graves Into Gardens” Elevation Worship/Brandon Lake songwriters (Steven Furtick, Tiffany Hammer, Chris Brown, and Brandon Lake). Following his Dove Award win for his album His Glory Alone in 2021, the three-time Dove Award-winner just won another Dove Award, at the most recent 2022 GMA Dove Awards. KB celebrated his fourth career win, taking home Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year for his hit song “King Jesus” with nobigdyl.
Ahead of the Christmas holidays, indie pop husband and wife duo Modern Temple are releasing a music video for their holiday hit “Reason For The Season.”
Originally written last December, the single is being brought back to life with this new music video featuring friends and family, as well as the couple’s daughter taking some of her first steps… perfectly encapsulating the message of the song. A low-key but joyful vibe, “Reason for The Season” reminds listeners what is truly important about the holiday season…. spending time with family and friends.
“This Christmas I hope that I don’t miss this, it’s not about my wish list, show me the reason for the season” echo throughout the chorus as the verses describe personal moments in the couple’s life including the growth of their daughter, as they remind themselves of the little miracles that happen in daily life.
Modern Temple is the husband and wife duo composed of Dustin and Ellie Moreau, who have combined elements of alternative pop, rock, electronic, and hip hop together to craft their unique sound. All recorded, produced, and mixed from their home studio in College Station, Texas, listeners will hear organic instrumentation over synthesized sounds and lyrical content that carries a significant depth to help bring transformation in the heart of the listener. In 2020, the duo released their debut single “Hollowed Days” amassing over 300,000 streams on Spotify, along with over 30,000 views on the music video. They have gone on to release five more singles and will be releasing their debut self-titled album “Modern Temple” over the course of the coming year. Overall, this unbelievably talented couple knows too well how to captivate their audience while remaining true to themselves – enthralling listeners each and every time.
This week, Blanca shares new holiday music with “Gozo Y Paz (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen)” featuring Alex Campos.
The official music video can be viewed below. “Gozo Y Paz (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen)” is available now on Amazon Music.
Gozo Y Paz (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen) – Blanca Ft. Alex Campos
Christian rock mainstay Kutless has released a concept-heavy, apocalyptic new single “End of the World.” The song features a guest vocal from Kevin Young of Disciple. You can find “End of the World” on your service of choice at https://kutless.ffm.to/endoftheworld.
The cinematic rock track offers some of the heaviest guitars from the band to date, paired with celestial tones and weighty lyrics.
“The song deals with the pain and suffering we are seeing around the world, an indictment against apathy and the refusal to help when we witness the destruction of innocent lives,” guitarist James Mead reveals. “The song ultimately turns into an evangelistic plea, asking listeners ‘do you need a miracle?’”
Full lyrics are available in the lyric video, which you can watch below.
“This is where streets run with the blood
of the beaten, the broken…
but we refuse to help them,
our doors left unopened.”
The guest vocals from Kevin Young kick in on the bridge before the song thunders to its conclusion, clocking in at just under six minutes in length. From beginning to end, “End of the World” sees Kutless pushing the boundaries of their hard rock sound to previously unexplored frontiers.
“End of the World” is the latest installment in Kutless’ comeback, a triumphant return that began in July with their nostalgic Twenty EP and later led to September’s single “Words of Fire.” The songs are the first hints of what fans can expect from a forthcoming full length album— the band’s first in over five years.
This renaissance for one of faith-based rock’s most beloved bands has also included the podcast Rock in a Hard Place. Hosted by lead singer Jon Micah Sumrall and guitarist James Mead, the podcast offers fans a glimpse into the stories and insights that have shaped Kutless’s genre-defining songs. You can find the podcast at https://lnk.to/kutlesspodcast.
Worship artist husband and wife duo Jody and Lani release their first Christmas single, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,”.
Just in time for Christmas music listeners, the traditional hymn melody is blended with a driving guitar and energetic string arrangement that brings a fresh sound to this familiar favorite.
Scripture explains that Emmanuel is a name for Jesus which means God with us. It is found in both the Old and New Testament foretelling the birth of Jesus.
“The style of our song reflects both the old and the new and represents the weariness of waiting for our Hope to be fulfilled, “ Lani said. “So, whether we are joyful in celebrating this Christmas or feeling heavy and broken just trying to make it through the season – these timeless lyrics remind us that God will meet us right where we are.”
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee O Israel
“We wanted to find an acoustic version of “O Come O Come Emmanuel” for our church but after searching for a while, I decided to create my own.” said Jody who played each instrument, sang background, and produced the track.
Jody and Lani have enjoyed introducing their single in worship gatherings and Christmas concerts and have received encouraging responses to their adaptation ahead of the Dec. 2 debut.
Jody and Lani hope listeners are reminded that God’s plan has always been to be with us. Until we reach heaven, may Jesus himself be our King of Peace.
“While I Can,” the newest release from Matthew West, serves as a reminder to not let life pass you by and to live each day to the fullest. The concurrent visual, directed by Sean Hagwell with creative direction from Jade Driver, depicts all the blessings in West’s life including his wife, two daughters and mother. The track, penned by West, will be featured on his upcoming double album MY STORY YOUR GLORY which is set for release on February 17, 2023. Pre-save for the album is available now HERE.
“With ‘While I Can,’ I think I wrote a song that I will be trying to live up to for the rest of my life,” shares West. “This is a song about the inner struggle between a busy life and a meaningful one. Sometimes my life can fall off track and my priorities can get mixed up. It’s in the moments of quiet reflection where songs like these rise to the surface and say the things my aching heart is feeling. This moment of quiet reflection turned into a moment of much needed redirection for me and I hope this song will do the same for someone else who hears it.”
He recently released the title track of the album, “My Story Your Glory,” and its accompanying music video – watch HERE. The new anthem and project as a whole embodies the countless stories fans have shared with the songwriter over the years and the importance of keeping God at the forefront.
West invites you to “Come Home for Christmas,” with his enchanting new holiday tune. Adding to the excitement, he has partnered with Candace Cameron Bure and Great American Family to highlight the endearing carol on their Great American Family channel all holiday season. He also co-wrote a tune, “Present This Christmas” with Lady A’s Hillary Scott who performed the track in “Candace Cameron Bure Presents: A Christmas…Present” which premiered on November 27.
The five-time Grammy® nominated artist has had a monumental year: his current single “Me On Your Mind” is his most recent number one song, spending 6 weeks atop the Mediabase Christian Airplay chart and graced the top the Billboard Christian Airplay Chart for 5 weeks.The track is his fifth consecutive chartopper. It also marked West’s 25th number one song combined as an artist and songwriter – now up to 27. He recently released his sixth book “The God Who Stays.” The new book is an engaging and thoughtful exploration, balanced with West’s trademark wit and humor, that helps us reconnect to the Biblical truth that God is with us. In his most personal book to date, West was inspired by the dramatic events of 2020 to go on a spiritual journey of rediscovery and revival inspired by the words of his hit song “The God Who Stays.”
Additionally, fans can hear him on “The Matthew West Podcast” which has surpassed an impressive 2.5 million downloads and drops new episodes weekly under the “That Sounds Fun” network. The proven storyteller will return to Franklin, TN for his Come Home for Christmas weekend December 2-4 then will hit the road for his COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Winter tour. For dates and ticket information visit matthewwest.com/tour.
Sammy Nino releases new music with his single titled “Won’t Ever Change.” The track is available now.
“Won’t Ever Change is a simple devotional of gratitude disguised as a folk song. I think it will be best to listen to during a quiet moment of your day when you can have some alone time with God. I have nothing but wonderful memories of how this song came to life. I met the writers (Abbie Lewkowski, Hailey Hibbard) at a Bethel songwriting retreat in Franklin, TN and an hour conversation of honesty and vulnerability turned into this song. It came together effortlessly. It also helped that we had the honor of writing it with Benji Cowart who is a pro writer behind a lot of CCM songs we all love. I hope when people listen they feel peace and that they are reminded of how much we are loved by the creator.” -Nino
