Housefires offers official music video for “Keep My Eyes Up” featuring Ryan Ellis off latest album “How To Start A Housefire”.
Keep My Eyes Up was written by Lindy Conant Cofer, Mitch Wong & Ryan Ellis. It is from Housefire’s upcoming album “How To Start A Housefire,” releasing January 27th.
Verse 1 I look to You, not the left or the right You are my vision, You are the prize I’m grounded in love, my faith’s taking flight And hope is still burning through the dead of the night
Chorus I keep my eyes up, I keep my eyes up I keep my eyes up, I keep my eyes up To the one that I love, the one that I trust, Jesus I keep my eyes up, I keep my eyes up
Verse 2 Your eyes full of fire, Your face like the sun Your robe fills the temple, from all the battles You’ve won There’s nothing to fear ‘cause You’ve overcome The work that You finished cannot be undone
Chorus (x2)
Bridge And when the whole earth is shaking Heaven keeps singing Holy, holy, holy is the Lord (x4)
The Porter’s Gate releases the first single off their Worship For Workers project with “Slow Me Down.” The track features Jon Guerra and Sandra McCracken and can be heard below.
“Slow Me Down” is available now. Worship For Workers will release in full in May 2023.
Formed in 2014, community-driven music collective Housefires sparked a re-invention of how worship music was written, performed and experienced. Today (1.27), Housefires shares its new album ‘How To Start A Housefire’ (Capitol CMG / TRIBL Records).
The record marks a return from the group’s hiatus with a new generation of performers who reflect the genre’s growing diversity. Listen to ‘How To Start A Housefire,’ here: housefires.lnk.to/howtoPR
“There’s been one consistent question that we’ve gotten over the years of traveling to lead, sing and minister all over the world: how do I start a gathering like this?” says Nate Moore.
“People are hungry to be a part of an authentic, free-spirited, Jesus-loving, fiery, worship community. This album captures the essence of what a “house on fire” type of worship community looks and feels like.”
On ‘How To Start A Housefire,’ the collective offers celebratory moments, reflective gratitude, vigorous testimony and more. The album’s focus track “Keep My Eyes Up (feat. Ryan Ellis)” is an anthem of hope that fills the room with a melding of voices representing individuals from different backgrounds coming together as one body.
‘How To Start A Housefire’ is produced by Jonathan Jay and Tony Brown, who also created the GRAMMY-winning group Maverick City Music. The album features Housefires core members GRAMMY-nominee Nate Moore, chart-topping songwriter Ryan Ellis (Chris Tomlin, Natalie Grant, Matt Redman), Kirby Kaple (Chris Tomlin, Passion Music) and Davy Flowers, and features collaborations with artists including 2x GRAMMY-nominee DOE (Forever Jones), GRAMMY-winner KJ Scriven, GRAMMY-winner Chandler Moore (Maverick City Music), Harvest Grapevine and others.
HolyName’s self-titled debut album from Facedown Records has debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Christian/Gospel Albums list, #10 on the Top New Artist Albums chart and #15 in Current Hard Music Albums.
HolyName is led by Tommy Green of Sleeping Giant fame, with the supergroup lineup rounded out by Brook Reeves (Impending Doom), Matthew Weir (Sleeping Giant), Aaron Craner and Joe Holt. Ryan Leitru (For Today) has served as their producer. HolyName’s debut full-length album HolyName showcases their signature, self-described sound: “violent worship.”
“We feel shocked and truly humbled and grateful by the people who have supported this release and made it a success,” Tommy Green says as he reflects on the project’s wildly successful debut. “The pain and the journey and the faith journey of this record is the substance of struggle and devotion that many people can identity with in these days. There is a time for lament, a time to stop and listen to the pain of the world and the pain of the soul. That is faith as well.”
The album has also received rave reviews from media and listeners, proving that HolyName is resonating as much as the band hoped.
“Call it “Holy Drone,” call it “Violent Worship”—but HolyName represents some of the most inspired music from the Facedown Records roster.” — Metal Injection
“With a deeply heavy sound that eschews the punchy riffs and snappy leads of modern metalcore, HolyName’s drone worship sound is definitely something new in a musical climate that badly needs creativity injected into heavy music.” — JesusFreakHideout
In the face of the enthusiastic response, the band remains committed first to the faith that fueled it. Tommy concludes, “We hope that this record is encouraging and edifying and mournful and true. We’re so grateful: thank you. Lord Jesus, please have mercy on us. I’m so grateful.”
You can find the album on all major streaming platforms at orcd.co/holyname.
Centricity Music recording artist Jason Gray has released a brand new single. “Be Kind” is now available to download/stream.
“This is one of my favorite songs I’ve ever recorded—the message, the 80’s vibe, the friends I wrote and recorded it with. I hope you enjoy it at least half as much as I enjoyed creating it for you,” Gray shared.
Todd Tilghman (NBC’s The Voice Season 18 winner) has released a new single titled “Dig My Grave,” available everywhere January 27. You can find the song on all major streaming platforms at https://onerpm.link/129439372936.
“Of all the promises in scripture, my least favorite one is that we’re all going to die,” the faith-focused country singer admits. “But ‘Dig My Grave’ is a serious jam. And it’s all about the promise we have in Christ that death is not the end.”
The song’s concept begins with a sobering lyric: “If you’re alive, you’re dying.” But those words only set the stage for a defiantly redemptive song that builds its way heavenward through southern swagger and rock-solid faith.
Tilghman explains, “I wrote this song with my friends Sam Nobles and Clint Brown. It started with just a little bit of a chorus and a piece of a verse. It ended in full-on, swampy gospel, turn-it-up-to-eleven, high energy fun!”
The single is the latest entry in a career marked by both calling and a committed work ethic. The husband, father, former pastor, and acclaimed singer recently released the tracks “Fall” and “Home Wasn’t Built in a Day.” He also celebrated his Opry debut last year alongside former The Voice coach Blake Shelton. Through it all, Tilghman continues to raise eight kids alongside his wife, Brooke.
Dig My Grave – Todd Tilghman
Even after all of his accolades, a high-energy, speaker-busting track like “Dig My Grave” feels like proof: Todd Tilghman is still only getting started.
Capitol CMG is excited to announce its partnership with the worship group Stockholm Worship, presented by Hillsong. The worship group’s live debut LP, titled Other Side, will release on March 24, and its first song, “Radical Love (The Joy Song)” (listen here) drops today along with a pre-order for the album (here). A video for the song is also placed below.
For more than 15 years, Stockholm Worship, the creative team of Hillsong Sweden, has been leading worship every Sunday at its various locations around the country. Throughout that time, a desire and longing have been growing to bring forth new and fresh worship.
“We’re excited to tell everyone about this project that we’ve had in our hearts for quite a time now,” the team shares collectively. “We call it Other Side, not only because Stockholm is on the ‘other side’ of the world for most people, but mainly because there’s another side to whatever we’re going through when God decides to show up.”
It was last April on Easter when the members of Stockholm Worship filled their city’s iconic venue, Cirkus Arena, to record the 14 tracks. What came from that experience are songs with melodies and lyrics that express and capture the unique Swedish musical legacy.
Songwriters involved in the project are Reuben Morgan (Hillsong Worship), Melody Wagner (Young & Free), Josh Grimmett (Goodboys), Eric Liljero (Cornerstone), and Nick Herbert (Worship Central), among many others.
Radical Love – Stockholm Worship
Making their debut with the song “Radical Love (The Joy Song),” Stockholm Worship explains, “We love how this song was birthed out of a plain and simple conversation on what Scriptures we had recently been reading. We all personally felt such a strong need to write something that would help us fix our eyes on what’s ahead, and that would remind us about the hope and joy we have received from God. We believe this song communicates just that. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Eric Liljero, Stockholm Worship’s creative pastor, aptly concludes, “God has been breathing so evident on these songs and this project in our Hillsong church for months now. We’re so excited to finally tell the world about Stockholm Worship!”
DARE Records announced the new single from Lisa Nicole (aka Lisa Winans). “Same God” from Lisa Nicole is available now wherever music is sold and streamed.
“Same God” is a beautifully written contemporary Christian worship song. The simplicity and sincerity of the music make the song intimately impactful. The instrumentation is intentionally light to ensure the words are the main focus. The background vocals enter with a war cry to the God who always comes through. Lisa Nicole’s voice has a richness that elevates Same God from simple to life changing.
Her gift perfectly announces that “with You, all things are possible.” Lisa Nicole’s anointing lends the song a humbling and empowering credibility. The instrumentation and vocals blend perfectly and balance each other throughout the song. Everyone on the track is spiritually entuned with this worship moment. Same God is written in a way that reflects a wave.
It begins calmly, reaches a powerful climax, and settles peacefully with the text, “you are the same God.” This song will speak to every Christian who desires an intimate connection with God, the Rock of Ages. Lisa Nicole ends reflectively with the text, “You won’t let me fall…You are the same God!”
“Mercy,” the emotive new worship anthem from Salt Lake City-based collective The Rock Music, is now available.
Produced by Sam Hart (Aaron Shust) and co-penned by Hart along with The Rock Music’s Steele Croswhite, Thomas Scribner and Caleb Yetton, “Mercy” proclaims the love, power, forgiveness and grace of “the Savior that sin never saw coming.”
Featuring vocals from The Rock Music’s veteran worship leaders Steele Croswhite, Kim Croswhite and Caleb Yetton, the song has been readily embraced by The Rock Church’s Salt Lake City-area congregation.
An intimate and yearning response of worship, coupled with an unwavering confidence in the greatness of God—signature themes throughout the collective’s extensive discography of corporate worship offerings—“Mercy” stands poised to resonate with listeners everywhere.
“Over the years we have shared dozens and dozens of new songs with our congregation, and though each is special in its own way, we have come to recognize when a song uniquely connects with the church,” shares Steele Croswhite. “‘Mercy’ is definitely one of those songs. Exactly why it has spoken to our church so powerfully is only known by Jesus, but I sense that people see themselves reflected in the lyrics as receivers of God’s mercy.”
“At times we have all been burdened, broken or struggling in our faith,” he adds. “Each of us has been weary, felt condemned, or filled with worry. The church singing together that Jesus’ light ‘shatters the darkness,’ that His mercy ‘binds up the broken,’ and that our sin can’t compare to our Savior Jesus Christ, has been a wonderful encouragement for our entire congregational family.”
For two decades The Rock Music has been dedicated to writing, recording and performing Christ-centered music without compromise. The collective—helmed by singer/songwriter, worship leader and pastor Steele Croswhite—has released 13 full-length recordings and seven EPs. In addition, selections from The Rock Music are showcased on the DREAM Records releases God’s Not Dead: A Light In Darkness and Samson, compilations featuring songs from and inspired by the motion pictures.
Mercy – The Rock Music
The Rock Music is a ministry of The Rock Church, a suburban Salt Lake City congregation on a mission to share the Hope and grace of Christ in Utah—a state with among the fewest Bible-believing Christians in the country. Through outreach efforts in the community, including to those from Mormon/LDS backgrounds, the church seeks to work together, in unity, to reach the world for Jesus Christ.
Signing his first record deal at the age of 21, Steele Croswhite began his career as the lead vocalist, songwriter and guitarist for the acclaimed rock band Silvercrush. While the group earned Billboard chart success and toured with such artists as Sheryl Crow, Foo Fighters and Maroon 5, Croswhite’s life was falling apart. He drifted from his Christian upbringing, lured by the trappings of fame and reeling from his father’s untimely death. Encouraged by his sister to visit The Rock Church, it was there Croswhite experienced the true grace of Jesus Christ and rededicated his life to the Lord. Today, he serves as a pastor and worship leader at the church.
Stellar Award winning, Todd Dulaney releases a new single in collaboration with Bishop Hezekiah Walker, titled, “It’s Working.”
“It’s Working”, recorded live on September 17, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church in Chicago, is an energic and empowering declaration that God is in control, so everything will work out. The combined musical skills of Todd Dulaney and Hezekiah Walker encourage and motivate listeners to press through every adversity.
Dulaney begins the celebration by presenting the lyrics and theme in his well-known contemporary style. This section is reflective of an in-person Praise & Worship experience. A seamless transition shifts to the powerhouse choir sound, which has kept Hezekiah Walker at the forefront of the Gospel industry for decades.
“It’s Working” includes the often-anticipated multiple modulations which are part of the Hezekiah Walker signature sound. This track includes all the components needed for an intense praise party. The choir and band drive the song with the text, “It will always work out for me… it’s working out for me.”
It’s Working – Todd Dulaney & Bishop Hezekiah Walker
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