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.
“Alleluia, Christ is Born!” the debut Christmas single from husband and wife duo Brad and Joanie Perry, better known to fans as Alabaster Grace, is gaining traction at Christian radio with more than 43 stations already placing the song in rotation following its release from Westar Media Group.
“Alleluia, Christ is Born!” is the highly anticipated follow-up to the duo’s most recent single, “Wait Upon the Lord.” The new Christmas hymn, as well as its accompanying lyric video, reveals a deeply reverential, acoustic rendition of classic Christmas themes which encourages listeners to embrace the quiet mystery of the birth of Christ.
“Alabaster Grace’s new Christmas single is a great song to celebrate Jesus’ birth!” says Westar Media Group’s Kathryn Livingston. “This is a wonderful song for the holiday season.”
Alabaster Grace’s Brad Perry, a highly decorated former NASA rocket scientist, and his wife, Joanie Perry, a dedicated educator, worked together with Corey Pavlosky, founder of Pipe Dream Studios, who served as the producer and recording engineer for “Alleluia, Christ is Born!” to create the tender acoustic rendering for this special Christmas song.
“Working with Alabaster Grace was a pleasure from beginning to end, keeping the authentic and guitar-centered presence of the song while enhancing it with orchestral instruments. It was a blast working together as a team on this beautiful song!” says Pavlosky.
“On a cold morning, while reflecting upon the birth of Jesus, a moving melody emerged with the simple words, “Alleluia, Christ is born,” says Brad Perry. “These words became the chorus of a song that declares the birth, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
“I wanted this song to have a contemplative and calming feel reminiscent of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” adds Joanie Perry. “I personally love that the bridge offers the hopeful plea, ‘Holy Child, shine on us.’”
The arrangement, which highlights Joanie’s voice and Brad’s classically influenced acoustic guitar, draws its inspiration from the bookend scriptures of Matthew 1:23 NIV — The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means “God with us”), and Romans 6:23 ESV — For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
“As people experience our first Christmas song, our hope is that they take time to reflect on the essential message: Alleluia, Christ is born, and He is Lord!”
To stream Alabaster Grace’s new single, “Alleluia, Christ is Born!” click here.
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
After the release of her spirit-filled remarkable Album titled Pursue Overtake And Recover All Album, phenomenal, vibrant contemporary Christian music minister Esther Osaji is here with an exceptional Live release, ‘Kíló Wó Odi Jericho‘ featuring Minister Tope Alabi.
This latest release dishes out hot sounds that will indeed bless your heart and renew your spirit. It was performed Live at Worship Untamed – Like The Wind!
Seawhite is the latest trending recording and performing Gospel artist. With her first single “ Jesus I Love You“ hitting the international waves, most of her songs have aired on International radio stations…like Angels of Melody Radio Station (Michigan Detroit USA) and Gospel Train Radio Network (Florida). Her ministry has been a huge blessing to many across the nations, just to mention a few.
Her songs come with the presence and anointing of God’s Spirit that connects your heart and Soul to God in an unusual and dynamic way. She is joyfully married with a daughter.
This latest single DESPERATE by Seawhite is a must listen and it will bless you and deepen your relationship with God. Its lyrics will steer your hunger and desire to fellowship intimately and intensely with God. This is a season where desperate worshipers will encounter a God that is desperate to bless them when they reach for Him DESPERATELY!
“Christmas is a significant event; beyond the jubilation in the season lies the primary purpose of it – marking the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ the King of kings. Jesus is the savior and joy to the world, and to many saved under His grace, His birth is worth the celebrations and euphoria of the season. Many are longing for a Christmas song with this message and more.
“For a while, I have been persuaded to sing a Christmas Song that ‘vibes’ the meaning of Christmas with a melody. I also thought the song has to be danceable, lively and energetic, and one that should stand the test of time. Born out of this desire, I am pleased to release to the world “The King Is Born“– a contemporary Christmas melody that will regenerate season after season.
“The King Is Born” is groovy, danceable, and an irresistible tune. Just hear it play and you are on the dance floor feeling the presence of Christmas. Be blessed as you listen.” – Dr. John Mo
Abuja-based gospel music minister, music producer, and entrepreneur Manus Akpanke is out with a new song titled ‘You Are A Wonder‘ featuring another Abuja-based finest music artist Moses Bliss the Too Faithful crooner.
Thinking about God & His nature is a thought that would not end because He’s unexplainable and His nature is inexhaustible. This new song declares the inexhaustible and unexplainable nature of God.
Alongside himself & Moses Bliss on this song is the Hallel 200 a mass choir of 200 people which featured in the last edition of Manus Live In Concert.
