Emerging singer-songwriter and Red Street Records’ recording artist Cade Thompson announces his sophomore album, Empty Room, is coming April 14th. The album’s title track (listen HERE) and brand-new music video are both available today, along with a pre-order for the album.
“Empty Room,” produced by Benji Cowart and Micah Kuiper, who both co-wrote the song with Thompson, combines vulnerable lyrics with a powerful guitar riff, bringing unexpected energy to the song. “The producers captured the power of each lyric and paired this with a fresh sound unique to each song,” Thompson shares.
Empty Room – Cade Thompson
The music video, which can be viewed above, encompasses the song’s concept with a performance by Thompson. “Through this video, I was able to articulate a visual passion that I felt while writing and recording this song,” he explains. “Filming was an absolute blast and I can’t wait for fans to see it!”
Drawing listeners in singing “Just me just You / This empty room,” the song is the fourth single from his upcoming project, which is an ode to his musical journey that Thompson is excited to take listeners through.
A pre-order for the new album is now available and includes the four currently released songs and videos. Also, be sure to visit his website, CadeThompsonMusic.com, for any upcoming tour and music updates.
The 11-song recording features Nichole’s record-breaking No. 1 single, “In Jesus Name (God of Possible),” top-charting hit, “God Is In This Story,” never-before-released “Please,” which is available for immediate download, the album’s title track that encapsulates the heart of every song on the upcoming album, and more.
One of the most successful breakout artists of 2022, Nichole’s music is connecting with a worldwide audience. Her prayer-song, “In Jesus Name (God of Possible),” became the biggest single this decade on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart, holding 20-weeks at No. 1 followed by three more weeks on top with her second single, “God Is In This Story.”
Along with being No. 1 on this chart for 44 percent of 2022, she also topped six Billboard Year in Music, the No. 1s issue radio and sales categories. She further garnered nominations for an American Music Award and a Dove Award (co-hosting and performing on the GMA Dove Awards Pre-Telecast) plus received a K-LOVE Fan Award and made her Grand Ole Opry debut.
Please – Katy Nichole
Launching into 2023 with this momentum, Nichole wrote the title track of Jesus Changed My Life with GRAMMY Award-winning Jonathan Smith and Dove Award-winning Benji Cowart.
“Jesus is constantly refining my heart,” shares Nichole. “Like a lot of the cries that are in the Psalms, when I find myself in a place of struggle, I turn back to Him. If Jesus could change my life then, He can change my life now.”
In her new song “Please,” written with GRAMMY-nominated songwriter Jeff Pardo, Nichole offers a plea for when circumstances seem insurmountable. “This song came from the deepest part of my soul,” reveals Nichole. “I’m on my last breath and this is all I can get out: ‘God, I need you, I need you now.’ It’s admitting to the fact that I can’t do it on my own.”
The full Jesus Changed My Life track listing follows:
01) In Jesus Name (God of Possible)
02) Jesus Changed My Life
03) God Is In This Story
04) Things I Wish I Would’ve Said
05) Jesus Thank You
06) Living Proof
07) By The Grace Of God
08) Please
09) Hold On
10) Take It To The Cross
11) Turn To Jesus
Taking the new music on tour, Nichole begins a 30-city tour with Cain March 2, which follows her K-LOVE Christmas Tour 2022 and successful tours with Jeremy Camp, Matthew West and more.
17x platinum, GRAMMY-nominated rock band SKILLET has announced the February 17, 2023 release of their DOMINION:DAY OF DESTINY (DELUXE EDITION). With five new tracks, including upcoming Active Rock single “Psycho In My Head” (full track listing below), the project is the companion to DOMINION, one of the highest charting rock and metal albums of 2022.
Pre-Saves and Pre-orders are available now with “Psycho In My Head” included as the first instant-grat track and now the second track – “Finish Line,” featuring Adam Gontier (formerly of Three Days Grace, now Saint Asonia and touring with Skillet this winter). Fans can preorder exclusive DOMINION:DAY OF DESTINY (DELUXE EDITION) Box Sets via: https://stores.kotisdesign.com/skillet/dominion-day-of-destiny-deluxe-box-sets.
SKILLET and THEORY OF A DEADMAN have recently announced the co-headlining Rock Resurrection Tour, with support from Saint Asonia, which will kick off on February 17th in Gary, Indiana,running through March 26th in Los Angeles.
The 25-date trek includes stops in Milwaukee, Detroit, Boston, Cleveland, St. Louis, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, and more. Tickets are going fast and on sale now at www.skillet.com.
Finish Line – Skillet Feat. Adam Gontier
“We are so excited for our fans to hear “Psycho,” “Finish Line” and the other new tracks, and to be touring with our friends from Theory again!,” says Skillet’s John Cooper. “It’s been several years since our last tour together, and this time we are also joined by our friends in Saint Asonia. We are looking forward to kicking off 2023 the right way by joining forces for a super-charged rock show! Panheads get ready!”
SKILLET is one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century. The two-time GRAMMY Award-nominated, Pandora Billionaires Club members, and multi-platinum rockers have an undying spirit that has humbly asserted and affirmed them as one of this generation’s most successful rock acts. However, as all classic underdog stories do, it happened quietly under the radar.
By 2019, they not only garnered a pair of GRAMMY Award nods and sold over 17 million albums worldwide, but they also took home a Billboard Music Award for the double-platinum Awake. Its breakout single “Monster” is 5x platinum and remains “one of the most-streamed rock songs of all-time.”
2016’s Unleashed bowed at #3 on the Billboard Top 200. Hitting #1 on Rock Radio, the lead single “Feel Invincible” cracked 643 million global audio streams and went platinum. Meanwhile, the gold-certified Unleashed became their fourth consecutive album to receive either a gold, platinum, or double-platinum status. Their 2019 release Victorious included the top ten rock radio hit “Legendary,” which lived up to its name with over 108 million streams.
To date, nine original tunes earned RIAA recognition in tandem with high-profile syncs by everyone from WWE and Marvel to ESPN and NFL. Between selling out arenas in 26 countries and four continents, the group performed on CONAN and graced the pages of USA Today and The New York Times, Skillet debuted their first graphic novel, EDEN: A Skillet Graphic Novel with Z2 Comics, which became the publisher’s best-selling book of all time, followed by EDEN II: The Aftermath. Skillet’s latest project, DOMINION, is one of the highest charting rock and metal albums of 2022 and available now.
DAY OF DESTINY DELUXE EDITION Track Listing (*denotes new track):
Matthew West is kicking off the year with a taste of what’s to come with the release of uplifting new track “You Changed My Name,” out today.
He also shared the accompanying video, which was directed by Sean Hagwell and serves as a display of fellow worshipers coming together joyfully as chosen children of God. The worshippers featured in the visual are fans who West surprised at his Come Home For Christmas event in December with the chance to be a part of this special video.
West’s upcoming double album, MY STORY YOUR GLORY, is set for release on February 17 and is available for pre-order now here. The first part of the album, MY STORY, embodies the countless stories fans have shared with the songwriter over the years as well as personal experiences and the second part, YOUR GLORY, marks West’s first official worship album.
“As we get closer to the release of this double album, I’m so excited to share a song from the Your Glory worship album,” shares West. “‘You Changed My Name’ is the song declaring the powerful truth in knowing our true identity in Christ. I can’t wait to lead this in worship and I hope its message will remind us all that we are not only saved by grace, we are changed by grace.”
You Changed My Name – Matthew West
The five-time Grammy® nominated artist is poised and ready for an impressive 2023 after a monumental 2022 – his prior single “Me On Your Mind” spent 6 weeks atop the Mediabase Christian Airplay chart and graced the top the Billboard Christian Airplay Chart for 5 weeks. The track was his fifth consecutive chart-topper and marked West’s 25th number one song combined as an artist and songwriter – now up to 27. He was named NSAI’s Songwriter-Artist of the Year following the footsteps of artists including Luke Combs, Luke Bryan, and Taylor Swift to name a few. West is notably the first predominantly Christian artist to win the award in over 20 years. He released his sixth book “The God Who Stays,” 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.” The proven storyteller finished out the year with a partnership with Great American Family to highlight “Come Home For Christmas” on their channel all holiday season and a high profile appearance of the carol on The Kelly Clarkson Show – watch here.
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. He is gearing up to captivate fans across the nation with the MY STORY YOUR GLORY tour. For dates and ticket information visit matthewwest.com/tour.
Ewaoluwa Ayoola, America-based music minister, songwriter, and worshiper drops a powerful new song titled “IRANLOWO ALAILENIYAN” which means simply THE HELP OF THE HELPLESS.
IRANLOWO ALAILENIYAN (the help of the helpless) is another powerful prayer song you wouldn’t want to miss because it’s full of power from above. The song is produced mixed and mastered by Khali Beats.
New Zealand group Equippers Revolution releases their new song “This Is Forever” from their forthcoming new album coming soon. The song is available on all DSPs via DREAM Records. Produced by David Darby and Joshua Huirua, this upbeat pop track’s lyrics proclaims the true dedication to Jesus by exclaiming “The glory goes to You in everything we do.”
“‘This Is Forever’ is a song that glorifies God and celebrates that we have everlasting life because Jesus died and rose again.” – Equippers Revolution
Mozaiek Worship introduce their upcoming live album with first single ‘Nieuw Leven’. Meaning “new life”, it’s a wide and expansive track that reflects the concept musically.
‘Nieuw Leven’ is a hopeful and faith-inspiring song, calling the Church to pursue the Life Jesus offers those who trust him with their lives. Led by Kees Kraayenoord, who is recognized as the father of contemporary worship in the Netherlands, the new single successfully demonstrated Mozaiek Worship’s keen sense for significant themes in their songwriting.
‘Nieuw Leven’ comes after the encouragement of songs like ‘Jezus Overwinnaar’ (CCLI Benelux #1) and ‘Onze Schuplaats’ is God (CCLI Benelux #15) becoming anthems in the Dutch Church. With new music and the announcement of an upcoming album, Mozaiek Worship keep their commitment to resourcing the Dutch Church with hope to share the love and light of God.
Matt Redman releases ‘Halfway Empty’, the third single off his anticipated 2023 album. The new song – and its compelling title – explores the idea that when our cup is full to the brim and overflowing, we aren’t even close to the end of God’s grace; it’s not even “halfway empty”.
Matt Redman wrote most of the lyrics in a hospital waiting room as one of his children underwent surgery; a tough moment in which he could practice focusing on the Lord’s kindness and provision.
“I hope that’s what this song will do for other people too – in the middle of our battles and struggles – to help us remember we are constantly held, cared for and provided for,” he says. ‘Halfway Empty’ encourages the Church, reminding us that there has never been a day when the goodness, blessing, and favor of our God didn’t show up in our lives somehow.
There’s an innate gentleness to ‘Halfway Empty’ as it was recorded in an acoustic style, emphasizing the tender heart of God towards his people. Written alongside Quinten Coblentz, Wes Writer and Lynnea, the new single is a worshipful song of remembrance and thanksgiving about the plentiful, lavish, and inexhaustible goodness and grace of God in our lives.
