Martin Smith’s life and career have always been an open book. From the life-threatening road accident he was involved in his twenties, to super-stardom as the frontman of Delirious? the father of six has always talked candidly about his experiences. His journey has been a remarkable one and his music reflects not only his prowess as a musician and accomplished songwriter but also his unwavering faith and belief that together we can change the World.

After a brief hiatus, Martin released “Dancing in the Fire” – the first single from his brand new studio album, earlier this year. The release garnered support from BBC Radio Two and generated a wealth of media coverage. Hot on its heels was second release “Trouble”, a collaboration between Martin and The Kingdom Choir, known more recently for playing at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. A firm fan favourite, “Trouble”, which was released in September, has already generated over 235,000 streams on Spotify alone.

In anticipation of his album release next year, Martin is set to release his third single, “Fire In Your Eyes” on November 19. Bursting with energy and a soaring anthemic chorus, the single exemplifies Smith’s trademark style and ability to seamlessly blend his musical influences with a contemporary praise and worship sound.

“This song continues the theme of Fire!

This time though we are not ‘in’ the fire but ‘seeing’ the fire in God’s eyes.

It’s always fire that leads us through the dead of night and I’m grateful that through this season of COVID we have all been cared for and carried through extraordinary uncertainty.

Please do me a favour. Find somewhere where you can turn this up REALLY loud and jump, dance, scream and let go of the fear that has gripped us.

This dance will be our story.”

With lockdown restrictions easing over the summer, Martin has been back at the helm doing what he does best – performing live. Recent performances have taken him as far as Romania, and Pennsylvania in the US where he played alongside Amanda Cook and Paul Baloche. Fans old and new have welcomed his new releases, something particularly evident at his live performances, as they patiently await the release of the full record in February 2022.

Artist, producer, and pastor, Austin Ludwig releases his 3rd single, “Consume Me,” available now at digital and streaming outlets.

A song inspired by 1 Kings 19, among other passages, “Consume Me” reminds us that sometimes God invites us to encounter His presence through a gentle whisper or still small voice. “A whisper is not intense,” Ludwig shares, “but it is intimate and requires intention and attention to hear clearly. It requires nearness.”

“I’ve been on a journey where I discovered that intensity and intimacy are not always synonymous. God’s presence is as close as our turned attention,” Ludwig explains. “‘Consume Me’ is centered on the revelation that God doesn’t just want to permeate rooms and places, but He longs for every part of our being to become His dwelling place.”

The haunting production by Ludwig and Executive Producer, Spenser Boice, takes listeners on a journey that not only captures the mind, but also the heart. The song is full of unchanging truths of God conveyed in a fresh new way: I can’t go where you won’t be / I can’t hide what I know you’ll see / You’re as close as I let You be / So come consume me

These lyrics have resonated with many worshipers as Ludwig has led it over the years in various settings. “I think the line ‘You’re as close as I let You be’ has significantly resonated with many,” Ludwig remarks, “because it takes away this skewed idea that God still needs to show up. I think one of the greatest failures of the earlier Western Church is that we were trying to get God to be present with man, rather than man to be present with God.”

“Consume Me” is a powerful reminder that God’s presence is not a feeling, it is a promise. It’s the perfect song to conclude the year 2021 with. Ludwig has many songs in the works and will be releasing his first single of 2022 in early January. Ludwig is an artist to keep an eye on – with phenomenal lyrics and exceptional production – his music is sure to connect with listeners worldwide.

Urban Contemporary Gospel group Half Mile Home pulls the covers off of the things that go down in the closet! Often known as a place of obscurity and anonymity, the group has repurposed the closet for the place to meet God in secret for prayer, strength and courage to deal with the issues of life.  Drawing upon their own personal experiences, the room once known as the hidden den is morphed into the prayer palace and people of faith are challenged to bring all their needs  for a one on one audience with the original Master of the Universe.

Matthew 6:6 says, But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. Using scripture as the backdrop, writers Todd Burton and Dave Felder crafted this musical masterpiece to encourage people of faith to seek the Lord for direction and guidance in these days of uncertainty. “Prayer is the answer”, says Burton. If we acknowledge God, he has promised us that he would direct our paths. We wanted to share this powerful truth with everyone who would hear it.

“Closet” hits digital and retail outlets November 19th. As Half Mile Home works to complete tracks for their upcoming album scheduled for a 2022 release.

TRIBL, the new leading premiere recording home for Christian and Gospel artists, announces it’s new partnership with JJ Hairston’s JamesTown Music. Hairston’s brand-new single, “Thankful” is available wherever music is sold and streamed.

“Thankful” arrives just in time for the holiday season, during a time where everyone has much to be thankful for post-pandemic. “Thankful” if lifted from Hairston’s upcoming worship EP due 1st quarter 2022.

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Casting Crowns releases a new intimate version of “Scars in Heaven.” “We teamed up with our friends at Essential Worship to record an acoustic version of ‘Scars In Heaven’,” Casting Crowns shares on social media.”

It is our prayer that this song will meet you wherever you are and provide peace and comfort leading into a week where we pause to give thanks for everything that the Lord has done and given to us.”

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Multi-talented Nashville-based recording artist Riley Clemmons releases the official acoustic video for “For The Good,” which can be viewed below.

“’For The Good’ was born from a season of walking alongside my family as we navigated hurt and loss as a unit,” shares Riley. “During that time, my family and I found ourselves clinging to and reminding ourselves of the verse Romans 8:28. We were able to watch as God redeemed so much of that pain and brought us closer together in empathy and love. ‘For The Good’ is a reflection of how I’ve experienced God’s promise over the past couple of years.”

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Nigerian gospel music industry mogul Prince Joel offers up a brand new single titled, “Why worry” written by Prince Joel.

According to Joel, “Why Worry” is an energetic anthem letting us have confidence and total trust in the master who sits upon the throne.”

“For the singular fact that He sits on the throne, we can go to sleep, we can leave our needs in his hands, we can place our hope upon him.

My desire is that this music will be a balm to heal wounded hearts and touch lives.” – he concludes.

Joel is a multi-layered creative and anointed vessel who selflessly pours into individuals, his community, and ministry.

This new song is currently amassing massive radio streams and downloads and is sure to whet appetites for inspiring music entrenched in the hope and abiding Word of God.

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In Butter Bread, Tru Mantra sounds a word of caution. The visuals juxtapose the exuberance of evil with the simplicity of good. The wrong choice is often presented deceptively and the unwise are prone to fall for it.

The duo sings “Butter Bread” as an antidote to the siren call that pervades daily life and the culture of our times. Listen closely and you will love it.

Jesus is the Bread of Life and to buy this bread is to overcome darkness with His light.

Enjoy another musical adventure with Tru Mantra and let the lyrics of the song help you reaffirm your choice to choose Jesus everyday!

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Beautiful, anointed, unique and exceptionally talented Gospel Music Minister Grace Songs (Grace Richard) releases her much anticipated brand new single, titled “IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU” produced by Lord Louis.

Grace Songs is an anointed spirit filled song writer and by the inspiration of the Holy Ghost and revelation from God’s Word, she has written and recorded amazing and powerful songs like NOW, AI’NYA, ALL I NEED, NEW LIFE, BEAUTIFUL and many more inspirational songs of worship that will take you right into the presence of God. She ministers in the Choir at Christ Embassy Church along side the Love World Singers.

She is graced with beautiful songs of hope that edifies the Church. Grace Songs is a rugged and a desperate lover of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She expresses her love and passion for the presence of God in her new song “IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU”.

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Nigerian Singer-songwriter Jlyricz releases his brand new single “Inside” along with its beautiful video. Inside is a Christian Electronic banger with a tinge of Afropop.

Jlyricz has been on a prolific run through 2021; Inside makes it single number 12 for 2021 and it is another beautiful offering. The song which deals with the vulnerability of a Christian as he admits his vices and while seeking to be filled with the Holy Spirit so He does not derail from His Christian walk with God. The song is written by Jlyricz and produced by long-term collaborator E-Mex.

“I wrote Inside at a point in my life when I was so eager to “blow”, I was homeless and I needed funds to get me an apartment and a decent life. Music was all I had and I figured it had to come from there; I just had to blow even though I had no concrete budget to push my songs. I couldn’t even afford to rent a small apartment. After a while I started questioning my motive for saving God; is it because of what He would give or because I truly loved and revered Him as my personal savior. If I get what I need, will I still serve Him with everything I had? Those thoughts birthed the song “Inside”.

The single’s video is a dashing creative masterpiece with an intricate story of the song woven in it. The video is directed by Bishopwhythe Visuals.