Futures, the Georgia-based via Australia group, aka the Aus-American blend ensemble, is set to release the video for “Hills + Horizons,” today, Friday, January 21, 2022. The title-track is the lead single from the January 7^th release on DREAM Records. 

Like many acts today, Futures spent much of their “down” time over the past few years writing and recording the 11-cut blend of pop-rock infused tunes.  When the doors opened, the group went out and performed these songs at small art/coffee house spots across their home state to feel a connection with others.  As the group’s leader Mark Evans states below, we have experienced an unprecedented time in our lifetime and the songs that grew out of this have a mix of emotions, themes, sounds and hope.  The goal is to connect with people and hopefully provide an outlet of peace.

“Hills & Horizons speaks to the ups & downs, the lonely road & the in-betweens of life where we don’t get to see the whole picture. It connects on a personal level & at the same time, has been our shared human experience over the last 2 years. We believe the spirit of these songs breaks through depression, disappointment, discouragement & disillusion; literally changing not only how a person feels about their situation but how they see everything.”  – Mark Evans, Futures.

The Hills & Horizons album has seen early playlist adds on Spotify’s New Music Friday Christian and Sing A New Song, Apple Music’s Risers, YouTube’s Christian Goes Pop, Pandora’s New Christian Music Now and more since its release on January 7, 2022. The title track “Hills & Horizons” has garnered over 100,000 streams across all platforms in its first week. The single has also seen early buzz at radio with its debut on PLAY MPE as the most streamed/downloaded song of the week.

The band members – Chloe Evans, Mark Evans, Danae Leslie and Ryan Rolls had a hand in the treatment for the video that captures the muse of music and how it played a central role in every great awakening throughout history. The band recently sat down with JesusFreakHideout and talked about how the “Hills & Horizons” music video follows the whisperings of a new awakening from a dream all the way to the hilltop, with signal fires being lit across the world. This is our journey; this is the kindred call inside all of us.

“We’re honored to be partnering with the team,” says Lance Brown, co-owner of DREAM Label Group & Publishing.  “We are excited to see what God will do with this incredible album.”

Today, Futures releases their debut LP, Hills & Horizons on DREAM Records available everywhere.  2 years in the making, the 11-song album features songs written by Mark Evans, Danae Leslie, Ryan Rolls, Chloe Evans and Andrew Barlow. The album is a sonically iconic journey and a signature piece in the exciting evolution of the group. The eMix album features songs already released like “Just So Good”, “Simple”, Can’t Steal This Love”, “Good Things”, music videos and new songs including their radio single “Hills & Horizons.”

“Hills & Horizons speaks to the ups & downs, the lonely road & the in-betweens of life where we don’t get to see the whole picture. It connects on a personal level & at the same time, has been our shared human experience over the last 2 years. We believe the spirit of these songs breaks through depression, disappointment, discouragement & disillusion; literally changing not only how a person feels about their situation but how they see everything.”  – Mark Evans, Futures

Futures releases their new single “Good Things” available at all digital service providers today (DREAM Records).  The 4th single on the runway to their 14-track LP Hills & Horizons, “Good Things” combines a timely message with familiar pop hooks and catchy melodies.

“Our news feeds have never been more cluttered with negative headlines — it can be easy to find ourselves distracted by it all, shifting our focus from the amazing life that God has given us” shares songwriter Danae Leslie. “Psalm 103:5 says that God fills our life with good things, giving us strength like an eagle. This song serves as a fun reminder to stay grateful through it all!”

Listen or buy “Good Things” here.

“It’s so much more simple than that…” highlights the new track’s lyric by Atlanta-based group Futures, “Simple” featuring Chloe Evans (DREAM Records).  Produced by Mark Griffiths, the group’s new single reminds us that faith isn’t as complicated as people can make it.  It strips down the complexities down to one simple message, Jesus.  This is the fourth track in the group’s release schedule for 2021 marking a very busy year for the team.  With more coming, this group is not slowing down.  The team shares the message of their new track.

“The most important message we carry is the access we have to the undeserved, unconditional love of God! We always make it more complicated than He ever wanted it to be because no other transaction in the world is like His love. We try to be nice, we try to be good, we try and earn it but all He really wants is our heart. This matters more than anything else & we’ve written the song in a way that the message would be accessible to audiences that desperately need to hear this truth.” – Futures

Atlanta-based group Futures brings in the Easter season with their new song “Mercy Story” (DREAM Records) releasing everywhere digitally today.  Coming off the heels of their two fresh pop releases “Can’t Steal This Love” and their current radio single “Just So Good”, the latest offering from Futures is a declarative worship anthem led by Ryan Rolls. In a world desperate for redemption, “Mercy Story” brings attention to the power of the Cross and charges forward with that invitation.

“There is no greater mercy story than the cross. Ephesians 2:4 talks about how we have been given salvation by a God who is rich in mercy – what a gift! This song is our take on the simple yet life-changing message of the gospel. Heaven’s exchange, His life for our Salvation – this is what Easter is all about!” – Futures

“Mercy Story” is available now to download or stream.

DREAM Label Group’s Futures drops new single “Can’t Steal This Love”.

“2020 was a year where it felt like our plans had gone up in flames. Life as we knew it felt so uncertain and we knew we needed to write a reminder about the one constant that we have confidence in. Romans 8:39 says that there is nothing able to separate us from the love of God – not even our present fears or worries about the future. This is the message of Can’t Steal This Love, that nothing and no one can steal God’s love away from us.” – Futures

The track is available now to download or stream.

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