After their debut album released in the summer, Local Sound introduce dreamy live versions of some favorites with their new EP ‘Live From The Fairlane’.
Recorded on the rooftop of a hotel in downtown Nashville, the new project features some leaders from Local Sound’s house church movement ‘MyLocal’. Band leader Jared Runion explains how “there was something special about being on a rooftop with our church and singing songs like ‘Time And Time Again’ literally over our city.”
The emotion of this special occasion is palpable on the project as Local Sound lead us with their disarming and inviting genuineness.
Local Sound introduce their second post-EP single called ‘My Confidence.’ As they gear up towards a new project releasing this summer, the Nashville-based band and house church movement keep teasing us with songs that capture the essence of their community’s deep love of Jesus and each other.
‘My Confidence’ is a response when fear and anxiety come knocking at our door, such as when covid broke out and many experienced these disturbing emotions, including some of Local Sound’s band members. This new song emerged to encourage and teach from the inside out, pushing listeners into the arms of God, a safe place where confidence can be found when all else fails.
Singer Alexis Butcher points out that, “in order to place Christ as our confidence and foundation, [we] have to surrender everything into His hands and trust that He is good.” ‘My Confidence’ features a beautiful slow pop soundscape and is as catchy as it is profoundly hopeful. With their new single, Local Sound nudge us to embrace the beauty available in surrender.
May saw the release of Local Sound’s awaited EP ‘To The King’, yet the Nashville-based band are not stopping there as they introduce a brand new single! ‘Forevermore’ is a fresh and spacious track, starting with a relaxed soundscape that evolves into an upbeat song filled with Local Sound’s trademark energy. ‘Forevermore’ has elements of pop rock and soft electronic tones, which complement the uplifting lyrics perfectly.
With this new song, Local Sound dive into the theology of Hope – where Jesus’ life-changing death and resurrection take centre stage and remind us of what life and eternity are truly about.
‘Forevermore’ is a declaration of love and worship to the Lord, encouraging followers of Christ to choose praise in all circumstances. Local Sound hope to inspire listeners to see the beauty, sweetness, and awe of God with this new track, and to choose to worship him forevermore.
‘To The King’ came together as an expression of the heart of Local Sound’s home church movement, MyLocal. Sitting together in each other’s houses week by week, studying scripture and sharing life together, sparked inspiration to write worshipful responses to God’s faithfulness from everyone’s stories.
Local Sound’s music is saturated with the nearness of their community, instilling a sense of belonging into the family of God through each song. ‘To The King’ features intimate prayers that have had the time to be nurtured into songs over the turbulence of the last two years.
Each song on ‘To The King’ – from the funk-infused title track to the slower worship on ‘On Christ’ – has a different feeling and a unique response as a representation of the countless ways that Local Sound see God in their lives as a band and as a church. The new project from the Nashville-based collective is a call to go beyond listening and to participate in the act of worship. Local Sound’s hope is to bring listeners closer to Jesus through these tunes.
Local Sound release a second single after their comeback with energetic song ‘More Than Halfway’ last month. They introduce ‘Time And Time Again,’ a worshipful response to the faithfulness of God.
This new song boasts an expansive melody and lyrics declaring truth and trust in our Father, reflecting the context of its creation as fear and challenges raged in the world. but Local Sound couldn’t help but see the ways God was continuing to show how He keeps His promise; the promise that He will be with us come hell or high water.
‘Time And Time Again’ resounds with endless gratitude for the kindness and nearness of God as well as reverence for the Lord’s steadfast goodness. Local Sound built a journey into this song, taking us from safety in the refuge of God’s presence to boldness and faith as the bridge declares words from Isaiah 61 and Psalm 139. Acknowledging God’s supreme authority and intimate faithfulness, ‘Time And Time Again’ makes space for reflection and new depths of worship from that place.
Singer Emmi Wyant concludes with an encouragement: “My prayer is that this song reminds people that the pressure is off for them to figure everything out. God is the ultimate power, and He is for us. When we lean into him, we find our peace, purpose, and genuine joy.”
The two new singles express how Local Sound have been thriving; expanding from a trio to six members, the Nashville-based band have been writing incredible songs geared specifically for use within the local church!
Integrity Music releases the official 360 video for Local Sound’s “More Than Halfway,” which can be viewed below.
The track was written by Daniel Lopez, Emily Wyant, Jared Runion, Melodie Wagner & Garrett Tyler.
To date, Local Sound has toured with the likes of Mosaic MSC, Cody Carnes, and Mack Brock, and plans are underway for further tour dates this year. The group has also been involved with events such as the Outcry Tour, Desperation Conference, and Camp Electric.
Integrity Music releases the official music video for Local Sound’s “More Than Halfway,” which can be viewed below. The track was written by Daniel Lopez, Emily Wyant, Jared Runion, Melodie Wagner & Garrett Tyler.
To date, Local Sound has toured with the likes of Mosaic MSC, Cody Carnes, and Mack Brock, and plans are underway for further tour dates this year. The group has also been involved with events such as the Outcry Tour, Desperation Conference, and Camp Electric.
