Inspirational

From the powerful vocals of Laura Williams and Carly Ann Taylor to the soul-stirring music of Bruna Olmeda, this month’s Indie Artist Spotlight is packed with fresh talent. Tierra Vacía brings a bold rock sound, while NaomiFaith Rose shares her heartfelt faith through song.    Whether you love worship, Christian rock, or inspiring ballads, these five artists are the ones to watch. Check them out, and when you do, tell them you heard about them from NewReleaseToday.   Laura Williams […]

Each week, dozens of singles and a handful of projects are released in the Christian Hip-Hop (CHH) and Urban Soul spaces. Below, we listen to a few highlights and list the rest for your own discovery. As always, follow our New Christian Rap & Hip Hop playlist on Spotify and Apple Music to listen to all the latest.   Mike Teezy "Guide Me" The proper term to summarize the influx of releases[...]Read MoreChristian Music Articles and Interview At NewReleaseToday

In the world of Christian rock, Matt Hammitt is a familiar name. As the former lead singer of Sanctus Real, he stepped away from the touring lifestyle in 2016 to focus on his family. He’s back with a new project, LO CLOUD, alongside Nick DePartee (Kutless) and Jake Rye (formerly of Sanctus Real). In this exclusive interview, Hammitt shares the inspiration behind LO CLOUD, the band's creative process, and the band's future.     How did LO CLOUD come together? […]

In this edition of Couples Corner, we sit down with Garrett and Jacquelyn from the Christian band CLINE. Known for their faith-driven music and heartfelt lyrics, CLINE has been making waves with songs like "Worthy One" and "To Live as Christ" along with Garrett's brother Derek.    The duo share not only a musical journey but also a deep and enduring marriage. In this exclusive interview, Garrett and Jacquelyn open up about their love story, the keys to a strong […]

Each week, dozens of singles and a handful of projects are released in the Christian Hip-Hop (CHH) and Urban Soul spaces. Below, we listen to a few highlights and list the rest for your own discovery. As always, follow our New Christian Rap & Hip Hop playlist on Spotify and Apple Music to listen to all the latest.   indie tribe. "ROB HELL" The five-member iconic collective known as indie tribe. dropped their[...]

Contemporary artist Crowder's radio single "Somebody Prayed" is one of my favorite songs on his latest album, The Exile, because it deals with prayer—one of my favorite topics—and answers a question many followers of Jesus wrestle with Does prayer change things?    "So I hit my knees 'cause I've seen all heaven move/(Don't matter if you hit rock bottom)/(My God pick you up when you call Him)/I pray, "Father, please" 'cause I've seen what He can do/(Don't matter if the storm cloud coming)/(My God come […]

Many of Skillet’s rock songs are prayers, asking God to help us recognize that this life is temporary. They remind us that building our lives on Scripture will give us a solid foundation to navigate life's challenges.   Watching Skillet’s meteoric rise into one of rock’s biggest bands has been incredible. The astounding success of their albums Comatose, Awake, Rise, Unleashed, and Victorious has elevated them to new popularity levels with each release.   Over the past few years, I’ve spoken with Skillet’s lead […]

In “That’s Who I Praise,” contemporary Christian artist Brandon Lake sings about different biblical characters who personally experienced God at work and responded with praise to Him. This makes sense because praise responds to who God is and what He does in our lives. As we learn from His Word and experience the truth of His character and promises in our lives, God personally reveals who He is and His power at work. Praise is how we honor and celebrate Him […]

Each week, dozens of singles and a handful of projects are released in the Christian Hip-Hop (CHH) and Urban Soul spaces. Below, we listen to a few highlights and list the rest for your own discovery. As always, follow our New Christian Rap & Hip Hop playlist on Spotify and Apple Music to listen to all the latest.   Lecrae and Miles Minnick "Heaven Sent" (releasing on Saturday, March 15) Reach Records’ co-founder[...]