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I’ve been immersed in Christian rock and metal for most of my life. My dad raised me on Christian bands and artists Petra, Phil Keaggy, Larry Norman, Daniel Amos, DeGarmo & Key, and the Rez Band, among others. Those were the sounds in the background before I even knew what distortion was. By the time I hit my teens, it was all about Christian rock bands Bloodgood, Barren Cross, Tourniquet, Deliverance, and Sacred Warrior. Eventually, like many of us, I […]

At NewReleaseToday’s Couples Corner, we enjoy exploring the real-life love stories behind your favorite Christian music artists. In this special feature, we chat with Brian and Christa Yak of For the Fatherless—a husband-and-wife duo whose heartfelt worship music stems directly from their personal journeys. Both faced the pain of growing up without their biological fathers—Christa lost hers to a brain tumor at age seven, while Brian was adopted by his stepfather at a young age. Through their music and ministry, […]

Amid a world longing for authenticity and hope, singer-songwriter Cheri Farina stands out with her heartfelt and faith-filled debut EP, Remember. Blending the personal with the eternal, Cheri draws listeners into a musical journey rooted in memory, worship, and everyday miracles. In this candid interview, she shares the stories behind her songs, reflects on God's faithfulness, and discusses the joys and struggles of creating music that resonates with both the heart and the spirit.   Your upcoming seven‑song EP, Remember, is built […]

We’re halfway through 2025 and a lot of wonderful songs have been released by Christian artists. Not only have these songs recently topped the charts, but they have most importantly offered listeners a restoration of faith, hope, joy, and peace. My prayer is that the lyrics of these songs draw us closer to Christ and remind us of who He is through the highs and lows of life.  Forrest Frank, “YOUR WAY’S BETTER” Since his Child of God album release […]

Each week, dozens of singles and a handful of projects are released in the Christian Hip-Hop (CHH) and Urban Soul spaces. Below, we have listed a few highlights and included the rest for your review. As always, follow our New Christian Rap and Hip-Hop playlist on Spotify and Apple Music to listen to all the latest. Steven Malcolm feat. For KING & COUNTRY and KB "Yes" 4 Against 5's Steven Malcolm joined forces with Provident's Label Group's KB and Curb Record's for[...]Read MoreChristian Music Articles and Interview At NewReleaseToday

Last year, NCS Collective exploded on the screen as a new collective of songwriters, artists, and performers dedicated to empowering Christian songwriters worldwide. Since their launch with NRT Music in August 2024, their songs have been streamed over 200,000 times on Apple Music, and Spotify. NCS Collective's debut album, All Shall Be Well, displayed a wide range of genres and styles, containing everything from modern worship to Motown and '50s "doo-wop" tracks. That trend has continued beyond All Shall Be […]

Based in Lakeland, SEU Worship is the worship expression from Florida Southeastern University. Since releasing their first project independently in 2013, SEU Worship has gone on to release nearly 20 projects, now filled with anthems of worship and praise honestly and genuinely. I've loved SEU Worship for years with their fun style and deep, honest writing that hits powerfully. I'm excited to share a few of my favorite essential picks from one of my favorite groups. "Monday Morning Faith" The […]

Ten Shekel Shirt was one of many bands in the 1990s and 2000s Christian music scene that largely flew under the radar. You'd be forgiven for never having heard of them during their initial tenure. Named from a line in a famous sermon by Paris Reidhead, the band released their debut album independently, caught the attention of a label, released a sophomore album, and disappeared from the music scene for a number of years before releasing one more album in […]

Unspoken's album, The Reason, which features the standout songs "Reason," "You've Always Been," and "Help is on the Way," was my Top Album of 2019. Returning with new music for the first time in four years, Unspoken released a five-song EP inspired by the book of Psalms, God Help Me, which features five songs, including the title track, "God Help Me." The songs on their latest full length album, IV, celebrate God's sovereignty, professing that God is the ultimate Ruler[...]Read […]