Anchor & Braille – Tension

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“Tension”, fourth full-length record by Anchor & Braille, was released today. The new album comes four years after “Songs For The Late Night Drive Home” and more than a decade after the debut album “Felt”. Anchor & Braille is the solo project of Stephen Christian who was the frontman of … Continue Reading →

Colton Dixon

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Christian singer-songwriter Colton Dixon has released his self-titled EP. The five-track set follows the release of three studio albums by the American Idol alumnus, beginning with his debut record, “A Messenger”, in 2013 and follow-ups “Anchor” and “Identity”. Dixon has artfully remastered his sound over a decade-long career, offering fans … Continue Reading →

Isaac Carree raises the stakes with No Risk No Reward

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It has been seven years since singer-songwriter and producer Isaac Carree released his last album. After what was a well-received debut and sophomore effort in the form of 2011’s “Uncommon Me” and 2013’s “Reset”, which both opened at No. 1 on the Billboard Gospel Charts, many have anticipated a third … Continue Reading →

The Black Moods – Sunshine

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Rock band The Black Moods has released their third studio album, titled “Sunshine”. The Arizona-based three-man band is headed by vocalist and guitarist Josh Kennedy who describes the new record as a defining venture on their musical journey. Following the 2016 release of their sophomore project, “Medicine”, the trio decided … Continue Reading →

Katie Pruitt dares the Confrontation with Societal Expectations

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“Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women.” Thus the first lines of the traditional Catholic Prayer. For a teenager in suburban Atlanta who was raised by a devoutly Catholic family however, Katie Pruitt perhaps felt overwhelmingly far removed from the sainted figure. … Continue Reading →

Desmond – Happiness Is Priceless

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“Happiness Is Priceless”, debut album by Jamaican reggae artist Desmond, has been released. The Kingston-bred singer and songwriter gravitated to music and theater early in life. Over the years, Desmond has become an experienced choir director and absorbed himself in every aspect of musical creativity. Now based in New York … Continue Reading →

Hazel English – Wake Up!

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Australian-American musician Hazel English has released her debut studio album, “Wake Up!”. The record comes after the pop singer’s first EP in 2016 and its rerelease in 2017 as part of the double EP compilation, “Just Give In / Never Going Home”. English, whom fans have come to associate with … Continue Reading →

Soul Asylum – Hurry Up And Wait

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Rock band Soul Asylum has released their twelfth studio album, titled “Hurry Up And Wait”. The four-piece band was birthed in Minneapolis in 1981 and has been led by lead vocalist Dave Pirner since then. The new album was recorded on these birthing grounds, bringing back a familiar, inspired sound … Continue Reading →

Joe Satriani – Shapeshifting

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Rock musician and producer Joe Satriani has released his 17th studio album, entitled “Shapeshifting”. The collection joins a shedload of other works by the 63-year-old native of New York State, including several live and compilation albums, as well as collaborative projects like those of supergroup Chickenfoot. With over ten million … Continue Reading →

Jessie Reyez – Before Love Came To Kill Us

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Canadian singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez has released her debut studio album, titled “Before Love Came To Kill Us”. Born in Toronto to Colombian parents, the 28-year-old R&B artist is known for her piercingly unique vocals. Reyez admits that she finds her greatest inspiration to write in moments of pain and brokenness, … Continue Reading →