And the Band Played On: Newsboys United Honors Past and Present
When the Newsboys released an album titled Born Again back in 2010, it was more than the adoption of a common Christian phrase. It was an apt descriptor of a band that had decided on a fair bit of reinvention, centered around the replacement of longtime vocalist Peter Furler with former dc Talk-er Michael Tait.
John Tibbs Shares His Playlist with CCM
by Matt Connor John Tibbs’ talent for blending the heartfelt with the Heartland is why the singer-songwriter has garnered such a strong following as an independent artist. He’s toured with industry heavyweights like Newsboys and Casting Crowns along with like-minded artists like Audrey Assad and Matt Maher. This summer, Tibbs released a new single with Read More
Joel Vaughn “Control (Vol. 1)” Album Review
Somewhere between an all-out infectious dance pop and bedroom laptop compositions lies the music of Joel Vaughn’s latest EP, Control (Vol. 1). Vaughn’s been working in this electropop sphere for quite some time and he’s clearly found a home in these simplistic, enjoyable melodies.
Pat Barrett on Being Scared, Working with Chris Tomlin, and His New Solo Album
Pat Barrett, a vocalist for the popular worship collective Housefires and songwriter of the certified Platinum “Good, Good Father,” is on the verge of releasing his first solo album and once again he finds himself feeling like a teenager. It’s the excitement and the fear. A “good scared.”
Kevin Max: The Artistic Road Less Traveled
Kevin Max is well aware of the cost of his chosen artistic path. Since his days as one third of Christian music’s biggest band ever in dc Talk, Max has watched his former band mates continue to climb Christian charts either as solo artists (TobyMac) or frontmen for other bands (Michael Tait). All the while, Max has charted his own course, planting solo seeds for a blossoming catalog that shows off an impressive array of influences and command of material.
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