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Anberlin’s New Surrender One of the Year's Most Essential

Andy Argyrakis — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Long story short, New Surrender is hands-down one of 2008’s most essential albums to own. It is sure to position Anberlin as much deserved cross-cultural superstars, as the modern rockers are now part of the major label leagues.

Building 429 Redefined

Andrew Greer — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

“This [record] feels right, and I feel like we’ve gotten back to the roots of Building 429,” says Jason Roy of their latest. “When we put all those things together, we looked at each other and said, ‘Let’s self-title this thing. Let’s start over.’”

Switchfoot Offers Greatest Hits on The Best Yet

Andy Argyrakis — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

The most exciting part about The Best Yet is not only the fact it compiles all the monster hits from the band’s Columbia Records crossover years, but it also includes a handful of tunes from its often overlooked re:think era.

Reconnecting with …Guest

Andy Argyrakis — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Siblings Brandon and Brittany Hargest will probably always be remembered for their time in teen group Jump5. But these days, they hope their brand-new duo status as Guest will show that they’ve graduated from the Radio Disney days.

Reiterate Finds GRITS Coloring Outside the Lines

Andy Argyrakis — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

GRITS' switch from Gotee to their own label, Revolution Art, finds the pair coloring a little outside the usual lines. But not at the expense of the chemistry and confidence they’ve steadily built since rising up alongside the rap days of dcTalk.

Camp Continues Growth on Speaking Louder Than Before

Andy Argyrakis — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

No matter what the topic, Jeremy Camp once again grows as a writer and vertically-focused entertainer whose continuously developing testimony is just as inspiring as the reflections sewn across Speaking Louder Than Before.

Bless This House

Lucy Neeley Adams — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:36:00 GMT

As we sing our praises this Thanksgiving we will include a song. It is most often heard during Thanksgiving but in our lives it is a year round favorite.

Hillsong United: The Point of Difference

Jackie A. Chapman — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

For the songs and music of Hillsong United to be recognized more and more, worship leader/songwriter Joel Houston actually admits, “Songwriting can be like swinging your arms recklessly,” never quite knowing where the punch will land.

A Steadfast Spirit in Personal Warfare

Debbie Przybylski — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:24:00 GMT

Let's never think that we are the only one going through warfare. All of God's people who have been used by Him have come face-to-face in confrontation and warfare. Everyone has had to learn to be steadfast. It's inevitable.

Michael W. Smith: Going Global

Andrew Greer — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Michael W. Smith has trotted the globe to witness firsthand the plights of the impoverished. It has granted him the inspiration for A New Hallelujah, an epic musical experience recorded before 12,000 worshippers earlier this year.

Anberlin’s New Surrender One of the Year's Most Essential

Andy Argyrakis — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Switchfoot Offers Greatest Hits on The Best Yet

Andy Argyrakis — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Reiterate Finds GRITS Coloring Outside the Lines

Andy Argyrakis — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Camp Continues Growth on Speaking Louder Than Before

Andy Argyrakis — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Building 429 Unleashes Fresh Vision on New Project

Andrew Greer — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

In a “season of finding what God has in store” and no longer conforming to “what everybody wants us to be or what we think we should be,” Building 429 front-man Jason Roy explains the band has something of its own to say.