Red ‘Declaration’

Red Declaration (Red Entertainment/The Fuel Music) RED’s seventh studio album, Declaration, is the initial project for its band-started label, RED Entertainment, and also its first independent release. RED’s music distribution method may have changed, but its music remains the same. These ten tracks are filled with urgent, oftentimes angry guitar rock anthems. If RED music Read More

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Lauren Daigle ‘Look Up Child’ Album Review

Lauren Daigle Look Up Child (Centricity Music) Sophomore albums are tricky. The artist who poured a lifetime of songwriting must start over with only months to spare. And when the debut was successful, the expectations are bigger, budgets grow to match, and the challenges of fame and distractions of publicity can be taxing. Lauren Daigle’s Read More

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Building 429 ‘Live the Journey’ Album Review

Building 429’s name comes from Ephesians 4:29, and the Dove Award-winning band has made a career out of making songs that build others up. The band’s newest album, Live the Journey, is no exception.

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7Core Music ‘7Core Sonics 3’ Album Review

7Core is at the forefront of independent Christian music in the U.K., and their brand of alternative and ambient music is steadily making its way around the globe. Their new sampler, 7Core Sonics 3, showcases artists with a variety of styles—everything from the contemporary sonic landscapes of The Neon Ambience to the driving rock and roll worship music of Ian Yates.

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Zahna ‘Red for War’ Album Review

Formerly of the hard rock band ILIA, Zahna has ventured out with her debut solo album, Red for War, and it’s a great first step. Zahna’s efforts here are focused and well-produced, but she also brings a welcome coarseness to the table.

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Blanca ‘Shattered’ Album Review

Blanca’s had no problem standing tall on her own after stepping away from the dynamic Group 1 Crew. Chart-topping hits like “Who I Am” secured her status as a powerful solo performer and Shattered, her latest LP, will make you forget she was ever part of a group in the first place.

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