Filled with encouragement and hope, Ethan Kent’s “God Is Good” is the springboard by which we can face whatever may be next by God’s goodness, mercy and grace. Harkening back to the soul hits of the ’60s, Kent partners with local musicians Ryan Borckington, Arie & Eme, and Tamerick Brazzel.
“Another in the Fire” by indie band The War Within is a great reminder that, as believers, we are never alone, even in the tumult. This “revisited” cover of the 2018 song by Hillsong United follows along with the band’s emphasis to explore faith’s more chaotic, real side with an ethereal, somber, but praise-filled tone.
Josh Baldwin’s recently released single “Evidence” is an instant head bobbing, roll down the windows, sing at the top of your lungs anthem celebrating God’s change in our lives. With a bold arrangement and even bolder lyrics, “Evidence” is a great way to begin a Gospel conversation with lost friends and family.
Simple instrumental arrangements and thought provoking lyric define the seventh offering in the Simple Hymns series, Songs of Faith. Songs of Faith continues the legacy of the Simple Hymns series by introducing the diversity of ageless praise poetry set to acoustically tinged new imaginings.
Planetshakers’ newest single, “All I Can Say,” elaborates on thankfulness for God’s continued care over us in its beautiful melodic way. This song shows that, with close to fifty releases, Planetshakers continue to produce music that is relatable and praiseworthy.
StoneBridge Worship, based out of their Marietta, Georgia church, releases their debut album, Draw Us In. This meditative album includes several tracks that could be easily arranged for leading in many congregations.
Bright City, the worship collective from St. Peters Church in Brighton, United Kingdom, returns with their 4th full album release, Change. On this album, Bright City balances the upbeat with the ballad for a great live recording.
Grammy-nominated Jesus Culture releases Church Volume 2 (Live), featuring worship leaders Bryan and Katie Torwalt, Kim Walker-Smith, Chris McClarney, Chris Quilala, Mack Brock, Derek Johnson, and Jake Ithurburn. With this album, Jesus Culture continues to lead believers of our generation with songs of hope, boldness and inspiration.
Celebrated author, speaker, and television host, Walsh has put together a team of worshipers to complete her eclectic themed project Braveheart Worship.
Rebecca St. James returns with a ethereal flowing song that substantiates God’s providence over all. Featuring Bethel Music’s Brandon Lake, the single marks her first after a 7 year hiatus.
While this is a definitive Gospel project, it is infused with a variety of musical styles. There literally is something for everyone stylistically on this album and it never loses its focus on our relationships with God and our relationships with each other.
Less: There is so much variety that fans of the genre may be a bit disappointed that there isn’t more of a pendulum swing back to pure Gospel.
“Heaven’s Symphony” is a delight to sing as we boldly proclaim God’s providence over our lives and divert our desire to have the intensity of our attention on the One who is singing over us instead of where our focus can be misplaced.
