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Author: Mary Nikkel

I have a deep and abiding love for writing, photography, videography, and rock and roll, all of which led to spending four years as Associate Editor for NewReleaseToday.com, the largest Christian music website online. Now I'm serving as a freelance writer and photographer, still passionate about music that makes us think deeper and love more.

Five Iron Frenzy Surprises Fans With New Album ‘Until This Shakes Apart’

on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 By Mary Nikkel

Five Iron Frenzy surprised their fans this week with their first new album in seven year, titled Until This Shakes Apart.

The Midnight Wedding Announces Debut Album Release Date

on January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 By Mary Nikkel
The Midnight Wedding Anthem for the Outcast cover

The Midnight Wedding has announced that their debut album, Anthem for the Outcast, will be releasing on February 12.

Project 86 Prepares for Drawing Black Lines Livestream

on January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 By Mary Nikkel
Project 86 Drawing Black Lines Livestream

Project 86 is gearing up for a special event later this week that will celebrate their landmark album Drawing Black Lines. The concert will feature the album played in its entirety, live-streamed to viewers on January 15. Fans who purchase VIP tickets will get access to an acoustic, storytelling-centered hangout session on January 14.

Jon Foreman Releases First Three Songs from Upcoming Album ‘Departures’

on January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 By Mary Nikkel
Jon Foreman Departures

Jon Foreman has released the first three songs from his upcoming solo album Departures. The songs are "Education," "Red and Gold," and "Jesus, I Have My Doubts," and the full album will be following on February 12.

The Grizzly Awards Launches Fan Voting for Second Annual Year Celebrating Faith-Based Rock and Metal

on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 By Mary Nikkel 1 Comment

The Grizzly Awards has officially launched fan voting for their second year of celebrating faith-based rock and metal. Fans can vote at thegrizzlyawards.com/vote.

Anberlin Announces “Latest Album Livestream Performance Paper Tigers

on December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 By Mary Nikkel 1 Comment
Anberlin Livestream Screenshots

Anberlin has announced the latest in a series of livestreams revisiting their past albums. Paper Tigers will see the band performing their 2008 album New Surrender on January 8. Tickets and merch packages are available at anberlinmerch.com.

The Grizzly Awards Opens Submissions for Second Year Celebrating Faith-Based Rock and Metal

on December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 By Mary Nikkel
The Grizzly Awards 2020

The Grizzly Awards is gearing up for their second annual year of celebrating faith-based rock and metal by opening a form for artists, labels, and management to submit their music for nominee consideration. They’ve also launched a special opportunity for artists to get their music heard with the brand new COVID-Trax Contest.

Dead Poetic Singer Brandon Rike Returns With Project At Night We Strike

on December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 By Mary Nikkel
At Night We Strike

Dead Poetic singer Brandon Rike is back on the music scene with his new project At Night We Strike, who just released their single "DNR (Still Need More)." The song is released in honor of the band's member Lucas Starr, also the founding bassist of Oh, Sleeper, who passed away two years ago.

Voting Launches For 9th Annual We Love Awards

on December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 By Mary Nikkel

Voting has launched for the 9th annual We Love Christian Music Awards, including their Rock Album of the Year and Rock Song of the Year categories. Fans can vote as many times as they want between now and January 19 at https://nrt.cc/votenow.

Members of Disciple Launch Worship Band Honor & Glory

on November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 By Mary Nikkel
Honor and Glory

Disciple members Kevin Young, Josiah Prince, and Joey West have launched a brand new worship venture titled Honor & Glory. The band is booking church and ministry events now, and there is merch available through Disciple's webstore.

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