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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.

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.

VERIDIA Releases a Song of Solidarity with “Crushed Velvet”

on November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 By Mary Nikkel

VERIDIA has released a new single titled "Crushed Velvet," a track with an aggressive musical sound and a message of solidarity through struggle.

Disciple Postpones Anniversary X Livestream Until December 11

on November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 By Mary Nikkel
Disciple Anniversary X Banner

Disciple announced over social media last night that they will be postponing their Anniversary X livestream (celebrating 10 years since the release of Horseshoes & Handgrenades) until December 11.

My Epic Reimagines “Lower Still” with Levi the Poet

on November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 By Mary Nikkel 1 Comment
Lower Still Feat Levi The Poet Cover

In honor of the tenth anniversary of their pivotal song "Lower Still," My Epic has released a re-imagined version with spoken word artist Levi the Poet.

How to Receive: “Don’t Know If I Believe It” by Judah and The Lion and Jon Foreman

on November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 By Mary Nikkel

In a musical pairing of voices that seem made to sing together, Judah & The Lion and Jon Foreman have teamed up to release "Don't Know If I Believe It."

Emerald Escape Releases a Song of Testimony with ‘Saved the Day’

on October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 By Mary Nikkel 2 Comments
Emerald Escape Saved The Day cover

Rather than denying the experiences of sickness, sadness, and darkness that we inevitably experience, "Saved The Day" shows the way the character of God does not change in and through those moments.

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