Mary Nikkel

The Birdsongs Release Single ‘Reality’ Ahead of New Album

on August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 By Mary Nikkel

Christian pop rock band The Birdsongs have released new single "Reality," a precursor to their full length album The Journey: Act II; The War on September 6.

Artists Join TWLOHA’s World Suicide Prevention Day Campaign

on August 28, 2019September 10, 2020 By Mary Nikkel

Every year, the organization To Write Love On Her Arms carefully crafts a campaign around World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10). The nonprofit has a long history in the music scene, a legacy that continues as artists participate in this year's theme. This year, the WSPD campaign theme is "You Make Today Better." According to [...]

Random Hero Talks Tension

on August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 By Mary Nikkel

In this in-depth interview, Random Hero takes us behind the album Tension, what the creative process looked like, how the got connected to Rockfest Records, and what their heart is for you-- the listener.

Skillet Owns the Stage On The Victorious War Tour

on August 24, 2019September 10, 2020 By Mary Nikkel

The new songs from Victorious held up just as well in this setting as the older classics, leaving the room satisfied by a set that felt energetic and cohesive. Skillet's set on the Victorious War tour was a statement to me, to the whole world: Skillet doesn't need an arena to put on a good show.

Random Hero Makes Peace With ‘Tension’

on August 23, 2019August 23, 2019 By Mary Nikkel 1 Comment

Random Hero navigates these tracks musically as one tight unit, each song hitting every mark it aims for. Lyrically, there's an honesty that has always been a Random Hero hallmark. If you're trying to learn how to live in the tension, to find peace, to hold onto hope-- Tension reassures you that you're not alone, and you've got songs to walk with you until you reach the other side.