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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.

Disciple Accepting Auditions for Fill-In Guitarists Following Andrew Stanton’s Final Show

on December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 By Mary Nikkel 1 Comment
Andrew Stanton of Disciple by Mary Nikkel

As Disciple guitarist Andrew Stanton has now played his final show in Germany at Christmas Rock Night, the veteran rock band has announced that they are accepting auditions for guitarists to play with them in 2019.

Demon Hunter Announces Dual Album Release

on December 5, 2018December 5, 2018 By Mary Nikkel

Metal band Demon Hunter has announced twin releases for March 1, 2019: War and Peace. Both albums are available for preorder through their own web store and through label Solid State Records' store.

7th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards Announces Rock Nominees With Rock On Purpose

on November 30, 2018November 30, 2018 By Mary Nikkel 1 Comment

The 7th annual We Love Christian Music Awards is announcing their rock nominations early today in partnership with Rock On Purpose. The nominees for Rock Song of the Year and The Amp Award (Rock Album of the Year) were selected in partnership with Rock On Purpose's core staff.

Hayley Williams and When Emo Music Grows Up

on November 28, 2018November 28, 2018 By Mary Nikkel
Hayley Williams 2018 Instagram

Hayley Williams is one voice in what I believe is a growing conversation: what happens when the emo kids grow up?

Underoath and Anberlin Collaborate on Coffee

on November 24, 2018November 24, 2018 By Mary Nikkel

In advance of the upcoming show that will serve as Anberlin's first reunion since their 2014 disbandment, Anberlin and Underoath are partnering to offer a holiday line of coffee.

John Cooper Launches Line of Beard Products

on November 24, 2018November 24, 2018 By Mary Nikkel

Skillet frontman John Cooper has partnered with Hawk and Hatchet to release a line of beard products. The line includes beard oil, beard wax, and beard wash.

Thrice Drops New Music Video And News of Bring Me The Horizon Tour

on November 20, 2018November 20, 2018 By Mary Nikkel
Thrice 2018

It's already been a busy news week for Thrice, who dropped a new music video and announced that they'll be supporting Bring Me The Horizon for a run of shows early next year.

Living Fully: ‘Broken’ by Memphis May Fire

on November 15, 2018November 15, 2018 By Mary Nikkel 3 Comments
Broken Memphis May Fire Cover 2018

That call to live, no matter the pain (or the healing) it might lead you through, lies at the core of Memphis May Fire's Broken. It asks a question worth considering: do any of us live fully before we've been broken?

Regret and Redemption: ‘Still Just Breathing’ by Set for the Fall

on November 13, 2018November 13, 2018 By Mary Nikkel 3 Comments

Still Just Breathing blew me away with its musical maturity, satisfyingly unapologetic rock sound, earnest humanity, and resolute message of redemption. 

Vibrant Duality: ‘The Beast You Feed’ by VERIDIA

on November 10, 2018November 10, 2018 By Mary Nikkel 2 Comments

The Beast You Feed proves that VERIDIA can consistently deliver intentional musical excellence and a thoughtful, heart-on-your-sleeve approach to lyrics that is instantly arresting.

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