Reviews – Rock On Purpose

Something Deep Inside: “Darkness Before the Dawn” by Caleb Hyles

on April 23, 2023April 23, 2023 By Zachary Van Dyke

"Darkness Before the Dawn" is a beautifully moving piece of music that defiantly resists the urge to give up and courageously pushes forward.

Restoring What’s Broken: “Skeleton Psalms” by Disciple

on April 21, 2023April 23, 2023 By Zachary Van Dyke 1 Comment

Across the 10 tracks of Skeleton Psalms, Disciple has reinforced their legacy as one of the staples in the Christian Rock scene, all without feeling even a little stale. They are considered legends for a reason, and they put all of their heart, soul, skill and faith at the forefront of this album.

Pouring Out Heart and Soul: “Stronger Than Death” by Zahna

on April 2, 2023April 2, 2023 By Zachary Van Dyke

Exploding on the scene with one of the strongest sophomore efforts this writer has ever heard, Zahna graced the world with Stronger Than Death, her follow-up to 2018's Red For War.

Red Letter Rising Releases “Better Days”

on February 4, 2023February 4, 2023 By Matt Durlin

The song is a rock/rap blend that talks about losing and finding hope. “Better Days is about my struggle with depression,” admits the band's frontman David Bean. “For a little over a year, I battled severe depression and panic attacks. I felt like I was losing my mind.”

Saved by Skarlet Crafts A Hard Rock Epic with “Black Knight”

on January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 By Mary Nikkel

Saved by Skarlet has been around for a while now, sending faith-forward music into the world from Rhode Island. "Black Knight" is a level-up in musical sophistication and thematic maturity for the band.

Understanding Joy by Experiencing Struggle: “The Consequence of Being Alive” by Gable Price & Friends

on January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 By Zachary Van Dyke 1 Comment

Gable Price and Friends Consequences of Being Alive album cover

Each song on The Consequence of Being Alive brings something new to the table. Lyrically, Gable Price and Friends cleverly handle walking through the stress life brings, detailing the love felt in life while honestly grappling with the loss that is inevitable. By making their music so accessible, this group has ensured their message is heard loud and clear: "Yeah, you live and love and lose, and that's the consequence of being alive."