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JSP offers powerful consolation to those struggling with past hurt, bringing the reminder of God’s grace with second single “It’s Not Your Fault”
JSP is offering powerful consolation to those struggling with past hurt with “It’s Not Your Fault,” a second single following closely behind “Taking It Back.” The mid-tempo ballad “It’s Not Your Fault” was co-written and produced by Josiah Prince (Disciple), and can be found at https://linktr.ee/jspmusic
Les and Joyce Carlsen release “Free Will,” a power-packed classic rock declaration of truth
Legendary rocker Les Carlsen (Bloodgood) and his wife Joyce Carlsen have jointly released the new single “Free Will,” the first taste of an upcoming full-length album. The rock-solid presentation of Gospel truth is now streaming on all major social media platforms.
Grace Graber and Audiophile team up for a bittersweet cover of Hawk Nelson’s “Everything You Ever Wanted”
Grace Graber and Audiophile have collaborated to create a new take on Hawk Nelson’s heartrending 2006 ballad “Everything You Ever Wanted.” The cover is streaming now at https://slinky.to/EverythingYouEverWanted.
Scrappy metalcore newcomers Heal The Hurt earn first top 5 single with “Forgiving the Sickness”
Metalcore newcomers Heal The Hurt continue to build a name for themselves as one of the most pivotal names to watch with “Forgiving the Sickness,” which is currently going for adds at radio as it sits at #3 on CMW’s Loud Christian Chart. The song is from the band’s self-titled debut EP.
The Funeral Portrait takes their place as the next My Chemical Romance
The Funeral Portrait has seen explosive growth in public awareness in the past year— and rightfully so. With an infectious southern-rock-meets-emo signature sound, The Funeral Portrait has attracted a fanbase affectionately known as The Coffin Crew. The Coffin Crew has flocked to the band's sound, but even more so to lyrics that center on mental health, religious trauma, sobriety, and the universality of grief.
Metalcore and Emo Mainstays: Escape the Fate and Convictions
Escape the Fate's music is the soundtrack for the elder emo. As a mainstay in the sector since 2004, Escape the Fate's cheeky anthems have proven their durability— and their singability. The crowd was delirious with delight on both new and old cuts, from "Broken Heart" to "Low" to party closer "One For the Money."
Nate Parrish announces poignant new track “Small,” releasing March 15
Underground punk rock mastermind Nate Parrish will be releasing a new ballad, “Small,” streaming everywhere and going for radio adds March 15. You can find the song on all platforms at https://show.co/jU8D7cF.
HolyName to release Rock Against Traffic: Live in Pomona on March 7
HolyName has announced that they will be releasing Rock Against Traffic: Live in Pomona as a live album and video on March 7 from Facedown Records. Physical copies and digital downloads are available to preorder now at facedownrecords.com.
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